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Mike Carpentiero, takes passengers for a ride in his 1929 New Standard airplane, June 1, 2012 at Felts Field. Carpentiero is offering rides to the public. DAN PELLE danp@spokesman.com (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)

1. ArtFest 2016 Noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Coeur d’ Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, between Second and Fourth avenues and Spruce and Chestnut streets. Annual art fair features three days of music, food and the Make-It-Art Kids Fair. Kids tent is open Friday, 3-7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Showcasing an extensive collection of work including sculptures, paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics, fiber arts and more. Live musical performances throughout the weekend and a wine and beer garden until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (509) 456-3931. Admission: FREE

2. Spokane Festival of Speed Car Cruise 4-8 p.m. Friday, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Fun kicks off Friday with a First Friday Car Cruise to Riverfront Park and Vintage Car Show. Pick up a coupon for $5 off admission to the races Saturday and Sunday at Spokane County Raceway. (509) 220-4655 or (509) 994-1706. Admission: Friday’s event is FREE

3. Bigfoot Jam 5 p.m. Friday, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Live musical artists, face painting, food trucks, Spokane Aerial Performance, jugglers, stilt walkers, carnival games and fun for the whole family. Music from Real Life Rockaz, The Nixon Rodeo, DJ Freaky Fred, YourYoungBody and The Smokes. Gates open at 4 p.m. (509) 533-8329. Admission: FREE

4. Spokane Felts Field Neighbor Day 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter Ave., Spokane Valley. Bring the family for a fun day celebrating aircraft and historic Felts Field. Tour classic airplanes, marvel at pilots’ skills in formation flyovers, and view displays of antique, classic and commercial aircraft. Take a helicopter, B-25 Mitchell or biplane ride for a fee. Food trucks will be on site. The Historic Flight Foundation will be showcasing the B-25 Mitchell and the P-51 Mustang at this event. These aircraft will be available for tours and pilots will be on hand to answer questions. (800) 493-7515. Admission: FREE

5. Pride in the Park 10 a.m. Saturday, Coeur d’Alene City Park, old pavilion behind Human Rights Education Institute, Coeur d’Alene. Second annual event sponsored by PFLAG Coeur d’Alene. Celebrate diversity in the community and the LGBT experience. Food, music and vendors. Bring lawn chairs. (208) 907-1078. Admission: FREE

6. Author Rachel Toor 7 p.m. Wednesday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Meet Iris the rat in “Misunderstood,” a book for teens and tweens about clever and affectionate pet rats. Toor is the author of the novel “On the Road to Find Out” and teaches in the English department at Eastern Washington University. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE

7. Prince Birthday Dance Party 7 p.m. Wednesday, Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Presented by KYRS Thin Air Community Radio Station. Wear your raspberry beret and go crazy dancing the night away to Prince’s greatest hits in honor of his legacy and in celebration of his birthday. Featuring DJ DX Prime and DJ Big Moe. Bar for 21 and older. Raffle prizes. (509) 747-3012. Admission: $5

8. Cartooning the Evergreen State 7 p.m. Thursday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Why is “local” such a strong component in editorial cartoons? In an presentation that is designed to invite debate, political cartoonist Milt Priggee challenges audience members’ personal beliefs on local issues by sharing a collection of images specifically to explore what is considered acceptable commentary in the 21st century. He also shares some of his favorite published local cartoons, as well as some that were rejected for publication. (509) 893-8350. Admission: FREE

9. Author Chris Kornelis 7 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Seattle author and former music writer for publications such as Seattle Weekly and The Spokesman-Review comes to town with his new book, “Rocking Fatherhood,” full of tips and advice. (509) 838-0206. Admission: FREE

10. “The Shadow”: A Realized Reader’s Theatre Production 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Two vintage radio scripts will come to life through mime, projections, media, music and reader’s theater. A fun and entertaining experience for everyone. Before there was Batman there was the true crime fighter of the night … The Shadow. (509) 533-7383. Admission: FREE