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 | movies | fiber arts | games | theatre
Coeurly Q's Square Dancing
COEURLY Q'S SQUARE DANCE CLUB holds dancing events from Sept - May in Modern Western Square Dancing style (squares of 8 dancers - usually 4 men & 4 women). Dancers form a "square" & dance in patterns as directed by a caller to music which can be rock, classical, pop or country. Cost to participate is a $5 donation.
Beginning mainstream dances occur every Thursday, 6:30-8 pm, at:
HARDING FAMILY CENTER GYM
(enter from west side parking lot)
411 N. 15th St., CdA
Coeurly Q's is a family-oriented group of friendly folks, always happy to meet new dancers. No partner is needed; wear comfortable clothes & low smooth-soled shoes. Want to learn more? Contact Donna Seil at 208-772-9802, or email dseil125@gmail.com.
Every Thursday - $5
Paint With Friends
Thursday (4th) | 9-11 am
"Paint With Friends"
COEUR D'ALENE ART ASSOCIATION
Coeur d'Alene Library
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
A FREE get-together occurs every 4th Thursday for artists & all are welcome! Take a current project to work alongside others. Opinions matter, so give & take constructive suggestions.
Meet in the library's Nelson Room for this ongoing event sponsored by Coeur d'Alene Art Association which is open to the public.
4th Thursday - Free!
Downtown CdA "ArtWalk"
Oct 9 | 5-8 pm (F)
Nov 13 | 5-8 pm (F)
"ArtWalk"
DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE
Stroll the sidewalks of CdA, drop into art studios & other businesses. Sample wine; appetizers along the way. Hear local musician singer/songwriters & see artists' demonstrations.
This is a relaxing evening for the whole family on the 2nd Friday of each month.
See COEUR D'ALENE ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE website for maps & schedules.
2nd Friday - Free!
Family Games at Kroc Center
Thursday (4th) | 5:30-7 pm
All families are invited to KROC COMMUNITY CENTER on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30-7 pm for "Family Game Night" w/various themes. Membership is not required & it's FREE of charge! A wide variety of board games will be provided; snacks too, or take your own games to share w/others. See monthly themes & more info HERE.
Also for families of ages 2+, "Kroc Story Corner" takes place on the 1st Friday of each month in the front lobby from noon-12:30 pm. Special guests & activities are planned for a perfect parent/child outing. It's FREE & open to the community (no Kroc membership needed). Questions? Call Jules at 208-763-0679 or email socialservices@kroccda.org.
Varies - Free!
Barbershop Quartets
Every Tuesday | 7-9 pm
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. For more info, contact Glenda Kohoutek at 208-771-1389 or email
gkohoutek74@gmail.com.
Every Tuesday - Free!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
Monday (4th) | 10 am-3 pm
1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls
208-773-9054
Patriotic Piecers meet the 4th 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
4th Monday - Free!
Community Drum Circle
Wednesday (4th) | 6:30-8:30 pm (W)
"Community Drum Circle"
UNITY CENTER OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4465 N. 15th St., CdA
208-664-1125
Led by Todd Neel, host musician, this group of drummers gathers each month on the 4th Wednesday to connect through the power & rhythm of music. All ages are welcome, including children w/adult participation or supervision. Take your own drum, or borrow one. It's a FREE event; however donations are welcome.
4th Wednesday - Free!
Lectures & Theatre Events
Sept 15 | 6:30-8:30 pm (T)
"Ask Before You Assume" with Ven. Thubten Chodron
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Edminster Student Union, 2nd floor
(Lake Coeur d'Alene Room)
1000 W. Garden Ave., CdA
The subject is assumptions that can keep us from caring & connecting. Why not lead with curiosity instead? Learn more about this FREE lecture & Sravasti Abbey HERE.
Open to the public. *SEE FLYER BELOW*
Sept 16 | noon-1 pm (W)
"Don't Judge a Book by its Cover" with Venerables Chonyi & Samten
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Edminster Student Union, Room 118
(Driftwood Bay)
1000 W. Garden Ave., CdA
Take an honest look at how our minds jump to assumptions & conclusions, & why that habit can cost us good friendships & a happy mind. Is there another way to see people? Attend this FREE lecture; food/drink provided. More info HERE.
