The local artists' brightly colored, textured acrylic paintings will be on display through July. May 17-July 12. Artist reception May 17 from 5-7 pm. Free. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. jacklincenter.org (208-457-8950)

Local artist showcase. May 17-19. Artist reception May 17 from noon-10 pm. Gallery hours Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. Free. Shotgun Studios, 1625 Water Ave. (270-2346)

The local artist hosts an open studio event and art sale, featuring new and old works of pastel and oil art. May 18 from 10 am-6 pm. Free. Sheila M. Evans Studio, 2204 E. Mallon Ave. (714-2526)

An annual edible book festival featuring food entries with a literary theme, judged for prizes and then eaten by attendees. May 22 from 1-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University JFK Library, Cheney campus. ewu.edu/library (359-2264) Read our story about this

An annual exhibition featuring the work of eight graduating seniors enrolled in EWU's Visual Communication Design BFA program. May 24-June 6. Artist reception May 24 from 6-8 pm. Free. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. EWU Gallery of Art, Cheney Campus. (413-6385)