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 | markets | games
North Idaho College Concerts
FREE concerts at NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE take place at Schuler Performing Arts Center, 880 W. Garden Ave., CdA, on these dates:
Feb 7 | 7:30 pm (T)
"JazzNIC Festival Concert"
March 7 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Choral Kaleidoscope Concert"
March 22 | 7:30 pm (W)
"Wind Symphony"
April 25 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Spring Jazz Concert"
April 27 | 7:30 pm (Th)
"Cardinal Chamber Orchestra"
May 2 | 7:30 pm (T)
"Spring Choral Celebration"
May 14 | 2 pm (Sun)
"Mother's Day Concert"
Open to the public, concert dates vary & are live streamed for those not able to attend. View NIC events HERE.
Varies - Free!
Silver Valley Chess
Every Wednesday | 4-5:30 pm
16 W. Market Ave., Kellogg
208-786-7231
Interested in chess? Chess players meet every Wednesday to play & hone skills. All are welcome - even beginners!
Learn from the best with Adam Porth (science teacher by day; avid/dynamic chess player by night). Adam also serves as President of Idaho Chess Association.
Varies - Free!
Coffee/Cocoa & Coloring
Every Thursday | 4-7 pm
8385 N. Government Way, Hayden
208-772-5612
A popular gathering takes place every Thursday - a time to "espresso" yourself with coffee & coloring (supplies provided). Relax...no kids allowed. :-)
Every Friday | 11 am-1 pm
PINEHURST LIBRARY
107 Main St., Pinehurst
208-682-3483
Drop in - supplies are provided, or take your own. Discover color/design in peace & quiet. It's a FREE activity every Friday.
Every Saturday | 11 am-1 pm
111 S. Coeur d'Alene Ave., Harrison
208-689-3976
If you want to sip a warm drink, relax & try out some artistic talents, this "Cocoa, Coffee & Coloring" gathering is for you, every Saturday morning. Do puzzles, play games & socialize too! All ages are welcome.
Jan 28 | 10 am-noon (Sat)
Feb 25 | 10 am-noon (Sat)
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
208-773-1506
A time to unwind & cultivate your creativity - relax & forget everything else. Materials are provided, & so is fresh-brewed coffee on the last Saturday of each month. Adults only.
Varies - Free!
Paint With a Friend
Every Thursday | 11 am-3 pm
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, if you like. Questions? Email - cdaartassocation@gmail.com.
Every Thursday - 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. More info - text or call Bob Thackston at 208-699-0220.
Every Tuesday - Free!
Coeur d'Alene Craft Events
Feb 11 | 10 am-6 pm (Sat)
March 11 | 10 am-6 pm (Sat)
"Silver Lake Mall Community Market"
200 W. Hanley Ave., CdA
One-of-a-kind handmade items by local artisans. Shop local. Food, entertainment & family fun!
Feb 11 | 9 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Sons of Norway Craft & Culture Fair"
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
812 N. 5th St., CdA
208-664-5743
Experience a part of Coeur d'Alene's rich heritage by attending the "Sons of Norway Craft & Culture Fair". FREE admission!
Feb 12 | 9 am-3 pm (Sun)
LYFE COFFEE ROASTERS
116 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA
Indoor event across street from The CdA Resort. Find something unique for your Valentine, or yourself!
April 15 | 10 am-4 pm (Sat)
"CdA Makers Spring Market"
COEUR D'ALENE MAKERS
6068 W. Hayden Ave., Rathdrum
Family-friendly market w/over 60 local vendors.
Varies - Free!
Rathdrum Craft Events
RATHDRUM CRAFT & FARMERS' MARKET
Rathdrum Lion's Club
16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
Stroll through to shop for food, crafts, soaps, jewelry, jams, baked goods & more, offered by local vendors. FREE admission! Here are the dates:
Feb 11 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Cupid's Arrow Craft Fair"
March 18 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Hello Spring Craft Fair"
April 1 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"April Fool's Day Craft Fair"
April 15 | 10 am-3 pm (Sat)
"Blooming into Spring Craft Fair"
Majestic Park
5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum
Stop in for a wide array of local foods/products. Also artisan/crafts, flea marketers, food & beer vendors. Live music! Here are the dates:
July 20 | 5:30-8 pm (Th)
Aug 17 | 5:30-8 pm (Th)
Sept 21 | 5:30-8 pm (Th)
Varies - Free!
