1National Lentil Festival 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday, Reaney Park, 690 N.E. Reaney Way, Pullman. The 31st annual festival features food, breweries, cooking demos, vendors, sporting events and, of course, a lentil cook-off. Live music from Aaron Cerutti, Clare Dunn, the Talbott Brothers and more. (800) 365-6948. Admission: FREE
2 4000 Holes 30th Anniversary Celebration 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday: 4000 Holes, 1610 N. Monroe St. 8 p.m.: The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. In the store, there will be performances from Starlite Motel, B Young and Friends and Ball of Destruction, giveaways, snacks and more. Then Fat Lady, Atari Ferrari, Gorilla Rabbit and Chicken, and Blue Canoe will perform at the Big Dipper. (509) 325-1914 or 4000holes.com. Admission: 2 p.m. – Free. 8 p.m. – $8 at the door.
3 Hello Kitty Café Truck 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. The pink truck, embellished with images of sweets and Hello Kitty herself, will have new enamel pin sets, Madeleine sets, canvas totes and café cushions for sale, as well as bestsellers like shirts, sequin bow headbands, keychains, water bottles, cookies and more. facebook.com/hellokittycafetruck Admission: FREE
4Oscar Mayer Wienermobile today and Saturday. Visit one of the following grocery stores to take a picture with the Wienermobile. Friday: Super 1 Foods, 830 E. 29th Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosauers, 2610 E. 29th Ave., 2-6 p.m. Saturday: Rosauers, 1724 W. Francis Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosauers, 9414 N. Division St. The Weinermobile will stop by Yoke’s Fresh Market, 1501 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. www.facebook.com/oscarmayer Admission: FREE
5Pickin’ Spokane Vintage Show and Artisan Market noon-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Joe Albi Stadium, 4918 W. Wellesley Ave. Juried vendors selling vintage kitchenware, farmhouse decor, handmade industrial and rustic furniture, bohemian decor, handmade jewelry and more. pastblessingsfarm.com/markets. Admission: $7; free ages 12 and younger. Good for both days.
6Obon Festival 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. The annual festival is based on a Buddhist tale of a devout monk who dances after successfully releasing his deceased mother’s spirit from the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. The festival features Japanese art exhibits and desserts, a Hatsubon Buddhist service at 4 p.m., a performance from Spokane Taiko at 5 p.m. and Bon Odori dancing at 6 p.m. (509) 534-7954 or spokanebuddhisttemple.org. Admission: FREE
7Sunday Fun Day noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Big Barn Brewing Co., 16004 N. Applewood Lane, Mead. Enjoy music from Maxie Ray Mills from 2-5 p.m., food from Crate Food Truck from noon-6 p.m. and the beer barn from noon-8 p.m. (509) 710-2961 or bigbarnbrewing.com. Admission: FREE
8“Walking Lazarus” Sneak Peak 7 p.m. Thursday, Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Check out a 25-minute sneak peak of the locally made film based on the award-winning novel by Spokane’s TL Hines. After the screening, guests can meet the cast and crew and learn how they can help the team complete the movie. (509) 327-1050 or facebook.com/wakinglazarusmovie. Admission: FREE
9Cupcake Decorating 2 p.m. Thursday, Cheney Library, 610 First St. Catee Ng will teach those in fourth grade and older about cupcake decorating supplies, terms and piping tips. Participants will practice techniques on three cupcakes, which they will take home. Supplies provided; registration required at scld.org. (509) 893-8280. Admission: FREE
10Paw-Art noon-2 p.m. Saturday, SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. For a donation to SCRAPS, Avenue West Gallery will help pets make a paw print with nontoxic washable paints. Also happening Aug. 24 and 31. (509) 477-2532 or spokanecounty.org/scraps. Admission: By donation
