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jpgPoets Tod Marshall and Roger Dunsmore, along with Spokesman-Review blogger/columnist Dave Oliveria will honor the life and work of the late Tom Wobker, aka the Bard of Sherman Avenue, at a poetry reading Monday in Coeur d’Alene. Wobker, who penned hundreds of poems for the Huckleberries Online forum, died of cancer in 2016. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)

1. Poetry Night 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. Poetry celebration highlighting Tom Wobker, the Bard of Sherman Avenue, featuring readings from poet Roger Dunsmore, Washington’s poet laureate Tod Marshall, and Spokesman-Review blogger/columnist Dave Oliveria. (208) 215-2265. Admission: FREE

2. Primitive Pines Bluegrass 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Part of the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Showcase. Primitive Pines Bluegrass perform traditional Appalachian bluegrass, featuring vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation. Steve Schennum and Brown’s Mountain Boys are among the performers on the bill. (509) 924-2622. Admission: $5/members; $7/non-members; $25/membership

3. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Thursday, and April 21-22, North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. A woman’s life is changed by an incessantly ringing cellphone. This dramatic comedy is intended for mature audiences due to themes and language. (208) 769-3300. Admission: FREE

4. Inland NW Toy Show Classic 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Valley Event Center, 10514 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. More than 100 vendor tables will feature vintage collectibles, and new and other treasures. Pay $10 for early bird shopping from 9-10 a.m. (509) 795-0981. Admission: $3 general, free ages 9 and younger

5. Folkinception and the Holy Broke 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Americana fans rejoice. Two of Spokane’s biggest folk-Americana outfits are teaming up for a short tour. The cross pollination will continue over both sets as the Holy Broke (aka Kent Ueland) will sit with Folkinception on drums. (509) 863-8098. Admission: $7 advance; $10 door

6. Pie & Whiskey Thursday, doors at 9 p.m., Washington Cracker Co., 304 W. Pacific Ave. There is pie, baked by Kate Lebo and Batch Bakeshop. There is whiskey. Dry Fly. Good stuff. There will short works of poetry, nonfiction and fiction readings from Elissa Ball, Jeffrey Dodd, Melissa Huggins, Robert Lashley, Kate Lebo, Sam Ligon, Kat Smith, Neal Thompson, David Ratcliff, Katrina Roberts, Jess Walter and Katharine Whitcomb. A limited number of chapbooks containing work from the readers will be on sale for $10. 21 and older only. Part of Get Lit. (509) 828-1498. Admission: $5 (suggested donation)

7. Cold Blooded 8 p.m. Friday, Palomino Club, 6425 N. Lidgerwood St. Get ready for a night of metal with Cold Blooded, Concrete Grip, Massacre at the Opera, Chamber 6 and Method 13. 21 and older only. (509) 242-8907. Admission: $8

8. WSU Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Tuesday, Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Wilson at Library Road, Pullman. Hear members of the student orchestra perform. (509) 335-4148. Admission: FREE

9. The Walters 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Chicago-based five piece will bring some modern indie rock joy to Spokane. Catch them here before they play Lollapalooza this summer. With Summer Salt. (509) 747-2174. Admission: $8

10. “James and the Giant Peach” 7 p.m. Thursday and April 21, 2 p.m. April 22, Lewis and Clark High School, 521 W. Fourth Ave. Lewis and Clark High School Tiger Drama Department presents an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach.” Join James as he floats across the ocean on a peach with a gang of insects. (509) 354-7000. Admission: $10