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There will be all sorts of cool plants for sale at next Saturday's Garden Expo. SUSAN MULVIHILL Special to The Spokesman-Review (Susan Mulvihill / The Spokesman-Review)

1. Free Comic Book Day: Saturday, various locations. Visit your favorite comic book purveyor and claim free comic books. Stores are hosting a variety of events, such as guest appearances, costume contests and giveaways. Participating locations include the Comic Book Shop (NorthTown Mall second floor, 4750 N. Division St., and 3207 N. Division St.), Merlyn’s (15 W. Main Ave.), Sack Lunch Comics (615 E. Sixth Ave., Suite C, Post Falls), and the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Hastings stores. www.freecomicbookday.com/. Admission: FREE

2. The Nixon Rodeo, with Free the Jester: 7 p.m. Saturday, Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Hard rockin’ bands, joined by Breakdown Blvd., Windowpane, 37 Street Signs. http://sp.knittingfactory.com. Admission: $5

3. Musicfest Northwest Festival Week: Sunday through May 14, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. The public is welcome to enjoy more than 1,000 performances by musicians of varying age and skill levels on the Gonzaga University campus and learn from the adjudicators’ comments and master teaching. The Bing, 901 W. Sprague Ave., will host the Young Artists Concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and the Festival Highlights Concert at 7:30 p.m. May 13.Visit www.musicfestnorthwest.org for more details. (509) 328-4220. Admission: FREE

4. Holmes Heroes: A Celebration of Talent: 6 p.m. Tuesday, The Nest in Kendall Yards, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Students from the Music Innovates program will perform a concert at The Nest (next to the Kendall Yards Welcome Center). In addition, Spark Center will host a display of student artwork and activities with the Walking School Bus program. (509) 279-0299. Admission: FREE

5. The Singer and the Songwriter: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. An evening of jazz with Joshua Belliardo, Jordan Collins, Matthew and Sarah, Carousel Calliope and the Way Home. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $5 advance; $8 at the door

6. Iska Dhaaf: 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Seattle-based duo plays punk and dream pop inspired by Sufi poetry. They are touring ahead of the May 27 release of their new album, “The Wanting Creature.” With the Smokes. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $7

7. Theatre Organ Pops Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Presented by Spokane First Nazarene Theatre Organ Society on the church’s 1914 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. Performing will be Ken Double, president of the American Theatre Organ Society. (509) 467-8986. Admission: FREE

8. East Sherman, Phjior, Deformer: 7 p.m. Friday, Community Building, rooftop, 25 W. Main Ave. Local punk rock/hardcore bands. Presented by KYRS as part of the Summer Rooftop Concert Series. (509) 747-3012. Admission: $5

9. Social Repose: 8 p.m. Friday, the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. Washington, D.C., musician Richie Giese makes electronic dance pop as Social Repose. Also on the bill: Whitney Peyton and Treveezy. (509) 368-4077. Admission: $10

10. Garden Fair and Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Spokane County. It’s a garden sale with something for everyone. Find flowering annuals and perennials plus berry plants, herbs and veggies. Garden vendors will sell specialty flowering plants, native plants, garden art and more. (509) 477-2195. Admission: FREE