Growing up, summer’s impending arrival meant making lists. At the start of every June, the wide-ruled notebook journals I furiously filled up throughout elementary and middle school became filled with items like “have a bike race,” “play at the creek” and “sleepover at Gramma’s.” Easily attainable goals for a rural country kid like me, who had lots of free time, endless access to nature, plus lots and lots of library books.
As I got older, I stopped making these super-long to-do lists, but summers here were still full of fulfilling fun: trips to Silverwood, going downtown to see the Fourth of July fireworks, sunny days on the beach at Lake Coeur d’Alene, my first concert at the Gorge, tent camping in the yard and so much more. I realize now how lucky I was then to have so much fun at my disposal. I still am — we all are — with such a rich variety of activities and events to enjoy all summer long right here in the Inland Northwest.
As this year’s Summer Guide proves, there are countless ways to make the summer of 2024 “count,” whether you take a scenic road trip around the region, hit one of the many outdoor concerts or music festivals, cool off in a nearby body of water, or simply relax with a good book at a local park or in your own backyard.
I’ve already started making my (mental) summer checklist and now — with this issue in your hands — it’s your turn!
— CHEY SCOTT, EDITORFOOD & DRINK 4
KIDS & FAMILIES 14
ARTS 22
WATER 32
MUSIC 38
SCREEN 54
ROAD TRIPS 58
THE GREAT INDOORS 66
WHEELS 72
EXPO 50TH FUN 78
THEATER 90
SPORTS & RECREATION 98
SUMMER CALENDAR 102
SECTION EDITOR
Chey Scott
COVER & LAYOUT DESIGN
Derrick King
COPY EDITOR
Chris Frisella
LISTINGS EDITOR
Madison Pearson
CONTRIBUTORS
Eliza Billingham
E.J. Iannelli
Will Maupin
Hannah Mumm
Madison Pearson
Azaria Podplesky
Colton Rasanen
Summer Sandstrom
Nate Sanford
Carrie Scozzaro
Seth Sommerfeld
Gardens are growing, grills are glowing, and the ice cold beer is flowing! Whatever your plans are this summer, you’ve got to eat. Thankfully, the Inland Northwest is stuffed full of opportunities to taste, sip, crunch, slurp and sample. No matter what you’re hungry for, you’ll probably find it somewhere nearby — if it’s not at a table, it might be out of a truck, under a tent or in the middle of a field!
Every summer, the Inland Northwest transforms into an oasis for people who love food, and the season sees some of the most iconic, crave-worthy events of the whole year. Every Tuesday from May through August (except July 2 and Aug. 27), downtown Spokane hosts a haul of food trucks on the orange Howard Street bridge in Riverfront Park for Riverfront Eats, a celebration of the creativity, flavors and entrepreneurs of the Northwest’s food scene. Break away from the office and tuck into some shawarma or giant egg rolls or crazy good quesadillas.
Then, as always, Crave! Northwest turns Spokane Valley into Flavortown, USA, for three days (July 11-13). This year’s themes are “Comfort Food,” “Foods from Around the World” and “Fire & Smoke,” plus the always lit afterparty.
If huge parties aren’t your thing, you can still sample plenty of big flavors at smaller, community oriented events like Bourbon, Bacon, and Brews (June 22), the third annual, wildly delicious fundraiser benefiting Teen and Kid Closet in Spokane, a service to kids facing poverty or foster care. Sample spirits, beers and bacon-themed foods from local chefs and vote for your favorite in each category, all while providing kids in need with clothing and dignity. Also check out vendors at smaller festivals like the Post Falls Festival (July 12-14) or Hayden Days (July 26-27), which also features a huge pancake breakfast hosted by the Northern Lakes Fire Department.
Before the summer’s out, the Taste of Coeur d’Alene (Aug. 2-4) always features fabulous art, excellent food, elite microbrews and plenty of live music to dance the calories away. Spokane’s Tacos y Tequila celebrates the diversity of the Hispanic Latino culture in the Inland Northwest with authentic tacos, plus mezcal and tequila classes (Aug. 24-25). Then, Pig Out in the Park takes over Riverfront Park in Spokane during Labor Day weekend (Aug. 28-Sept. 2) for six days of a ridiculous amount of food and live music — we’re talking 130 free concerts and 35 vendors. Finally, the Liberty Lake Fall Festival (Sept. 15) takes advantage of the last few days of sunshine to usher in the next season of harvest and hoodies. MORE >>>
What if, instead of heading downtown, your quest for good food and drink led you away from the city? That’s just the kind of adventure the Inland Northwest specializes in. On the second and third weekends in June, head to Siemers Farms on Greenbluff for their berry-licious Strawberry Festival (June 15-16 and 22-23), where you can pick your own berries, ride rides, peruse food and craft vendors, and enjoy live music. Then, join the Artisans at Dahman Barn in Uniontown to learn how to use locally grown chickpeas in South Indian Cuisine as part of their Culinary Tour of the Palouse series (July 12).
The end of summer always means the National Lentil Festival in Pullman (Aug. 17), which celebrates the mighty legume with music, parades, cooking demonstrations and, as always, the world’s biggest bowl of lentil chili. (They’ll give you the recipe, too — it has chocolate in it!) And if a midweek hankering for guacamole and a nice drive catches your fancy, don’t miss out on Taco Tuesdays at Bull Head Saloon (every Tuesday) in Four Lakes. All day $2 tacos, plus drink specials, are the perfect excuse to ditch the craziness of the city for an afternoon.
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A petition to rebrand summer into something even more deliciousBY ELIZA BILLINGHAM
Rhubarb was always the first herald of summer in my childhood home. My mother had an unkillable plant in the northeast corner of her garden that died back every November, resurrected every April, and got broader and leafier every May. The leaves were poisonous, of course, but the bitter, red stalks were precious because they signaled my favorite season of the year: kuchen season.
Kuchen is a German word that just means “cake.” There are plenty of kuchens, as there are plenty of cakes. But to me, there is only one kuchen. Rhubarb kuchen. And “cake” doesn’t come close to describing this dish.
til I started writing this piece and asked my mother to send me the recipe — she told me it was from Shirley, my childhood next door neighbor, who got it from her German mother, Lillian.
Shirley was pretty much my de facto grandmother, so I’d say I was close. In addition to rhubarb kuchen, she and her husband, who we called Grandpa Dave, made sure we got grandkid perks like Big Red cream soda, homemade soups and backyard baseball lessons.
But, back to kuchen. At the first farmers market of the season, I grab a bundle of rhubarb and decide to start kuchen season off right. This is my first time making it alone in my new city, but the recipe starts simple enough — for the crust, cream together sugar, butter and an egg yolk, then add flour. “Moisten like pie crust, but use milk,” it says.
I like that it assumes I know how to moisten pie crust, until I realize I don’t. But I add a tiny bit of milk until I’ve got something like crumbly sand.
I whisk sugar, milk, eggs and vanilla together for the custard. My mom always went heavy on the rhubarb, so I go heavy on the rhubarb, too. Then I stick the kuchen in the oven, and the familiar childish impatience sets in.
In a rectangle dish, a bottom layer of crumbly crust gets topped with a luxurious, creamy custard that cradles chunks of soft, fresh rhubarb. If you know what’s good for you, don’t even talk to me about strawberries. This kuchen ain’t got ’em and doesn’t need ’em.
I thought this was my grandmother’s kuchen un-
Suddenly, that smell of custard and rhubarb pours into the kitchen. That’s it. That’s what I’ve been aching for. That’s all it takes to transition from a moody, temperamental spring to a committed, unabashed summer. It’s like sunshine bitch-slapped me into a kiddie pool of flip-flops and fresh-cut grass. I don’t even need to taste it to feel that relief. But obviously, I’m going to.
The kuchen is best when it’s cooled, but that never stopped me and my mom. I dip a fork into the pan and dig up a big scoop of warm butter, sugar and rhubarb. Welcome to kuchen season. n
The best thing about food is that it can engage your heart, soul, stomach and mind. Thankfully, there are plenty of opportunities in the Northwest to satiate your hunger for knowledge. Two different Food as Farmacy events in rural Idaho invite you to deepen your connection to your farmers and start considering food a kind of medicine. Take your kids to a burger night at Castle Rock Ranch (June 29) and learn about regenerative ranching. Or, explore the future of aquaponic greenhouses and the ancient art of salumi making at Genesis Mountain Farm in Sandpoint (July 13). Chances are, you’ll leave either dinner full of new facts and good food.
If traveling isn’t in your summer plans, you can still experience plenty of new international flavors right here in the landlocked Northwest. The Spokane County Library District is hosting educational snack afternoons (yes, you read that right) at the Moran Prairie, North Spokane, Deer Park, Spokane Valley, Cheney and Otis Orchards libraries called Making Snacks from Around the World. Teenagers from age 13 to 18 are invited to stop by and make new kinds of snacks, plus sample foreign candies and learn lots of fun food facts.
Or, join the Swedish Midsommar Celebration at Riverfront Park (June 22) to sample traditional Nordic food. You could also stop by El Mercadito, a Latin market on the last Saturday of every month, to learn some salsa, zumba or bachata while you peruse local Latin vendors and pick up some free, culturally appropriate produce if you’re having trouble restocking your pantry. Unity in the Community (Aug. 17), a multicultural celebration at Riverfront Park, also offers plenty of international food to try.
If you’re more interested in environmentalism and you’re over 21, join fellow enthusiasts and industry experts at Sip for Sustainability (June 22), a wine and beer tasting event at the Historic Davenport that celebrates Expo ’74 and its environmental stewardship theme. Learn about sustainable wine, craft beer, and how the beverage industry is advancing in eco-friendliness.
Summer would definitely not be complete without a cold beer in hand. Or two. Or more. Thankfully, Northwest brewmasters have planned plenty of opportunities to celebrate their craft. But as every experienced drinker knows, it’s best to drink your liquor before your beer, so stop by Dry Fly Distillery’s Tour and Tasting event (June 27) to sample flights of Dry Fly spirits and support Spokane Preservation Advocates. Then you can throw back as many pints as you like (responsibly, of course).
Check out the second ever Post Falls Lions Brewfest at the American Legion (June 29), followed by the Coeur d’Alene Brewfest (July 6), a favorite that’s been running for seven years now. The Grainmaker Beer and Grain Festival (Aug. 9) at YaYa Brewing Co. in Spokane Valley, co-sponsored by LINC Malt, is also a regional destination, drawing some well-known names like Holy Mountain Brewing Co. and Ravenna Brewing Co. from the westside, and Varietal Brewing from southern Washington. Later that month, the Ales for the Trails celebration (Aug. 17) in Coeur d’Alene City Park raises funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail. That same Saturday, barley fans meet for Joseph’s Grainery’s annual Baronesse Barley Harvest Day (Aug. 17), where drinkers can watch Baronesse barley being harvested as they sip on beers brewed with grain from that very field.
To close out the summer before heading into Oktoberfest season, Precious Things Fermentation Project hosts Among the Pines (Sept. 1), a community- and nature-oriented brewfest supporting Live Like Lara. The nonprofit honors the late Lara Gass, sister of YaYa Brewing’s founders, whose legacy continues to support a diverse array of worthwhile causes, from providing law school scholarships to improving food security. n
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Need some fresh produce? A sweet treat? Something refreshing to drink? Our guide to this year’s farmers market season has answers!
MONDAY
HILLYARD FARMERS MARKET 3-6 pm
late June to late Oct. Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., Spokane. hillyardfarmersmarket.org
TUESDAY
FAIRWOOD FARMERS MARKET 3-7 pm
mid-May to early Oct. Fairwood Shopping Center, 319 W. Hastings Rd., Spokane. fairwoodfarmersmarket.org
MOSCOW TUESDAY MARKET 4-7 pm
early June to mid-Oct. Latah County Fairgrounds, 1021 Harold St. fb.com/tuesdaycommunitymarket
WEDNESDAY
5TH STREET FARMERS MARKET 4-7 pm
mid-May to late Sept. Fifth & Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. cdadowntown.com
KENDALL YARDS NIGHT MARKET 5-8 pm
EMERSON-GARFIELD FARMERS MARKET 3-7 pm, June to late Sept. IEL Adult Education Center, 2310 N. Monroe St., Spokane. market.emersongarfield.org
SPOKANE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET 4-8 pm June to late-Sept. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. spokanevalleyfarmersmarket.org
THE WAVY BUNCH NIGHT MARKET & STREET FAIR
Second Fridays from 5-9 pm, mid-June to Oct. Catalyst Building, 508 E Riverside Ave., Spokane. thewavybunch.com
SATURDAY
AIRWAY HEIGHTS SUMMER MARKET Second Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, April to Sept. The Hub, 12703 W. 14th Ave. fb.com/AirwayHeightsSummerMarket
BONNERS FERRY FARMERS MARKET 8 am-1 pm late April to early Oct. Highway 95 and Kootenai St. bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org
THE DEER PARK MARKET
First Saturdays from 9 am-3 pm, May to early Oct. Perrins Field, 14 Arnim Ave. thedeerparkmarket.com
late May to mid-Oct. West Summit Parkway between Cedar & Jefferson Alley, Spokane. kendallnightmarket.org
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KOOTENAI FARMERS MARKET 4-7 pm
mid-May to late Sept. Riverstone, 2151 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. kootenaifarmersmarkets.org
MILLWOOD FARMERS MARKET 3-7 pm
late May to early Oct. Millwood City Park, 9103 E. Frederick Ave. farmersmarket.millwoodnow.org
MOONSHINE ARTISAN NIGHT MARKET 5:30-8:30 pm
late May to late Aug. Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr., Spokane. commellini.com/moonshine
N.E.W. FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1 pm
May to late Oct. 121 E. Astor St., Colville. newfarmersmarket.org
RIVER CITY MARKET 5-8 pm
mid-July to mid-Aug. The Landing, 305 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. fb.com/rivercitymarketandmusic
SANDPOINT FARMERS MARKET 3-5:30 pm
early May to mid-Oct. Farmin Park, Third and Main. sandpointfarmersmarket.com
SPOKANE FARMERS MARKET 8 am-1 pm mid-June to late Oct. Coeur d’Alene Park, Fourth and Chestnut St. spokanefarmersmarket.org
THURSDAY
PERRY STREET THURSDAY MARKET 3-7 pm
May to Oct. Perry and Tenth, Spokane. thursdaymarket.org
FRIDAY
ATHOL FARMERS MARKET 2-6 pm
May to late Sept. 30230 Second St. atholfarmersmarketidaho.com
CHEWELAH FARMERS MARKET 11 am-3:30 pm mid-May to mid-Oct. Chewelah City Park. chewelahfarmersmarket.com
KOOTENAI FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1:30 pm mid-May to late Oct. Highway 95 and Prairie, Hayden. kootenaifarmersmarkets.org
LIBERTY LAKE FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1 pm mid-May to mid-Oct. Town Square Park, 1421 N. Meadowwood Ln. llfarmersmarket.com
MEDICAL LAKE FARMERS MARKET
First/third Saturdays 9 am-1 pm, June to early Oct. Lake St. between Jefferson and Lefevre streets. instagram.com/medicallakefarmersmarket
MOSCOW FARMERS MARKET 8 am-1 pm May to Oct. Friendship Square, Fourth and Main. fb.com/MoscowFarmersMarket
N.E.W. FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1 pm May to Oct. 121 E. Astor St., Colville. newfarmersmarket.org
NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1 pm early May to Oct. 236 S. Union Ave. Facebook: Newport Farmers Market
RATHDRUM FARMERS MARKET 9 am-2 pm late April to Sept.
Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Rd. fb.com/rathdrumcraftandfarmersmarket
SANDPOINT FARMERS MARKET 9 am-1 pm early May to mid-Oct. Farmin Park, Third and Main. sandpointfarmersmarket.com
SPOKANE FARMERS MARKET 8 am-1 pm
mid-May to late Oct.
Coeur d’Alene Park, Fourth and. Chestnut St. spokanefarmersmarket.org
SUNDAY
CLAYTON FARMERS MARKET 11 am-4 pm June to Sept. (except during county fair). Clayton Fairgrounds, 4616 Wallbridge Rd. Facebook: Clayton Farmers Market and Small Farm Animals n
From summer reading challenges to zooming along a treetop zipline, families of all ages and sizes have tons of options
BY E.J. IANNELLIThe summer months are ideal for getting out and about as a family, but spending quality time together doesn’t have to break the bank or involve Pentagon-level planning. Nor does it have to be a nonstop thrill ride (although that certainly doesn’t hurt). As you’ll see, simply reading together over the summer can help cover the cost of admission to one of the season’s most popular regional events.
When it comes to family activities, it’s hard to go wrong with professional fireworks displays, and the region’s Independence Day celebrations are guaranteed to bring the spectacle. The hard part is choosing which one to attend. Riverfront Park is a reliable go-to, with a whole host of family-friendly attractions leading up to the fireworks display at 10 pm. This year’s event also marks the grand finale to the 50th anniversary celebrations for Expo ’74, so there will be special community performances and an artisan vendor village as well.
The Sandpoint fireworks and parade hosted by the Sandpoint Lions Club is another great option if you’re looking to enjoy a range of activities prior to the fireworks. This summer, their theme is “Back to Our Roots,” which celebrates the area’s historic links to the timber industry. There’s a kids parade that begins making its way through downtown Sandpoint at 9:30 am. The main march follows a half-hour later. Then the festivities move to the City Beach, where you’ll find food, drinks, raffle ticket sales, games and free ice cream. The much-anticipated fireworks start launching at dusk.
There’s even a celebration that caters to families of sports fans. At Avista Stadium, the Spokane Indians are commemorating July 4 by taking on the Tri-City Dust Devils. Following the game is an augmented fireworks show commensurate with the holiday.
Also catch Independence Day fireworks in Coeur d’Alene, and many other outlying areas. MORE >>>
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For an evergreen family outing that lends itself to spur-of-the-moment planning, spend the day in Coeur d’Alene. There are scenic cruises of Lake Coeur d’Alene that depart Independence Point every day at 12:30, 2:30 and (until Sept. 2) 4:30 pm. The double-decker sightseeing boats make a loop around the scenic lake that includes shoreline homes, natural landmarks, wildlife and even some local trivia. Best of all, children ages 5 and under sail for free. Find tickets and other details at cdacruises.com
If you happen to visit the Lake City on a Wednesday, stop by the Kootenai County Farmers Market located on Main Street in Riverstone. In addition to dozens of vendors selling in-season produce, handmade crafts and hot food, the market also hosts the Power of Produce Club (aka the PoP Club). Geared for children ages 5 to 12, the club offers a free weekly activity that rewards participants with tokens to purchase fresh fruits and veggies at the market.
When it’s mealtime, Hudson’s Hamburgers is a reliable favorite for all ages. This classic family-owned burger joint has such a long and storied history that they were dishing up fast food half a century before the term even existed. (Remember to bring some cash!)
Reading is a family activity that you can make time for when you’re in the backyard, at the lake, at the park, camping or in the car en route to one of the many events in this Summer Guide. And our local libraries provide some extra incentive to make reading even more rewarding. For example, the Spokane Public Library’s Summer Reading Club enables kids and their grown-ups to earn free prizes for reading 15 days out of each month — even if they spend only a few minutes with a book, ebook, audiobook or comic on each of those days. The prizes include free books, ice cream or admission to events like the Interstate Fair (see below). Get details at spokanelibrary.org.
The Spokane County Library District is taking the reading to you this summer with its LINC mobile library. This year they’re adopting a Magic School Bus theme with related games and activities. You can find LINC at festivals, markets and other public gatherings. The SCLD also hosts Storytime in the Park in various locations around Spokane Valley every month. Find more info at scld.org.
If your stomping ground is North Idaho, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library has distinct Summer Reading Challenge programs for children, teens and adults. This year’s kids theme is “Under the Big Top,” and participants get prizes plus an entry into a raffle drawing for every completed four-, eight-, 12- and 16-hour milestone. Teens (ages 12-19) use punch cards to read toward free prize books, and adults mark their progress by writing mini-reviews. The program runs until Aug. 31, find a complete overview at cdalibrary.org.
