1 “The Lion King” (2019) - 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring the voices of Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner. PG. 118 minutes. (509) 444-5336 and spokanelibrary.org. Admission: FREE
2 Gingerbread Build-Off - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Christ Kitchen’s annual fundraiser features seven chef and bakery teams building the most impressive gingerbread creation. (877) 871-6772 and northernquest.com. Admission: FREE
3 Cherry Street Studios - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 1123 S. Cherry St. More than 200 prints of landscapes, still life and more by Bill and Kathy Kostelec. (509) 868-8910 and cherrystudios.com. Admission: FREE
4 L.R. Montgomery Studio and Gallery - noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 428 E. 21st Ave. “The NW Places We Love,” impressionistic oil paintings by L.R. Montgomery. (509) 434-8436 and lrmontgomery.com. Admission: FREE
5 “Cup of Joy” - through Jan. 17, receptions from 5-8 p.m. today and Jan. 3 and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14, Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery, 115 S. Adams St. Exhibit featuring more than 125 ceramic cups by 36 artists. (509) 863-9904 and tracksidestudio.net. Admission: FREE
6 Season’s Greetings - 7:30-9 p.m. today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Holiday-themed improv show with audience suggestions. (509) 747-7045 and bluedoortheatre.com. Admission: $8
7 Re-Imagine Christmas Winter Festival - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Medical Lake High School Theater, 200 E. Barker St., Medical Lake. Screening of “Breakthrough,” followed by a meet-and-greet with Joyce Smith and Pastor Jason. Smith is the mother of John Smith, a drowning victim who miraculously survived. (509) 939-9589 and mlsd.org. Admission: FREE
8 “The Tempest” - 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, the Oaks Classical Christian Academy, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley. Shakespearean comedy/romance. (509) 536-5955 and theoakscca.org. Admission: $8
9 “The Peace Corps Project” - 2 p.m. Sunday, Magnuson Theatre at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Senior capstone workshop theater production focusing on the experiences of Peace Corps volunteers. (509) 313-5506 and gonzaga.edu. Admission: FREE
!0 Jazz at the JACC: Holiday Edition - 7-9 p.m. today, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. Carols and straight-ahead jazz with Michael Jaramillo. Wine and hot cider will be served. (208) 457-8950 and thejacklincenter.org. Admission: $10
