10 Under $10

1. Songwriters Festival 7 p.m. Friday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Featuring music With the Marco Polo Collective, Bradford Little, the Way Home, Andy Rumsey, Nate Greenburg, Paul Abner, and Gabe Knox. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $7
2. Bristol Album Release 8 p.m. Friday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane-based four-person folk/rock band celebrates the release of its first EP. Joining them will be Katie Andrews. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $10
3. Spokane Health and Fitness Expo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Family event features the latest in health, fitness and sports related products, services and ideas. Talk with exhibitors, learn from speakers and watch demonstrations to determine what is right for you. The event is about helping people feel better, eat better and having more awareness about healthy lifestyle choices. (509) 220-4147. Admission: $8, adults, $5 ages 6-12, free for 5 and younger
4. Silver Torches 8 p.m. Saturday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Singer-songwriter Erik Walters, a former Spokane resident now based in Seattle, brings his band to town to celebrate the release of the new album, “Heatherfield.” (509) 747-2174. Admission: $8 advance, $10 day of show
5. Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” 2 p.m. Sunday, Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. The Central Lutheran Chancel Choir will be joined by North Central High School with orchestra and pipe organ. Vocal soloists are Heather Joy Parker and Ann Brueggemeier Benson. Conducted by Paul Brueggemeier. Following the performance the congregation will sing a number of Christmas Carols to celebrate the 12th day of Christmas. (509) 624-9233. Admission: FREE
6. Capricorn Party 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. A night of music with Spokane’s world/folk/reggae/rock/fusion Tribe 1 and friends. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $5 advance; $7 day of show
7. 2016 Young Artists Finalists Saturday and Sunday, Whitworth University, Music Building, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Nearly 50 young musicians from the U.S. and Canada will compete for a chance to perform with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony at its March concerts. Performances in front of judges are free and open to the public. Saturday: 8-10:30 a.m., College Winds, Brass, Percussion Division; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., College Piano Division; 2-4 p.m., College Strings Division. Sunday: 8 a.m.-noon, High School Instrumentals 1-4 p.m., Vocal Division. (208) 765-3833. Admission: FREE
8. Friday Family Dances 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Evening of dance for all ages. Lines, circles, squares, folk, contra and novelty dances. No experience or partner is required. Live music and a potluck at 6:30 p.m., with dancing from 7-8 p.m. (509) 533-9955. Admission: FREE (but donations for the band are appreciated)
9. “Old and New From this Icon of the Arts” Friday through Feb. 6, Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Show features 40 to 50 vibrant enamels by Harold Balazs. Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, and informal artist’s talk and demonstration at 1 p.m. Saturday. Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (208) 765-6006. Admission: FREE
10. Premier Bridal Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. More than 200 booths including caterers, florists, photographers, wedding gown specialists, travel agents and more. Meet the region’s top wedding experts and view the latest colors and styles of wedding attire. Runway fashion shows (at noon Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday) will showcase the latest colors and styles for brides, grooms, wedding parties and the honeymoon. Sample caterers’ treats and cakes. Stop by the “Man Cave” and relax with food, drink and football on the big screen TV. www.bridalfest.com/. Admission: $10, free ages 12 and younger; ticket good all weekend.