Spanning five acres, Spokane’s Wonderland Family Fun Center features a ton of activities for the family that can’t agree on one or wants to try a little bit of everything. Better still, its mix of outdoor and indoor spaces makes it a viable option regardless of the weather. Wonderland is home to a go-kart track, bumper boats, batting cages, a laser tag arena, a rock wall, a two-story playhouse as well as an arcade with dozens of video games and games that dispense redemption tickets for fun prizes. There are even two mini golf courses: the outdoor 18-hole Pirate Island course and the indoor 18-hole Treasure Island black-light course. When the family works up an appetite after all that recreation, there’s pizza with assorted toppings available on-site and — for the 21+ adults, at least — a selection of bottled and on-tap beer. Admission to the park itself is free, and there are frequent bundle specials on select activities. Check out wonderlandspokane.com for more.
BY AZARIA PODPLESKY
f this was any other summer, I’d have a few trips planned. Maybe a long weekend in Seattle to catch a Storm game or visit the Seattle Art Museum. Or maybe I’d ride the train down to northern California to spend time with my grandparents, going to our favorite beach or trying a new hiking trail. But this summer, the chances of me getting out of town are slim, and it’s all my fault.
I had the bright idea to start grad school in January, working toward a master’s degree in strategic communication through Washington State University’s Global Campus. Don’t get me wrong, the program is great so far. The problem, again, is me.
On the MA in Strategic Communications page on WSU’s website, prospective students are told “Students select one, two or three-year tracks but it is recommended they take no less than five semesters to complete the program in order to achieve the best work-home-school balance.”
Silly me read that and said “Yeah, I’ll do it all in three semesters, thanks,” apparently forgetting that I work full time at a yoga studio while also freelance writing. So much for workhome-school balance.
While my yoga schedule is a little lighter this summer, I’ve been picking up more writing work, which means my days are still quite full between those assignments and my schoolwork. So this year, instead of sulking at home, being upset that I can’t travel as much as I would like, I’ve decided to embrace a simple summer.
In between homework and writing, I’m looking forward to spending my first summer in the Perry neighborhood, where I moved in November. I want to stop by the South Perry Farmers Market on Thursdays and take lots of walks around the neighborhood, stopping by as many Little Free Libraries as I can find.
Staying close to home means I can finally try some of the recipes I’ve been saving. I can also get some sun while studying in my backyard. I’m hoping to pop up to Green Bluff every now and then to pick summer fruits and spend a few afternoons paddleboarding on the Spokane River.
Is sitting at home studying as exciting as sitting in Climate Pledge Arena cheering on the Storm? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean I can’t still have an enjoyable summer. I’ll keep it simple this year and will surely appreciate the stillness when I’m on the go next year. n
Named for its hangar-themed design and its co-owner’s love of air travel, the brand-new Flight 509 offers similar amenities to Wonderland but in an indoor Spokane Valley location. Through its doors you’ll find a ninja warrior course, four lanes of mini-bowling, a 50game arcade area with Skee-Ball and other prize machines, a VR room, a multilevel ropes course, Spin Zone bumper cars, an immersive laser tag experience, a ball pit and lots more. There’s also a good-sized menu with several dietary accommodations at the Hangar Cafe. Kids as young as 3 years old can take part in select activities, and many aspects of Flight 509’s facility were made to exceed accessibility standards like ADA and augmentative and alternative communication. Learn more at flight509.com.
With hundreds of commercial and food vendors, national-level entertainment, carnival rides, petting zoos, tractor pulls and rodeo sports like bull riding and barrel racing, the Spokane County Interstate Fair (Sept. 6-15) is an annual can’t-miss event for families from around the Inland Northwest and beyond. This year’s theme is “The World is a Fair” and ties in with the ongoing Expo ’74 50th anniversary celebrations. Music headliners include country musicians Clay Walker, Eddie Montgomery and Ian Munsick along with hip-hop artist Flo Rida. And if you’re looking for some offbeat activities to do as a family, check out the regular kids pedal tractor races and the racing pigs on the North Lawn. All the details on this year’s festivities are at thespokanefair.com.
To safely indulge your family’s thirst for adventure, the region has a few zipline tours on offer, including Timberline Adventures out of Coeur d’Alene and Silver Streak in Wallace. The trained staff at Mica Moon Zip Tours makes it possible for you to soar above and swing through nearly 300 acres of tree canopy. The main zipline tour consists of nine runs that move from one treetop platform to another, with the final zipline run — affectionately known as Big Mama — measuring 3,500 feet in length. On top of that, this aerial trekking park offers Tarzan-style rope swings, rope ladders, ATV rides, a skybridge and even a treetop canoe ride. The tours near Liberty Lake are designed for experienced zipliners and newbies alike, and children as young as age 6 can take part in some of the activities. Learn more at micamoon.com.
How about a family activity that requires almost no planning, costs nothing and is probably just a short walk or bus ride away? All across the region, there are parks large and small: city parks, nature parks, hiking parks, grand parks, neighborhood parks, postage-stamp parks. And while you can bring a picnic or a frisbee, you might not even need that much. If you’re timing’s right, you just might bump into Storytime in the Park (see page 16) or Spokane Shakespeare Society performing the comedy As You Like It in Spokane’s Riverfront, Manito and Corbin Parks (July 18-Aug. 4). n
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Wherever your summer plans take you, the region offers many ways to explore art along the way
BY CARRIE SCOZZAROArt has been part of the human journey since the beginning. We make it, view it, live with it and are impacted by it in countless ways. This summer, consider including art on your journey as you discover all that it has to offer.
If you’ve ever picnicked or otherwise dined “al fresco,” meaning in the open air, you know that something about eating outdoors feels special. The same can be said for outdoor art festivals, which offer a visual treat, typically with the added bonus of live music and food.
Terrain’s beloved annual outdoor street party known as Bazaar returns June 22 in its familiar spot outside River Park Square at Post Street and Main Avenue. Help Terrain celebrate 10 years of offering jewelry, household goods, wall art and more. This year’s free event features work from 133 local and regional artists and runs from 11 am to 8 pm. Details at terrainspokane.com.
In July, head to Coeur d’Alene, where Emerge is doing both an indoor and outdoor thing with its annual Block Party on July 12 (5 pm-midnight). The gallery will be packed with work from more than 100 artists (meet them at an exclusive ticketed event the night before), while outside, a nearby empty parking lot will be transformed into party central with live music, interactive arts activities, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Visit emergecda.com for more.
A is for August and for art. From Aug. 2-4, the 56th annual Art on the Green takes place on the campus of North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene; visit artonthegreencda.com for details. The following weekend, Aug. 10-11, the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 52nd annual Arts & Crafts Fair takes place in downtown Sandpoint. Rounding out the month is the annual Art & Glass Fest hosted on Arbor Crest Wine Cellars’ scenic grounds from Aug. 24-25, the perfect way to end your art festival-filled summer.
Art lovers needn’t wait for an outdoor festival, exhibition opening or other art event to get their fix — there’s plenty of gallery shows already open (and some also ending soon!).
In Coeur d’Alene at The Art Spirit Gallery, check out “Convergence,” with mostly abstract works by Claire Akebrand, Christian Benoit, Jill Kyong, Jon Morse and Andrew Parker, as well as a col-
laboration with the Idaho Commission on the Arts, titled “Between Borders: Folklife Through the Coeur d’Alenes,” highlighting work by Panhandle-area folk artists. Both shows are open through June 30.
The Spokane Queer Art Walk in June includes group exhibitions at the Chase Gallery, Gonzaga Urban Arts Center, Locust Cider, Lunarium, Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing, SAN - Spokane AIDS Network, Trackside Gallery and other venues. Visit spokanearts.org/queer-art-walk for more information about related events and opportunities to support and share in the LGBTQ+ community.
If you haven’t made the drive to Pullman to view three excellent (free!) exhibitions at Washington State University’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, get on it. There’s still time to see “Beyond Hope: Kienholz and the Inland Northwest,” “Uncovering Radical Artistic Practice in Unexpected Places,” and the Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition. All three close on June 29; visit museum.wsu.edu for gallery hours and other details.
Shop directly from local artists at Terrain’s Bazaar. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO
There’s always something going on at Spokane Library’s The Hive, an innovative space on East Sprague Avenue that’s home to a diverse and everchanging group of short-term resident artists. Sign up for a free workshop, like color theory basics with painter Jaime Rome Crain (June 25) or stop by any Wednesday from 4-7 pm, when the Hive welcomes the public to interact with its artists-in-residence. Visit spokanelibrary.org/hive for more.
Ever notice that little kids need little encouragement to splash paint or wiggle their bodies to music? Parents, plan to bring the family to Chewelah on July 13 for the annual Children’s Art Festival. Sponsored by the Chewelah Arts Guild, the free event takes place in the children’s pavilion, a large, covered space in the city park the guild helped create — talk about a community committed to the arts! Activities are still being planned, all of them guided by art teachers and guaranteed to nurture the inner artist in all. Visit chewelahcreativedistrict.org for the latest.
There’s so much to do in the summer that frankly it can be overwhelming, especially if your brain operates with obsessive organizational tendencies. If you were to glance at my desk at the Inlander office, you’d see an array of Post-it Notes littering the space with various to-do lists. I eventually black out the finished tasks with a Sharpie to achieve a sense of completion and relief. With that in mind, I figured it’d be worthwhile to jot down some summer essentials in order to feel like I’ve experienced a full 2024 summer by the time Labor Day weekend rolls around.
__ Head to the ballpark to watch the Spokane Indians take on the Mariners’ farm team, the Everett AquaSox (July 9-14), in the hopes of seeing Seattle stars of the future. (Past AquaSox legends include Felix Hernandez! All hail King Felix!)
__ Enjoy the region’s agricultural bounty by hitting up the local farmers and night markets. (In other words, I use this as an excuse to finally add fresh produce to my
overly microwave-dependent diet.)
__ See the glorious Furiosa on the big screen before theaters remove it for being a box office bomb. (Y’all realize if you continue to “wait till it’s on streaming” that we’re only gonna have crappy streaming-quality movies in a few years, right?)
__ Stock up on After Bite for when you foolishly let a friend talk you into camping or hiking and mosquitos inevitably eat you alive. (There’s a reason I have the soul of an indoor kid.)
__ Take advantage of Washington state having the best venue on earth and attend at least one show at the Gorge. (I’ve already got those Blink-182 tickets. Because work sucks, you know…)
__ Watch every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie released this year. (Can you believe there’s only one in 2024? Just Deadpool & Wolverine! Marvel has finally learned to stop over-saturating the market. … Wait… there are four next year? #$!%.)
__ Head to one of the numerous great spots for tennis in the area — Comstock Park, Hart Field, Ferris High School, Mission Park, Shadle Park High School — and hit some balls. (If for no other reason than to slow the spread of annoying pickleball cult colonizers.)
__ Take an extended road trip not on a holiday weekend in order to actually enjoy the Northwest’s roadside scenery without traffic issues. (I’m partially biased to Montana drives, with actual winding passes.)
__ Hop by the Central Library, check out a book, walk across the street and read the newly acquired tome while basking in the sun rays at Riverfront Park. (Bonus points if your grassy reading is done while waiting for one of the concerts at the Pavilion to start. A little Vonnegut x The Decemberists combo, anyone?) n
Isamu Jordan was “a writer, artist, musician, teacher, father, and community leader,” says friend and fellow Flying Spiders bandmate, Rajah Bose. Known as Som to his friends, Jordan also struggled with depression and, in September 2013, ended his life.
That, says Bose, was the impetus behind an upcoming exhibition at Terrain Gallery honoring Jordan’s legacy, titled “Be An Art: Derivatives of Som Jordan” (Sept. 6-28).
Bose is collaborating with fellow Flying Spiders members Thuy-Dzuong Nguyen and Justyn Priest, as well as Jordan’s sons, Caleb and Osiah, and a selection of local and regional artists to develop a monthlong event that Bose says “explores the intersections of hip-hop and the lives of participating artists: musicians, poets, painters, photographers, rappers, writers, and filmmakers.”
“[Som’s] suicide made it difficult to process the personal and collective loss and to talk about it as a community,” he says. “This is why we are creating this show — to give permission to contemplate and create in his spirit, but also to acknowledge and honor how one life can reflect in so many other lives.”
Lifelong learning is just that — the sense that there’s always something new to explore. Treat yourself to creating, viewing or engaging with art this summer with any number of area classes and educational events.
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture sets aside Tuesdays for gallery talks (free with paid admission or membership) to complement the museum’s current exhibitions. This summer, an Expo ’74 retrospective continues, as does the historical “1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act.” The new show “Driving the American Dream: 1970s Car Design” opens June 15 and runs through Sept. 14. Summer exhibitions at the MAC also feature local artists Jeff Weir (through June 30) and “Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art From the Permanent Collection” opens June 29 and remains up through next March. Visit northwestmuseum.org for more.
At Spokane Art School, Maria Andrus will teach you to embroider a colorful cat on July 11, while Susan Rohrbach takes you on a four-week discovery of birds starting Aug. 13. Learn to sculpt, paint, draw, work with color and more at the school, which has been building the arts community one class at a time for over five decades. Visit spokaneartschool.net for the complete summer class schedule.
If your idea of art school is also old school, get thee to your local library or bookstore, and peep the selection of art books available. We can recommend classics like Betty Edwards’ Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, John Berger’s Ways of Seeing, and any of the updated versions of Gardner’s Art Through the Ages. Check out Auntie’s and The Well-Read Moose, or peruse the used art book selections at such places as Page42 in Spokane, Brused Books in Pullman and Bookishly Happy in Coeur d’Alene. n
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Get artsy at Spokane Art School. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO
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lakes, rivers, pools, splash pads and waterslides,
there are endless ways to soak in all that waterBY HANNAH MUMM
We all know one of the great beauties of living in the Inland Northwest is our close proximity to nature. Anyone who’s floated the Spokane River with a cold drink in hand or jumped into Lake Coeur d’Alene after a day in the hot sun could tell you — we’re pretty lucky to live so close to all of this refreshing water. But it’s not just nature delivering all this water to the masses. Spots like Silverwood’s Boulder Beach, and parks across the region also offer opportunities for aquatic recreation this summer, and spoiler alert: They’re gonna be fun.
Each year, the Spokane River becomes a destination for whitewater rafters and casual floaters alike. It’s no secret that there are all sorts of ways to experience Spokane’s namesake river, and local rafting company Wiley E. Waters offers a smorgasbord of ways to enjoy your time on the water.
For starters, Wiley E. Waters offers a “scenic float” ideal for beginners, families and chill group outings. The float launches in Peaceful Valley and goes through some Class II rapids dubbed the “splash and giggle.” It’s the perfect recipe for both fun and relaxation. Speaking of recipes, maybe you’re more of a foodie? Check out the company’s Wine & Dine tour, during which you’ll get to soak in the river’s scenic beauty while also snacking on a charcuterie board perfectly paired with locally produced fine wines.
But don’t forget Wiley E. Waters’s classic take on river rafting: the whitewater trip. Your tour guide will help suit you up in all the necessary gear before you raft your way along two thrilling sets of Class III rapids, one of which is aptly named “Devil’s Toenail.” After adventuring your way through the whitewater, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to relax, swim and watch for wildlife. You’ll have to get your raft on soon, though, because the Spokane River’s whitewater will only be “white” until the beginning of July. Learn more at riverrafting.net.
Nothing feels quite as luxurious as a combination of yoga, mimosas and Lake Coeur d’Alene. If Moira Rose of Schitt’s Creek fame lived in the Pacific Northwest, this would be her idea of a perfect morning. It’ll probably be yours, too.
Your ticket ($37.50) to the yoga and mimosa cruise includes a two-hour cruise, including a 45-minute onboard yoga session on the ship’s sunny upper deck. Your first mimosa is included, and assorted snacks, cocktails and even more mimosas are available for purchase. Lake Coeur d’Alene and CDA Power Yoga team up for the event most Thursday mornings (the cruise departs at 8:30 am) in July and August. Get tickets at cdacruises.com.
Cool off at a splash pad! YOUNG KWAK PHOTOS
Spokane’s Parks & Recreation’s Aquatics department provides countless opportunities and classes for anyone who wants to learn a new skill. As always, there are group and private swim lessons for folks of all ages, or you can register to join a novice swim team (ages 6-16).
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Ever wanted to try your hand at lifeguarding? Sign up for a lifeguard training course and start the perfect summer job. Or, experience AquaFit, a class blending aerobic, balance focused and strengthening exercises. It’s created for all abilities, and it’s sure to be a fun, refreshing way to get your heart rate up. Find Spokane Park’s complete schedule of summer aquatic fun at my.spokanecity.org/recreation/aquatics.
Sometimes you just have to leave all the noise behind and take to the water. Local companies like Fun Unlimited and FLOW Adventures understand just this. Whether you’re craving an hour or two on a kayak, or if you want to spend a full day tubing and tanning on your personal boat for the day, these two local water rental companies have you covered. Try renting a paddle board, kayak, jet ski, sailboat or even a pontoon boat. Visit Fun Unlimited in Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene, or FLOW Adventures in Spokane, and you may never want to come inside again.
Since 1951 we have been quietly feeding and clothing our neighbors in need. Although our roots are still in the Valley, Partners INW services are having a positive impact for families throughout the region. Each year we have seen our services increase by as much as 70%. In 2023 with your help, we were able to feed over 106,000 people, clothe over 35,000 people, and put diapers on over 11,000 babies. To put that into perspective, feeding 106,000 people is equal to feeding one fifth of our county’s population!
In 2023 with your help, we were able to feed over 106,000 people
Great news for our community! Partners INW has purchased the Valley Ziggy’s store and will move our expanding operations to that 65,000 sq ft facility in 2026. This much larger building will allow our services to identify and meet needs throughout Spokane County and the Inland Northwest for decades to come. We need your support to serve a growing number of neighbors in need: www.partnersinw.org/donate
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There’s a reason it’s such a hotspot to both tourists and locals alike. Silverwood Theme Park’s Boulder Beach boasts high-intensity waterslides, exciting kiddie areas and the most relaxing lazy river around. Best of all? This year, it’s expanding.
Emerald Forest is a nearly 4-acre expansion of Boulder Beach that includes a new restaurant, Rapids Grill, and private cabanas. And, inspired by the fish that inhabit our local Idaho lakes, Boulder Beach is putting a new kids’ area called Salmon Run on Silverwood’s map. It’ll feature eight new waterslides, ranging in length from 38 to 82 feet. Plus, there’ll be a new splash pad.
But the attraction Silverwood calls the expansion project’s “crown jewel” is Eagle Hunt, the west’s first and the United States’ longest dueling water coaster. The coaster with two lanes will power riders through highspeed saucers and shoot them up hills. You’ll even have the opportunity to race with friends as they slide through Eagle Hunt at the exact same time.
We all know and love the Spokane River. And we probably all know, too, that litter and pollution are huge problems for aquatic habitats nationwide. The Spokane River, unfortunately, is no exception. In 2023, for example, over 40,000 pounds of litter and trash was removed from the river’s waters. Efforts to clean up the river are largely thanks to Spokane Riverkeeper and its hundreds of volunteers — but there’s still work to do. Spokane Riverkeeper can host private group cleanup events, for which staff lead groups on an “informative riverside litter cleanup.” If you’d rather go solo or need more flexibility, request supplies for a DIY cleanup. The nonprofit will provide bags, gloves and trash pickers — just haul the trash away after you’ve finished.
Last and certainly not least, consider signing up for one of the Riverkeeper’s Spokane River Cleanup events, including one scheduled for the third weekend of September. Watch for updates at spokaneriverkeeper.org. Never has cleaning been so rewarding, or fun! n
Everyone has their favorite summer sounds: the splash of a body entering a pool, the crack of a baseball bat, the sizzling of burgers on the grill, the chirps of crickets on warm nights, etc. Summer is the season of noise and activity and the twain meet via music, an omnipresent force underscoring our most cherished summer memories. To help you make more summer memories in 2024, give these musical offerings a try. Note that this section is primarily outdoor summer music, but you can find all this season’s shows, indoor and out, in our weekly Summer Guide Calendar, starting on page 102.
