Roses, brunch, a Hallmark card — Mother’s Day celebrations have a tendency toward the unimaginative. What if Mom’s hoping for something a little less ordinary?

Area activities include plant sales, dining and music

Whether you’re looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day or just seeking something fun to do in the coming week, we’ve got you covered with this list curated from the calendar. You can stock your garden and do some last-minute Mother’s Day shopping at sales this weekend, including:

Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, Brooke Shields and Anne Hathaway are highlights of this week’s offerings

Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring in the family wrestling dynasty in “The Iron Claw” and Brooke Shields playing the unwitting title role in the romantic comedy “Mother of the Bride” on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Colombian musician Ryan Castro’s new album “El Cantante Del Ghetto,” the series “Pretty Little Liars” returns on Max and a new documentary details the Indigo Girls’ rise and subsequent marginalization...

One of the worst movie sins is when a comedy fails to at least match the natural charisma of its stars. Not all actors are capable of being effortlessly witty without a tightly crafted script and some excellent direction and editing...

Spokane’s world’s fair left an impression on many Inland 360 readers

We asked Inland 360 readers to share your memories of Expo ’74, Spokane’s world’s fair, as we approach the landmark event’s 50th anniversary, and the stories we got reflected the expansiveness and diversity of the event. The fair ran from May 4 to Nov. 3, 1974, in downtown Spokane at what is now Riverfront Park, which was converted from railyards to accommodate the event...

Area farmers markets get underway, with a few changeups

Farmers market season starts Saturday in Moscow, with other area markets starting over the coming weeks, including a few changes since last year. The Moscow Farmers Market happens every Saturday May through October, rain or shine, on Main Stre et and at Friendship Square...