10 under $10 for the weekend of Feb. 20-22

Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

By Brooke Lauerman brookel@spokesman.com (509) 459-5532

1 Spokane Comedy Film Festival 2026 – A night of short form comedy films from Spokane’s local comedians and filmmakers. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Admission: $10.

2 Symphony Side by Side – A group of high school students from Lewis and Clark, Rogers, Shadle Park, North Central and Ferris will join forces with the Spokane Symphony for a side-by-side concert. 7 p.m. Friday. The Fox Theater, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Admission: Free, tickets must be reserved at foxtheaterspokane.org.

3 Shameless – Improvisers bring to life the awkward, weird and wildly human things people confess online and in the papers. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Blue Door Theatre, 319 S. Cedar St. Admission: $9

4 “No Other Choice” – After a man is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he worked tirelessly for many years, he grows increasingly desperate. Rated R. 2 hours, 19 minutes. Showing 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. Admission: $8.

5 Winter Olympics Celebration – Gather rings at the craft and activity stations and take home a medal fit for a champion. For families of all ages. 11 a.m. Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Admission: Free.

6 Irreplaceable: Works of Women Artists – The J. Rome Gallery’s inaugural exhibition featuring 18 female artists from the Inland Northwest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. J. Rome Gallery, 211 S. Sherman St., Coeur d’Alene. Admission: Free.

7 1960s: Change, Chaos & Culture – Experience the tumultuous 1960s, from tragedy to triumph, assassinations, civil rights, and the summer of love. 11-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Admission: $4-7.

8 Cooking for Strong Bones – Watch a live cooking demo with WSU Nutrition & Exercise Physiology students and learn how everyday foods support strong bones. Pick up science-backed tips and fresh ideas to use in your kitchen. 11 a.m. Saturday. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Admission: Free.

9 Eastern Washington University Visiting Writer Series: Sunni Brown Wilkinson – Poet and essayist Sunni Brown Wilkinson discusses her works and gives a short Q&A. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Admission: Free.

10 Crafting and Art Supply Swap – Bring your gently used arts and crafts supplies to the library and exchange them for something other community members have brought. Supplies must be still viable for crafting. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Airway Heights Library, 1213 Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Admission: Free.

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