With over 25 concerts on the books, 2024 is by far the busiest outdoor concert season in Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s history. Not that we’re complaining. After all, there’s a reason Inlander readers have voted the Airway Heights destination’s BECU Live as the Best Live Music Venue. And these aren’t your granddaddy’s rinky-dink casino concerts — we’re talking major stars.
Take the country side of things, where Kane Brown will follow up a packed 2023 Spokane Arena gig with a trip to Northern Quest on Aug. 15. The boots and cowboy hats will also be out for his genre compatriots Jordan Davis (June 22) and Midland (Aug. 24).
Hard rock also has a big presence on the Northern Quest slate with standouts like Falling in Reverse (Aug. 21), Five Finger Death Punch (Aug. 29) and Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment (Aug. 30) bringing in a bit younger rock crowd who might open up a mosh pit. On the more alt-rock front there’s also Cage the Elephant (June 30) and KALEO (Aug. 28).
For modern one-off flavors, the casino brings in Lindsey Stirling’s electric violin pop (Aug. 31), Pentatonix’s a cappella showcase (Sept. 11) and reggae funk via Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug. 17). That’s not to say there’s not some nostalgia baked in the BECU Live offerings. For the classic rock crowd there’s Bachman-Turner Overdrive (July 24), Sammy Hagar (Aug. 13), Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (Aug. 16) and Steve Miller Band (Sept. 23), while ’90s rock kids can delight in concerts from Bush (July 27) and The Smashing Pumpkins (Sept. 24). Heck, even pop vocalist Donny Osmond (Aug. 11) will venture out to Airway Heights.
No matter how the musical roulette wheel spins at Northern Quest, you’re likely to land on a good concert.
The Festival at Sandpoint has long been a Gem State gem, but for Spokanites it can be a bit of a tricky proposition. The hour-and-a-half drive is just far enough to make you question if it’s worth driving up and back in one day for a concert or if you might need to grab a room and stay the night. That’s a tough call during years when the festival lineup is merely pretty good… but 2024 is not one of those years.
Boasting the strongest slate of shows in a long time, there are many reasons to make the drive. Highlights include sun-blistering folk punk from Violent Femmes (July 26), a funky jazz and hip-hop evening with Trombone Shorty and Big Boi (July 27), pop née country rebel Maren Morris (July 31) and the hitmaking pop songwriter combo of Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw (Aug. 3).
And all that’s before even getting to acts like Blues Traveler (July 25), a co-bill of Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors and The National Parks (July 28), Lee Brice (Aug. 1), Jason Mraz (Aug. 2), and a closing performance featuring the Sandpoint Orchestra playing along with How to Train Your Dragon (Aug. 4). Both musically and literally, it’s gonna be a hot summer on the banks of the Pend Oreille River at War Memorial Field.
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Hot Take: While it may be the main draw, the food offerings at Pig Out in the Park are mostly mid. There’s typically far more flavor to be found in the real reason to attend the Riverfront Park blowout: the live music. Drawing almost entirely on music from the local scene, the food fest offers six days of genre-spanning, free tunes to keep folks entertained while chowing down. With stages set up across the park, it’s a nonstop array of audio indulgence that’s the perfect sonic side dish to any meal. As the event over Labor Day weekend approaches, check pigoutinthepark.com for lineup updates.
While the booming Northern Quest lineup may have siphoned off some acts that would’ve otherwise ended up at the Riverfront Park Pavilion, the small handful of shows at the downtown hotspot look to be quality. Things kick off with country singer Megan Moroney on July 12, but then things shift into a rock-only gear. Fans of experimental and prog rock should be thrilled with the double bill of Primus and Coheed and Cambria (July 20), the literary lyrics-first crowd will have verbose singalongs with The Decemberists (July 27), alternative oddballs Ween will bring their cult following to the park on Aug. 4, John Fogerty joins the fray for the older rock heads (Aug. 16), and things close out with a triple co-headlining bill of Switchfoot, Blue October and Matt Nathanson (Sept. 6).
I spent many nights in my childhood bedroom staring at the ceiling with headphones pumping music into my ears. I was a voracious listener. I needed to hear everything to prove how much music meant to me. Any free time was spent thumbing through my mom’s garish blue CD holder.
My mom fostered my love of music from the beginning when she decided to raise me on ’80s hair bands and hip-hop. Every summer car ride was a concert. We would pop in one of her many CDs and perform “Rappers Delight” by Sugarhill Gang (yes, all 14 minutes of it) on nearly every road trip and blast Guns N’ Roses with the windows down, letting in the warm summer air as we belted “Paradise City” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”
She’d often recall her first concert, Def Leppard and Quiet Riot in 1983, with a tender smile on her face and eyes aglow with nostalgia.
When she took me to my first concert at the Knitting Factory (back when it was the Big Easy), I was 9 years
old. I stared up at my current favorite musical artists, Aly & AJ and The Jonas Brothers, and that was it for me — I was hooked on live music.
Every year once school was out, we went to concerts whenever we could. When we traveled to California, Texas and Florida, all of it was centered around a favorite artist’s performance.
Once I was able to make my own money and drive wherever I desired, I couldn’t be stopped. Since then, summers in adulthood have been filled with weeknight concerts, traveling cross-state for those pesky bands that only stop in Seattle, flying across the county for those pesky bands that only stop on the East Coast (and lots of foam earplugs).
my spot in the front row. The buzz of anticipation when my hand finally grips the barricade. Making friends out of strangers while waiting for the show to start. This is what summer is all about.
Of course I attend concerts throughout the entire year, but summer concerts are unmatched in energy and vibes. There’s nothing quite like the car ride to the venue with the AC blasting while listening to the opener’s songs, cramming their lyrics an hour before showtime. Or waiting in line for hours in the July heat to ensure
My summers spent standing on melting asphalt at the Gorge and crammed in tiny local bars on a weeknight are the ones I’ll look back on with the same tender smile my mom bears when recalling her 1980s summer concert escapades. I may regret the sunburns, but I won’t regret the memories any time soon. n
Long live live music!
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Live Music! Wednesday Nights in Kendall Yards
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While live music is certainly at the forefront during the summer season, the never-ending shadow battle to be the song of the summer rages on with a host of exciting new album releases. These days the only real contenders for summer’s top tune come from the pop and hip-hop realms, so that’s a big sector to keep an eye on. Upcoming standouts on the pop side include Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet (Aug. 23; bottom album cover), while hip-hop bangers are on their way via Megan Thee Stallion’s Megan (June 28), Samurai by Lupe Fiasco (June 28), Denzel Curry’s King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 (July 19), and Ice Spice’s debut album, Y2K (July 26).
But personal picks for song of the summer don’t have to fit into the most mainstream genre tastes. The country album calendar isn’t as packed as normal, but there are standouts like Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind (Aug. 23) and another posthumous Johnny Cash album, Songwriter (June 28). For rock fans there are tons of options: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats’
While there’s no shortage of musical happenings throughout the summer in the Inland Northwest, we don’t exactly live in a hotspot for music festivals. Sure, the Gorge has EDM fests and Watershed for the country crew, and the Volume Inlander Music Festival is coming back Sept. 13-14 (check out our story in the Music section of the Inlander this week), but there’s not too much beyond that.
That’s why it’s nice that the Moscow Mountain Music Fest exists. Now in its third year, it’s an incredibly chill single-day festival bringing musical spirit to the Palouse. The 2024 edition goes down on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Latah County Fairgrounds. The lineup this go-around includes the Portland folk harmonies of and Bikini Drone, plus local talent and more. If you want a day trip full of music without a crowded fest vibe, a journey to Moscow Mountain might be just what
Moscow’s music fest is in its third year.
It’s official: summer is here. School is out, the sun is shining, and temperatures are rising. And what better way to enjoy time with family than cooling down by a lake, river, or pool. This summer as you’re looking to beat the heat, it’s important to keep water safety in mind.
Dr. Cicely White, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Riverfront shares 5 tips to keep your family safe while enjoying waterside, summer fun.
1. Wear (the right) sunscreen. Not all sunscreen is created equal! Be sure to use a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection, is water resistant, and is SPF 30+. Reapply at least every 2 hours — more often if you’ve been in the water or sweating. As for what is the best sunscreen to use? Dr. White says, “I always tell my patients: the best sunscreen is the one that you like to use.”
2. Be on alert. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly. This is especially true around swimming pools, in which most drowning deaths for young children ages 1-4 occur. Generally, it’s best to never let a child swim unattended.
3. Pay attention to hydration. It can be especially easy to get dehydrated in hot weather. “Be sure to keep kids drinking, even just by taking small sips, or offer waterfilled snacks, like watermelon,” suggests Dr. White. “Electrolyte drinks can help replenish important minerals like sodium, calcium, and potassium.”
4. Prevent cold water shock. In early summer, lakes and rivers can be drastically cooler than the air. Submerging yourself suddenly in a cold body of water when the air is warm can trigger involuntary physical responses like loss of breath, impaired thinking, and increased blood pressure. Instead of jumping into cold water, slowly and gradually enter, giving your body time to adjust.
5. Learn basic safety skills. Despite the best-laid plans, accidents can still happen. “An easy option is to pack a first aid kit for your outing and know how to use what’s inside,” adds Dr. White. If you want to go the extra mile, learn CPR. At a pool, locate any rescue equipment, like a life ring. And before even venturing out, it’s a good idea to teach kids how to swim or refresh skills with a bit of practice.
Getting outside and into the water is a family-friendly way to enjoy the summer while keeping cool. With these tips, you’ll make sure everyone has a fun — and safe — adventure.
Play a floating golf green. Explore a massive theme park. Stay in amazing accommodations. Visit luxurious spas. Take a lake cruise. Shop the downtown. Relax in a park. Ski epic powder. Play in a casino. Eat like a king. Zipline. Wake surf. Sail. Hike. Ice skate. Fish. Dance. Visit.
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A lighter summer schedule means more time to watch movies
BY AZARIA PODPLESKYSummer is the perfect time for film buffs, because watching a movie can be an indoor or outdoor activity, providing a chance to enjoy the cool summer evenings or to escape the heat or smoke. Grab a picnic blanket and head to a screening at your local park (or drive-in) or bask in an air-conditioned theater while catching the latest summer release. All those movies you’ve added to your to-watch list? Now is the time to cross them off. Read on for tips on making this summer the most cinematic season yet.
The recently reopened Garland Theater has a stacked screening schedule this summer. On June 15, enjoy a triple feature of The Goonies, American Graffiti and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. As part of Pride month in June, the Garland also shows To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar on June 17. Meanwhile, One Love and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire open on June 21.
Among other highlights, The Land Before Time begins a three-day run on July 17, and Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken plays July 31 through Aug. 2. There are also free showings throughout the summer for members of the theater’s Movie Club. For complete listings — including info on the theater’s annual free summer movies for kids (every Wed-Fri at 11 am through Sept. 20) — visit garlandtheater.org.
Enjoy an evening of free, all-ages fun at the Artisan Night Market and Moonlit Movies at Commellini Estate. Peruse goods from local artisans during the market, which runs Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 pm, then enjoy a movie at sunset, around 9 pm. This summer’s movies are Father of the Bride (June 19), the original Jumanji (June 26), Frozen (July 10) with costumed versions of Anna and Elsa in attendance, The Goonies (July 24), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (July 31), Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Aug. 7), UP (Aug. 14), Charade (Aug. 21) and American Graffiti (Aug. 28). More info at commellini.com/moonshine.
The longer days of summer make for a perfect opportunity to brush up on your local cinema knowledge. Watch a few of these Inland Northwest-made films back-to-back for a true movie marathon, or space them out over the summer.
This non-exhaustive list starts with Benny and Joon, of course, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and Vision Quest, which turns 40 next year. The latter Matthew Modine-led movie was filmed at several local high schools, the Bigfoot Tavern (Madonna’s scene, specifically) and Spokane Falls Community College.
There’s also Smoke Signals, written by Sherman Alexie and based on his short story collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, which was shot in Riverfront Park and on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation. At Middleton brought Vera Farmiga and Andy Garcia to Gonzaga, while Camilla Dickinson, based on the Madeleine L’Engle novel of the same name, turned Spokane into New York City.
John Carpenter’s The Ward found Amber Heard fighting a vengeful figure at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, while Home of the Brave stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Brian Presley and Curtis Jackson as Army National Guard soldiers struggling to ease back into civilian life in Spokane after serving in Iraq.
Mozart and the Whale, based on the memoir of the same name by Jerry and Mary Newport, brought Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell to Riverfront Park, Gonzaga University and Cat Tales Wildlife Center. In Knights of Badassdom, Ryan Kwanten, Steve Zahn, Summer Glau and Peter Dinklage ran around the region as live action role players trying to defeat a succubus. Lonely Hearts, starring Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, John Travolta and James Gandolfini, was primarily filmed in Florida, though the Historic Davenport Hotel makes an appearance.
Finally, there’s also the more recent Dreamin’ Wild, starring Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel and Walter Goggins, which tells the story of local musicians Donnie and Joe Emerson, whose self-produced and self-released debut album became an international sensation decades after its release.
Looking for simple, easy fun this summer? The Auto-Vue Drive-In Theatre can help. Head to Colville, where the theater — which has shown movies since 1953 — is located, stock up on your favorite snacks, and tune your radio dial. Voila! A family friendly night to remember. As of this writing, the only upcoming showing Auto-Vue has announced for later this summer is Inside Out 2 (June 14-16) so check the drive-in’s Facebook page for updates.
Moseying to Moscow this summer? Catch a film at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre while you’re in town. There are two showings of Jurassic Park on June 23, followed by the Johnny Depp-led Ed Wood on June 25. A Don Hertzfeldt double-feature of It’s Such a Beautiful Day and Me screens June 27. And, as part of Kenworthy’s Cinema Classics series, High Noon plays on the big screen on June 28.
The Moscow Film Society employs the space for screenings of Pulp Fiction on June 26, Fargo on July 3, Bound on July 9, The Silence of the Lambs on July 17, Thelma and Louise on July 24, and Goodfellas on July 31.
The Kenworthy has plenty of family friendly film events this summer, too, via its Summer Family Matinee Series (1 pm screenings). Catch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on June 1819, followed by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on June 20. Then, it’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on June 25 followed by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 on June 26. Lyle, Lyle Crocodile completes the June slate on June 27 (with more films TBA for the rest of summer). Finally, the Kenworthy’s Farmers Market Cartoons, a series featuring kid-friendly animated shorts, returns every Saturday through Aug. 31 from 8 am to noon. Find the historic theater’s complete schedule at kenworthy.org.
On Aug. 4, the Festival at Sandpoint (check the music section on page 39 for the full rundown on this year’s fest) ends on both a musical and cinematic note with How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert. The 2010 DreamWorks Animation film follows a Viking teen named Hiccup, who lives in a town plagued by dragons. In an attempt to prove himself as a true Viking, Hiccup takes down a rare Night Fury dragon, which has been
injured. Hiccup befriends the dragon, who he names Toothless, and the pair work together to save both communities while also demonstrating that humans and dragons can peacefully coexist. This special showing of How to Train Your Dragon is accompanied by a live rendition of composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score as performed by the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra (featuring more than 70 Northwest musicians) and conducted by the Spokane Symphony’s Morihiko Nakahara. Learn more at festivalatsandpoint.com.
Smoke season allowing, outdoor movies are a summer classic. This summer, Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department will host its Outdoor Movies in the Park series at Mirabeau Point Park. Elemental is up first on July 19 followed by Ratatouille on Aug. 9. Movies begin at sunset, but arrive early for free games and activities beginning at 6:30 pm. Also, just over the state border, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department is hosting Movies in City Park on July 13 and 27 and Aug. 10 and 24, with titles to be announced.
Have a library card? Then you have access to thousands of films and TV series from around the world through perhaps the most underrated streaming platform, Kanopy. From drama, comedy and world cinema to horror, LGBTQ+ cinema and animation, Kanopy has something for every interest. That ranges from classics like Some Like It Hot and Seven Samurai to a robust selection of A24 features. There’s even a curated collection for children called Kanopy Kids. Movies are rented via digital tickets, which don’t roll over month to month, so watch as much as you can.
Summer is always a season for big movie releases, and this year is no different. Coming soon to theaters near you are Inside Out 2 (June 14), Kinds of Kindness, the latest from Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos (June 21), A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28), Despicable Me 4 (July 3), the Mia Goth-led horror of MaXXXine (July 5), the theatrical prison drama Sing Sing (July 12), Deadpool and Wolverine (July 26), SIFF and Sundance favorite Dìdi (July 26), the romance of It Ends With Us (Aug. 9), M. Night Shyamalan’s latest Trap (Aug. 9), Zoe Kravitz’s thriller directorial debut Blink Twice (Aug. 23), Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (Sept. 6) and Transformers One (Sept. 20), among many others. n
Places to go when you want to get away this summerBY WILL MAUPIN
Our little corner of the world is about as crammed full of diverse terrain and scenery as is possible, from the lush forested slopes of the Selkirks, Bitterroots, Blues and Rockies to the near-desert expanses of the Columbia Basin. We have raging rivers and placid streams connecting a landscape pockmarked with lakes from big to small. And it’s all within a short drive from our front door. So get out there and enjoy it, without having to worry about getting too homesick along the way.
While the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area is located on the southernmost edge of the Selkirk Mountains, the range’s majesty only increases as one heads north into its heart which extends deep into British Columbia. The International Selkirk Loop is a 280-mile round trip tour through the scenic crossborder portion of the Selkirks.
Starting at Sandpoint or Newport in the south, the loop takes travelers through some of the range’s dramatic valleys and alongside its impressive peaks north to Nelson, B.C. and the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Much of the eastern stretch of the loop passes through a portion of the 1,000-mile-long Rocky Mountain Trench, which provides phenomenal views of both the Purcell Range and the Selkirks. Peaks in this area rise dramatically and steeply thousands of feet above the valley floor.
With an approximate driving time of seven hours, the trip is possible in one day but tailor-made for a weekend getaway. There’s plenty of scenery to behold from the road, but the loop is made complete by taking advantage of the many detours, stops and side trips along the way.
The hip resort towns of Sandpoint and Nelson are ideal for overnight stays, with their wide range of gastronomical and cultural offerings that contrast with the otherwise rugged natural experience. Watersports on the expansive Kootenay Lake and hiking in Washington’s Colville National Forest or British Columbia’s West Arm Provincial Park let visitors truly get out into the mountains themselves. More information on amenities, activities and events along the way, as well as maps and links to lodging, can be found at selkirkloop.org.
Annual fairs and festivals are a slice of Americana common to small towns across the country. There’s nothing wrong with parades, funnel cakes, car shows and kettle corn, but some towns in our region have taken those staples and put their own unique spin on things. First up is the Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival, which runs June 15 and 16 deep in the forested mountain habitat of the legendary Sasquatch. August 17 brings a feast to Pullman with the National Lentil Festival, celebrating one of the Palouse’s most prized crops. Summer wraps up in Odessa with Deutschesfest from Sept. 19-22, which honors the early German-Russian settlers to the area.
For wine enthusiasts, Walla Walla is always worth a trip. Italian immigrants first planted grapes in the area in the 1850s, but it wasn’t until 1984 that the Walla Walla Valley AVA was established. In the few decades since, the number of wineries in the area has exploded to more than 130. If you’re looking for a reason to go beyond the exceptional cabernet sauvignon, syrah and merlot available, Walla Walla’s cultural scene comes to life during the summer months. The Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival runs through June 29 with events at wineries and venues around the valley and cinephiles can scratch their itch for short films at the Walla Walla Movie Crush from July 5 through 7.
