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1. Friday Musical: Celebrate the Dramatic Arts 1 p.m. Friday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. The Friday Musical program continues its centennial celebration with a program devoted to the stage. Jadd Davis, artistic director of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, and Barry K. Brathovde, of Ignite Community Theatre, will discuss the importance of the arts. Davis will sing a song or two, and cast members from Ignite will perform short scenes from upcoming productions. (509) 456-3931. Admission: FREE

2. Author Sharma Shields 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, the Well-Read Moose, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. The Spokane novelist presents “Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac,” the story of Eli and how his hunt for Sasquatch greatly affected all of the relationships in his life. (208) 215-2265. Admission: FREE

3. GS3 8 p.m. Friday, the Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. This Denver-born trio blends hip-hop, R&B, funk and Indie genres. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $8

4. Spokane 2016 Chinese New Year Festival 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Community College, Lair Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Celebrate the Year of the Monkey, with a Cultural Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. and shows at 2 and 5 p.m. (509) 280-2739. Admission: FREE for the fair; $10/adults, $5/ages 2-12 for the show, through TicketsWest.

5. “What’s So Great about Beethoven? (De/Con/Struction of the 5th)” 2 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. This multimedia program will take the audience through Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, perhaps the best known and most popular symphony ever written. Educator and musician Donivan Johnson will talk about the symphony’s backstory, composition, premiere and reception, and the influence this particular work has had on culture and society for more than 200 years. This presentation is for all ages. Audience members will be encouraged to “re-compose” the very familiar opening notes of the first movement. A no-host beer/wine reception with Johnson precedes the program. (509) 363-5355. Admission: $10

6. Authors Elissa Ball and Fitz 7 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Poet Elissa Ball will read from her new collection “The Punks are Writing Love Songs.” Local poet Fitz, author of “Boom Boom, Break Break,” will open. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE

7. Son of Brad CD Release 8 p.m. Saturday, the Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Coeur d’Alene-based rock/ghost pop/indie rock band comes across the state line to celebrate the release of “Evergreen.” With the Winter in June and the Kiarah Perrault Band. Hosted by comedian Casey Strain. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $10

8. Jason Webley 8 p.m. Thursday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Indie folk artist will perform, with support from Andru Bemis. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $8 advance; $10 day of show

9. Tod Marshall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. GU English professor presents his first public reading as Washington poet laureate. Other area poets, including Nance Van Winckel, Spokane poet laureate Laura Read and Mark Anderson will join him at this event. (509) 328-4220. Admission: FREE

10. “Fast and Furious III” 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Stage Left, 108 W. Third Ave. A staged reading of 37 plays, one to three minutes each, by playwrights from across the U.S., as well as the work of Spokane-area writers. (509) 838-9727. Admission: $10