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Nic Armstrong will headline KYRS’ 14th Anniversary Bash. (Courtesy)
Nic Armstrong will headline KYRS’ 14th Anniversary Bash. (Courtesy)

1. KYRS 14th Anniversary Bash 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Music by Nic Armstrong & The Thieves, as well as Pine League. (509) 747-3012 or www.kyrs.org/store. Admission: $10

2. Dead Serious Lovers 8 p.m. Friday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane rockers with LA grunge/alternative rockers Rosechild. (509) 747-2174 or www.thebartlettspokane.com. Admission: $5

3. Spokane Poetry Slam 7 p.m. Monday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Poets compete against each other and the audience determines who wins with cheers, shouts, claps and all other forms of demonstrative approval. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it just might result in a few feelings! Winner receives $50. Doors open and sign up begins at 7 p.m. Spokane Poetry Slam does not censor for content. Discretion is advised. (509) 747-2174 or www.thebartlettspokane.com. Admission: $5

4. “The Princess Bride” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Watch on the big, outdoor screen the movie about a young boy whose grandfather reads him a story called “The Princess Bride” while he’s home sick. Rated PG. Before the showing enjoy live entertainment, trivia and food vendors. Seating opens at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. (509) 625-6601. Admission: $5

5. Book Launch Celebration - Jewett House Centennial 6 p.m. Wednesday, Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. The Coeur d’Alene chapter of the Idaho Writers League is working with the city to sponsor a fundraising project for the centennial celebration of the Jewett House. IWL members have written a collection of short stories and poems that relate to some facet of the colorful history of the Jewett house. Fifty percent of the profits from the sale of the anthology, “An Ounce of Truth,” will be donated to the Jewett House foundation. The remaining profits will be used to help support ongoing activities of the IWL CDA chapter. (208) 651-9115. Admission: FREE

6. Live at the Parkside Summer Concert Series 5 p.m. Wednesday, 602 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Concerts take place in the shadow of the Parkside Condominiums at Sixth and Sherman on Wednesdays from 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday’s concert features Shakewell, a seven-piece dance, fun, soul and rock group. (208) 664-6491. Admission: $5

7. “Safari” 8 p.m. Saturday, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Featuring fast-paced, short form improv games based off of audience suggestions to fuel each scene. Rated for mature audiences. (509) 747-7045. Admission: $7

8. “Better Spokane Headlines” Through July 31, Iron Goat Brewing, 1302 W. Second Ave. Works by Clancy Bundy, as he discovers a wacky look at our fair city. (509) 474-0722. Admission: FREE

9. Free Horse and Carriage Rides 5-9 p.m. Friday, 573 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Enjoy a ride through the heart of Spokane Friday evenings through August, presented by Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District and Wheatland Bank. (509) 456-0580. Admission: FREE

10. Animal Homes 2 p.m. Friday, Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Come in and learn about animal homes. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center is bringing activities and a live animal guest. (509) 444-5300. Admission: FREE