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Wallace declares itself to be the center of the universe — specifically a manhole cover at the corner of Bank and Sixth Streets — and while that claim may be dubious, it’s certainly the center of North Idaho’s prolific mining region of the Silver Valley. The town itself is a historic landmark with its entire downtown area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with nearly 500 buildings dating back to the 1890s. That preservation has left Wallace looking much like it did during its turn-of-the-century boomtown days when it was a hotbed of labor strikes brought on by the mining and railroad industries and vice in the form of countless brothels and saloons.
Around the area, visitors can book tours into area mines through The Sierra Silver Mine Tour or Crystal Gold Mine The area’s railroad history is on display at the 15-mile Route of the Hiawatha bike trail in nearby Mullan. While some towns in the Silver Valley like Wallace and Kellogg have pivoted to a post-industrial economy, many others did not. Once formerly bustling and rowdy mining towns just a short drive from Wallace, Burke and Murray stand now as nearly ghost towns and illustrate the economic and demographic changes to the region since the mining industry began to contract in the mid-20th century.
Large swaths of the Pacific Northwest from western Montana to Oregon’s Willamette Valley were dramatically altered 15,000 to 13,000 years ago when cataclysmic glacial outburst floods broke free from glacial Lake Missoula and thrashed their way across the Columbia Basin on their way to the Pacific Ocean. These floods scoured the landscape and left in their wake the dramatic coulees and the channeled scablands — a type of terrain found at this scale nowhere else on Earth, with its closest cousin found on Mars.
The Ice Age Floods Loop is a 142-mile drive around Central Washington, from Coulee City in the east through Quincy and Wenatchee before returning over the Waterville Plateau. Sights along the loop include Grand Coulee and Dry Falls, massive out-of-place boulders known as glacial erratics left behind by retreating glaciers, the Columbia River and the towering columnar basalt framing its canyon.
A copy of Roadside Geology of Washington, on shelves at Auntie’s Bookstore for $26, is an invaluable resource to help understand what you’ll see along the trip. Find a map of the route at route97.net/ ice-age.
Heyburn State Park is just enough nature without all of that middle of nowhere. Located along the shores of Chatcolet and Benewah lakes, just south of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Heyburn is only an hour drive through the scenic Palouse from Spokane. Kid-friendly activities include dips in the calm lake waters or a ride along the largely flat and fully paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Not to mention it is one of only five Idaho State Parks with a playground. If you’re able to extend your time away from the city just a bit longer, consider the winding and forested return trip up the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene, and don’t forget to stop at Harrison Creamery and Fudge Factory along the way. n
I’ll be trading my laptop for a camera and road trips to visually document our region for WikipediaBY WILL MAUPIN
The long days of summer may seem to drag on forever. Then, out of nowhere, it’s almost October and the nights are outpacing the days.
Summer is a time to be outside and take full advantage of the sun’s lasting light. Fortunately for me, it’s also the time of year when my work responsibilities relax. My laptop’s harsh blue light can easily be traded for the warm natural glow.
Which is why it may seem strange to say that I’m making my summer count by editing Wikipedia. No, not wasting my days in an apartment behind closed blinds, hunched over a laptop typing away. I’ll save that for later.
I mean walking around Spokane taking photographs of our historic districts. Did you know there are 15 such districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places within city limits?
Other days I’ll hit the road for a trip through small towns and communities around the area.
I’ll never forget the day in August 2022 when I looped north through Chattaroy, Milan, Elk, Deer Park, Denison, Tumtum and Suncrest with a cam-
era in hand. Not to mention places that no longer exist, like the ghost towns of Buckeye and Hazard.
Many of these locations had a Wikipedia page before I made that trip, but few were longer than the paragraph above, and even fewer had photos to provide a sense of place.
For a city of its size, Spokane has a robust community of people working to add knowledge of our region to Wikipedia. But there’s always room for more, and that’s the great thing about Wikipedia: Anyone can join in.
It doesn’t have to be like writing a college research paper, poring over sources and learning how to cite them. Over the past few years that I’ve been working to document the geography and history of the Inland Northwest, one notable building or town at a time, I’ve found that it’s actually a ton of fun.
Wikipedia exists in the online sphere, but it’s led me away from my laptop and out the door as much as anything else, and I’m looking forward to the roads it leads me down once again this summer. n
Yes, this photo really is on Elk, Washington’s Wikipedia page. WILL MAUPIN PHOTO
Avoid the heat and smoke this summer while taking advantage of the many air-conditioned activities across the regionBY COLTON RASANEN
Summer is stressful. Between incessant heat that threatens to melt you into a puddle, the annual and pervasive wildfire smoke that smogs the air and clogs your lungs, and the swathe of insects out in full force to harass the public, going outside in the summer can be a dangerous game. Fortunately, you don’t have to go outside at all, or at least you don’t have to stay outside for any significant period of time. There are far too many things to do in the summer without leaving the comfort of an air-conditioned space. So whether you decide to stay at home to binge your favorite shows and dance around like no one’s watching, or to visit your local libraries and museums to learn something new, this section is sure to include something to pique your interest within the confines of four walls.
Would you rather explore the ocean or outer space? What if we said you could do both, all while inside an air-conditioned environment? All you have to do is visit one of Spokane’s coolest museums, Mobius Discovery Center.
On July 17, the museum is hosting its annual Shark Day! during which educators demonstrate the dissection of a real shark. And unlike most museum activities, this one is hands-on, meaning attendees might have the opportunity to even touch said shark. The fun doesn’t stop there, as different shark-themed activities and other hands-on fun is planned throughout Mobius for the event.
Starting in July and lasting through August, Mobius is hosting Planetarium Thursdays Each week, attendees can witness outer space through the lens of the Mobius Mobile Planetarium, a 360-degree experience that aims to inspire a better understanding of the world — and universe — around us. Tickets for these shows are $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers.
Both of these events are first come, first served, so make sure you plan accordingly if you’re interested. Mobius is open regularly throughout the summer, too, so if you can’t make it for an event, you can still show your kids the serendipitous nature of science in action. (Maybe you can even take the newly opened Post Street Bridge to get there.) Learn more at mobiusdiscoverycenter.org.
While you’re already putting effort into escaping the heat, why not add another level of evasion at Think Tank Escape Rooms in downtown Spokane. Recently voted by Inlander readers as the region’s Best Escape Room in our annual Best Of poll, the family-owned space has a lot to offer.
There are a handful of super immersive, story-based puzzles for participants to think themselves out of, like Mayan Doomsday, where you’re trying to prevent the end of the world, or Space Mission: Guardian, searching for a cure for a mystery pathogen ravaging earth’s population. Plus, a new apothecary-themed room is set to open soon for those who’ve already breezed past Think Tank’s existing experiences. Get the details at thinktankescaperooms.com.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about summer over the years, it’s how much freetime there seems to be. Longer, sunnier days and nights means there’s more time before or after a long day of work to explore the many other things you may be interested in. So take the time to start up or learn a new hobby. This can be done on your own through the magic of the seemingly infinite amount of resources available via YouTube and elsewhere online. But for those who need a little more guidance, consider these few ideas.
Ritters Garden & Gift is hosting a June 22 class during which attendees can learn the joys of pressing flowers into a book to preserve a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. Plus, folks will be able to use flowers from Ritters’ nursery, so they don’t even have to traverse the wilds to collect their own.
For those who’d rather write books instead of stuffing dead plants into them, a writer’s workshop happens the same day at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Taught by Kim E. Morgan, attendees learn to journal, create haiku poetry and even decipher dreamscapes.
Maybe you’re looking to thrust your teen children into an environment where their quick wit and snark will come in handy. If that’s the case, consider an improv class. Monthly classes and a weeklong summer camp are offered by the Blue Door Theatre and the Spokane School of Improv. Youth will learn to tell stories through scene work while being trained in the basics of improvisational comedy. Visit spokaneschoolofimprov.org for more info.
Did you know there’s more to do at your local library than to just check out books? In recent years, libraries have become a one-stop shop of community resources and a place for folks to gather, making it the perfect place to spend some chill summer days.
The more artsy community can thrive throughout the end of June as nine different branches of the Spokane County Library District (SCLD) host the Mix it Up: Summer Beverages & Art series (June 18-28, locations vary by date). Attendees learn to craft their own (nonalcoholic) summer beverages as they paint murals celebrating reading and summer adventures. These events are free, and art supplies are provided, making it friendly to your wallet, too.
Throughout the summer, the SCLD also hosts several book sales, including one at the Cheney Library July 12-13. While buying a used book may be less intriguing than borrowing, it’s a great way to directly support your local library. Check scld.org for even more summertime library fun. MORE >>>
Honestly, I don’t know if there is a singular summer experience that makes or breaks the season for me. Now, that’s not to say that there isn’t anything fun to do, I’ve just never waited all year for any specific experience in the sunny months.
Growing up, each summer was different. Sure, there were some of the same elements, like sleepovers, summer camps and swimming, but otherwise the season was a wildcard. One year when my parents bought a camping trailer we camped throughout Eastern Washington on the way to our final destination of Silverwood Theme Park. Another year, the most exciting aspect was a weekly walk to the public library and the time we spent reading the books we checked out.
Once I left for college, summers became even more unpredictable as the nonstop mix of schoolwork and actual work left little time for anything besides random day trips throughout the northwestern tip of the state.
Then when I finally got my first “real” job in rural North Dakota, the only fun thing to do was either drive an hour to the state’s most populous city, Fargo, or stay in town and visit Wahpper, the world’s largest catfish (while he may just be a sculpture, he’s real to me). And as I moved to Spokane last summer, I was still figuring out what I wanted my life to look like, leaving little room for any memory-making moments.
The Inland Northwest is brimming with summer potential, you just have to learn to tap into itBY COLTON RASANEN
But as I write this, I realize I’ve got the opportunity to change all that. After nearly a year in Spokane, it’s become very apparent that this may be the city I decide to call home for the foreseeable future, and I’ll be damned if I can’t find something that leaves me waiting an entire year to experience it again.
Maybe I’ll have a fancy tea party in Manito Park’s Duncan Garden with all my friends. Or I could take a leisurely lunch gazing at Palouse Falls as I ruminate on my place in this infinite universe. Perhaps I’ll attempt the world’s most glamorous selfie at Lake Coeur d’Alene only to fall in the water on purpose, so I have something interesting to use as a caption.
I’d even settle for an annual visit to some of the best air-conditioned places in the region.
Regardless of what I choose to make the most of the season, I’m entirely certain I’ll find it tucked away somewhere in the Inland Northwest. n
This summer you could dance like no one’s watching, because in the confines of your own space that’s likely the case anyways. Readers who already know a dance move or two can get started immediately, but for those with two left feet and a missing synaptic connection, there is help to be had.
The MSD Irish Dance Academy is hosting an Irish dance camp (June 17-20) at the LightFeet Dance Studio in Liberty Lake. For $30, folks of all ages are guided through four mini-sessions to learn basic Irish dance movements.
Near the end of summer, on Sept. 9, attend free choreographed ballroom lessons at Western Dance Center. A week later (Sept. 17), the same group teaches free square dancing lessons at the North Spokane Dance Center. While partners aren’t required to attend either class, it’s highly recommended for the most favorable outcomes.
If you’re looking for more regular dance lessons, the Inland Northwest is filled with studios just waiting to deliver the decadence of dance in all its many forms, from tango to ballet.
There’s nothing better than sinking into your seat and streaming a favorite show when the heat outside makes it unbearable to even leave the house.
If you’re a fan of gory, comic-book action, you’ll want to keep up with the fourth season of The Boys, which premiered this week on Amazon Prime. For those into more modern comedic dramas, don’t miss the Aug. 27 premiere of the Hulu original Only Murders in the Building’s fourth season. However, if you’re looking for the comfort of an already-completed show, we recommend Sense8 on Netflix and The Golden Girls on Hulu.
Role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are often the most whimsical and fantastical things you can do indoors. I mean, where else can you fight a dragon in one moment and, in the next, sneakily flirt with an innkeeper to get what you want?
These games are best when played with friends, but if you don’t have a group that wants to play, there are still options available. On the first and third Saturday of the month from 1-3:45 pm, jump into a game at Spark Central in Kendall Yards. On Fridays and Saturdays, attend similar gaming drop-ins at the RPG Community Center in East Spokane. Also check with local game shops, like the recently opened Bear Totem in Hillyard, for even more opportunities. n
With the abundance of nature activities around the Pacific Northwest, summer is a great time to bike through a lush forest or up a mountain peak. If that’s not your style, get together with some friends to zip around a roller skating rink. Or, hop on your e-bike or scooter (or rent one now that Lime’s back in Spokane for the season) and explore the city’s many festivals and events. Whichever wheeled apparatus you choose, it’s time to start the summer off in motion.
On June 15, Mount Spokane is the site of the inaugural Climb for the Cure timed bike race. The race is put on by The Wendy Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money in memory of Spokane-area resident Wendy Ramsey, who died in 2021 from a rare form of leukemia called Richter’s Syndrome. Proceeds go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a renowned cancer research institute in Boston.
There are six racing categories separated by age and gender, with prizes for top placers in each. The route consists of gravel and paved roads and is estimated to take anywhere from three to five hours. Since the ride is mainly uphill, it’s recommended that participants have mountain biking experience. Sign up at climbforthecure.org.
Fast-paced and more challenging than it looks, roller skating is an ideal activity to do outside on a paved pathway or rink, and a fun way to escape the blistering heat or wildfire smoke that may saturate the air for days or weeks through the season. The Numerica Skate Ribbon in Riverfront Park offers free admission during roller skating season. Bring your own skates, nonmotorized scooters or skateboards, or rent a pair of skates or a scooter for $5.95 and $7.95, respectively.
For indoor rinks, check out Pattison’s North, Roller Valley Skate & Event Center in Spokane Valley, or Skate Plaza in Coeur d’Alene, each of which offer lessons for brand-new skaters, along with occasional events (check each venue’s website or social media for updates). Amp up your roller skating adventures even more and check out Lilac City Roller Derby, which has new skater orientation events scheduled for July 14 and 18 at Roller Valley; find details at lilaccityrollerderby.com.
Just north of Coeur d’Alene is Hayden Lake, lined with sandy shores and forested trails overlooking its clear blue waters. To complete the Hayden Lake Loop, you can start in Coeur d’Alene and ride north to Honeysuckle Avenue and Strahorn Road, then continue northeast to Lakeview Drive. Next follow Hayden Lake Road, which loops around most of the lake.
There are also a number of trails along the route which bring you closer toward the shore and various beaches — a perfect rest stop along the 30-mile loop. Consider stopping by Honeysuckle Beach for a picnic or checking out one of Coeur d’Alene’s many eateries after your trek.
For more details, Trek CDA bike shop’s “Hayden Lake Loop” route on Ride with GPS (ridewithgps.com) has more. The shop shares other routes around Coeur d’Alene if you’re looking to spend a full day biking amid the Idaho Panhandle’s scenic forests and lakes.
Are you an avid scooter rider, or are you looking for a group event centered on scooters? Look no further than the Mild Riders, a Spokane “scooter gang” founded in 2021 by Tiffany Patterson and Ruben Villarreal to bring together local scooter lovers for weekly rides around the city. Every Thursday at 6 pm from now through the fall, the group hosts Thursday night rides, for which participants meet up at Lunarium cafe (1925 N. Monroe St.) and embark on a two-wheeled journey through town. Since most scooters don’t reach super high speeds, the Mild Riders often pick routes less traveled by cars, which often equates to a more scenic ride. For information on upcoming rides, follow the Mild Riders on Instagram (@mild.riders.spokane).
Explore Riverfront Park from a new perspective — one that’s a lot lower to the ground than you’re probably used to — by renting a pedal kart at the Numerica Skate Ribbon and SkyRide building. The human-powered rides fit both kids (ages 5 and up) and adults, and are designed to be stable and smooth, even if you may get a little winded pedaling up some of the park’s hilly areas. The park has four single-seat karts and two double-seat karts, so whether you’re having a date night, family time or going solo, these rides can add a little extra fun to your outing. Helmets are required, and rentals can be made for 30 minutes ($9) or an hour ($13). Check riverfrontspokane.com for rental hours.
Right on the outskirts of Coeur d’Alene is Canfield Mountain, which has over 25 miles of trails suited for hiking, biking and dirt biking. A 100-acre area on the mountain was purchased in 2019 by former Facebook engineer Jason Evans, who partnered with the City of Coeur d’Alene and the Lake City Trail Alliance to build and maintain a network of trails there.
Canfield Mountain’s trails are of varying levels of steepness, meaning riders can easily customize their ride’s length and difficulty. For a shorter ride, embark on a 1.1- or 5.3-mile loop around the mountain. Visit the City of Coeur d’Alene’s website (cdaid.org) to find a trail map of the natural area. Next time you’re feeling adventurous, head out and see where your wheels take you.
To start off summer in joyous fashion, head over to Olmsted Brothers Green in Kendall Yards on June 15 for the Movin’ and Groovin’ Ride, a low-stakes bike ride filled with music and bright lights. Avid local cyclist
Erin Mensing organized the ride to bring together fellow riders for a joyous community party. If you’re not a cyclist, you can still join in the fun as skateboards and roller skates are also welcome. The ride starts at 7 pm and goes until 9 pm, and it’s free, with no sign-up required. Adorn your bike with lights and other fun decorations, and get ready to ride along to fun music that keeps everyone movin’ and groovin’. n
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still plenty of time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74 with these groovy events
BY MADISON PEARSONThis May marked 50 years since Spokane hosted the 1974 World’s Fair Exposition, a huge feat for a city of its size and a major turning point in regional history. New events celebrating the 50th anniversary are still popping up each week, with tons of local organizations getting involved in the festivities, and Expo-themed activities happening literally every day throughout the summer.
Whether you’re looking to get outside and celebrate nature while walking through Riverfront Park, or you’re hoping to learn more about potential environmental legislation that picks up where Expo’s efforts left off 50 years ago, there’s an activity to participate in.
The Great Northern Railroad Depot that once sat in Spokane’s center was demolished to make way for Expo. All that remains today is the Great Northern Clocktower, an iconic fixture of the city’s skyline. The Pavilion in Riverfront Park was a gift from the United States government, and housed the fair’s U.S. exhibits. Its tent-like cable structure and flashing lights serve as an ever-present reminder of the World’s Fair that changed our city for the better. These two landmarks with rich ties to Expo’s history are lit up every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights culminating in a final light show on July 4 to round out the ongoing, nine-week calendar of Expo celebrations. More at visitspokane.com/expo-50.
You can’t have a 50th anniversary celebration without plenty of nostalgia. Thankfully, local institutions have been preparing for months to bring a blast of sentimentality and education via art shows, memorabilia showcases, exhibits and more.
Catch the River Ridge Association of Fine Arts’ Expo ’74 Show at Indaba Coffee’s Riverside cafe through June 30. If history is your forté, swing by the Pavilion to see the Expo ’74 Historic Timeline Outdoor Exhibit (through July 4). Each stop on the timeline marks a pivotal moment of Expo and its legacy of environmental consciousness.
Beginning in July, local artists Gina Freuen, Jo Fyfe, Tom Quinn, E.L. Stewart, Gordon Wilson and others showcase their Expo-themed art at Spokane Art School (July 5-26). Downtown Spokane record shop Entropy is also hosting an “Expo 50 Group Show” in July for a double-whammy of Expo goodness.
Spokane’s Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture is the place to be for Expo buffs and out-of-towners alike. From the sparkly jumpsuit worn by Liberace to letters detailing concerns about having then-President Richard Nixon speak at the opening ceremonies amid the Watergate scandal, the collection showcased in “It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later” (up through Jan. 26, 2025) is nothing short of mind boggling. In the next room over, take a seat and watch about 30 minutes worth of archival fair footage in “Expo ’74: Films from the Vault” (through Sept. 8).
Wanna see even more memorabilia? The Spokane County Library District is showcasing Expo ’74 memorabilia through July to celebrate people’s memories of the fair. Displays are open for viewing July 1-31 at the following county library branches: North Spokane, Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Deer Park, Otis Orchards and Moran Prairie. Visit scld.org for more information.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum’s “All Fairs Lead to Expo ’74” exhibit runs through Sept. 2 and details the history of fairs in the region from 1886 up to the 1974 World’s Fair with signs, original Expo gondola cars and more.
