Spooky Spokane

Learn to make candy with science. May 24 from 6-8 pm. $2-$6. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. mobiusspokane.org (443-5669)

Western Art Show, Dutch oven cook-off, live entertainment, vendors and more. May 24-26. Downtown Ritzville, Wash. ritzvillewesternart.com (660-0654)

Best of breed competitions and obediance trials. May 24-26 from 6 am-8 pm each day. Free; $5 parking. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. spokanekennelclub.com/

"Misquoting Jesus: Discrepancies in Christian Scripture" lecture and book signing with NYT bestselling author Bart D. Ehrman. May 23 at 6:30 pm. Free. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Riverside Ave. (359-4860)

All-ages