Things to do in Spokane: Dec. 18-25
Virtual Holiday Artists’ Shop – An online catalog of items created by 19 regional artists including fiber arts, fused glass, metal art, baskets, copper wire work, cutting boards, books, wooden bowls, jewelry, painted bags, beaded art, cards, succulents in pottery and more. Visit createarts.org to view. Available through December. 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. (509) 447-9277.
Festival of Trees – Vote on a display of Christmas trees, through Saturday in the Center windows adjacent to the Colfax Library on the Whitman County Library Facebook page or whitco.lib.wa.us. Tree winner and prize to be announced Tuesday. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.
Trackside Studio’s Annual Cup of Joy Exhibit and Sale – Through Jan. 11. Featuring more than 150 cups in various forms from more than 40 ceramic artists across the nation. Online sales available at tracksidestudio.net. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday with appointments also available after posted hours. Face masks, 25% capacity and social-distancing measures are in place. 115 S. Adams St. Free. (509) 863-9904.
Wonder Saturday Market – Visit wondersaturdaymarket.com. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post St.
Ganesh Himal Festival of Fair Trade – A pop-up shop with rotating vendors selling products from Nepal, Chile and Guatemala. Visit ganeshhimaltrading.com/the-festival-of-fair-trade for the vendor schedule. Online shopping available at shopkizuri.com. Saturday, noon-5:30 p.m. Community Building, Kizuri, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 464-7677.
The MAC’s Ho-Ho-Holiday Celebration – Every Saturday, 4-6 p.m. through December. Featuring festive light decorations around the campus on the historic Campbell House as well as outdoor arts and culture activities, including a chance to view a vintage Crescent Department Store window display, a scavenger hunt, a cooking demonstration by the Campbell’s cook, Hulda, and a video of the decorated house. The museum store will be open for holiday shopping. Register at northwestmuseum.org to support social distancing. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free; $5 suggested donation. (509) 456-3931.
Virtual Trivia: Holiday Movies – Question will cover modern Christmas films, classic black and white films, Hallmark royalty movies, Chanukah films and more. Open to adults. Registration required. Visit bit.ly/36VadaA for more information. Saturday, 2-3 p.m. Presented by Spokane County Library District. Free.
The History of Yum: Gingerbread with Cider or Punch – A class on the history and creative art of gingerbread, led by historian Monica Stenzel. Includes cookies to decorate and enjoy from Madeleine’s Cafe and Patisserie. For more information and to sign up, visit northwestmuseum.org. Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $30 members; $33 nonmembers. (509) 456-3931.
Liberty Lake Parks & Arts Commission Meeting – First and third Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6700.
Virtual Presentation: “Heating Up: The Ethics of Climate Change” – In this presentation, ethicist Brian G. Henning discusses how global warming itself is not the only problem, it’s a symptom of a larger issue concerning how we conceive of ourselves and our relationship to the natural world. Henning is a professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Gonzaga University and has earned a PhD in philosophy. Visit humanities.org/event for details and registration. Tuesday, 10 a.m. (206) 682-1770.
Holiday Dinner Package Pickup – Christmas dinner packages are served cold and ready to heat at home. They include a focaccia loaf, roasted rosemary potatoes, sautéed green beans, polenta stuffing, herb roasted turkey, traditional turkey gravy. A prime rib dinner package also is available. Feeds four. Order as early as possible. Curbside pickup available Tuesday and Wednesday. Call or visit commellini.com for details. Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Drive. $95. (509) 466-0664.
Broken Mic Online – This open-mic event is Spokane’s longest-running weekly poetry open-mic series. Open to all. All ages. Sign-up at 6 p.m.; event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Readers get 3 minutes each. Visit bit.ly/30DQ3hZ for more information. Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m. Free.