• JUNE 15 North American Big Rigs & Fireworks Findlay Stadium at Stateline Speedway
• JULY 3 Demo Derby & Fireworks Findlay Stadium at Stateline Speedway
• JULY 6 Aaron Tippin & Keith Anderson Concert Findlay Stadium at Stateline Speedway
• JULY 12-14 Post Falls Festival
• JULY 13 Post Falls Parade
• JUNE 28 Movie in the Park-at Hilde Kellogg
• JULY 12 Movie in the Park-at Q’emiln
• JULY 24 Chris Janson Concert Findlay Stadium at Stateline Speedway
• JULY 26 & 27 Idaho 200 25th Annual Race Weekend - Findlay Stadium at Stateline Speedway
• JULY 26 Movie in the Park-at Tullamore
• JULY 17 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• JULY 24 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• JULY 31 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• AUG 7 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• AUG 14 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• AUG 21 River City Market and Music at the Landings Park
• SEPT 28 Prost in the Park - at Q’emiln
• OCT 5 Shoes n Brews
For more Post Falls fun check out: www.visitpostfalls.org/events-and-festivals/ OR
www.postfalls.gov/special-event/
Expo was all about protecting the environment and cherishing the beauty of the natural world. So the best way to celebrate Expo’s 50th anniversary is to enjoy the nature that exists within the city and the region while learning how Expo changed the landscape forever.
Take a guided kayak tour hosted by Spokane Parks and Rec starting at Upriver Park and travel down to the Division Street Bridge while learning how Expo’s beautification efforts changed the land around the river (June 28-29). Head to my.spokanecity. org to register.
The Sierra Club of Washington State is hosting Restoring Salmon (July 6), a three-hour carpool tour highlighting efforts to restore salmon in the Upper Columbia and Spokane rivers. Begin by revisiting Spokane’s railroad history, then head to Nine Mile Dam and the confluence of the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers, and finish at Aquifer Springs below Dead Man’s Hill to discuss the importance of the aquifer in providing clean, flowing water for salmon.
Expo ’74 was the first-ever environmentally-themed world’s fair. It was officially known as the International Exposition on the Environment and the theme was promoted through several events, such as a symposium on United Nations World Environment Day attended by many international representatives. Yet it was still said that not enough policymakers attended Expo, and as a result policies to combat global warming or climate change were never put into place during the fair’s run.
The Expo ’74 Legislative Summit (June 21) hosted by the Lands Council aims to pick up where Expo left off. At the summit, legislators and local experts plan to craft legislation on six locally important topics. The proposed bills will then be sponsored in the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session and could become law if passed. For more information and to register, visit landscouncil.org.
The League of Women Voters of Spokane Area is partnering with the Spokane County Library District to host community conversations about the current climate crisis. The final discussion takes place on June 27 at the Deer Park Library. If you’re interested in attending, check out the organization’s recommended reading list, which includes books for children, teens and adults that aim to provide educational lessons about climate change. Become informed, talk with your community, and learn how to make real change with fellow environmentalists. Head to my.lwv.org/washington/spokane-area for more information.
The 1970s were an ideal time for an environmental world’s fair because so much music about the climate crisis was coming out at the time: “A Day in the Life of a Tree” by the Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye.
Celebrate the music of the era at the Imagine Jazz Festival (June 23) when many local jazz bands and student groups perform ’70s hits in Riverfront Park’s Lilac Bowl.
Speaking of local talent, who doesn’t love some healthy competition? Spokane’s Got Talent: Expo ’74
Art by Peter Max, from the stamp celebrating Expo ’74
edition (June 20), produced in partnership with the Spokane Civic Theatre, promises to immerse the audience in groovy vibes as community members perform various talents in front of a panel of judges. Cheer on your favorite local musicians, singers and magicians as they participate in this ’70s-themed showcase.
If you’re the type of person who loves a theme, head to a Silent Disco on June 22 in the alley between Main and Wall streets. Each guest gets a pair of wireless headphones blasting disco hits. So practice your hustle, because it’s time to get funky. For even more Expo 50 events, visit expo50spokane.com. n
From classic musicals to regional premieres, there’s something for every theater fan this summerBY E.J. IANNELLI
The heavy hitters of the summertime theatrical world — namely, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre and Spokane Valley Summer Theatre — have seasons promising big production value with top-tier musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and South Pacific At the same time, those iconic shows are augmented by unique or unconventional smaller-scale entertainment that can be found no matter where you are. Whether you’re in the mood for thought-provoking original work, short-form festivals or edgy comedies, the region’s theater scene has something to fit the bill this summer.
With a trio of popular musicals scheduled over an eight-week period, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre gives audiences the opportunity to experience a concentrated dose of Broadway classics during the summer months. The season starts with Fiddler on the Roof (June 28-July 7), the 1964 hit musical featuring earworms like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were a Rich Man.” Set during a historical period that preceded the fall of the Russian Empire, the musical sees Tevye, the village milkman, struggling to uphold Jewish tradition even as it’s questioned by his older daughters and threatened by political forces.
After Fiddler comes The Secret Garden (July 19-28). Inspired by the beloved children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is the story of an orphaned girl who comes to stay with her peculiar relatives in England. On the grounds of their manor house she discovers the titular garden, a Victorian-style maze that factors into the family’s tragic past. But through resolve, forgiveness and a little supernatural guidance, everyone might just have a shot at redemption. Composer Lucy Simon (sister of Carly) and lyricist Marsha Norman both received acclaim for their original score to The Secret Garden
The season ends on a goofy but definitely macabre note with Little Shop of Horrors (Aug. 9-18). Seymour Krelborn is a timid, put-upon assistant in Mr. Mushnik’s flower shop, but a strange plant he names Audrey II (after his hopeless crush) changes his fortunes in ways he can only imagine. Only problem is, Audrey II is a little hungrier and more cunning than most houseplants. This dark sci-fi comedy has a 1960s-influenced doo-wop and R&B score and represents one of the earliest collaborations between Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the creative duo behind Disney hits like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Find the summer schedule and get tickets at cstidaho.com.
It’s always nice to catch a show that’s familiar or famous, but there’s something undeniably special about brand-new works. Maybe it’s the excitement of arriving without preconceptions or expectations. Or the novelty of seeing something groundbreaking before everyone else. Bonus points when there’s regional talent behind the production, too.
Chelsea Duvall’s experimental original play the (same) incident gets its debut run at Stage Left Theater from June 14-30. It evolved out of West Coast workshops before coming to the Spokane Playwrights Laboratory for final prep. Duvall is a local writer, director and actor; another local playwright, actor and director, Dahveed Bullis, oversees a cast of six for this premiere. But even if this launch represents the collective artistry of the Spokane theater scene, the play itself has a national scope. The (same) incident examines the cycles of violence and blame around mass shootings and how media and society might contribute to those cycles. Through a choreographic approach to movement and what it calls “collage-style theater,” the half-dozen actors in the (same) incident present vignettes that encourage audiences to reflect on what has sadly become a defining phenomenon of our times.
It isn’t unusual for enduring literature to make the leap to the Broadway stage — just see The Secret Garden as mentioned earlier. Segueing between the short stories written by its primary protagonist, Jo, and the everyday ups-and-downs of her family’s bustling household, Little Women: The Musical gives a song-and-dance spin to the 19th-century novel that author Louisa May Alcott based largely on her own life. A new production of this 2005 musical at Sandpoint’s Panida Theater takes place on June 14 and 15. It’s directed by Michael Seifert and put on by the students at the nearby Waldorf-inspired Nova High School.
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre has two musicals lined up this season ahead of Rising Stars, its increasingly popular showcase of budding talent from around the region.
Yvonne A.K. Johnson directs the opener, South Pacific (June 21-July 7), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s wartime epic that deals with love, prejudice and loss in ways that are now considered well ahead of its time. David Brewster, who oversaw last year’s Escape to Margaritaville at SVST as well as their Big Band Christmas, returns to provide music direction for a memorable score that includes “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” Andrea Olsen, former co-lead of SVST’s production of Bright Star, which took top honors in the Inlander’s 2024 Best Of Readers Poll, is back in another principal role, this time as Ensign Nellie Forbush. She’s opposite veteran opera singer Max Mendez as plantation owner Emile.
Jukebox musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (July 26-Aug. 11) is next, this time with up-and-coming director Collin J. Pittman at the helm. This traces the rapid arc of Holly’s career from frontman of Buddy Holly & The Crickets to a solo artist, right up to his death in an infamous plane crash at the age of just 22. Whether you’re a longtime fan of 1950s radio staples like “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue” or just curious about the life of a seminal figure in the origins of rock ’n’ roll, Buddy should scratch that itch with diegetic performances of Holly’s hits. It also features songs from the other music pioneers who lost their lives alongside him. David Brewster is handling music direction on this one, too, and Gunnar Rorholm stars as the bespectacled title character. Get tickets at svsummertheatre.com.
A musical adaptation of the eponymous 1988 cult film that led to breakthrough roles for both Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers takes audiences back to the merciless high-school hierarchies that provided such rich fodder for ’80s entertainment. Here, a trio of popular girls (all named Heather, of course) rule Westerberg High School along with their muscle, jocks Ram and Kurt. Unfortunately for the Heathers, their fraught relationship with misfit Veronica Sawyer turns deadly when she develops a relationship with J.D., the enigmatic new student who has no qualms about realizing revenge fantasies.
This production of Heathers: The Musical runs at Spokane Civic Theatre (July 12-28) and is jointly directed by Troy Nickerson and Heather McHenry-Kroetch, the same team behind previous productions of Evil Dead and Rocky Horror Show. Josian Brett, who was in Aspire Community Theatre’s All Shook Up last year, stars as Veronica alongside Civic regular Jameson Elton as J.D. But before going, bear in mind that Heathers — including this musical version — ranks among the darker of dark comedies, so it doesn’t shy away from themes like bullying, teen suicide, homophobia and sexual assault. Tickets are on sale now at spokanecivictheatre.com.
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With a reputation that has grown over the 14 years it’s been running, the One-Act Play Festival at the Pend Oreille Playhouse (Aug. 16-18) is ideal for audiences who want to take in a wide variety of theater in a single sitting. A local director oversees each of the festival’s original 10-minute plays, which can range from poignant drama to fast-paced comedies. In keeping with the festival’s emphasis on fun and discovery, the submissions typically come from far and wide, and the pool of cast members includes a mix of experienced actors and emerging talent. Find details at pendoreilleplayers.com.
Sixth Street Melodrama in Wallace, Idaho, kicks off its 202425 season with Huckleberry Havoc, or…The Villain Is in a Jam (July 18-Aug. 18). The first part of the evening features a musical performance from Kelly’s Alley Revue. After intermission is the melodrama — for reference, think of the exaggerated plots and performances of silent films — wherein our hero, Sgt. Stanley Steadfast, is tasked with finding a special pie recipe before saloon owner Lucrecia Luscious and villain Malcot Malicious (complete with black cape and mustache) foil their plans. It’s good old-fashioned entertainment, right down to the live piano accompaniment.
Just before the summer winds down, Pullman’s Regional Theatre of the Palouse whisks audiences off to the legendary court of King Arthur with Camelot (Sept. 1222). The award-winning 1960 Lerner and Loewe musical blends mythology with timeless themes of romance and betrayal as Arthur struggles to reconcile his lofty ideals with would-be usurpers and his queen’s infidelity. Figures like Guenevere, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, Morgan le Fay and Mordred are all part of this epic tale, as are favorite songs like “If Ever I Would Leave You” and “I Loved You Once in Silence.” More at rtoptheatre.org. n
in the Inland
Northwest is a perfect time to get outdoors for movement and good vibes
BY NATE SANFORDGoing outside is the hottest and coolest thing anyone can do this summer. Scrolling phones? Out. Skipping stones? In. Summer 2024 is for smelling flowers, touching grass, tossing frisbees and petting dogs. No more rotting indoors. It’s time to watch sunsets and say “damn” when things start to turn orange. It’s time to wade waist-deep into rivers and drink beers while cold mountain runoff runs gently against your skin.
The average Spokanite has less than 77.7 summers on this green earth. Here are six ideas to get outside and make the most of this one.
If you’ve ever walked through Spokane’s Logan Neighborhood on a hot day, you may have seen an unusual sight: Shirtless young men in backwards baseball caps huddled around a ping-pong table in the front yard of a college house, throwing a six-sided die high into the air and shouting excitedly when it hits the table.
The game is called “Beer Die,” and it’s a ton of fun. The numbers on the dice don’t actually matter. The goal is to throw the die to a certain height so it falls and bounces off the opposing team’s side of the table and onto the ground. If the opposing team isn’t able to catch the die before it hits the ground, the team that threw it gets a point, and the opposing team takes a drink. Play until someone has 21 points — or until everyone runs out of beer.
The game is a staple of college fraternities across the country, but there’s no reason it can’t be expanded to a wider audience. It’s more physically engaging than beer pong, but still casual enough to be played while having a conversation.
The largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on planet earth takes place on June 29 and 30 this year. Tens of thousands of players from across the country descend on downtown Spokane to duke it out on hundreds of impromptu courts as part of the Hoopfest tournament.
The deadline to register to compete in Hoopfest has passed, but showing up to watch is just as fun. People from ages 7 to 70 will be competing. There’s something deeply endearing about the amateur, frenzied nature of 3-on-3 street basketball. Bitter rivalries, sweet victories and crushing defeats. The games are 25 minutes each, and the first team to reach 20 points wins. Even if you aren’t playing on a team, you can still show off your skills in slam dunk, free throw and long-range shooting contests.
Download the official Hoopfest app to check out this year’s teams. I recommend picking the one with the wackiest name to follow and root for. It’s going to get sweaty. Bring sunblock. And water.
The Scotchman Peaks Wilderness area is 88,000 acres of national forest land that spans the border of northern Idaho and northwestern Montana. It’s a rugged and vast wilderness, with old-growth forests, mountains, scenic views and a famous herd of mountain goats — the perfect place for a summer adventure.
Navigating the wilderness area can be tricky. Thankfully, the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness offers a host of free guided hikes for beginners and experienced hikers alike. The hikes are led by volunteers.
“Every hike is a chance to connect with neighbors and connect with our wild backyard,” says Brooke Bolin, an outreach coordinator with Friends of Scotchman in a news release. “We offer a variety of unique experiences outdoors so that we can provide an adventure for anyone and everyone in our community.”
View the full 2024 season hiking schedule at scotchmanpeaks.org.
It’s going to get hot this summer. Really hot. The solution: water. Fresh from the mountains. The Spokane River is filled with stretches of slow currents that are perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day. I recommend Boulder Beach, a 15-minute drive from downtown Spokane on the north bank of the Spokane River. The spot takes its name from the massive boulders that look over the river, and is also popular with fishers and kayakers. It can get crowded during the summer, so it’s worth showing up early to find a parking spot.
Spokane’s city parks network has dozens of that can be used for parties and other events. Many have barbecues and other amenities. It’s the perfect way to unwind with friends on a warm day and celebrate the city’s beautiful parks system, which was recently ranked 23rd best in the U.S. by the Trust for Public Lands. Reserve a spot at a gazebo or picnic shelter at my.spokanecity.org/ parks/facilities. Some shelters and gazebos have a maximum capacity of between 30 and 50 people. If you have a lot of friends and are looking to make a reservation for a huge event, contact the reservations office directly by emailing parkopsreservations@spokanecity.org.
I’ve always seen summer as a time of destruction and rebirth.
New jobs. New partners and friends. Weddings. Travel. It’s during these months that the rate of people entering and exiting your life tends to reach its peak. Leases expire. People move. Even if you aren’t in school anymore, you’re still bound by its rhythms. It’s a time of personal change. All of this is healthy. But it can also be painful — like watching the grass turn yellow in August.
That’s why, at least once per summer, I try to make it a point to return to the one place that can never be destroyed, and will never be rebuilt: the Cascade Mountains.
For almost seven years now, a group of eight friends from high school and I have tried to organize at least one summer backpacking trip in the alpine wilderness. We did the first overnight trip in junior year of high school, and it somehow became an annual tradition that — knock on wood — has mostly survived adulthood.
It’s intoxicating, being so high in the mountains with no sign of civilization. It’s also, somewhat distressingly, the only time each year when I go more than 24 hours without looking at my phone.
The trips get harder to plan each year. Many of us moved across the country. People have jobs, partners and separate lives. In recent years, we’ve used a shared Google spreadsheet to coordinate everyones’ availability — a necessity my high school self probably would have found kind of lame.
The trip I most vividly remember was in August 2020,
the height of the pandemic and the protests. Nothing was certain. The air was thick with wildfire smoke. It felt like everything was being destroyed and nothing would ever be reborn again.
In the midst of it all, with the world on fire, we set out for Cooney Lake, a 17-mile alpine hike with nearly 3,000 feet in elevation gain in the Lake-Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. It’s a two-day hike, but because of work schedules, some people could only do one day. Four of us set out from one end of the loop, with plans to rendezvous with the rest of the group at the halfway point on the second day. Without phones, I worried we’d miss each other.
On the first day, we crossed deep ravines and fields of wildfire-scorched trees. We camped in a field of wildflowers under the brightest stars you’ve ever seen. It felt we’d left the world behind.
On the morning of the second day, we climbed to the top of a steep snowy mountain. We stopped at the top of the peak, out of breath and exhausted, and looked down at the lake where we were to meet the rest of our group. We waited an hour. The lake seemed empty, and I worried we missed them. But then, as the afternoon sun began to dip, four small specks grew visible in the distance — friends!
We sprinted down the mountain — shouting greetings and swear words that echoed through the valley. The specks in the distance became people, and we hugged at the edge of the lake, sweat and all. For a brief moment, life felt the same as it ever was. n
We’ve made it to summer. All of those long winter nights and rainy spring days have brought us here, and it’s time to make the best of it.
Whether you’re planning on filling your days with as much live music as your ears can handle or filling your stomach with all of the tantalizing food the Inland Northwest has to offer, this calendar guide has you covered from your sunglasses to down to your flip-flops.
Get outside while the sun is still shining and enjoy 14 weeks of events at our gorgeous local parks, music at your favorite outdoor venues, family-friendly activities galore at local libraries, all the craft beer you can drink on sun-laden patios, art in air-conditioned galleries and across sprawling lawns and, of course, all of your favorite annual events that you’ve been looking forward to all year.
Slather on the sunscreen and get going — summer only lasts so long!
