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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Stevan Allred will be reading from his debut novel, “The Alehouse at the End of the World” today at Auntie’s Bookstore. (Courtesy photo)

1. Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Today-Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Presented by the Rock Rollers Club of Spokane. The 60th annual event features more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, crystals, minerals, demonstrations and hourly door prizes. Hours are today-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $6; $5/seniors and military; free/scouts in uniform and 12 and younger

2. Midnight Movies at the Garland Saturday, Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. All shows begin at 11:45 p.m. Saturday: “Repo! The Genetic Opera.” April 13: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” (509) 327-1050. Cost: $5

3. Swanky Swine Showdown 1 p.m., Monday, Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Decorate a piggy bank and learn about when to spend, give away and save your money. Piggy banks will be on display for a week in the library for voting and can be taken home when votes are collected. All ages. Kids younger than 8 must bring an adult. (509) 893-8280. Cost: FREE

4. “The Alehouse at the End of the World” 7 p.m., today, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Reading from author Stevan Allred. In this epic comedy set in the 16th century, a fisherman receives a mysterious letter about his beloved’s demise then sets off in his skiff to find her on the Isle of the Dead. (509) 838-0206. Cost: FREE

5. Spring Break Rock 7:30 p.m., today, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Featuring ’80s rock cover band GS3. (509) 863-8098. Cost: $8-10

6. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Magnuson Theatre at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Student director Jaron Fuglie presents the classic play. (509) 313-6553. Cost: $5

7. “The Adventure” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 2nd Look Books, 2829 E. 29th Ave. Book signing from local author Jennifer Zeiger. The book includes three “choose your own adventure” style stories, giving the reader 26 possible endings. (509) 535-6464. Cost: FREE

8. Late Laughs 9:30 p.m., today, Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Enjoy an improvised comedy variety show featuring duos, indie teams, sketch comedy and special guests. (509) 747-7045. Cost: $8.

9. Zero Theorem 7:30 p.m., Thursday, The Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Hard rock/metal. With Light in Mirrors, Perfect Destruction and Undercard. (509) 863-8098. Cost: $8-10.

10. Broken Mic 6:30-9 p.m., Neato Burrito, 827 W. First Ave. Open mic readings hosted by Spokane Poetry Slam every Wednesday. Open to all. (509) 847-1234.