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Things to do in Spokane: July 31-Aug. 6

Temple goers participate in a service during the annual Japanese Obon Cultural Festival on Aug. 18, 2019, at the Spokane Buddhist Temple. The day featured traditional Japanese art including origami, a memorial service, a Taiko performance and more. (Libby Kamrowski/The Spokesman-Review)
By Riordan Zentler quartzlcc@yahoo.com(209) 761-1107

Music

The Other White Meat – Today. Classic rock. 6:30-9:30 p.m. MickDuff’s Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 200 Cedar St., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 209-6700.

Nightshift – Today-Saturday. Rock. 8 p.m. Curley’s Hauser Junction, 26443 W. Highway 53, Hauser. (208) 773-5816.

Brian Jacobs and Chris Lynch – Saturday. Singer-songwriter and “piano man” duo. 6:30-9:30 p.m. MickDuff’s Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 200 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 209-6700.

Dr. Phil and the Enables – Monday. Rock/blues. 6-7:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Spokane Taiko Drum Performance – Tuesday. See Spokane Taiko perform on their Japanese drums and learn how to make your own at home. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Register for Zoom event by Monday at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit events.spokanelibrary.org/event/4355367. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Spokane Public Library. Free.

Country Music Night – Thursday. Featuring Last Chance Band every Thursday from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m. Moose Lounge, 401 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-7901.

Things to do

Virtual Art on the Green – Through Saturday. A juried art show and marketplace. View images of handcrafted works by local artists and contact artists to make purchases. Festival T-shirts, posters, bags and pins displaying the winning design for 2020 will be available for purchase. For more details, visit artonthegreencda.com. Free.

Zoom Event: Emily McKay and Tracy Wolff in Conversation with Trace Kerr – Today. Writers Emily McKay and Tracy Wolff discuss their new books with Trace Kerr and what it’s like to write fantasy for teens. Attend using us02web.zoom.us/j/81017121279. 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Road to Sturgis – Saturday. The road to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs through Cruisers. Game day with games, prizes, live music and barbecue. 2-11 p.m. Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. (208) 773-4706.

Zoom Event: “A Grifter’s Song Vol. 4” – Saturday. Celebrate the release of the latest installment in the “A Grifter’s Song” anthology series with writers Frank Zafiro, Scott Eubanks, Asa Marie Bradley and Colin Conway. Attend using us02web.zoom.us/j/83530080673. 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Zoltan Kaszas – Saturday. Virtual comedy event. Ticket sales will closed 90 minutes before showtime. spokanecomedyclub-com.seatengine.com/shows/128999. 8 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club. $10. (509) 318-9998.

Watermelon Salsa Online – Tuesday. Learn how to make watermelon salsa with Spokane County Library District. 2-2:30 p.m. Online. Free.