CdA Events Calendar - Art & Music
Coeur d'Alene offers impressive arts, music & crafts!
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE, OR OBSERVE - IT'S UP TO YOU
CONCERTS | crafts | theater | fiber arts | HISTORY | games
Farmers' Market Schedules
North Idaho Farmers' Markets - they're back - every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Stop by, talk to the local farmers & artisans. Relax as music fills the fresh air. Check out fresh vegetables, flowers & native plants; meats, cheeses, bread, jams, honey & meats. Homemade crafts - yes, of course. FREE admission!
Wednesdays, 4-7 pm (May-Sept)
5th & Sherman, downtown CdA
Thursdays, 9 am-noon & 3-6 pm (thru Sept 16)
SPIRIT LAKE FARMERS' & FLEA MARKET
Spirit Lake Christian Fellowship
(grassy area off Hwy 41)
82 Industrial Park, Spirit Lake
208-352-2283
Thursday (Aug 26), 5:30-8 pm
Main St. between Mill & McCartney
Rathdrum
208-687-2399
Growers, artisan/craft vendors, flea marketers, food, beer, live music.
Thursdays, 5-8 pm (thru Aug 19)
SILVER VALLEY COMMUNITY MARKET
Kellogg City Park
2 S. HIll St., Kellogg
208-784-0821
Live music each week, along with food beer/wine garden.
Fridays, 2-6 pm (thru Sept 25)
Athol City Park
30355 N. 3rd St., Athol
Saturdays, 9 am-1:30 pm (May-Oct)
SE corner of Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave., Hayden
**No dogs are allowed - not carried, or in strollers, backpacks or purses.
Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm (May-Aug)
COMMUNITY MARKET AT SILVER LAKE
Silver Lake Mall
200 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
Full event schedules in addition to outside vendors.
Varies - Free!
Evening Bluegrass Jams
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4-7 pm (F)
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4-7 pm (F)
"Bluegrass Jam"
SILVER LAKE MALL
200 W. Hanley, CdA
Musicians or listeners - all are welcome - to the bluegrass jams every Friday!
Toe-tapping, absolutely allowed. :-)
Fridays - Free!
North Idaho Actors & Scenery
**These movies with a local connection are FREE of charge (donations appreciated). Thank you, Museum of North Idaho, & congratulations on your new 2021 exhibit, "Hollywood of the North: North Idaho & the Film Industry".
Classic films featuring actors who lived here will be shown at either the City Park (CP), 415 Fort Grounds Dr., CdA; or Human Rights Education Institute (HREI), 414 W. Fort Grounds Dr., CdA. These will be Friday showings.
Aug 13, 8 pm - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (CP)
Be sure to visit Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd., CdA. Hours are 8 am-5 pm daily (May 30-Sept 5). Admission is $5 for adults; $1.50 for children. One-hour parking is FREE if visitors obtain a voucher from the front desk upon arrival.
Varies - Free!
Book Club in Riverstone
Aug 5 | 6 pm (Th)
"Well-Read Evening Club"
Aug 11 | 9 am (W)
"Well-Read Morning Club"
July 27 | 6 pm (T)
"Nonfiction Club"
2048 N. Main St., CdA
208-215-2265
Book Club Corner is back! Up to eight people can gather at the store - FREE of charge monthly on the 2nd Wednesday & 1st Thursday. The nonfiction club meets on the 4th Tuesday.
To register a club, call to reserve a time.
Varies - Free!
Barbershop Quartets
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 7-9 pm (T)
practices at Bell Tower Funeral Home
3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls
Lake City Harmonizers welcomes members (men & women) of all ages who like to sing barbershop-style harmony (a cappella) & have fun doing it.
Rehearsals provide an evening of resonant music-making & take place every Tuesday. More info - email norrisboothe@hotmail.com
Every Tuesday - Free!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
Aug 16 | 10 am-4 pm (M)
1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls
"Patriotic Piecers" meet the 3rd Monday of each month at American Legion Post 143 to work on quilts (sew, un-sew, iron, cut, sponsor, piece, bind or quilt).