— MADISON PEARSON SUMMER GUIDE CALENDAR EDITOR ALWAYS ONLINE AT INLANDER.COM/EVENTS
JULY 25
Blues Traveler with Justyn Priest
JULY 28
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors + The National Parks
AUGUST 2
Jason Mraz & The Superband with Molly Miller Trio
JULY 25 - AUGUST 4, 2024
JULY 26
Violent Femmes An Evening With
JULY 31
Maren Morris with Delacey
AUGUST 3
Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw PERFORMING
JULY 27
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi
AUGUST 1
Lee Brice with Madeline Merlo
AUGUST 4
How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert
6/13 Peter Antoniou, Spokane Comedy Club
6/14 A Fully-Improvised Musical Harding Family Center
6/14 J HoopProv, Blue Door Theatre
6/15 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
6/15 Queerprov, Blue Door Theatre
6/16 John Crist, The Fox Theater
6/19 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
6/13-19
Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
6/13-19 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC (continues all summer)
6/13-19 All Fairs Lead To Expo ’74, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
6/13 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party, Hillyard Library
6/13 Tribal Fashion Show, Pavilion
6/14-16 Wallace Gyro Days
6/14-16 All Wheels Weekend, Dayton
6/14-15 Medical Lake Founder’s Day
6/14-19 Young Adults Explore Buddhism, Sravasti Abbey
6/14 J Wheatland Bank Free Horse & Carriage Rides, Riverfront Park
6/14-15 Car d’Lane, Coeur d’Alene
6/15-16 Bigfoot Festival, Metaline Falls
6/15-16 Brick Fest Live, Spokane Convention Center
6/15-19 J Driving the American Dream: 1970s Cars, The MAC
6/15 J CDA4Pride Tie-Dye Party, Human Rights Education Institute
6/15-16 Strawberry Festival, Siemers Farm
6/15 J Juneteenth Community Celebration, MLK Center
6/15 Expo 50 Community Stage & Vendor Village, Riverfront Park
6/15 J 33 Artists Market, The Wonder Building
6/15 J Philippine Independence Day, Riverfront Park
6/17-19 Summer Park Program, Terrace View, Mission, Edgecliff Parks (all summer)
6/19 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
6/13-19 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
6/13-19 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater (Wed-Fri, all summer)
6/15 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
6/15 J Jed Brophy Meet & Greet, The Comic Book Shop (NorthTown)
6/15-16 J The Goonies, Garland Theater
6/15-16 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater (Sat-Sun, all summer)
6/15 Selkirk Conservation Alliance Film Festival, The Inn at Priest Lake
6/15 American Graffiti, Garland Theater
6/15 J Rocky Horror Picture Show, Garland Theater
6/19 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Ponyo, Garland Theater
6/13 J The Wandering Table, Honey Eatery and Social Club
6/15 Lets Taco ‘Bout Wine, Stonelodge Farm
6/15 Legends Cigar & Spirits Festival, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
6/16 Nova Kaine’s Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret & Drag Brunch, Highball
6/16 Sunday Brunch Cruise, CdA Resort
6/18 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
6/15 Lullaby Concert, Central Library
6/15 A Night of Joel, The Bing
6/17 Jojo, Kroc Center
6/13 J Hell Motel, Daybed, Prim, Bad Trip Motel, The Big Dipper
6/13 GRLwood, Gotu Gotu, District Bar
6/14 J Warp Detour, Not For Nothing, The Big Dipper
6/14 Not.Greenday, The Nixon Rodeo, Spokane Tribe Casino
6/15 J The Bed Heads, Small Paul, Timeworm, The Big Dipper
6/15 Vince Neil, Spokane Tribe Casino
6/15 Latin Summer Party, District Bar
6/16 Jazzy Father’s Day Concert, Bing
6/16 Shady Angels, Monkee Business, Geneva, The Big Dipper
6/17 Mat Kearney, Bing Crosby Theater
6/17 Artillery, Vapor, War Curse, RivetSkull, Toxic Vengeance, The Big Dipper
6/13-19 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge (all summer)
6/13-19 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center (all summer)
6/13 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
6/13 King of the Cage, Northern Quest
6/14 Citizen Science, Pine Street Woods
6/14-15 J Spokatopia, Camp Sekani
6/15 J Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour
6/15 Summer Rooftop Yoga Series, Historic Davenport Hotel
6/15 Color Me Rad, Møde Work
6/15 Movin’ & Groovin’ Ride, Olmsted Brothers Green
6/16 Spokane River Kayak Tour
6/16 Historical Walking Tour: Greenwood Terrace Cemetery
6/17 Yoga For You, Coeur d’Alene Public Library (all summer)
6/18 Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Coeur d’Alene Public Library (all summer)
6/18 Gentle Flow Yoga, South Hill Library
6/18 Brick West Run Club, Brick West Brewing Co.
6/18 J Summer Parkways, Manito Park
6/18-19 Spokane Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds, Avista Stadium
6/13-16 J CATS, Spokane Civic Theatre
6/14-14 Always a Bridesmaid, Roxy Theater
6/14-16 The (Same) Incident, Stage Left
6/15 J World Ballet Festival, First Interstate Center for the Arts
6/19 Spokane Folklore Society Contra Dance, Woman’s Club of Spokane
6/13-19 J Heart of the Country, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery (through June 29)
6/13-19 20 Years of ArtWalk, Third Street Gallery (through July 5)
6/13-19 J Higher Ground, Washington State University
6/13-19 J Faculty & Student Show, Spokane Art School
6/13 Reuse Workshop, Mobius
6/13-19 J Beyond Hope, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
6/13-19 Convergence, Art Spirit Gallery
6/13-19 Felisa Carranza & Kurt Carlson, New Moon Art Gallery
6/13-19 J Z. McMaster, Entropy
6/13-15 Matt Schwenk, Terrain Gallery. 6/14-15 Madeline GcGinn & The Hive Artists-in-Residence, Saranac 6/14 Second Friday Artwalk, Downtown 6/15-19 J Pride Exhibition, Emerge
6/13-19 Page 42 Summer Reading Program (all summer)
6/14-15 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Liberty Lake Library
6/14 J J. William T. Youngs: The Fair and the Falls, Auntie’s 6/15 J Pride Storytime, Auntie’s 6/15 Story and Craft, The MAC (all summer)
6/18 Trails and Tales, Sandpoint Library 6/19 J Broken Mic, Neato Burrito (weekly)
6/21-22 Lisa Ann Walter, Spokane Comedy Club
6/21 J HoopProv, Blue Door Theatre
6/22 J Mark Normand, First Interstate Center for the Arts
6/22 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
6/23 Jeff Allen, Spokane Comedy Club
6/23-24 J Ellen DeGeneres, The Fox Theater
6/20-21 J Driving the American Dream: 1970s Cars, The MAC (continues all summer)
6/20 J Spokane’s Got Talent, Pavilion
6/21-23 Bonners Ferry Pride, Pearl Theater
6/21 J Wheatland Bank Free Horse & Carriage Rides, Riverfront Park
6/22-23 J Skyfest, Fairchild Air Force Base
6/22-23 J Fairy Festa 2024, Spokane Gallery and Framing
6/22-23 Strawberry Fest, Siemers Farm
6/22 J Bazaar, River Park Square
6/22 Midsommar, Riverfront Park
6/22-23 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, Spokane Arena
6/22 J Silent Disco, Downtown Spokane
6/22 J Queer Prom, The Chameleon
6/23 A Celebration of Our Sister Cities, Riverfront Park
6/26 J Moonshine Artisan Market & Movies, Commellini Estate
6/20 Third Thursday Matinee: Picnic at
Hanging Rock, The MAC
6/20-21 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Ponyo, Garland Theater
6/21 Full Draw Film Tour, Panida Theater
6/23-23 Summer Blockbuster: Jurassic Park, The Kenworthy
6/25 Ed Wood, The Kenworthy
6/26 J Moscow Film Society: Pulp Fiction, The Kenworthy
FOOD & DRINK
6/21 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
6/21 BBQ & Bands: Jackson Roltgen, The Culinary Stone
6/22 J Sip for Sustainability, Historic Davenport Hotel
6/23 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
6/25 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
6/20 Mardi Gras Growlers, Coeur d’Alene Park
6/21 J Hayes Noble, Itchy Kitty, Loomer, nYne Bar & Bistro
6/21 J Uh Oh and the Oh Wells, Mama Llama, Brittany’s House, The Chameleon
6/21 James McMurty, The District Bar
6/22 KPBX Kids’ Concert: Canote Brothers, Central Library
6/22 J Copernicus & Friends, Riverfront Park
6/22 J KYRS Presents: Get Loud in the Library, Central Library
6/22 J Cowboy Bebop Live, The Bing
6/22-23 J Beyond Wonderland, Gorge Amphitheater
6/23 Jazz in the Air, Riverfront Park
6/24 Emily Nenni, Lucas Brookbank Brown, The District Bar
6/25 Kyle Smith, The Chameleon
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6/20-23 J Spokane Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds, Avista Stadium
6/20 Riverfront Moves: Summer Solstice Yoga, Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
6/21 J Hiawatha Full Moon Night Ride, Lookout Pass
6/22-23 Race the Wolf, Schweitzer
6/23 J Lilac City Roller Derby Black & White Scrimmage, Roller Valley
6/23 Ironman 70.3, Coeur d’Alene
6/23 J Spokane Velocity vs. Lexington Sporting Club, One Spokane Stadium
6/25 Riverfront Moves: Bollywood Dance, Riverfront Park
6/20-22 J A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Riverstone Park
6/20-23 J The (Same) Incident, Stage Left Theater
6/21-23 J South Pacific, University High School
6/22 Spokane Folklore Society Special Contra Dance, East Spokane Grange
6/20-26 Nancy Rothwell: Leaves Talk, Colfax Library
6/20-26 Felisa Carranza & Kurt Carlson, New Moon Art Gallery
6/20-26 J Between Borders: Folklife
Through the Coeur d’Alenes, Art Spirit Gallery
6/20-26 J Z. McMaster, Entropy
6/20-26 Convergence, The Art Spirit Gallery
6/20-26 Bevie LaBrie, For the Love of God Brewing
6/20-22 Matt Schwenk Terrain Gallery
6/21-22 Madeline GcGinn & The Hive Artists-in-Residence, Saranac
6/22 Cyanotype Printing and Tea Toning, The Hive
6/22 J Pressed Flower Class, Ritters
6/24 Tabletop Printmaking, Spokane Art School
6/25 Tuesday Gallery Talks, The MAC
6/25 Portrait Drawing Session 1, Spokane Art School
6/25 J Heartistry, Spark Central
6/26 Open Studio, The Hive
6/20 Naturebrary, Sandpoint Library
6/20 J Mary Cronk Farrell: You Can Write a Book!, South Hill Library
6/22 Queer & Weird Book Club, Auntie’s
6/23 Chris Bieker: High Stakes at Hoopfest, Auntie’s
6/24 Paw Patrol Storytime, South Hill Library
6/26 J Foray for The Arts: The Light, Saltese Uplands
6/29-30 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
7/3 Our Air: What We Breathe & Smell, Spokane Valley Library
7/3 Kernel, Spark Central
6/29 J Post Falls Lions Brewfest, American Legion Post 143
6/29 J Food As Farmacy, Castle Rock Ranch
Mountain Resort
6/28-29 J Modern Homesteading Conference, Kootenai County Fairgrounds
6/28 A Fully-Improvised Musical, Harding Family Center
6/28-29 J Doug Benson, Spokane Comedy Club
6/28 J Whose Live Anyway?, The Fox Theater
6/28 J HoopProv, Blue Door Theatre
6/29 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
6/29 William Lee Martin, Bing Crosby Theater
6/30 Jen Kober, Spokane Comedy Club
6/27-7/3 Expo ’74 Historic Timeline Outdoor Exhibit, Pavilion
6/27-7/3 Avista Water Power Walking Tour, Riverfront Park
6/27-7/3 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
6/27-29 Silver Valley Jeep Jamboree, Mullan, Idaho
6/28 J Our Stories: Black Families in Spokane, The MAC
6/29-30 Spokane Herbal Faire, West Central Episcopal Mission
6/29 J El Mercadito, A.M. Cannon Park
6/29 J Pride in Perry 2024
6/29 Coeur d’Azure Yacht Party, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/3 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
6/27-7/3 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
6/27-7/3 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
6/27 It’s Such a Beautiful Day + ME, The Kenworthy
6/28 Cinema Classics: High Noon, The Kenworthy 6/28 J Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6, Hilde Kellogg Park
6/28 Brokeback Mountain, Panida Theater
6/29 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
6/29-30 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
6/29 Missouri Breaks: The Ballad of Missouri Bill, Panida Theater
7/3 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: The Boy and the Heron, Garland Theater
6/27 Dry Fly Distillery Tour & Tasting
6/27 Polynesian Night, The Culinary Stone
6/28 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
6/28 80’s BBQ Bash: Gigawatt, The Culinary Stone
6/30 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/2 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
6/27 Karma’s Circle, Stella’s on the Hill
6/27 Time Baby, Coeur d’Alene Park
6/27 Datura, Cruel Velvet, Blunt Skulls, Sex With Seneca, The Big Dipper
6/28-30 Sandpoint Summerfest, Eureka Mountain Center
6/28 Club Blush, The Chameleon
6/29 J Emo Nite, Knitting Factory
6/29 Promiscuous: 2000s Club Bangers, The Chameleon
6/29 J Noah Kahan, Gorge Amphitheater
6/29 Vincent Neil Emerson, District Bar
6/29 The Cole Show, Schweitzer
6/30 Sara Brown Band, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
6/30 Vandoliers, Eli Howard & the Grater Good, The District Bar
6/30 J Cage The Elephant, Young the Giant, Bakar, Northern Quest
7/2 Grace Potter, Spokane Tribe Casino
7/3 July-O-Ween: Puddy Knife, Psychic Death, Peru Resh, Blunt Skulls, Berserk
7/3 Bands on Boats: Kelly Hughes Band, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/3 MarchFourth Marching Band, Spokane Tribe Casino
6/27-29 Silver Kings Hard Enduro, Silver
6/28-29 J Expo 50 Kayaking on the Spokane River
6/29-30 J Hoopfest 2024, Downtown Spokane
6/29 J Spokane Velocity vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm, One Spokane Stadium
6/30 Mountain Magic 5, 10, 25k Trail Race, Mt. Spokane State Park
6/30 All About Native Plants, Ritters
6/30 Kayak Sacheen Lake, Yoke’s Fresh Market
7/1-3 Go Play Passport Program, Spokane Valley
7/3 J Monthly Bird Walk, Doris Morrison Learning Center
7/3 Weed Wednesday Walks, USFS Upper Wolf Trail
6/27 Shibari N Flow Pride, The Chameleon
6/27-30 J The (Same) Incident, Stage Left Theater
6/27-30 J South Pacific, University High School (through July 7)
6/28-7/3 J Fiddler on the Roof, Schuler Performing Arts Center (through July 7)
6/28-7/1 Paranormal Cirque, Spokane Valley Mall
6/27-29 J Heart of the Country, KolvaSullivan Gallery 6/27-28 J Faculty and Student Show, Spokane Art School
6/27-7/3 J Pride Exhibition, Emerge
6/27-29 J Beyond Hope, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
6/27-29 Leela Francis & Shelly Matthews, Pottery Place Plus
6/27-29 Christina Rothe: Abstract Works with Meaning, William Grant Gallery & Framing
6/27-29 Felisa Carranza & Kurt Carlson: Backward and Forward, New Moon Art Gallery
6/27-30 J Jeff Weir: Go West,The MAC
6/27-30 J River Ridge Association of Fine Arts Expo ‘74 Show, Indaba Coffee Roasters (Riverside)
6/27-30 Between Borders: Folklife Through the Coeur d’Alenes, The Art Spirit Gallery
6/27 Hand Embroidery: Mason Jar with Flowers, Spokane Art School
6/27 Yarn in the Park, East City Park
6/29-7/3 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC 7/2 J Illuminated Manuscripts, Spokane Art School
6/27-7/3 J Echoes of Expo, Riverfront Park
6/27 Naturebrary, Sandpoint Library
6/27 Harmony Writers Group, Liberty Park Library
6/28 Paw Patrol Storytime, Shadle Library
7/2 Trails and Tales, Sandpoint Library. 7/2 J Sandpoint StoryMakers, Sandpoint Library 7/2 Teen Write Club, Spark Central
Opener: The Kindreds JAZZ
BAND/SWING Opener: AP Collective
FUSION Opener: Dayan Kai
Opener: Renei Yarrow COUNTRY/ROCK/POP
Opener: Dag Zaggenz
FOLK/ROCK
Opener: The Weddle Twins
Opener: Shiraz
7/5-6 Cory Michaelis, Spokane Comedy Club
7/5 J HoopProv, Blue Door Theatre
7/6 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
7/7 Jason Ellis, Spokane Comedy Club
COMMUNITY
7/4 Expo ’74 Historic Timeline Outdoor Exhibit, Pavilion at Riverfront
7/4 Silver Mountain 4th of July, Silver Mountain Resort
7/4 4th of July Community Parade, Alpine Shores
7/4-10 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
7/4-10 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
Vault, The MAC
7/4-10 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
7/4-6 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: The Boy and the Heron, Garland Theater
7/6 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
7/6-7 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
7/10 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away, Garland Theater
7/5 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
7/5 BBQ & Bands: Just Plain Darin, The Culinary Stone
7/6 J Coeur d’Alene Brewfest,
7/11 Tyler Fischer, Spokane Comedy Club
7/12-13 Craig Conant, Spokane Comedy Club
7/12 J Finders Creepers, Blue Door
7/13 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
7/14 Uncle Lazer, Spokane Comedy Club
7/16 J Colin Jost, The Fox Theater
7/17 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
7/11-17 All Fairs Lead To Expo ’74, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
7/11 Minion Mania, Deer Park Library
7/12-14 J Post Falls Festival, Q’Emiln Park
7/12-14 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
7/13-14 J Sandpoint Pride 2024
7/13-14 J Evening Light Lavender Festival, Evening Light Lavender
7/13-14 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
7/13 J Scoops and Bowls, Manito Park
7/13 Plastic-Free Pop-Up, Spokane Refillery
7/14 J CDA Flea Market, Roosevelt Inn
7/17 Many Spirits Community, Shadle Library
7/17 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
7/11-17 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
7/11-17 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
7/11-13 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away, Garland Theater
7/12 J Movies in the Park: Back to the Future, Q’Emiln Park
7/13 Farmers Market Cartoons, Kenworthy
7/13-14 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
7/17 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind, Garland Theater
7/11-13 J Crave! Northwest, CenterPlace
7/12 Making Snacks from Around the World, Moran Prairie Library
7/12 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
7/12 Culinary Tour of the Palouse: South Indian Cuisine, Dahmen Barn
7/12 BBQ & Bands: Faron Gilbert, The Culinary Stone
7/13 J Food As Farmacy, Genesis Mountain Farm
7/14 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/16 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
7/15 Monday Night Blues Jam with John
Firshi, Eichardt’s Pub
7/17 Gil Rivas, Kendall Yards
7/17 Dallas Kay, True Legends Grill
7/11 Jason Evans, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
7/11 Nu Jack City, Son of Brad, Riverstone Park
7/11 Villa Blues ‘N Jazz, CdA Park
7/11-14 J Wallace Blues Festival
7/12 J Margo Cilker, Junior the Band, The District Bar
7/12 Heat Speak, Pend d’Oreille Winery
7/12 J Megan Moroney, Logan Crosby, Pavilion at Riverfront
7/12 Gryffin vs. Illenium Tribute Dance Night, The Chameleon
7/13 Perry Wayne, Psyian, Druid, Schraeder, The Chameleon
7/13 J Blitzen Trapper, LouisaStancioff, The District Bar
7/13 White Trash Romeo, Children of the Sun, Sight Received, Leviticuss, The Big Dipper
7/14 J Blink-182, Pierce the Veil, Gorge Amphitheater
7/14 J Starcourt, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
7/15 J Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, The Fox Theater
7/17 Pony Bradshaw, The District Bar
7/11 Riverfront Moves: Yoga, Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
7/11-14 Spokane Indians vs. Everett Aquasox, Avista Stadium
7/12 Citizen Science, Pine Street Woods
7/15 J Run for Youth Fun Fest, Manito Park
7/12 J Moonlight Paddleboarding:
Amber Lake, Finch Arboretum
7/13-14 The Shootout at Silver Mountain, Silver Mountain Resort
7/13 Inflatable Kayaking on the Spokane River, TJ Meenach Take Out
7/13 Riverfront Moves: Yoga, Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
7/13 J Sabotage 2024: Roller Derby Double Header, Eastern Washington University
7/15 J HOOT Show: A Hawk & Owl Outreach Talk, North Spokane Library
7/16 Riverfront Moves: Vinyasa, Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
7/17 Weed Wednesday Walks, USFS Upper Wolf Trail
7/17 Let’s Hike: Wrenco Loop, Sandpoint Library
7/12-17 J Heathers: The Musical, Spokane Civic Theatre
7/12-13 J Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Rising Stars, University High School
7/12-14 Master Harold...and the Boys, The Forge Theater
7/16 An R-Rated Magic Show, Bing Crosby Theater
7/11-17 Expo ’74 Show, Chase Gallery.