Silver Valley Vendor Fair
June 24 | 9 am-7 pm (Sat)
June 25 | 9 am-5 pm (Sun)
"Beer & Browse Vendor Fair"
KIWANIS CLUB OF THE SILVER VALLEY
281 Commerce Dr., Smelterville
A weekend of browsing w/live music in afternoons - FREE admission! Mimosas, beer & wine available for purchase.
Varies - Free!
Sweet Adelines Sing Harmony
Every Monday | 6:30-8:30 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!
"Quilts of Valor" Work Day
Feb 20 | 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 Giannine O'Connor, QOV Coordinator at patrioticpiecers@gmail.com.
3rd Monday - Free!
Fiber Arts Gatherings
Every Monday | 1-3 pm
"Knit Along"
RATHDRUM LIBRARY
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum
208-687-1029
Open to all every Monday. Take a project & socialize. Master knitter will be available to assist.
Tuesdays (3rd & 4th) | 10 am-2 pm
"Blanchard Stitchers"
BLANCHARD COMMUNITY CENTER
685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard
208-437-1037
Take a lunch & stay awhile. Enjoy time with other enthusiasts on the 3rd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. (Note: $5 charge helps pay for rental of center.)
Every Tuesday | noon-2 pm
"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.)
Every Tuesday | 5:30-7:30 pm
"Crochet Connection"
HAYDEN LIBRARY
8385 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
208-772-5612
Crochet with a fun group every Tuesday. Help & patterns are available.
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 | 1-3 pm
"Cross Stitch Group"
RATHDRUM LIBRARY
16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum
208-687-1029
Join others to work on cross-stitch projects every Thursday. All are welcome.
Every Thursday | 2-4 pm
ATHOL AMERICAN LEGION
5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol (banquet room)
Every Thursday, crafters, knitters, spinners & crocheters meet to visit & create. Take a handiwork project, or get involved with group projects for the community such as lap blankets for veterans, chemo caps for cancer patients, & preemie hats for babies.
Coffee & tea are available; shareable snacks welcome. All levels of crafters are welcome. (Donations of excess yarn/materials are always welcome.)
Every Friday | 10-11:30 am
"Knitting for Warmth"
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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). More info HERE.
Every Friday | 1 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; $2 non-member.
Group donates hats, mittens/gloves, afghans & scarves to seniors & hospice. Donations of material or unfinished projects are appreciated.
Saturday (2nd) | 10 am
"Twisted Stitchers"
BLANCHARD LIBRARY
412 Railroad Ave., Blanchard
208-437-0801
Drop in on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a fiber arts & crafts session with others. Take a project to work on.
Varies - Free!
Quilting to
Benefit Others
Feb 14 | 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. More info - 208-930-1139 (Catherine)
2nd Tuesday - Free!
Downtown CdA "Art Walk"
Feb 10 | 5-8 pm (F)
March 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 & see artists' demonstrations.
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!
American
Mah Jongg
**Photo credit - Carol Kelly
Every Tuesday | 1-4 pm
"American Mah Jongg"
1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA
208-819-1697 (Carol Kelly) or 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; gathering is wonderful for making new friends. Try it. :-) Questions? Ask Carol Kelly at 208-557-4628.
All ages are welcome to participate in activities at Lake City Center (see link above).
Tuesdays - Almost Free ($1-2)
Public Speaking Training
Every Thursday | 7 am
"Talk of the Town" Toastmasters Int'l
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
3931 N. Schreiber Way, CdA
208-635-5990
Every Tuesday | 5:45 pm
"Lake Pend Oreille" Toastmasters Int'l
EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY
1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint
208-283-9008
Afraid of public speaking? Many people are, but there's a solution in the form of Toastmasters International. Begin your journey to gain communication & leadership skills - self-confidence too!
Weekly gatherings - Tuesdays in Sandpoint; Thursdays in CdA - are open to the public FREE of charge. For detailed or general info on Toastmasters, click HERE.
Varies - Free!