All quilters are invited to take their sewing machines & fabrics to help create "Quilts of Valor" for deserving veterans who have served & sacrificed to protect our freedom. For more info on "Q of V", or to request a quilt for a veteran, www.qovf.org
Questions? Contact Karen Henricksen at 208-964-1128, or email henricksensk@gmail.com.
3rd Monday - Free!
Summer Concert Excitement
Sundays, 1-4 pm
COEUR D'ALENE CITY PARK CONCERTS
415 Fort Ground Dr., CdA
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm
316 Sherman Ave., CdA
Thursdays, 6-8:30 pm
8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, plan on concerts at various locations. Thank you, Handshake Productions, & the many sponsors which make it possible for these family-friendly music events to be open to the public & FREE!
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6-7:30 pm (M)
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
Every Monday, take chairs & snacks to the McEuen Park side of CdA LIbrary to relax & listen to music. What's your favorite - rock, Celtic, bluegrass, country, classical, 60s, marimba/African or folk? Concerts are FREE, folks! Click link above to see who's performing.
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6-8 pm (Th)
Aug 21 | 6-8 pm (Sat)
RIVERSTONE PARK
Idaho Central Credit Union Amphitheater
1805 Tilford Lane, CdA
Every Thursday, Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance presents summer concerts in Riverstone. Genres include: rock, jazz/blues, country rock, contemporary jazz, Indie/alternative reggae, soul/funk/blues/Motown, folk rock & classical. Thanks to all who make these FREE music events possible. Click links above for more details & performers.
Aug 4 | 6 pm (W)
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE PLAZA
Post Falls City Hall Plaza
408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
Enjoy FREE concerts in the heart of Post Falls on the city plaza on Wednesday nights. Let's give it up for The Powers, Mojo the Party Band, Ryan Larson Band & CdA Brass X5.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6 pm (F)
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6 pm (F)
ST. MARIES SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS
St. Maries City Park Amphitheater
Live music, great food, local-made crafts, & lots of family fun every Friday night of the summer.
July 16, 23, 30 | 6:30-9 pm (F)
Aug 6 | 6:30-9 pm (F)
Aug 14 | 6-9 pm (Sat) "Kelly Hughes Band"
RATHDRUM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Majestic Park
5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
This 5-week concert series on four Fridays & a Saturday, is open to all w/FREE admission! No smoking/vaping or dogs are allowed in parks. Chairs are allowed (so take some). More info - 208-687-2399. Thank you, Rathdrum Parks & Recreation!
Saturdays, 2-5 pm
City Park, Hwy 97, Harrison
Enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon listening to live music in a quiet town, lakeview setting. Visit our poster page to see the schedule, bands & genres - HERE.
Varies - Free!
American
Mah Jongg
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 1-4 pm (T)
"American Mah Jongg"
LAKE CITY CENTER
1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA
208-667-4628
Expert, or "newby", gather to play this rummy-like game played with tiles. Lake City Center charges an (almost) FREE fee of $1-2). Classes are FREE on Tuesdays!
The game is excellent for the memory.
Tuesdays - Free!
Knitting Along With Others
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 1-3 pm (T)
"Knitting Club"
1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d'Alene
Prefer knitting with others, or need some help? Every Tuesday at Kroc Center, knit or crochet with other crafters - FREE & open to the public! (Registration opens 2 hours prior to class start time.) Find link HERE.
There's also an option to help make items for community service. (Yarn donations are always appreciated for community service projects.)
Tuesdays - Free!
Downtown CdA "Art Walk"
Aug 13 | 5-8 pm (F)
DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE
Stroll the streets of CdA, drop into art studios & other businesses. Sample wine; appetizers along the way. Hear local musician singer/songwriters perform too.
This is a relaxing evening for the whole family on the 2nd Friday of each month. As a bonus, It's also the evening when Museum of North Idaho charges no admission fee (during open season).
See Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance website for maps & schedules.
2nd Friday - Free!
Writers Inspire Creativity
Aug 11 | 9 am-noon (W)
JEWETT HOUSE
1501 E. Lakeshore Dr., Coeur d'Alene
Aug 19 | 6:30-9:30 pm (Th)
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene
Cozy up to pen & paper, or let fingers fly on computer keys. More coffee or hot chocolate next to a crackling fireplace?
