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
"Scribblers' Society" for All
TBA | 3-4 pm (M)
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY (Jameson Room)
702 E. Front St., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Open to all ages, "scribblers" gather every 2nd & 4th Monday to write & be critiqued by others. Take notepad or laptop for writing. Coffee, tea & snacks provided.
More info - call Lindsay at 208-769-2315, ext. 469; or email lmoore@cdalibrary.org.
2nd & 4th Monday - Free!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
April 20 | 10 am-4 pm (M)
1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls, ID
"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? 208-773-0474
3rd Monday - Free!
Chess Club Competition
TBA | 4-5 pm (F)
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden,, ID
208-772-5612
TBA | 4-5 pm (F)
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID
208-773-1506
Whether you're an experienced player or a new learner, you are welcome to play. All ages are invited. Take your own chess set or borrow one at the library.
Every 3rd Friday night is chess night at Hayden...& every 2nd Friday afternoon, chess players compete at Post Falls.
2nd & 3rd Friday - Free!
"Jamming in a Circle"
TBA | 6 pm (T)
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
Community Room
702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Folk, Celtic & Scandinavian styles are played by musicians on the last Tuesday of each month. Take your instruments & songs to share in a "cell house" circle-style jam session.
Known as 'Northern Roots Music" jam, listeners are invited too. For more info, contact Char Beach at 208-769-2315, ext 651, or email cbeach@cdalibrary.org.
TBA | TBA
POST fALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID
208-773-1506
Inland NW Bluegrass Music Association invites the public to "jam" in a circle (bluegrass, folk, & country music). Take your instruments to play, sing along, or listen.
Light refreshments will be served. FREE; no reservations needed for these Tuesday gatherings.
Tuesdays - Free!
Barbershop Quartets
TBA | 7 pm (M)
LAKE CITY HARMONIZERS
1525 E. Edmonton Ave (Findlay Value Lot)
Post Falls, ID
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 Monday, 7 pm, at a Post Falls location.
More info (call or text): 509-994-2428
Every Monday - 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, ID
Artists meet every Thursday to paint & visit. Open to the public!
Take a sack lunch. Questions? Email - art4cda2018@gmail.com
Every Thursday - Free!
Knitting Along With Others
TBA | 2:30 pm (T)
"Well-Knit Tale"
702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
All skills of knitters & crocheters are welcome every 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Materials & refreshments are provided. Info - contact Mary Comfort at mcomfort@cdalibrary.org.
TBA | 1-3 pm (T)
"Knit Along"
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum, ID
Take a project - skilled knitter is present for assistance. All skill levels welcome - every Tuesday. 208-687-1029
TBA | 11 am-1 pm (T)
"Knitting Club"
KROC CENTER
1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prefer knitting with others, or need some help? Every Tuesday at Kroc Center, knit or crochet with other crafters - FREE & open to the public for ages 11+. (Yarn donations always appreciated for community service projects.)
TBA | 6 pm (M)
"Open Craft/Knitting"
107 Main St., Pinehurst, ID
Every 2nd Monday take a craft in progress. Share ideas, get help, chat, drink tea & eat chocolate.
Varies - Free!
Connect With Crafts
TBA | 2-3:30 pm (W)
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID
"Craft Connection" offers a different craft activity each month on the 2nd Wednesday.
This is a FREE program for adults.
2nd Wednesday - Free!
Basic Ukulele Lessons
TBA | 6-7 pm (T)
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden,, ID
208-772-5612
Would you like to learn how to play the ukulele? Learn basics of strumming, chords & progressions with assistance from experienced players.
All skill levels are welcome to get together to strum some tunes. It's FREE & open to the public - teens & adults - once a month on the 4th Tuesday.
4th Tuesday - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
TBA | 7 pm (M)
COEUR D'ALENE CHORUS
Canvas Church, 2200 N. 7th St.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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. 208-818-2297 (Carol)
Every Monday - Free!
Downtown CdA "Art Walk"
April 10 | 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. 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!
Relax With Coloring
TBA | 10 am-noon (F)
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID
A FREE activity, relax with friends every Friday morning with a cup of coffee & coloring materials. For adults; 208-772-5612
TBA | 10:30 am-noon (Sat)
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID
Take a Saturday morning breather (& sips of coffee) while relaxing with other adults to color - crayons, markers & colored pencils provided! 208-773-1506
Varies - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
TBA | 9 am-1 pm (M)
8134 N. Meyer Rd., Post Falls, ID
208-765-0727
Gather with "Dorcas Quilting" ladies every 1st & 3rd Mondays to quilt for community causes - assisted living/nursing home residents, delivery by EMTs/police to accident victims & more situations for those in need of warmth & comfort.
All are welcome to help sew, tie, cut, sort, etc. Coffee is always on.
TBA | 1-3 pm (T)
Bear Paw Quilting
600 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
North Idaho Quilters "Community Service" group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to work (except July & December) 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.
TBA | 10 am-2 pm (F)
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, ID
"First Friday Sewing Group" meets every...1st Friday. Hosted by North idaho Quilters, hand & machine sewers are welcome. Take an extension cord & seat cushion.
Varies - Free!
Writers Inspire Creativity
TBA | 9 am (W)
JEWETT HOUSE
1501 E. Lakeshore Dr., Coeur d'Alene, ID
TBA | 6:30 pm (Th)
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID
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!