10 Under $10: Entertainment on a budget
1. “Paintings by John Friel” Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. continuing through Aug. 12, Washington State University, Fine Arts Gallery II, Pullman. Five large-scale paintings by WSU alumnus John Mathews Friel (1938-1971) in an exhibit of the late artist’s work are being exhibited. (509) 335-5647. Admission: FREE
2. Up and Coming Artist Festival Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, the Pin, 412 W. Sprague Ave. Take in a day of music with the Finns, Barker Bridge, the Drag, David Simmons, Reign of Ashes, Winter in June, 1 Tribe and more. (509) 368-4077. Admission: $10
3. Prism Tats 8 p.m. Friday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Prism Tats, the solo vehicle for Garett van der Spek, makes music described by allmusic.com as “barbed, electro-garage clamor” with plenty of hooks. The South African musician plays Spokane in support of his debut eponymous LP, a day ahead of his show at Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party. The Smokes and Bonefly open. (509) 747-2174. Info: thebartlettspokane.com. Admission: Free
4. Salish Stories and Songs 4 p.m. Monday, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Students from the Salish School of Spokane will present a history of the Salish languages of the Spokane area and efforts to preserve and revitalize those languages. They will also teach some words and songs and present traditional dances and songs in Salish. (509) 444-5390. Admission: FREE
5. Northwest of Nashville 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Monthly country-bluegrass showcase, hosted by Jenny Anne Mannan, and featuring Big Red Barn, The Holy Broke and Misty Mountain Pony Club. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $7/standing; $10/seat
6. Wednesdays in the Woods 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Bowl and Pitcher - Riverside State Park, 4427 N. Aubrey L. White Parkway. Free weekly programs sponsored by REI, Riverside State Park Foundation and other organizations are held weekly through August. Coming up - “Moose, Cougars and Bears, OH MY!” Join a Riverside State Park ranger and find out how to deal with animal encounters. Aug. 3: “Fly Fishing for Kids of All Ages.” (509) 328-9900. Admission: FREE
7. Hair Metal Mayhem 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. The show’s title pretty much sums it up. With Piper’s Rush, and Vein Halen. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $8/advance; $10/at the door
8. Swim and a Movie Night 6 p.m. Saturday, Northside Aquatics Center, 18120 N. Hatch Road and Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave. Two-hour swim followed by a screening of “Inside Out.” After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. Rated PG. Gates open at 6 p.m., movies start at dusk. (509) 468-5107 or (509) 448-5090. Admission: $5/general, $4/seniors, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age 2 and younger
9. Spokane Vegfest 2016 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. This event will include healthy living, animal- and eco-friendly exhibitors, music, food trucks, nonprofit organizations, an outdoor market, Kids VegFest and more. Info: inveg.org. Admission: FREE
10. Irata 10 p.m. Monday, the Baby Bar, 827 W. First Ave. North Carolina band plays “unrelenting rock” that knows how to groove. With Tsuga and Over Sea Under Stone. (509) 847-1234. Admission: FREE