Writers look for inspiration, seek motivation & thrive on encouragement. IDAHO WRITER'S LEAGUE meets two times a month - 2nd Wednesday & the 3rd Thursday, to share ideas, critique each other, discuss writing techniques, hear presentations, & be mentors.
Non-members are invited to attend two meetings FREE before becoming members, if interested. Writing as a hobby or becoming a published author - it's all good!
2nd Wed & 3rd Thurs - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
TBA | 7 pm (M)
Canvas Church, 2200 N. 7th St., CdA
Coeur d'Alene Chorus is a group of talented women of all ages who sing in 4-part barbershop-style harmony (a cappella).
Rehearsals are every Monday & are open to women who would like to listen, or become a member. Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.
Vocalists love to perform & participate in competitions. More info - 208-717-1332 or email sweetadscda@gmail.com
Every Monday - Free!
Family-Friendly Movie Nights
**All movies are held outdoors at various locations/times. They are FREE & intended as family-friendly entertainment. Take lawn chairs/blankets & enjoy!
(Please do your own research to determine appropriateness for your family.)
Aug 6 | 8-11 pm (F)
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., CdA
Movie title TBA
FREE movie for the community; take lawn chair & blanket. Popcorn & lemonade available.
Aug 11 | 8:45-10:30 pm (W)
HARRISON CITY PARK
Hwy 97, Harrison
"Tom & Jerry"
Take chairs, blankets & snacks. Thank you, Harrison Chamber of Commerce!
Aug 13 | Sunset (F)
TULLAMORE PARK
3673 E. Bogie Dr., Post Falls
"Toy Story 4"
Thank you, City of Post Falls & sponsors!
Aug 21 | Dusk/9 pm (Sat)
COEUR D'ALENE CITY PARK
Rotary Bandshell
415 Fort Ground Dr., CdA
"Croods 2"
Take chairs & blankets. FREE popcorn. Sponsored by CdA Police Dept.
Aug 27 | Dusk (F)
MAJESTIC PARK
5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
"Tom & Jerry The Movie"
Presented by Rathdrum Parks & Recreation. More info - 208-687-2399
Aug 28 | Dusk/9 pm (Sat)
COEUR D'ALENE CITY PARK
Rotary Bandshell
415 Fort Ground Dr., CdA
"Scoob"
Take chairs & blankets. FREE popcorn. Sponsored by CdA Police Dept.
Varies - Free!
Friday Evening at the Conservatory
"Friday Night Live!" concerts are FREE (although "free will" offerings are welcome). Experience glorious music filling the historic Hamilton House, 627 N. Gov't Way, CdA - home of MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF COEUR D'ALENE.
In addition to concerts, the conservatory offers a vast variety of classes, lessons & opportunities to perform (costs vary). See more info & schedules HERE. Phone - 208-901-8190.
July 30 | 7 pm
CdABrassXFive
Aug 6 | 7 pm
"Energy in the Mallett Music Arts"
Aug 13 | 7:30 pm
"Inland Northwest Players: Contemporary Composers"
Aug 20 | 7 pm
"Northwest Brass"
Aug 27 | 7 pm
"Jazz & More!"
Every Friday - Free!
Adults' "Coffee & Coloring"
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 | 11 am-noon (F)
"Coffee & Coloring" for Adults
107 Main St., Pinehurst
208-682-3483
Relax in air-conditioned comfort with others every Friday morning. Coloring supplies, coffee & treats are provided. (Or take your own art material along.)
Every Friday - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
Aug 10 | 1-3 pm (T)
Human Rights Education Institute
414 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene
(FREE parking; obtain upon arrival)
North Idaho Quilters "Community Service" group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July & December) to work on quilts to benefit the community.
The public is invited to help assemble & tie quilts. Donations of fabric, quilt blocks, quilt tops, & finished quilts are always appreciated.
2nd Tuesday - Free!
Paint With a Friend
TBA | 10:30 am-2 pm (Th)
Parish Hall, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
501 E. Wallace, Coeur d'Alene
Artists meet every Thursday to paint & visit. Open to the public!
Take a sack lunch. Questions? Email - art4cda2018@gmail.com
Every Thursday - Free!