Shared Waters Film Screening
Join the Idaho Conservation League at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. on Wednesday, November 11, for a screening of Shared Waters: Ktunaxa and the Coal Mines, a documentary exploring the impacts of mountaintop removal coal mining in British Columbia's Elk Valley and the Ktunaxa people's fight for environmental justice and restoration. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the film beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Jennifer Ekstrom, cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz and Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Vice Chairman Gary Aitken Jr. Tickets are $7 and available online or at the door.

Get Plowed
Join Kaniksu Land Trust, Pend Oreille Pedalers and Sandpoint Nordic Club for the annual Get Plowed fundraiser on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. This community celebration raises funds to keep the Pine Street Woods access road safely plowed throughout the winter, ensuring year round access to the area's trails for skiing, snowshoeing, biking and hiking. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, music, raffle prizes and good company, including a 50/50 raffle where attendees can guess the date of the season's first plowing. Better Together Animal Alliance will also be bringing adoptable kittens, while Bonner Community Food Bank will be collecting frozen turkeys and nonperishable food donations to help local families during the holidays. Bring your friends, a donation if you can, and help keep Pine Street Woods accessible all winter while giving back to the community. Learn more at Kaniksu.org.

MYQ Kaplan (Live Comedy)
Comedian Myq Kaplan brings his stand-up comedy to the Panida Little Theater, 300 N. First Ave., on Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m., with an opening performance by Missoula comedian Aubrey Juden. Kaplan has appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central and America's Got Talent. He has released multiple comedy specials and albums, including his latest hour of stand-up, Rini, which followed a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Presented by Panida Theater, the 90-minute show is open to general audiences. Doors open one hour before the performance. Purchase tickets here.

Jazz Trio Duende Libre
The Pend Oreille Arts Council will present award-winning jazz trio Duende Libre at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November. 13, at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St. Blending global rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and the Mediterranean with traditional American jazz, the trio creates an energetic, genre-spanning sound featuring sizzling percussion, grooving basslines, experimental rhythms and melodic hooks. The group features Alex Chadsey on keys, Jeff Busch on percussion and Farko Domusov on bass, with influences rooted in decades of collaboration with acclaimed musicians from around the world. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Eichardt's will provide a cash bar. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for youth and are available at ArtinSandpoint.org, the POAC Gallery, or the Heartwood Center box office.

16th Annual Fall Serenade
The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint will present its 16th annual Fall Serenade on Sunday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the intimate Little Carnegie performance hall at 110 Main St. in Sandpoint. The concert will showcase Conservatory faculty musicians performing a diverse program of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites, featuring solo performances, duets and ensemble collaborations. The evening will support student scholarships, with faculty members generously donating their time and talents. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students at sandpointconservatory.org/events. A no-host wine bar and light refreshments will be available.

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