7/11-17 J Higher Ground, Washington State University
7/11 Reuse Workshop, Mobius
7/11-17 1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act, The MAC 7/11-17 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art
from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
7/11-17 Spokane Art School Expo ’74 50th Anniversary Show, Spokane Art School
7/11-17 J Janie Schnurr: Mix Media Magic, Helix Wines.
7/11-17 J Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
7/11 Yarn in the Park, East City Park. 7/12-13 Becky Busi: Memory Metanoia, Saranac Art Projects
7/12-13 Mary Farrell: Look + Listen, Saranac Art Projects.
7/12 J Second Friday Artwalk, Downtown Coeur d’Alene
7/12 J Emerge Block Party, Emerge 7/13 Gelli Printing for Collage and Mixed Media, Spokane Art School
7/16 J Illuminated Manuscripts, Spokane Art School
7/11 Harmony Writers Group, Liberty Park Library
7/13 J Mermaid Storytime, Auntie’s
7/14 J Book Club with a Beverage, The MAC
7/16 Trails and Tales, Sandpoint Library
7/16 Book Bingo, Otis Orchards Library
7/16 Bluey Storytime, Central Library
7/16 Sandpoint StoryMakers, Sandpoint Library
7/16 Teen Write Club, Spark Central.
7/17 Preschool Storytime Play & Learn, South Hill Library
7/17 Book Adventures, Sandpoint Library
7/17 J Broken Mic, Neato Burrito (weekly)
7/18-20 J Ashley Gavin, Spokane Comedy Club
7/19 Finders Creepers, Blue Door Theatre
7/20 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
7/24 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
7/24 Dope City Comedy Tour, Spokane Comedy Club
7/18-18 J Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/18-24 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
7/18 J Lilac City Live!, Central Library
7/19-20 Rendezvous in the Park, East City Park
7/19-21 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
7/19 Touch a Truck, Orchard Park
7/19 Story Time at the Carrousel, Looff Carrousel
7/20 J 33 Artists Market, The Wonder Building
7/20 J Mend-It Cafe, Art Salvage
7/18 Third Thursday Matinee: The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, The MAC
7/18-20 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind, Garland Theater
7/19 J Spokane Valley Outdoor Movie: Elemental, Mirabeau Park Meadows
7/24 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Castle in the Sky, Garland Theater
7/19 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
7/19 Making Snacks from Around the World, Deer Park Library
7/19 Paella & Palencia Pairing on the Patio, The Culinary Stone
7/20-21 J Northwest Winefest 2024, Schweitzer
7/21 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/22 Making Snacks from Around the World, Spokane Valley Library
7/23 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
7/18 Kung Fu Vampire, DJ Clay, Riverside Place
7/20 The Ronaldos, Rocket Market
7/18 Blues & Brews, Bolo’s Bar & Grill
7/18 Robert Vaughn, Arbor Crest
7/18 Pamela Benton Band, The Kindreds, Riverstone Park
7/18 Free Whiskey, Coeur d’Alene Park
7/19 J Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks, First Interstate Center for the Arts
7/19 War, Spokane Tribe Casino
7/19 Stagecoach West, Spokane Valley Eagles
7/20 J Primus, Coheed and Cambria, Guerilla Toss, Pavillion Park
7/20 J Cannonball, Browne’s Addition
7/21 SOJA, Sensamotion, Knitting Factory
7/21 J Soul Proprietor, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
7/23 J Judy Collins, Bing Crosby Theater
7/24 Teenage Bottlerocket, Jen Pop, The Big Dipper
7/24 Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
7/24 The Red Clay Strays, Spokane Tribe Casino
7/18 Riverfront Moves: Barre, Riverfront Park
7/18 J Cherry Picker’s Trot & Pit Spit, Green Bluff Grange
7/19-21 Rosauers Open Invitational, Indian Canyon Golf Course
7/20 Trojan Golf Classic, Links Golf Course
7/20 Riverfront Moves: Yoga & Strength, Riverfront Park
7/20 Kayak & Hike Deep Creek Canyon
7/20 Spokenya, LifeCenter Church
7/20 J Summer Rooftop Yoga Series, Historic Davenport Hotel
7/21 Kayak and Cave Pend Oreille River, Yoke’s Fresh Market
7/21 J Hiawatha Full Moon Night Ride, Lookout Pass
7/22 Yoga For You, CdA Public Library
7/23 Riverfront Moves: Power Vinyasa, Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
7/18 J Heathers: The Musical, Spokane Civic Theatre
7/18-24 J Spokane Shakespeare Society: As You Like It, locations vary
7/19-21 J The Secret Garden, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre
7/24 J Frozen, First Interstate Center for the Arts
7/18-24 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery
7/18-24 1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act, The MAC
7/18-24 J Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition, Jundt Art Museum
7/18-24 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
7/18 Thursday Art Days, The Jacklin Center
7/18-24 Meet Your Maker, From Here
7/18-24 Janie Schnurr,Helix Wines
7/18-24 Drawing Fundamentals Class, Create Arts Center
7/18-20 Anna Abel, Elyse Hochstadt & Stacy Isenbarger, Terrain Gallery
7/18 Ceramic Glaze Workshop, Emerge
7/18 Hand Embroidery: A Mountain Sunrise, Spokane Art School
7/19 J Sip & Spin, Emerge.
7/20 Bunny Vase, Spokane Art School
7/20 Pine Needle Basket Making, Emerge
7/22 A Portrait in Charcoal, Spokane Art School
7/24 J Open Studio, The Hive
7/24 Drop In & Draw, Spark Central
7/18 Naturebrary, Sandpoint Library
7/19 Bluey Storytime, Liberty Park Library
7/20 Stephanie Regalado: If They Only Knew, Auntie’s
7/24 J Broken Mic, Neato Burrito
When I think of a dog enjoying summer, I think of a golden retriever. I think of a golden retriever happily jumping into the lake to fetch a stick. I do not think of my dogs.
Millie and Charlotte are a pair of longhaired, blonde dachshunds. They are not known for their fun and friendly personalities; instead, the one time I had the audacity to take them to the lake, they spent the day digging large holes in the sand and barking loudly at passers-by. In their short lives, they have been called rats and ghastly hags and nuisances. They hate men (forgivable) and women (that, I can’t figure out). Nobody who has ever met them has wanted to see them ever again.
But I tell you this: I have never encountered two lovelier souls. They’re loyal and kind. They just also happen to be very, very, very high maintenance.
And because I’ve met some of your dogs, too, I know I’m not the only one without a sweet, friendly, All-American jock for a dog. So here’s to the “extra” dogs, the ones that won’t be attending Spokane Park’s Doggie Dip at the pools or hitting up dog parks or even going to the lake on public entry. Here are my favorite ways to give them a perfect summer, in ways they’re comfortable with.
Millie and Charlotte love a little frozen pumpkin puree. Just place some in an ice cube tray, et voilà. Pumpkin also happens to be good for your dog’s digestive system, as long as it’s consumed in moderation.
Cooling vests are pieces of dog clothing designed to absorb and retain water, thus keeping your pup’s body temperature nice and low. Cooling vests of course help to keep your dogs comfortable, but they also help to stave off heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.
High-maintenance dogs still deserve to have water fun. Place a small, shallow kiddie pool in your backyard and don’t fill it too high — in my experience smaller dogs like to feel supported, like they can touch the ground.
Yep, splash pads for dogs are a thing. They’re small and made with anti-slip material. Your high-maintenance pup can have fun in the water in the comfort of their favorite place: their own home. n
7/26-27 Adam Friedland, Spokane Comedy Club
7/26 J Finders Creepers, Blue Door Theatre
7/27-28 Late Night at the Playhouse, Pend Oreille Playhouse
7/27 Safari, Blue Door Theatre COMMUNITY
7/25-31 Summer Park Program, Terrace View, Valley Mission and Edgecliff Parks (Spokane Valley)
7/25-25 J Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/25-31 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
7/25-31 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
7/26-27 J Hayden Days, McIntire Park
7/26-28 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
7/27 J Glass On Grass Corvette Car Show, Mirabeau Park Meadows
7/27 Kids Free Market, True Hope Church
7/27 J El Mercadito, A.M. Cannon Park
7/27 Plastic-Free Pop-Up, Cover Me Carry Me
7/27-28 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
7/28 Sharing the Dharma Day, Sravasti Abbey
7/30 Minion Mania, Spokane Valley Library
7/30 J Drop In & Zine, Spark Central
7/31 Kernel, Spark Central
7/31 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
7/25-31 J Expo ‘’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
7/25-31 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
7/25-27 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Castle in the Sky, Garland Theater
7/26 J Movies in the Park: Wonka, Tullamore Park
7/27 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
7/27-28 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
7/31 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle, Garland Theater
7/25 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
7/26 Making Snacks from Around the World, Cheney Library
7/26 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
7/26 BBQ & Bands: Jacob Maxwell, The Culinary Stone
7/30 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
7/25 J STRFKR, Holy Wave, Ruth Radelet, Knitting Factory
7/25 RCA, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
7/25 J Soul Proprietor, Coeur d’Alene Park
7/25 Telsa, Coeur d’Alene Casino
7/25 J Festival at Sandpoint: Blues Traveler, War Memorial Field
7/26 J Neil Young + Crazy Horse, Gorge Amphitheater
7/26 J Festival at Sandpoint: Violent Femmes, War Memorial Field
7/27 J Palouse Music Festival, Hayton Greene Park
7/27 Andrew Feriante: String Stories, The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center
7/27 J Bush, Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
7/27 J The Decemberists, Ratboys, Pavilion at Riverfront
7/27 J Festival at Sandpoint: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Big Boi, War Memorial Field
7/27 J Inland Sessions Live, Brick West Brewing Co.
7/31 J Festival at Sandpoint: Maren Morris, Delacey, War Memorial Field.
7/31 J Danielle Durack, The Bed Heads, Micah Clay Lubben, The Chameleon
7/25 Riverfront Moves: Barre, Riverfront Park
7/26-27 J The Showcase, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
7/27 J Spokane Velocity vs. Charlotte Independence, One Spokane Stadium
7/28 J Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, Mirabeau Point Park
7/30 Riverfront Moves: Acro Yoga, Riverfront Park
7/30-31 J Spokane Indians vs. Hillsboro Hops, Avista Stadium
7/25-31 J Frozen, First Interstate Center for the Arts
7/25-28 J The Secret Garden, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre
7/25-31 Spokane Shakespeare Society: As You Like It, locations vary
7/26-28 J Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, University High School
7/26-28 Love and Baseball, The Forge Theater
7/25-31 Expo ’74 Show, Chase Gallery
7/25-31 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery
7/25-31 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
7/27 J Ode to Pinch Pots, Spokane Art School
7/27 Macramé Workshop, Emerge
7/28 Intermediate Knitting, Spokane Art School
7/28 J Intermediate Crochet, Spokane Art School
7/29 Painting Light Session 2, Spokane Art School
7/29 J Tabletop Printmaking, Spokane Art School
7/30 Pebble Painting: Create a Scene, Argonne Library
7/31 J Sketching Historic Browne’s Addition, The MAC
8/1-3 JP Sears, Spokane Comedy Club
8/1 J Funny Funny Funny Joke Joke Joke, Garland Theater
8/2 Multiple Choice, Blue Door Theatre
8/3 J Jeff Dunham, Coeur d’Alene Casino
8/3 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
8/7 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
8/1-1 Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/1-7 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
8/1-7 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
8/2-4 J Coeur d’Alene Street Fair, Downtown Coeur d’Alene
8/2-4 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
8/2-4 J Taste of Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene City Park
8/2 Lammas Harvest Ceremony & Soundbath, Heart Space Yurt
8/3 J Spokane Scottish Highland Games, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
8/3 Chicago to Seattle: World’s Fairs at
the Turn of the Century, The MAC
8/3-4 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
8/3 J Drop In & RPG, Spark Central
8/7 Our Water: An Incredible Journey, North Spokane Library
8/7 Many Spirits Community, Shadle Library
8/7 Kernel, Spark Central
8/7 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
8/1-7 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
8/1-3 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Howl’s Moving Castle, Garland Theater
8/3 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
8/3-4 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
8/4 J Festival at Sandpoint: How to Train Your Dragon In Concert, War Memorial Field
8/7 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Kiki’s Delivery Service, Garland Theater
8/1 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
8/2 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
8/2 BBQ & Bands: Faron Gilbert, The Culinary Stone
8/4 Sunday Brunch Cruise, CdA Resort
8/6 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
8/7 Our Garbage: Food Waste & The Wonder of Worms, Argonne Library
8/1 Current Flow, Arbor Crest
8/1 Front Porch Rockers, CdA Park
8/1 Festival at Sandpoint: Lee Brice, Madeline Merlo, War Memorial Field
8/2 J Festival at Sandpoint: Jason Mraz & the Superband, Molly Miller Trio, War Memorial Field
8/2 Australian Pink Floyd, The Fox Theater
8/2-4 J Watershed, Gorge Amphitheater
8/3 J Festival at Sandpoint: Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, War Memorial Field
8/4 J Ween, Pavilion at Riverfront
8/4 Liliac, The Chameleon
8/6 Reign of Z, Beautiful Skeletons, The Chameleon
8/7 Snacks at Midnight, The Nest
8/7 Melissa Carper, The District Bar
8/1-4 Spokane Indians vs. Hillsboro Hops, Avista Stadium
8/1 Riverfront Moves: Total Body Conditioning, Pavilion
8/2-4 Northwest Cup 2024, Silver Mountain Resort
8/3-4 J Spike & Dig, Dwight Merkel Sports Complex
8/3 Riverfront Moves: Cardio Dance, Riverfront Park
8/3 Sunset Kayaking: Plese Flats
8/3 J Spokane Midnight Century, The Elk Public House
8/4 Kayak Fishtrap Lake, John A. Finch Arboretum
8/1-4 J Frozen, First Interstate Center for the Arts
8/1-4 Spokane Shakespeare Society: As You Like It, locations vary
8/1-4 J Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, University High School
8/2-4 J Pippin, Stage Left Theater
8/2-4 J Legally Blonde, Kroc Center
8/2-4 Love and Baseball, The Forge Theater
8/3-4 Snow White, Hartung Theater
8/1-7 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
8/1-7 Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition, Jundt Art Museum
8/2 J First Friday, Spokane
8/2-4 J 56th Annual Art on the Green, North Idaho College
8/2-7 Ildikó Kalapács: Symbiosis and Co-existence, Spokane Art School
8/2-7 Trackside Studio Sale
8/2-7 Miles Toland, Entropy
8/2-3 J Carrie Scozzaro, Emma Noyes, Helen Parsons, Kay O’Rourke, Lance Sinnema, May Kytonen & Tracy Poindexter-Canton, Terrain Gallery
8/2 3 Minute Mic, Auntie’s Bookstore 8/7 Daniel Tiger Storytime, Hillyard Library
8/9-10 J Bob the Drag Queen, Spokane Comedy Club
8/9 J Multiple Choice, Blue Door Theatre
8/10 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
8/14 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse COMMUNITY
8/8 Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/8-14 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
8/8-14 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
8/8-14 All Fairs Lead To Expo ’74, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
8/8 Garfield Bigger Than Life, Airway Heights Library
8/8 Minecraft Club, Spark Central
8/8 Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos en Spokane
8/8 Make Fabric Dolls for Kids in Need, Liberty Park Library
8/9-11 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
8/10 J The Hidden Gem Fest, Crystal Gold Mine & RV Park
8/10 J Educators’ Day, Art Salvage
8/10-11 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
8/10 Wild West Yacht Party, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/11 J CDA Flea Market, Roosevelt Inn
8/13-14 J Bonner County Fair, Bonner County Fairgrounds
8/13-14 J Grant County Fair, Grant County Fairgrounds
8/14 Kernel, Spark Central
8/14 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
8/8-14 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
8/8-14 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
8/8-10 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Kiki’s Delivery Service, Garland Theater
8/9 J Spokane Valley Outdoor Movie: Ratatouille, Mirabeau Point Park
8/10 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
8/10-11 Garland Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
8/14 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro, Garland Theater
8/8 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
8/9 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
8/9 J Grainmaker Brewfest, YaYa Brewing Company
8/9 BBQ & Bands: Carli Osika, The Culinary Stone
8/10 J Brewsfest, Silver Mountain Resort
8/10-11 Huckleberry Festival, Trout Creek
8/11 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/13 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
8/8 Carli Osika, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/8 Milonga, Dag Zaggenz, Riverstone Park
8/8 Lucky Losers, Coeur d’Alene Park
8/9 Robert Vaughn, Helix Wines
8/9 J Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer, One Spokane Stadium
8/9 MC Chris, Crunk Witch, The Big Dipper
8/9-11 J Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival, Medical Lake Waterfront Park
8/10 J Moscow Mountain Music Fest, Latah County Fairgrounds
8/10 J Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, Brittney Spencer, Gorge Amphitheater
8/10 Kaitlyn Wiens, Schweitzer
8/10 Meghan Sullivan, Noah’s Canteen
8/10 Indy & Taylor, Rocket Market
8/10 J Shakey Graves, Knitting Factory
8/11 J King Buzzo, Trevor Dunn, JD Pinkus, Knitting Factory
8/11 J Donny Osmond, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/11 Diego Romero Band, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/13 J Sammy Hagar, Loverboy, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/13 Kai & Friends, Rocket Market
8/14 Heat Speak, The Nest
8/8-14 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge
8/8-14 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center
8/8 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
8/8 Riverfront Moves: Barre, Riverfront Park
8/9 J Fit Kids Day, Shaw Middle School
8/9 Citizen Science, Pine Street Woods.
8/10 J Coeur d’Alene Triathlon, Downtown Coeur d’Alene
8/10 Spokane River Kayak Tour, Nine Mile Dam
8/10 Riverfront Moves: Yoga, Riverfront Park
8/13 J Spokane Velocity vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm, One Spokane Stadium
8/13 Riverfront Moves: Pilates, Pavilion at Riverfront
8/13-14 J Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians, Avista Stadium
8/14 Weed Wednesday Walks, USFS Upper Wolf Trail
8/8-11 J Pippin, Stage Left Theater
8/8 J Legally Blonde, Kroc Center
8/8-11 J Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, University High School
8/9-11 J Little Shop of Horrors, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre
8/10 J RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars LIVE, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/8-14 Expo ’74 Show, Chase Gallery.