Open to the public. *SEE FLYER BELOW*
Sept 17 | 7 pm (Th)
Sept 18 | 7 pm (F)
"Every Brilliant Thing" starring Craig A. Miller
NIC BOSWELL HALL
Schuler Performing Arts Center
880 W. Garden Ave., CdA
Email theatre@uidaho.edu to reserve FREE tickets. "One of the funniest plays you'll ever see about depression-and possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever see, full stop..." The Guardian *SEE FLYER BELOW*
Sept 26 | 7-9 pm (Sat)
"Good Faith Medical Judgement: Idaho Physicians Speak"
LAKE CITY CENTER
1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA
Idaho physicians' stories are told in their own words in this powerful documentary stage performance. The script is drawn directly from interviews with the physicians: those who have left the state, & those who stay to keep practicing. Tickets are pay as you can. More info HERE.
Oct 14 | 5:30 pm (W)
"Time Capsule Exhibition"
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
Viewing from 4-6:30 pm in the Community Room. From 5:30-6 pm, a short lecture will be given, explaining the project.
1st & 3rd Mon | 6:30 pm
"Levity Theatre: Improv Playground"
NIBCA
1928 N. 4th St., CdA
Try the art of improvisation twice a month - FREE of charge - on the 1st & 3rd Mondays!
Have fun while learning, playing & exploring improv through games & silly scenes. Participate or go to be entertained. No committments or experience, & all are welcome. Think you're not funny? Think again. More info HERE.
Nov 12 | 5:30 pm (Th)
"The Effects of War: Letters, the Home Front, Organized Support, & Art"
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
More info TBA.
Varies - Free!
Fiber Arts Gatherings
Every Tuesday | noon-2 pm
"The Yarn Connection"
Community Room #2 (River)
1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d'Alene
Prefer working on fiber arts with others, or need some help? Every Tuesday at Kroc Center, do yarn projects (for personal or charity) with others, regardless of skill level. No Kroc membership is needed - it's a FREE gathering for ages 11+ - just drop in.
Every Wednesday | 9:30-11:30 am
"Sit n' Sew Craft Group"
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
208-765-8800
Gather every Wednesday for sewing & crafting. Take your current project; enjoy fellowship & conversation. All are welcome!
Every Wednesday | 11 am
"Sit-n-Stitch"
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
701 E. Front Ave., CdA
208-769-2315
All skill levels are welcome; ages 12+. Learn how to crochet or knit, or help others with their projects weekly on Wednesdays.
Every Wednesday | 1-2 pm
"Knit & Nosh"
HARRISON LIBRARY
111 Coeur d'Alene Ave., Harrison
208-689-3976
All needle crafters are welcome - a FREE community activity! Gather every Wednesday.
Every Thursday | noon-3 pm
"Community Sew-In"
COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY
702 E. Front Ave., CdA
208-769-2315
Take a current quilting project & socialize or gain advice/help while working. Take your own sewing machine (or hand work), fabric & extention cord to join group in the Community Room every Thursday.
Every Thursday | 12:30-2:30 pm
"Crafty Needlework"
PINEHURST LIBRARY
107 Main St., Pinehurst
Enjoy friends & refreshments while doing needlework - quilting, knitting, crocheting or embroidery. Take your own yarn for your project, or do a weekly surprise craft planned by library staff every Thursday.
Every Friday | 10-11:30 am
"Knitting for Warmth"
521 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA
208-667-8446
An open, community knitting time for anyone who would like to create a prayer shaw (which is given as a gift of love, hope & comfort to someone who is critically ill or in crisis). Gather with others every Friday morning. Knitting instructions & materials are provided. More info HERE.
Every Friday | 1-3 pm
"Krafty Krafters"
HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER
1250 W Lancaster Rd., Post Falls
All ages are welcome. Gather every Friday to crochet, cross-stitch, knit or work on other craft. Socialize, share creative ideas & prepare items for November bazaar. Cost to participate: $1 for member; $3 non-member. The group donates hats, mittens/gloves, afghans & scarves to seniors & hospice. Donations of material or unfinished projects are appreciated.
Every Friday | 1-3 pm
"Knit Along"
RATHDRUM LIBRARY
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum
208-687-1029
Open to all every Friday, take a yarn project & socialize. Master knitter will be available to assist.
Saturday (3rd) | 12:30-2 pm
"Stitching Magic Needle Art Club"
ATHOL LIBRARY
30399 Third St., Athol
208-683-2979
Be part of this group for beginner or experienced crafters of crocheting, punch needle or embroidery. All materials are provided or take your own. Held every 3rd Saturday.
