The ballot for the Inlander's 32nd annual Best Of the Inland Northwest Readers poll opens January 22 at 6 pm. Head to bestof.inlander.com to cast your votes. inlander.com/culture/voting…

SNOWLANDER: Through a program called Ski with Champions, snow sport enthusiasts can brush elbows with Olympians. inlander.com/special-guides…

While stand-up comedians come in a plethora of styles, it's often the ones who feel like they're putting on the least amount of airs who resonate. Authenticity has never been an issue for Australian Jim Jefferies who makes a stop in Spokane Jan. 23. inlander.com/culture/aussie…

There was no film released in 2024 as unique as Hundreds of Beavers. If absurdist slapstick comedy is your jam, heed the call of the beavers at the Garland this weekend. inlander.com/spokane/hundre…

When it comes to the arts in America, the second quarter of the 20th century is significant. Discover five artists who represent the breadth and diversity of the works on display in "Art U.S.A.," the Jundt Art Museum's newest show. inlander.com/culture/a-new-…

This event provides Napoleon Dynamite lovers the experience of a lifetime. Featuring Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries, this screening of the cult classic film is followed by a moderated discussion with the three fan-favorite cast members. inlander.com/spokane/napole…

A camp was created by the city of Colville in October 2022 to give people without homes a designated place to live. The city will close the camp by October this year, now that federal case law no longer deems alternative shelter spaces necessary. inlander.com/news/a-sanctio…

This weekend instructor Deb Ellis is teaching attendees how to turn their old calendars into a fun, hodgepodge journal, rather than disposing of it as trash. inlander.com/spokane/hodgep…

Before closing its doors for good, the Red Room Lounge will be open one last night this Friday, Jan. 24, for "This One's For Craig," a communal gathering to celebrate Larsen's life and the creative ecosystem he helped foster at the venue. inlander.com/music/red-room…

In Good Night, Zodiac Animals, Jiemei Lin uses her signature cut-and-paste art style to teach children about the 12 zodiac animals associated with the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrate the author’s newest work at this book launch event. inlander.com/spokane/goodni…

Last month, the Spokane Public Schools Board made the unanimous decision to buy a building in the city's University District from the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation. inlander.com/news/newly-reb…

When Burton Cummings swings by Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino to celebrate The Guess Who’s 60th anniversary by playing all the hits, you have a chance to directly support a creator who doesn’t just do it for the dough. inlander.com/spokane/burton…

This year, from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2, the Spokane Jewish Film Festival showcases a collection of 11 films and shorts documenting the diversity of Jewish life. inlander.com/culture/the-21…

River Park Square, in partnership with Spokane United We Stand and the Spokane Chinese Association, welcomes the Year of the Snake with a free Lunar New Year celebration. inlander.com/spokane/lunar-…

Chuck Vibes wants to be the musical hero Spokane deserves, and, hopefully, the one it needs right now on his new album, GTHM, which hits the streets and dark alleyways via Corporat Records on Jan. 24. inlander.com/music/spokanes…

Sometimes the best way to mourn is by joyously celebrating what was. Directioner or not, dance all night to the best songs ever and make some midnight memories at the Knit this Saturday when Club 90s: One Direction Night rolls through town. inlander.com/spokane/club-9…

THANK YOU, CITY GATE: Sincerest thank you to all that have made City Gate a safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity over the last many decades. inlander.com/culture/i-saw-…

NEWS BRIEFS: The Idaho-based Community Library Network, or CLN, board has approved a policy to create a mature content room for adults only at the Post Falls Library. inlander.com/news/news-brie…

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Experience 10 days of eats during this year’s Inlander Restaurant Week! Inside, along with menus of participating eateries, you’ll find features on four local chefs and/or owners who’ve been working hard behind the scenes. Online, and on stands, now! Cover photo by Young Kwak