WENATCHEE — A pop-up “night market” will appear on the sidewalks and in some parking spaces near Norwood Wine Bar, 23 S. Wenatchee Ave., on Saturday from 5:30-9 p.m.

WENATCHEE — Christmas-y variety show “Holiday Spice” features local volunteer talent performing a festive review of music and dance numbers on stage at Numerica Performing Arts Center (PAC), 123 N. Wenatchee Ave. Performances begin at 7 p.m. this Thursday and Friday, with tickets for $27-$33.

LEAVENWORTH — A classic Christmas ballet, an operatic fairy tale and two winter-sport movies will show at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts this weekend.

TWISP — To appreciate the world around us, artists prompt us to take a fresh view. More than 40 local, regional and national artists are featured in the new exhibit “Perspectives” at The Confluence, this month through Jan. 7. The opening reception is at 5-7 p.m. on Saturday at 104 S. Glover …

WENATCHEE — Grand Christmas trees, mini trees and wreaths will deck the halls and stage as a benefit for the Numerica Performing Arts Center, this weekend. Each is designed by a local business, organization, group or individual. Public viewing is free and open to the public, Thursday through…

Holiday Gala

LEAVENWORTH — A film about the wives of combat veterans will have its Washington premiere at the Bavarian Lodge, 810 Highway 2, on Saturday. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at wwrld.us/3fQY6Tc.

WENATCHEE — Who lives in a pineapple under the sea on the Wenatchee High School stage? It’s “The SpongeBob Musical,” a 12-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical based on the TV cartoon series. This local production, which opens Thursday, is the 18th biennial district musical in which eve…

WENATCHEE — A Veterans Day parade to honor veterans will continue its long tradition locally. Participants should arrive at 10:30 a.m. at Wells Fargo Bank, 301 N. Chelan Ave.

LOS ANGELES — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 95th Academy Awards, the show’s producers announced Monday, returning to the Oscars stage for the third time following back-to-back stints in 2017 and 2018. The show is set to air March 12 on ABC.

WENATCHEE — On the first Friday of each month, downtown businesses host receptions with artists present for new art gallery openings. Local shops also offer discounts, with details and a map available online at wendowntown.org.

Writer, speaker and educator Diane Wilson is the featured guest for NCW Libraries' next Virtual Reads planned for 7 p.m. Thursday. Register at ncwlibraries.org/ncwreads to take part in the virtual event.

WENATCHEE — While many celebrate Día de los Muertos privately at home, there are public events planned at Methow Park, Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, Wenatchee Valley College and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts this weekend to bring community members together for the holiday. 

WENATCHEE — Two funny guys will do stand-up comedy starting at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave. The event is produced by Laugh Riot. Tickets are $24 at bit.ly/3TWpSwG.

WENATCHEE — The Robert Graves Gallery is selling its entire collection of fine art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to raise money for a Wenatchee Valley College arts scholarship fund.

WENATCHEE — Boo! Halloween is on Monday, Oct. 31, so expect kids to come around trick or treating for candy in the evening. Over the weekend, grown ups can put on a costume and clown around too at a variety of events. 

WENATCHEE — Go to a concert to make a profound difference in the lives of three groups: African widows, local music students and adoptable animals. The benefit concert at Wenatchee High School on Saturday, Make a Difference Day, will feature student groups, local soloists and ensemble entert…

NCW — Today is the 30th annual World Mental Health Day, a day set aside to raise awareness and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health issues around the world.

NCW — Author and poet Ricardo Ruiz will speak at three branches of the NCW Libraries this month. Check out a copy of his book “We Had Our Reasons,” written in collaboration with multi-generational members of his predominantly Mexican farm community in Eastern Washington.

WENATCHEE — Critically-acclaimed author Silvia Moreno-Garcia will present online via Zoom for North Central Washington Libraries’ Virtual Reads event at 7 p.m. Thursday. Prepare questions for the chat and register for the free event online at wwrld.us/3BQX8O4.

Oom-pah, oom-pah! Oktoberfest will be celebrated in both downtown Leavenworth and Wenatchee this year for the same three weekends.

WENATCHEE — Tigers in India, snow leopards in the Himalayas, jaguars in Brazil, cougars in America — National Geographic explorer Steve Winter has specialized in photographing big cats for over two decades. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, he presents at Numerica Performing Arts Center, 123 N. Wenatchee Ave.

WENATCHEE — A lighthearted and commercial all-ages circus show, “A Night Out in Vegas,” goes up at Numerica Performing Arts Center along with Seattle’s dance crew Massive Monkees.

Algo más de 10,000 personas están anticipadas a la Fiesta Mexicana anual de Triangle Park en Wenatchee. El evento de dos días — viernes y sábado — celebra el Día de Independencia Mexicana y tendrá música, comida, diversión y juegos.

WENATCHEE — About 10,000 people are expected to turn out for this year’s Fiestas Mexicanas at Wenatchee’s Triangle Park after a two-year recess due to the pandemic. The two-day event — Friday and Saturday — celebrates Mexican Independence Day and will feature music, food, fun and games.

WENATCHEE — A graphic novelist who tells stories of being a first-generation Filipino and Egyptian American from a divorced family will discuss her work at a North Central Washington Library’s NCW Virtual Reads free event via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.

EAST WENATCHEE—Grab your partner! Weekly square dance lessons by the Appleland Promenaders Square Dance Club begin Sept. 13 at the East Wenatchee Grange, 3400 Sunset Highway.

WATERVILLE — Country music duo Maddie & Tae, and singer Matt Stell will headline the Friday night concert at this year’s North Central Washington Fair in Waterville. The fair begins its four-day run on Thursday, Aug. 25.

It’s the end of July — how’s your summer reading going? Are you revisiting the classics or tearing through page-turners? (Any progress on your Summer Book Bingo card?) Maybe it’s too darn hot to read… or maybe we can take literary inspiration from Seattle’s favorite martial arts star, Bruce …