8/8-14 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery
8/8-14 J Ildikó Kalapács: Symbiosis and Co-existence, Spokane Art School
8/8 Reuse Workshop, Mobius
8/8-14 1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act, The MAC
8/8-14 Nancy Rothwell: Leaves Talk, Colfax Library
8/8-14 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
8/8-14 Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition, Jundt Art Museum
8/8 Thursday Art Days, The Jacklin Center
8/8-14 Meet Your Maker, From Here
8/8-14 Miles Toland, Entropy
8/8-14 J Trackside Studio Sale, Trackside Studio
8/8-14 Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
8/8 Pebble Painting: Create a Scene, Cheney Library
8/8-10 J Carrie Scozzaro, Emma Noyes, Helen Parsons, Kay O’Rourke, Lance Sinnema, May Kytonen & Tracy PoindexterCanton, Terrain Gallery
8/8 Teen Art Nights, The Jacklin Center
8/9-14 J Jamie Rome Crain & Terren Weirick, Emerge
8/9 Second Friday Artwalk, Downtown Coeur d’Alene
8/15-17 J Darrell Hammond, Spokane Comedy Club
8/16 Multiple Choice, Blue Door Theatre
8/17 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
8/18 Shawn Gardini, Spokane Comedy Club
8/21 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse COMMUNITY
8/15-17 Bonner County Fair, Bonner County Fairgrounds
8/15-18 J Pend Oreille County Fair & Rodeo, Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds
8/15-17 Grant County Fair, Grant County Fairgrounds
8/15-21 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
8/15-15 Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/15-21 It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
8/16 J North Idaho State Fair, Kootenai County Fairgrounds
8/16-18 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
8/16 Story Time at the Carrousel, Looff Carrousel
8/17-18 J Wallce Huckleberry Festival & Fun Run
8/17 J Unity in the Community, Riverfront Park
8/17 Historic Seventh Avenue Tours, Corbin Art Center
8/17 J 33 Artists Market, The Wonder Building
8/17-18 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
8/18 Sharing the Dharma Day, Sravasti Abbey
8/20-20 J Mobius Mobile Planetarium: Destination Solar System, Spokane Valley Library
8/21 Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch, The Hive
8/21 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
8/15-21 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
8/15-21 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
8/15 Third Thursday Matinee: Mon Oncle Antoine, The MAC
8/15-17 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: My Neighbor Totoro, Garland Theater
8/17 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
8/17-18 Garland Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
8/21 Summer of Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke, Garland Theater
& DRINK
8/15 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
8/16 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
8/16 BBQ & Bands: The Ronaldos, The Culinary Stone
8/17 J National Lentil Festival, Reaney Park Pullman
8/17 J Ales for the Trail, Coeur d’Alene City Park
8/18 Nova Kaine’s Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret & Drag Brunch, Highball
8/18 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/20 J Riverfront Eats, Riverfront Park
8/15 Justin James Band, RCA, Riverstone Park
8/15 Nu Jack City, Coeur d’Alene Park
8/15 J Kane Brown, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/15 Treaty Oak Revival, Knitting Factory
8/16 J John Fogerty, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Hearty Har, Pavilion at Riverfront
8/16 J Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, The Vindys, Northern Quest
8/16 J Built to Spill, Knitting Factory
8/17 J Alex G, Julie, Knitting Factory
8/17 J Michael Franti & Spearhead, Citizen Cope, Bombargo, Northern Quest
8/18 Monthly Drum Circle, Harmony Woods Retreat Center
8/19 Monday Night Blues Jam with John Firshi, Eichardt’s Pub
8/18 Soul Proprietor, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/19 K.Flay, Knitting Factory
8/21 J Alvvays, The Beths, Knitting
Factory
8/21 J Falling In Reverse, Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne, Nathan James, Northern Quest
8/21 Soul Proprietor, The Nest
8/15-21 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge
8/15 Riverfront Moves: Cardio Dance, Riverfront Park
8/15-21 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center
8/15 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
8/15-18 J Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians, Avista Stadium
8/17 Summer Rooftop Yoga Series, Historic Davenport Hotel
8/17 J Spokane Zephyr vs. Fort Lauderdale United, ONE Spokane Stadium
8/17 J Moonlight Paddleboarding: Badger Lake, Finch Arboretum
8/18 Kayak and Coffee: Spokane River Upriver Dam
8/19 Yoga for You, Coeur d’Alene Library
8/19 J Hiawatha Full Moon Night Ride, Lookout Pass
8/20 Riverfront Moves: Yoga & Strength, Riverfront Park
8/15-18 J Pippin, Stage Left Theater
8/15-18 J Little Shop of Horrors, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre
8/16-18 J One Act Play Festival, Pend Oreille Playhouse
8/17 J Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: The Winter’s Tale, Pavillion Park
8/15-21 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery
8/15-21 Expo ’74 Show, Chase Gallery
8/15-21 J Higher Ground, Washington State University
8/15-21 1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act, The MAC
8/15-21 Nancy Rothwell: Leaves Talk, Colfax Library
8/15-21 J Jamie Rome Crain & Terren Weirick, Emerge
8/15-21 Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition, Jundt 8/15-21 J Ildikó Kalapács: Symbiosis & Co-existence, Spokane Art School
8/15 Thursday Art Days, The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center
8/15-21 Miles Toland, Entropy
8/15-21 Studio Sale, Trackside Studio
8/15-21 Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
8/15-17 J Carrie Scozzaro, Emma Noyes, Helen Parsons, Kay O’Rourke, Lance Sinnema, May Kytonen & Tracy PoindexterCanton, Terrain Gallery
8/16 Art Club, Spark Central
8/17-19 Bring Your Own Piece Paint Class, Paint In My Hair
8/20 Tuesday Gallery Talks, The MAC 8/20 J Heartistry: Artistic Wellbeing, Spark Central
8/20 Crocheting Friends, Clark Fork 8/21 Spinners Workshop, Create Arts Center
Saturday, August 17th • 10am - 3pm • Riverfront Park, Spokane
8/22-23 DC Young Fly, Spokane Comedy Club
8/23-25 J The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, ONE Spokane Stadium
8/23 Multiple Choice, Blue Door Theatre
8/24 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
8/26 Open Mic Monday, Lyyv Entertainment
8/28 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
COMMUNITY
8/22-25 J Palouse Pride, Moscow
8/22-28 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
8/22-22 Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/22-28 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
8/22-28 J All Fairs Lead To Expo ’74, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
8/23-25 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
8/23-24 Role-Playing Game Drop In, RPG Community Center
8/24 J Airway Heights Day, Sunset Park
8/24 J Coeur d’Con, Coeur d’Alene Public Library
8/24-25 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
8/27-27 Mobius Mobile Planetarium: Destination Solar System, North Spokane Library
8/28 Kernel, Spark Central
8/28 J Moonshine Artisan Night Market & Moonlit Movies, Commellini Estate
8/22-28 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
8/22-28 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
8/22-24 J Summer of Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke, Garland Theater
8/24 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
8/24-25 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
8/22 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
8/23 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
8/23 BBQ & Bands: Brittany’s House, The Culinary Stone
8/24-25 J Tacos y Tequlia Festival, Downtown Spokane
8/25 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/25 Salmon Barbecue Dinner Picnic, Western Dance Center
8/28-9/2 J Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park
8/22 J Joy Oladokun, Knitting Factory
8/23 J Tyler Childers, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Gorge Amphitheater
8/23 Sorcia, Red Mesa, Sonic Druid, The Big Dipper
8/23 Steel Pulse, DJ Killer B, Spokane Tribe Casino
8/23 X, Knitting Factory
8/24 Ben Vogel, Rocket Market
8/24 Midland, Northern Quest
8/25 Alexa Wildish and Lennon VanderDoes, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/28 J KALEO, Chance Peña, Northern Quest
8/22-28 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge
8/22-25 J Gem State Stampede, Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
8/22-28 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center. (ongoing)
8/22 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
8/22 Riverfront Moves: Barre, Riverfront Park
8/25 J Paws in the Pool, Valley Mission Pool
8/26 Yoga For You, Coeur d’Alene Public Library
8/27 Brick West Run Club, Brick West Brewing Co.
8/27-28 J Spokane Indians vs. Tri-City Americans, Avista Stadium
8/22-28 Expo ’74 Show, Chase Gallery
8/22-28 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery
8/22-28 J Higher Ground, Washington State University
8/22-28 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst, The MAC
8/22-28 Jamie Rome Crain & Terren Weirick, Emerge.
8/22-28 Nancy Rothwell: Leaves Talk, Colfax Library
8/22-24 J Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition, Jundt Art Museum
8/22-28 Ildikó Kalapács: Symbiosis and Co-existence, Spokane Art School
8/22-28 J Meet Your Maker, From Here
8/22-28 J Trackside Studio Sale
8/22-28 Miles Toland, Entropy
8/22-28 Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
8/22-24 J Carrie Scozzaro, Emma Noyes, Helen Parsons, Kay O’Rourke, Lance Sinnema, May Kytonen & Tracy PoindexterCanton, Terrain Gallery
8/23 Art Club, Spark Central
8/24-25 J Art & Glass Fest, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/24 Macramé Workshop, Emerge
8/24-26 Bring Your Own Piece Paint Class, Paint In My Hair
8/28 J Open Studio, The Hive 8/28 Paint and Sip, The MAC
8/22 Harmony Writers Group, Liberty Park Library
8/22 Drop In & Write, Spark Central
8/24 J UI MFA Program 30th Anniversary, Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
8/27 Sandpoint StoryMakers, Sandpoint Library
8/27 Teen Write Club, Spark Central 8/28 Stories from the Vault: Dynamite, Spies and Bull Pens, The MAC 8/28 J Broken Mic, Neato Burrito 8/28 Poetry After Dark, Spark Central
8/30-9/2 J Under the Freeway Flea Market, Northern Pacific Depot
8/30-9/1 J Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
8/29 Son of Brad, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
8/29-9/3 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge
8/29-9/4 Meet Your Maker, From Here
8/29-30 J Trackside Studio Sale
8/29 Don McMillan, Spokane Comedy Club
8/30-31 Ali Siddiq, Spokane Comedy Club
8/30 J Multiple Choice, Blue Door Theatre
8/31 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
9/1 Geoffry Asmus, Spokane Comedy Club
9/1 Luis J. Gomez, Spokane Comedy Club
9/3 New Talent Tuesdays, Spokane Comedy Club
9/4 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
8/29-9/4 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
8/29-29 Yoga & Mimosa Cruise, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/29-9/4 J It Happened Here: Expo ‘74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
8/29-31 All Fairs Lead To Expo ‘74, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
8/30-9/2 Labor Day Concentration Retreat, Sravasti Abbey
8/31-9/1 J Coaster Classic Car Show, Silverwood Theme Park
8/31 J El Mercadito, A.M. Cannon Park
8/31-9/1 Feed the Buffalo, Win-Tur Bison Farm
9/1-4 J Small Business Bingo, Page 42 Bookstore
9/1 Pirate Yacht Party, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/29-9/4 J Expo ‘74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
8/29-9/4 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
8/31 Farmers Market Cartoons, The Kenworthy
8/31-9/1 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
8/29-9/2 J Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park
8/29 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
8/30-9/2 J Fall Fest 2024, Schweitzer. 8/30 J Ride & Dine Series, Silver Mountain Resort
8/30 BBQ & Bands: Dallas Kay, The Culinary Stone
9/1 Nova Kaine’s Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret & Drag Brunch, Highball
9/1 Sunday Brunch Cruises, The Coeur d’Alene Resort
8/29 Diego Romero Band, Shiraz, Riverstone Park
8/29 Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/30 Howie King, True Legends Grill
8/30-9/1 J Dave Matthews Band, Gorge Amphitheater
8/30-9/1 Tumbleweed Music Festival, Howard Amon Park
8/30 Ice Nine Kills, In This Moment, Avatar, TX2, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/30 J Jelly Roll, Warren Zeiders, Alexandra Kay, Spokane Arena
8/31 J Lindsey Stirling, Saint Motel, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
8/31 Dante D’Angelo, Rocket Market
8/31 J Lud Cramer Memorial Concert, Pavillion Park
9/1 Atomic Jive Band, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
9/1 Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, Knitting Factory
9/2 J Spokane Symphony Labor Day Concert, Comstock Park
9/2 Monday Night Blues Jam with John Firshi, Eichardt’s Pub
9/3 Swing Lounge Live Music Tuesdays, Swing Lounge
9/4 Red Room Lounge Jam, Red Room Lounge
9/4 Wyatt Woods, The Nest
9/4 Musha Marimba, The Nest
9/4 Daniel Hall, Kendall Yards
9/4 Chris Anderson, Kendall Yards
8/29-9/4 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center
8/29 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
8/29-9/1 J Spokane Indians vs. TriCity Americans, Avista Stadium
9/2 Yoga For You, CdA Public Library
9/3 Tai Chi & Qi Gong, CdALibrary
9/3 Brick West Run Club, Brick West Brewing Co.
9/4 Monthly Bird Walk, Doris Morrison Learning Center
9/4 Practical Centering Yoga, The MAC
9/4 J Spokane Velocity vs. Union Omaha, One Spokane Stadium
8/29-30 Expo ‘74 Show, Chase Gallery.
8/29 Re: Present, Third Street Gallery.
8/29-9/4 J Higher Ground: An Exhibition of Art, Ephemera and Form, Washington State University
8/29-9/4 J Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection, The MAC
8/29-9/4 Jamie Rome Crain & Terren Weirick, Emerge
8/29-9/4 1924: Sovereignty, Leadership and the Indian Citizenship Act, The MAC
8/29-30 Nancy Rothwell: Leaves Talk, Colfax Library
8/29-30 J Ildikó Kalapács: Symbiosis and Co-existence, Spokane Art School
8/29-31 Miles Toland, Entropy. 8/29-9/4 Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
8/29-9/4 Drawing Fundamentals Class, Create Arts Center
8/31 INMOD Sew Day, Corbin Senior Center
8/31-9/2 Bring Your Own Piece Paint Class, Paint In My Hair 9/1 Children’s Painting Lessons, Spokane Art Supply
9/3 Tuesday Painting with Friends, Spokane Art Supply
9/3 Tuesday Gallery Talks, The MAC 9/3 J Heartistry: Artistic Wellbeing, Spark Central 9/3 Crocheting Friends, Clark Fork 9/4 Spinners Workshop, Create Arts Center
9/4 Tots Messy Art, Create Arts Center
9/4 J Open Studio, The Hive 9/4 Drop In & Draw, Spark Central
8/29 Drop In & Write, Spark Central
8/30-9/4 Barton English Language Classes, First Presbyterian Church of Spokane
8/31 Story and Craft, The MAC 9/3 Sandpoint StoryMakers, Sandpoint Library
9/3 Teen Write Club, Spark Central 9/4 Preschool Storytime Play & Learn, South Hill Library
9/4 J Broken Mic, Neato Burrito 9/4 J The Grief Cure: Cody Delistraty in Conversation with Jess Walter, Auntie’s Bookstore
9/5 Dane Cook, The Fox Theater
9/5 Nate Jackson, Bing Crosby Theater
9/5-7 J Jason Mewes, Spokane Comedy Club
9/5 J Funny Funny Funny Joke Joke Joke, Garland Theater
9/6 J Genre Roulette, Blue Door Theatre
9/7 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
9/7 J Rob Schneider, The Fox Theater
9/11 Improv, Pend Oreille Playhouse
9/5-11 Small Business Bingo, Page 42 Bookstore
9/5-11 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tours
9/5-11 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
9/5 Minecraft Club, Spark Central
9/6-15 J Spokane County Interstate Fair, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
9/6-7 River City Roots Festival, Missoula
9/6-8 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
9/7-8 J Community Appreciation Weekends, Silverwood Theme Park
9/7 Chicago to Seattle: World’s Fairs at the Turn of the Century, The MAC
9/7 J Books & Brews Book Fair, Brick West Brewing Co.
9/8 J CDA Flea Market, Roosevelt Inn. 9/10 Drop In & Zine, Spark Central
9/5-8 J Expo ’74: Films from the Vault, The MAC
9/5-11 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
9/7-8 Free Summer Movies, Garland Theater
9/5 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups
9/6 J BBQ & Bands: The Buckley Storms, The Culinary Stone
9/10 Taco Tuesdays at Bull Head Saloon, The Bull Head
9/5 Apes of the State, Sister Wife Sex Strike, The Chameleon
9/6 J Def Leppard, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Spokane Arena
9/6 J Hozier, Allison Russell, Gorge Amphitheater
9/6 J The Get Up Kids, Smoking Popes, Knitting Factory
9/6 Switchfoot, Blue October, Matt Nathanson, Pavilion at Riverfront
9/7 Justyn Priest, Rocket Market
9/7 J Glass Animals, Eyedress, Blondshell, Gorge Amphitheater
9/7 Randy Rogers Band, Knitting Factory
9/8 Extreme, Living Colour, Knitting Factory
9/10 J Clay Walker, Eddie Montgomery, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
9/11 J Pentatonix, Northern Quest
9/5 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
9/7 J Spokane Velocity vs. Central Valley Fuego, ONE Spokane Stadium
9/7 Game Day in the Park, Riverside State Park (Nine Mile)
9/8 J Spokane Zephyr vs. Brooklyn FC, ONE Spokane Stadium
9/8 Lilac City Roller Derby Black and White Scrimmage, Roller Valley
9/8 J Mount Spokane Trail Run, Mt. Spokane State Park
9/8 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, The Fox Theater
9/9 Choreographed Ballroom Lessons, Western Dance Center
9/11 J Company, First Interstate Center for the Arts
9/6 J First Friday, Spokane
9/6-11 Rick Singer: Photography Retrospective, Chase Gallery
9/6-11 J Spokane Watercolor Society Show, Spokane Art School
9/6-11 J Maya Rumsey, Laura Dirksen & Austin Coudriet, Trackside Studio
9/6-11 J Ellen Picken, Entropy
9/6-7 J Be An Art: Derivatives of Som, Terrain Gallery
9/6 First Fridays with POAC, Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery
9/7-9 Bring Your Own Piece Paint Class, Paint In My Hair
9/8 Children’s Painting Lessons, Spokane Art Supply
9/10 Watercolor Class, Create Arts Center
9/10 Tuesday Gallery Talks, The MAC
9/12 Dale Jones, Spokane Comedy Club
9/12 Theo Von, Spokane Arena
9/12 Comedy Road Story Slam, The District Bar
9/13-14 Chad Daniels, Spokane Comedy Club
9/14 Safari, Blue Door Theatre
9/15 Bill Squire, Spokane Comedy Club
9/17 New Talent Tuesdays, Spokane Comedy Club
9/18 J Eden Sher, Spokane Comedy Club
9/12-19 J Small Business Bingo, Page 42 Bookstore
9/12-15 J Spokane County Interstate Fair, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
9/12-19 Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Self-Guided Tour
9/12-19 J It Happened Here: Expo ’74 Fifty Years Later, The MAC
9/12 Free Immigration Clinic, Latinos en Spokane
9/13-15 Scenic Chairlift Rides, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
9/14-15 Community Appreciation Weekends, Silverwood
9/14 J Historic Seventh Avenue Tours, Corbin Art Center 9/14 J Bovey Boneyard, Medical Lake 9/15 J Locals Day, Silver Mountain
9/12-19 Free Kids Movies, Garland Theater
9/19 J Third Thursday Matinee: Dersu the Hunter, The MAC
9/12-19 Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, The Boneyard - Side Hustle Syrups 9/13 BBQ & Bands: Brittany’s House, The Culinary Stone
9/15 J Nova Kaine’s Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret & Drag Brunch, Highball
9/12 J The LoweDown, The MAC
9/12 J Flo Rida, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
9/12 Mother Mother, Winnetka Bowling League, Knitting Factory
9/13-14 J Volume Inlander Music Festival, downtown Spokane
9/14-15 J Spokane Symphony Masterworks 1: The Turning World, The Fox Theater
9/14 J King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Gorge Amphitheater
9/15 Monthly Drum Circle, Harmony Woods Retreat Center
9/12 Michael Vallee, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
9/14 J King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Gorge Amphitheater
9/14 Shaun Duffy, Rocket Market
9/15 Lake City Blues, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
9/12-19 Open Play Pickleball, HUB Sports Center
9/12-19 J Mild Riders Thursday Night Rides, Lunarium
9/14 J Spokane Velocity vs. South
Georgia Tormenta FC, One Spokane Stadium
9/15 J Spokane Zephyr vs. Carolina Ascent FC, ONE Spokane Stadium
9/16 Yoga For You, CdA Public Library
9/17 Brick West Run Club, Brick West Brewing Co.
9/12-15 J Company, First Interstate Center for the Arts
9/12-19 J Camelot, Regional Theatre of the Palouse
VISUAL ARTS
9/12-19 J Rick Singer: Photography Retrospective, Chase Gallery
9/12-14 Jamie Rome Crain & Terren Weirick, Emerge
9/12 Reuse Workshop, Mobius
9/12-19 J Ellen Picken, Entropy 9/12-19 Those Wacky Victorians, McConnell Mansion
9/12-19 J Be An Art: Derivatives of Som, Terrain Gallery
9/13 Second Friday Artwalk, Downtown Coeur d’Alene 9/14 J INK! Print Rally, Emerge
9/18 Open Studio, The Hive 9/18 Drop In & Draw, Spark Central
WORDS
9/12-19 Drop In & Write, Spark Central. 9/14 Story and Craft, The MAC 9/17 Sandpoint StoryMakers, Sandpoint Library
9/17 Teen Write Club, Spark Central 9/18 Preschool Storytime Play & Learn, South Hill Library
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