I'm sure many readers plan on staying home and watching college hoops all night, but we're here to offer a little counter-programming for the non-sports-inclined. We have myriad options for you in our event listings and Staff Picks.

Here are some highlights for Thursday, March 19: 

SPORTS & OUTDOORS | It's Free State Parks Day, so get out there while the sun is shining and get a little hike in!

VISUAL ARTS | It's Social Sketch night at The Bartlett, when artists of all levels get together to do a little work, have a couple pops and chat with some like-minded souls. 

FILM | The Magic Lantern hosts the Spokane Jewish Cultural Film Festival starting tonight and continuing Saturday and Sunday. Among the films being screened is the satire Zero Motivation. Here's a look: