Gettin’ down and dirty with a weekend of entertainment options

Here’s a sampling of activities for the weekend, with a whole lot more in the calendar at inland360.com.

A star party at 8 p.m. Friday gives attendees the chance to explore the night sky from the meadow at Idler’s Rest, 1187 Idler’s Rest Road, Moscow.

Attendees can learn about constellations and all things celestial at the first-ever after-dark party at the 

preserve, according to event organizers the Palouse Discovery Science Center, Palouse Astronomical Society and Palouse Land Trust.

Participants can bring their own telescope or use scopes provided by the science center and astronomical society. Bringing blankets or chairs is recommended.

Luminaries along the Meadowview Trail will serve as a guide to the meadow, but partygoers should bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Organizers ask attendees to sign up for the free event at bit.ly/StarPartyIdlersRest. Donations for the host organizations are encouraged.

Poor weather or visibility will cancel the party.


The LCV Down & Dirty Mud Run returns at 7 a.m. Saturday to Lewiston’s Community Park, 1239 Warner Ave., with a format described as part run, part obstacle course.

Registration is at lcvdownanddirty.com, with a cost of $56 for adults and $24 for the Mini-Mudder, ages 10 and younger.

Adventurous souls of all ages and athletic abilities are welcome to tackle the 3.2-mile course, and those looking for a bigger challenge can check in at the registration desk to run it multiple times.

Organizers put the emphasis on it being a fun run, saying it’s only a race for those who want it to be, but participants with that competitive spirit can rest assured there will be chip timing. Registrants also get a T-shirt and finisher’s award.

Runners and spectators are invited to the post-race party (following a post-race shower for runners).

Organizers have donated more than $80,000 to more than a dozen charities since the event started in 2014 and will choose another recipient or recipients after the race.

“We’ve kind of aimed to give to nonprofits who are trying to get on their feet,” race director Jeff Marshall said.

The 33rd annual National Lentil Festival, condensed to one day this year, celebrates all things legume Saturday in Pullman with a parade, fun run, musical entertainment — and free chili.

Organized by the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, the event gets underway at 7:30 a.m. with the Tase T. Lentil 5k Fun Run starting at the Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 330 N. Grand Ave.

The parade starts at noon on Main Street, followed by a variety of activities throughout the rest of the day at Reaney Park, 690 NE Reaney Way, including the Lentil Land Kids’ Area from 1-6:30 p.m.

Attendees can partake of free lentil chili at 5 p.m., scooped from what organizers bill as the world’s largest chili bowl.

Music starts at 2 p.m. and continues, interspersed with events like the 3 p.m. coronation of the Lil Lentils and announcement of Pulse Family of the Year, through 10 p.m., culminating with music headliner Eclectic Approach, which takes the stage at 8:20 p.m.

A full schedule of events is at lentilfest.com.

A plethora of acts is set to entertain Saturday during A Perfect Night, a variety show at John’s Alley 

Tavern, 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow, organized by Buena Vista Remix Productions.

Doors open at 5 p.m.; the show begins at 6 and goes until the bar closes about 2 a.m.

Performances are scheduled from guitarist Michael Kelly, standup comedian Corey Leisy, singer Kezia Elizabeth Glasser, Americana-folk musicians Andru Gomez and the Bad Apples, Hawaiian reggae artists Junior & da’Shaka’s, Morphine tribute act S’Morphine, dance DJ Solomon Keys and DJ duo Dirty Vacation.

Tickets, $25, are at bit.ly/PerfectNightVarietyShow and at John’s Alley Tavern and Paradise Creek Bicycles in Moscow, Imua Hawaiian Restaurant in Lewiston and Greenfield Glass & Goods in Clarkston.