DATEBOOK May

May 13 th | Culture

Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Heritage Day in Riverfront Park

Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day in Riverfront Park. Celebrate the vitality of Spokane’s ANHPI population during Washington State’s official ANHPI Month. Watch cultural demonstrations, learn about ANHPI history, support vendors, and have fun doing it.

May 13 th | Nature

Spokane Garden Expo 2023

At 1810 N. Greene St. Are you looking for experts to turn your landscape into a work of modern art? Find those magic makers at the Spokane Garden Expo. For more information, visit https://tieg.org/ garden-expo-attend.

May 13 th | Community/antiques

Inland Northwest Toy Show Classic

At the Spokane County Fair & Expo Bay 3 in Spokane Valley. If you love toys, vintage, modern, popular, or unique, visit 75 exhibitors to find the collectible you’ve been searching for.

May 13 th & 14 th | Gaming

The 12 th Annual Storm of Silence

Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament

At the Gamer’s Haven, 1403 W. Broadway Ave, Suite 101, Spokane. For a $75 entry fee, sixty Warhammer players can join the longest-running competition in the Pacific Northwest. Five games—three hours each—will determine the winners.

May 13 th & 14 th | theatre

Chicago at the First interstate Center for the Arts

334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane. If you’ve loved the movie with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger, you’ll really love the touring company of the Broadway show.

May 16 th | Music

Joseph at the Knitting Factory

919 W. Sprague Ave. When this trio of sisters belts out a song like “Green Eyes” or “White Flag,” you know you’ve been hit by alternative excellence. Expect something special.

May 17 th | Comedy

Ben Palmer at the Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague Ave. How many comedians do stand up with a PowerPoint presentation? If you’re lucky, Ben Palmer will when he lands in Spokane to make you laugh.

May 19 th | theater

The Music Man at North Spokane Children’s Theater

2727 N. Madelia Ste. #65. See this popular musical featuring Harold Hill the con man hoping to trick small-town folks into buying instruments for a boys’ band until he falls for Marion the librarian and goes straight.

May 20 th | Parade

Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

Downtown Spokane. The first parade was held in 1938, thanks to the Associated Garden Clubs and the Spokane Floral Society. Eighty-five years later, it still delights Spokane by celebrating Lilac Festival royalty and our brave Armed Forces along with other staples of the community.

May 21st | Music

John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band West Plains/Northern Quest Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Rd. “On the Dark Side” lit up the early 1970s and 1980s thanks to this East coast rock band and the film, “Eddie and the Cruisers.” Northern Quest has made it possible to celebrate their glory days in 2023.

May 25 th | Music

May 18 th | Music

Kane Brown, Drunk or Dreaming Tour

At the Spokane Veterans Arena at 720 W. Mallon Ave. Brown started his career on social media, releasing his first EP, Closer, in June of 2015. Today, he’s one of country’s most popular male performers.

May 19 th & 20 th | Comedy

Gabriel Iglesias at the Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague Ave. “Fluffy” is one of the most successful stand-up comedians with a billion views on YouTube and 25 million fans on social media.

Flatland Cavalry at the Knitting Factory

919 W. Sprague Ave. If you love acoustic country rock, check out Flatland Cavalry as they share songs like “Dancin’ Around a Fire,” and “If We Said Goodbye,” with tight harmonies and strong musicianship.

May 26 th | theater

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

At the Spokane Civic Theater, 1020 N. Howard St. See this production based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel of the same name featuring Charlie Bucket, his golden ticket, and a visit to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

May 26 th | Theater

Mary Poppins at the Bing Crosby Theater

901 W. Sprague Ave. P.L. Travers wrote eight Mary Poppins novels from 1934 to 1988, but Disney made the magical nanny famous. Prepare to tap you toes to a modernized musical straight from Broadway.

May 26 th - 28 th | Culture

Riverdance at the First Interstate Center for the Arts

334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The Irish magic of Riverdance has mesmerized audiences since 1995. Discover why when you see an all-new performance this month.

June 4 th | Theater

Parker McCollum at the Looff Carrousel

507 N. Howard St. this country singer from Conroe, Texas introduces a fresh take on heartbreak and country boy love reminiscent of Brad Paisley.

June 7 th | Comedy

Brittney Schmidtt at the Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague Ave. This beautiful, recovering alcoholic brings the irony of recovery into her stand-up routine with respect for others traveling her same path.

June 9 th | Music

Brandi Carlile at the Gorge Amphitheater

754 Silica Rd. NW in George, WA. It’s 120 miles from Spokane, but to catch the hauntingly lovely sounds of Brandi Carlile it’s well worth the drive. Her latest songs, “Only Broken Horses,” and “Right on Time,” will doubtless be paired with old favorites like “The Joke,” and “You and Me on the Rock.”

June 10 th | Music

Joni Mitchel at the Gorge Amphitheater

June 10 th & 11 th |

Lilac City Comicon

Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane. If you love video games, fantasy, cosplay and fun, the Lilac City Comicon is a must. Small but mighty and growing every year.

June 14 th - July 14 th | Music

Trivium at The Podium

511 W. Dean Ave. Hard rocking anthems like “Til the World Goes Cold,” and “Strife” have made this a head banging band a group on the rise.

June 15 th | Music

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show

With Marty Stuart and Allen Stone at the Spokane Veterans Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Music lovers of all stripes are drawn to the soulful delivery of Chris Stapleton. But he’s bringing his country friends along for the ride.

May 28 th | Music

Stryper at the Knitting Factory

919 W. Sprague Ave. Glam rock hair bands met their Christian match when Stryper formed in 1983, dedicated to giving testimony of their faith through head-banging metal.

June

June 2 nd - 4 th | Theater

Jurassic World Live Tour

At the Spokane Veterans Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. If you love the Jurassic Park/ Jurassic World movie franchise and year to see life-sized dinosaurs in a modern world, you’ll love this live-action dinosaur show, complete with one-of-a-kind photo ops for the whole family.

754 Silica Rd. NW in George, WA. Joni Mitchel only recently returned to the performance stage, in part due to the support of Brandi Carlile. So while it isn’t promised, the fact that Carlile is at the Gorge on June 9, suggests she might join Joni on June 10 as well.

June 10 th | Community

Spokane Pride Parade 2023

At Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St., Spokane. Turn out for your favorite LGBT+ friend or family member and stand up against hate at this colorful annual parade infused with joy.

June 10 th | Music

Imomsohard

At the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Real life best friends Kristin and Jen take their 2 million follower podcast on the road, with a quick stop in Spokane.

June 16 th | Comedy

Marlon Wayans at the Spokane Comedy Club

315 W. Sprague Ave. The Wayans family brought sketch comedy into the 20th century with the 1990 debut of “In Living Color.” This live stand-up show spotlights Marlon and the comedy that made his family famous.

June 17 th - July 3 rd | Music

Annual Spokane Valley Washington

Sasquatch Round-up

Spokane Valley Event Center, 10514 E. Sprague Ave. If you’ve come to believe Sasquatch could be real, this gathering will fortify you collection of evidence thanks to presentations by Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, Cliff Barackman and a crew of other prominent investigators.