Gangsta rap and garden tips highlight Monday's events

Notice all that extra daylight you have to play with? Seems like a great reason to get out and about, even on a Monday. We suggest you cruise through our extensive event listings and Staff Picks to find something to do. 

No time to peruse? We're here to help. Here are some highlights for Monday, March 9: 

LIVE BANDS | Warren G was a major part of the rise of gangsta rap in the early '90s, as a bandmate of Snoop Dogg before he got famous, and as a step-brother of Dr. Dre. On his own, he had a monster hit with "Regulate," and he's touring to celebrate it's 20th anniversary. Here's our story about Warren G; he's playing at the Red Room Lounge Monday night. Here's a reminder of Warren G's sound: 
ETC | The Spokane Conservation District is hosting an event to teach residents about landscaping, xeriscaping, composting, organic gardening — basically anything you need to know about making your yard and garden a magical place this spring. Did I mention it's damn warm out there? Talk about perfect timing for the Backyard Conservation Stewardship Program, every Monday in March starting tonight. 

KARAOKE/OPEN MIC | If you're 21 and want to showcase some talent behind the mic, hit up the Open Mic at Underground 15 Monday night — sign-up starts at 7 pm.