Varies - Free!
Chess Players' Strategy
Every Monday | 6-8 pm
meets at McDonald's Restaurant
1325 W. Riverstone Drive, CdA
CDA Chess Club is open to anyone who loves chess, w/no membership fee! The club meets on Mondays. Players of all ages & skill levels (beginners to those registered as masters) are welcome to join. Skill levels are determined so structured pairings can take place. Everyone gets a chance to play & meet others in the club. RSVPs are requested for planning purposes. For more info, email info.cdachess@gmail.com, or leave a messg/text at 208-274-5242.
Monday (2nd) | 2-4 pm
"All Ages Chess"
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Government Way
Friendly competition takes place on the 2nd Monday of each month. The program uses a ladder-tournament format so all skill levels can challenge each other.
Tuesday (1st) | 3-5 pm
"Spirit Lake Chess Club"
SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
Sponsored by Community Library Network, about 20-30 people of all ages meet to hone in skills & learn strategies. All are welcome! Call Spirit Lake Libary for more info (ask for adult programmer Akaemi Ferris) at 208-623-5353 or see library listing HERE.
Saturday (1st) | 11 am-2 pm
KELLOGG LIBRARY
10 E. Station Ave., Kellogg
Kellogg Community Chess Club welcomes all ages & skill levels! Sponsored by Kellogg Chess Club & Idaho Chess Association. More info - 208-786-7231 or email idahochessassociation@gmail.com.
Varies - Free!
Community Dances
Sunday (3rd) | 3-6 pm
"CDA Big Band"
COEUR D'ALENE EAGLES #486
209 E. Sherman Ave., CdA
Monthly tea dances are held at the Eagles Club with CDA Big Band performing on the 3rd Sunday of each month. This is a very popular dancing event & admission is open to the public (no Eagles #486 membership needed; however note Eagles charges $10 (almost FREE).
Varies
North Idaho College Concerts
TBA | TBA
The music department of
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE presents concerts throughout the year at various times on its beautiful campus! Performances are open to the public for all to enjoy FREE of charge!
Unless otherwise noted, concerts take place at:
SCHULER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
North Idaho College Boswell Hall
880 W. Garden Ave., CdA
Questions? Contact NIC's Music Dept. at 208-769-3276 or email kgmiles@nic.edu.
Varies - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
Every Monday | 6-8 pm
Community United Methodist Church
1470 W. Hanley Ave., 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 (Jan-Nov) at CUMC & are open to women who would like to listen, or become a member. (Ask about auditions). Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.
Vocalists love to perform & participate in competitions. More info - 208-717-1332, email sweetadscda@gmail.com or see website HERE.
Every Monday - Free!
Crafts at the Libraries
Crafts at our libraries - FREE, fun & educational activities for all ages! Addresses & contact info for the libraries can be found HERE. This is what's planned:
COEUR D'ALENE
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Oct 31 (Sat), 11 am, "Ghost Mossariums" for ages 13+. Hands-on workshop to design terrariums containing moss. All materials provided, or take your own small jar.
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Nov 21 (Sat), 1 pm, "Autumn Centerpieces" for ages 13+. Design & build a bouquet of dried flowers in a decorated vase. All supplies included.
HAYDEN
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Sept 17 (Thurs), 10:30 am-noon, "Zen Doodle" for ages 18+. Create beautiful pieces using repetitive patterns. Also: Oct 15, Nov 19 & Dec 17.
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Sept 23 (Wed), 1-2 pm, "Bonsai-Making Demonstration" w/Bonsai Bob of Gray-to-Green Nursery who will share tips on the art of bonsai.
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Sept 28 (Mon), 10:30 am-noon, "Origami Bookmarks" for ages 18+. New design styles each month. Also: Oct 26, Nov 23 & Dec 28.
POST FALLS
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Oct 10 (Sat), 2-3 pm, "Bonsai-Making Demonstration" w/Bonsai Bob of Gray-to-Green Nursery who will share tips on the art of bonsai.
SPIRIT LAKE
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Oct 3 (Sat), 11 am-1 pm, "Bonsai-Making Demonstration" w/Bonsai Bob of Gray-to-Green Nursery who will share tips on the art of bonsai.
Varies - Free!
JACC Art Shows & Music
JACKLIN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
405 N. William St., Post Falls
208-457-8950
Enjoy musical entertainment, classes, art activities, bridal fairs & more in the historical JACC bldg. dating back to the 1890s.
Opening receptions also, celebrating the works of local/regional artists, sculptors & photographers are open to the public with FREE admission!
Here are some special events:
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CELTIC JAMS - Wed (1st), 5:30-7:30 pm, for musicians & listeners - FREE
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BLUEGRASS JAMS - Wed (2nd & 4th), 5:30-7:30 pm, for musicians & listeners - FREE
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ART EXHIBITS & SALES - "H20"
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FREE COMMUNITY ART DAYS -TBA, 5:30-6:30 pm
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COLLECTOR'S TALK - TBA
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COMMUNITY CONCERTS - TBA
View details HERE.
Varies - Free!
Music Conservatory
TBA | TBA
MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF COEUR D'ALENE
627 N. Government Way, CdA
208-901-8190
To celebrate International Jazz Day, attendees will learn about Mildred Bailey, famous American jazz singer & a Coeur d'Alene Tribe member. Gary Edwards, Ph.D, producer/director, will be the speaker. Light refreshments will be served. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required, so email cynthianewkirk@cdaconcervatory.org to reserve. The event is FREE, however donations are appreciated.
Look for professional & exemplary performing artists to entertain in this beautifully-restored "Hamilton House", now serving as the music conservatory. Tickets are required for some concerts & recitals; others are FREE of charge! Check schedules HERE.
The conservatory is a music school - a place for future musicians to train under an organized program utilizing collaboration; thus sharing teachers, programs, concerts, venues, events & more. At various times, no-cost workshops & open houses are held.
"if we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education." --Yo-Yo Ma
Varies - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
Tuesday (2nd) | 1-3 pm
Human Rights Education Institute
414 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene
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. FREE parking; obtain upon arrival.
Every Wednesday | 9:45 am-noon
St. George's Catholic Church (Parish Hall)
2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls
208-773-4715
Peace Makers Quilting meets every Wednesday morning to design/create quilts to donate to assisted living homes, hospice & others in need, as well as gifting Baptismal quilts. No special skills or tools are needed & all are welcome to help. Questions? Contact Lori Goldsmith, 509-675-1948.
Varies - Free!
Coffee, Social Time & Games
Monday (2nd) | 10-11 am
"Adult Coffee Time"
ST. MARIES LIBRARY
822 W. College Ave., St. Maries
Drop in for an adult social time on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Monday (3rd) | 6-9 pm
"Community Game Night"
CRIME SCENE ENTERTAINMENT
3960 W. 5th Ave., Ste 2, Post Falls
FREE & open to the public! Take your favorites - card games, board games - or use games provided. Dungeons & Dragons groups welcome. Take your supplies & enjoy the evening in a welcoming spot every 3rd Monday evening. Note: no outside food or drinks please. Concessions available for purchase.
Every Tuesday | 11 am-noon
"Tuesday Perks"
PINEHURST LIBRARY
107 Main St., Pinehurst
Join the get-together every Tuesday for conversation & creativity over coffee. For ages 18+.
Every Tuesday | 3-4:30 pm
"Game On!"
PINEHURST LIBRARY
107 Main St., Pinehurst
Gather for cards, board games & chess - all ages are welcome!
Every Thursday | 10-11:30 am
"Craft Cafe"
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
Weekly gathering every Thursday for FREE coffee, crafts & conversation. Begins Sept 24.
Varies - Free!
Mah Jongg Players
**Photo credit - Carol Kelly
Check with local senior centers for schedules & costs (minimal):
1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA
208-667-4628
Expert, or "newby", gather to play this rummy-like game (Wright-Patterson) played with tiles on Tuesdays & Fridays, 1-4 pm. The game is excellent for the memory. Try it.
Questions? Call 208-667-4628.
1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Post Falls
208-762-7052
Stop in - exercise the brain & socialize with friends on Tuesdays & Fridays.
Tues & Thurs | noon-2:30 pm
"Mah Jongg"
20298 E. Perimeter Rd., Bayview
208-683-8040
"Mah Jongg" is similar to the card game, Gin Rummy, but uses Chinese tiles instead of cards. The group is open to experienced players every Tuesday & Thursday. Tutoring sessions are held when 3-4 people express an interest in learning the basics.
Varies - Free or (Almost)!
Poster credits go to businesses/organizations sponsoring events.
