If all that seems like too much work, we're here to help. Here are some highlights we found among the events for Monday, Oct. 27:
WORDS | Cornel Pewewardy is a Native American professor at Portland State University who challenges his students to think about culture identity and history. Tonight, he visits Gonzaga for a free lecture and discussion about "Why Society Can't Ignore Indian Mascots." It starts at 7 p.m. and should make for some fine counter-programming to watching the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football.
SPORTS & OUTDOORS | Climber and outdoor adventurer John Rosskelley is hosting a little party and discussion of his new book, Paddling the Columbia, which tracks a trip from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. Of course, you already knew that from reading our weekly Outlander blog.
MUSIC | If country music is your thing, you've got it tonight at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, courtesy of Chase Rice, playing with Old Dominion. Here's a taste: