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1. TAUK 9 p.m. Friday, Red Room Lounge, 521 W. Sprague Ave. New York-basked “dirty funk” four-piece that blends funk, fusion, hip hop, progressive rock, ambient, classic rock, and jazz. With LOS. (509) 838-7613. Admission: $10
2. Free State Park Day Saturday, Washington State Parks. A Discover Pass is not required to visit a Washington state park including Riverside State Park and Mount Spokane State Park. www.parks.wa.gov. Admission: FREE
3. Classical Guitarist Brad Richter 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. The noted classical guitarist performs with students from his residency program. (208) 457-8950. Admission: $8 adults, $5 students
4. Artist Trust on Tour / Spokane 7 p.m. Thursday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Five-city tour of multidisciplinary events showcasing artists supported by Artist Trust. Featuring local author Sharma Shields; Seattle performance artist Chad Goller-Sojourner; filmmaker and writer Shaun Scott of Seattle; and live art by local artist Austin Stiegemeier. Hosted by Artist Trust program director Brian McGuigan. Register to be sure you get a seat at http://atotspokane.brownpapertickets.com/ (206) 467-8734. Admission: FREE
5. “The Drowsy Chaperone” 7 p.m. Wednesday and March 25-26, Saint George’s School, 2929 W. Waikiki Road. Come see Saint George’s drama students stage the hit Broadway musical comedy. (509) 466-1636. Admission: $6 adults; $4 students and seniors
6. Crimson Reads: A Celebration of WSU Authors 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, State University, Terrell Library atrium, Pullman. Part of WSU Showcase, the annual celebration of faculty, staff and student excellence, recognizing them and retired university community members who have authored, co-authored or edited a book, including e-books, within the past year. Authors are William Stimson (“Instilling Spirit: Students and Citizenship at Washington State, 1892-1942”), Joan Grenier-Winther, who has translated the 14th century poems of Oton de Granson, and Sue Armitage (“Shaping the Public Good: Women Making History in the Pacific Northwest”).
7. Open to Poetry 7:30 p.m. Monday, Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Reading by JW Marshall and Christine Deavel, owners of Seattle’s Open Books, which is dedicated to poetry. They will read from their works and they will answer questions about the “business” end of the poetry book world. (509) 279-0299. Admission: FREE
8. Wandering I 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. EP release for Spokane four-piece rock band. Along for the fun are Over Sea Under Stone, Tsuga, and Children of Atom. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $5 advance; $7 at the door
9. “Aladdin Jr.” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and March 25-26, and 2 p.m. March 26, Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. Rogers Encore Drama presents a musical based on the Disney film. (509) 354-6551. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors and students
10. Open Mic Night with Sessionz 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. Featuring performing arts with poets, singers, spoken word and a live band. Family-friendly event; donations accepted for the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Program. (925) 667-6277. Admission: FREE