SANDPOINT — Here we are in May and what a bounty of choices on the entertainment scene! Friday night, it’s the Lil’ Smokies in concert at the Panida to benefit our own community radio station KRFY. Thursday boasts a West African Koran concert and demo at the library, and Saturday brings the phenomenal Friends of the Library book sale. Sunday you can enjoy Mother’s Day at the Sunday Celebration event at Farmin Park.

Infini Gallery and POAC Gallery both have packed shows that open this Friday evening and the Panida hosts multiple showings of a cool film about Ernest Hemingway’s time in Cuba. And music? Every style, all over town this weekend.

Rock on, baby.

Thursday, May 5

‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Ernest Hemingway was one of the most important writers of the 20th Century. The legendary Hemingway was on-hand, as a journalist, covering many of the 20th century’s biggest events: World War I, World War II, and the Spanish Civil War. He was also present in Havana for the Cuban Revolution. Rated R

Tickets available at the box office and online at: www.panida.org

Tales from the Wardrobe presentation

Venue: East Bonner County Library-Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, May 5

The Sandpoint Friends of the Library host their monthly community interest program with the Bonner Co. History Museum. Explore fashion in Bonner County in the 1940s and ‘50s.

Admission: Free with light refreshments and open to the public.

Information: 208-263-6930

Open Mic Night

Venue: Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Hosted by amazing local musician Scott Reid, this open mic gathering is your chance to share your talent (and hard work) with a supportive and interested audience. Amateurs and newcomers welcome!

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-265-9382

Chris Lynch

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Deals start at 7 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Live music with Brian Jacobs and Chris Lynch in an informal. Specials on domestic and craft brews, too.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

West African Kora Demonstration & Concert

Venue: East Bonner County Library-Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Children’s presentation, 3:30 p.m.; adults and families, 6 p.m., Thursday, May 5

Join Sean Gaskell for a musical performance and educational demonstration on the African 21-stringed harp, featuring traditional and original musical compositions.

Admission: Free and family friendly.

Information: 208-263-6930

Friday, May 6

Lil’ Smokies KRFY Benefit Concert

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 6

This band is known for their vibrantly sonic musical stew of traditional bluegrass and newgrass. This not-to-be-missed concert is a fundraiser to keep your north Idaho community radio station, 88.5 KRFY alive and thriving.

Admission: $15 in advance, available at Pedro’s, Evans Brothers Coffee, Eichardt’s, and KRFY at 208-265-2992, or online at: www.panida.org

May Art Exhibit Opening

Venue: Infini Gallery, 214 B Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 6

Featuring works by Kelly Price, Lilliana Jach, Alexandra Iosub, Whitney Palmer, Andrea VanVoorhis and Kate Matolsz, with photography by Kip Folker and Hal Gates, as well as acoustic music featuring Andrew Taylor.

Information: 208-610-1232 or e-mail: infinigallery@yahoo.com

POAC Gallery hosts ‘All Things Undressed’ Art Show

Venue: POAC Gallery, 302 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, May 6

Exhibiting artists include Terrel Jones, Lesley Gadsby, Carrie Scozzaro, Cynthia Sue Oliver, Ed Robinson, Karen Robinson, Vickie Edwards, Alexandra Iosub, Nellie Lutzwolf, Lisa Turner, Lacy Shockey, Lori Halcro, Eli Sevenich, Steve Gevurtz, Lisa Cirac, Tom Kramer, Randy Wilhelm, Lindsey Falciani, Barbara J. Cannon, Lisa Cirac and Robens Napolitan. This exhibit will continue until June 3 and features portraits of the human body.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Information: 208-263-6139 or visit: www.artinsandpoint.org

Northpoint

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 6

Northpoint plays both cover music and original material from the contemporary Latin jazz genre in a unique blend of world and contemporary jazz music.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Ron Kieper Jazz

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, May 6

Cool jazz in a cool pub atmosphere, what’s not to like?

Admission: Free and open to the public.

The Dayfalls

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m., Friday, May 6

Live music and DJ combo that is well worth checking out.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Truck Mills

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, May 6

Acclaimed Northwest guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Truck Mills is a musical explorer. The foundation of his music lies in the country blues tradition and he has been hailed by critics as a master of the fingerpicked slide guitar.

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

Saturday, May 7

Walk For A Cure To Diabetes

Venue: Meet at Long Bridge Grill parking lot (south end of the Long Bridge)

Time: 1 p.m. (arrive early), Saturday, May 7

Join Kindred Spirits Against Diabetes for a special family friendly fundraising event. Sociable dogs on leash welcome. Water and snacks will be provided.

Admission: $10 per person, children under 5 free. All proceeds go to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Information and registration: 509-995-6541 or e-mail: ksadidaho@gmail.com

First Free Saturday

Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday

Here’s a fun outing, enjoy free admission to the museum. Check out the many wonderful exhibits about our past! Generously sponsored by Summit Insurance.

Information: 208-263-2344

‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7

If you don’t know much about Ernest Hemingway, the new film ‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’ will fill you in. Rated R

Tickets available at the box office and www.panida.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Venue: East Bonner County Library-Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday

The library is the place to be this Saturday, for great deals and hard- and soft-cover books, CDs, DVDs and lots more. A nice way to find some serious bargains and support our library at the same time.

Admission: Free, open to public.

Tom Catumull

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 7

Tom is touring through from Missoula, Mont., to share his roots-driven sound.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Monarch Mountain Band

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7

High-energy bluegrass, newgrass, folk-rock band. This Band has been performing at numerous local and regional venues, halls, festivals, fairs, clubs (you name it) for close to 25 years.

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

The Beat Diggers

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.

Time: 8-11 p.m., Saturday, May 7

Epic music and Eichardt’s keg blowout party all sandwiched into one fun night.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Sunday, May 8

Sunday Celebration

Venue: Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.

Time: 1-5 p.m., Sunday, May 8

Brother Music on his Harp Guitar, operating his one-man band, will also add the Native American Flute to the afternoon festivities, where Chris Hughes and other guest performers will also be featured. Visual artists will be in the park creating live art and displaying their talents. A challenge has been issued to the literary arts community, for poetry about mothers and grandmothers in celebration of Mother’s Day.

Admission: Free and family friendly and for people of all ages.

Information: Jesse, 265-9294.

‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8

Tickets available at the box office and www.panida.org

Monday, May 9

Truck Mills Blues Jam

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,

in Sandpoint.

Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 2

Admission: Free, open to public.

Tuesday, May 10

‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 10

Tickets available at the box office and www.panida.org

Open Mic Night with Ben & Cadie at MickDuff’s Beer Hall

Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint

Time: 7-10 p.m., Tuesday, May 10

MickDuff’s is excited to welcome all local artists over 21 years of age for a fun and open night of playing at the Beer Hall. Come out for a positive environment to share your passion or just come to take it all in.

Admission: Free and open to those 21 and over.

Wednesday, May 11

Writer’s Workshop with Jim Mitsui

Venue: Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays through June 1.

This ongoing workshop covers all sorts of writing, from poetry to non-fiction to memoirs, articles and fiction. This is a functioning workshop so pieces are read and then critiqued in a friendly, positive manner.

Admission: $60 for the five-week session, or $15 for drop-ins by previous students.

Information: 208-304-4419 or email: jim3wells@aol.com

‘Papa: Hemingway in Cuba’

Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 1:30 p.m., May 11

Tickets available at the box office and www.panida.org

Thursday, May 12

‘The Conversation’, Jason Wiley from Parks & Recreation

Venue: Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, 102 S. First Ave.

Time: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 12

Information: 208-263-1592

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