Opens October 6: The Inland Northwest and the Great War

On the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which ended World War I, we remember and celebrate the Spokanites who went to war. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

Through October 14: Bug

Set in a seedy Oklahoma City motel room, Bug centers on the meeting between Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for cocaine and isolation, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter introduced to her by her friend, R.C. Agnes stays at a hotel in hopes of avoiding her abusive ex, Jerry, who was just released from prison. There’s a hidden bug infestation problem that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores—which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories and twisted psychological motives. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

October 14: Spokane Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10k

The Spokane Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifying race, is one of the most scenic courses in the country. Choose your distance—full marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon and 10k (now a second seed qualifier for Bloomsday)—and tackle one of the area’s most beautiful courses. thespokanemarathon.com

October 15: Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra: Shlomo Mintz

Join the Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra for its season opener featuring legendary violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz. Mr. Mintz is considered by colleagues, audiences and critics one of the foremost violinists of our time, esteemed for his impeccable musicianship, stylistic versatility, and commanding technique. He has long been acclaimed as a celebrated guest artist with many of the great orchestras and conductors on the international stage and continues to enchant audiences with his playing. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

October 27: 

Jennifer Batten

During the Chateau Guitar Festival, there will be a ticketed event with Jennifer Batten, who toured as Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist for 10 years as well as joining him on Superbowl XXVII, which aired to 1.5 billion people. She then spent 3 years recording and touring with British guitar icon Jeff Beck. She continues to tour the globe with her multimedia show, and with various bands, as well as doing music workshops. Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill. 621 W. Mallon Ave. ticketswest.com

October 27: Chateau Guitar Festival

Chateau Rive At The Flour Mill will be the center of the Inland Northwest Guitar Universe for The Chateau Guitar Festival featuring luthiers, vendors, collectors, and a performance from Michael Jackson’s longtime virtuoso Jennifer Batten. World class guitar makers will be displaying one-of-a-kind creations during the free festival during the day. See unique harp guitars From The Powell Brothers as well as new work from master luthier David Keely. Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill. 621 W. Mallon Ave.

November 9: Epicurean Delight

The 37th Annual Epicurean Delight, featuring 30 restaurants and 30 libations—showcasing some of the most amazing food and libations our region has to offer. Epicurean Delight is Spokane’s biggest cocktail party and the most fun black-tie/formal gala in the Northwest. Past proceeds raised were put toward expanding INBC’s automation for transfusion services, enabling INBC to improve patient care and quality of service. This modernization allows INBC to expand their automated footprint to local hospital partners and allows for testing multiple patients simultaneously, saving time and cost in their ongoing mission to save lives. Spokane Convention Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 

November 14: Fox Presents: The Best of the Second City

Fox Presents is bringing Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, as part of their national tour, “The Best of The Second City.” This must-see show features the best sketches and songs from The Second City’s history—as well as their trademark improvisation. America’s first name in comedy has produced superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant, Alan Arkin and more. Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly sixty years of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy’s best and brightest. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com