Sunday, August 20, 2017
Take a run through our events listings and Staff Picks to get the most out of the remaining days of summer. Here are some of the highlights I found looking at the week ahead:
Monday, Aug. 21
ECLIPSE | I'm going to go ahead and assume you've heard about the big solar eclipse. If you're reading this on Sunday, you have time to check it out at one of these events. Reading this after Monday morning? You can go play some trivia tonight at the Observatory.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
COMMUNITY | Spark Central has been enjoying a month-long birthday celebration, but tonight is special. There's free cake!
FILM | The Garland Theater's Summer Camp series continues with the classic (IMO) Smoke Signals, based on Sherman Alexie's writings. Here's a trailer, if you haven't seen it in a while:
Wednesday, Aug. 23
FILM | Enjoy a Movie with the Marmots at Glover Field as the Peaceful Valley Neighborhood Council screens Benny & Joon for free at dusk.
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Sunday, August 13, 2017
A bevy of entertaining options await, so dive into our event listings and Staff Picks and find a good reason to get out of the smoke. Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, Aug. 14
MUSIC | The Bartlett hosts a fine way to kick off your work with a show featuring Newman, Dancing Plague of 1518 and Walker.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
COMMUNITY | It's a Spokane Parks Free Swim Day at Comstock Pool, so get out there and get splashy, people! Summer's a-wastin'. Hit that link to see what day is free at which pool.
WORDS | Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell is hosting a town hall at Gonzaga, so get tickets if you can, or figure out a way to watch/listen to the action.
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Sunday, August 6, 2017
There's a bevy of good things brewing in the Inland Northwest this week, so be sure to scan our event listings and Staff Picks for some worthy entertainment options. Here are some options for the week ahead:
Monday, Aug. 7
LIVE BANDS | The Bartlett hosts what could turn out to be one of the best shows of the summer in Pinegrove, a New Jersey-based indie crew with shades of Pavement and Wilco in their sound. Here's a little sample:
EDUCATION | Ever consider getting into beekeeping, either to help the bee population or generate some delicious honey for your house? There's a free Introduction to Beekeeping class tonight at Shadle Library, so buzz on over.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
LIVE BANDS | When it comes to American treasures, Willie Nelson is pretty damn high on the list. The man is known as a country star, but his shows touch on jazz, folk, rock, you name it. He's joined for this sold-out gig at Northern Quest by Kacey Musgraves, one of country's brightest rising stars. Find a ticket if you can.
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Sunday, July 30, 2017
Heading toward the dog days of summer, be sure to take advantage of every entertainment opportunity you can by perusing our event listings and Staff Picks. Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, July 31
FOOD & DRINK | The Gilded Unicorn is hosting a special six-course Firestone Walker Beer Dinner, which sounds like a lovely way to start a week.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
FILM | If you dug the epic Grateful Dead documentary currently streaming on Amazon, or you just like the band, head to a Regal Cinemas nearby for the Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies 2017 for a screening of a 1989 show to celebrate what would have been Jerry Garcia's 75th birthday.
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Sunday, July 23, 2017
We're shutting down July with a week full of fun to be had throughout the Inland Northwest. You can find myriad options in our event listings and Staff Picks. Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, July 24
LIVE BANDS | Baby Bar hosts a packed night of righteous rock, featuring Casual Hex, Hyane, Peru Resh and Mala Vida.
OUTDOORS | Head to the Shadle Library for a Fly-Tying Basics class. It's never too late, nor to soon, in life to become a fisherman/fisherwoman.
Tuesday, July 25
FILM | The Garland Theater's Summer Camp series tonight features an underappreciated gem of the Tom Hanks canon, The 'Burbs. It's pretty weird, features Carrie Fisher and Bruce Dern (and the surviving Corey), and generates a few decent laughs. Here's the trailer:
Wednesday, July 26
THEATER | Spokane Valley Summer Theatre's production of The Secret Garden continues its run at Central Valley High School. Read our story about the show here.
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Sunday, July 9, 2017
We have a pretty epic week of entertaining options ahead, so peruse our event listings and Staff Picks to find some fun. Or check out my handy cheat-sheet below:
Monday, July 10
FILM | Get thee out to the Bing for a screening of an under-appreciated modern classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Seeing it on the big screen will be a treat, and you'll get an introduction by our very own film editor Nathan Weinbender. Here's the trailer in case you've forgotten this gem:
Tuesday, July 11
OUTDOORS | One great way to cool off is to hit the river or lake in a kayak. REI is hosting a free Kayaking Basics course tonight, so even if you've never tried it, you'll be in good shape.
FOOD | Clover is hosting its third annual Crab Boil tonight, so let them do all the work for dinner and get into some delicious crustacean, yo.
Wednesday, July 12
LIVE BANDS | Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows are co-headlining a tour sure to include all their massive hits from the '90s. Read our analysis of how these bands are stilling playing arenas before you go.
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Sunday, July 2, 2017
Hard to make much out of a Tuesday holiday, but we'll take what we can get by getting out and getting after it. Do it for America!
You can find plenty of entertaining options in our event listings and Staff Picks. Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, July 3
MUSIC | The Hotel RL has stepped up its music game this summer to go with the hotel's makeover. Matthew Allen will play a free show at 6 pm tonight.
Tuesday, July 4
FIREWORKS | Duh, go out with your friends and family and see some things blow up. You know, safely. Here's a handy guide.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Monday, June 26
COMMUNITY | Join the Witnesses for the Climate, a gathering of experts on climate change in town to testify on behalf of the Spokane Climate Protectors, as they gather for a talk at the Community Building.
Tuesday, June 27
FOOD & DRINK | Join Liberty Ciderworks for the launch party of Spokane Scrumpy Cider, a new quaff dedicated to raising money for Second Harvest.
MUSIC | Swing on by The Observatory for the psych-rock stylings of The Love Dimension, who will be joined by Vanessa Silberman, Mujahedeen and Runaway Octopus. Here's a little sample of The Love Dimension:
FILM | The Garland Theater's Summer Camp continues with the utter awesomeness that is Pulp Fiction.
Wednesday, June 28
COMMUNITY | Join Spokane Poet Laureate Laura Read for a workshop that will help you illustrate your vision of Spokane through photos and words at the Snapshot Spokane Workshop.
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
We officially reach summer this week, and there's a bevy of entertaining activities for your consideration in our event listings and Staff Picks.
Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, June 19
LIVE BANDS | Joseph Huber brings a sparse but compelling style of Americana to the Pin! for a show on Monday. Here's a little sample:
Tuesday, June 20
FILM | The Garland Theater's summer camp series continues with a personal fave, The Lost Boys! Vampires! Kiefer! Cory and Corey! A killer soundtrack! Here's the trailer:
Wednesday, June 21
SPORTS & OUTDOORS | It's the seventh annual Summer Parkways bike ride, when several Spokane streets are closed to cars to allow easy cruising. Hop on your wheels and roll!
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
With kids finishing their school year and summer in full swing, no doubt you need some entertainment options at the ready. Our event listings and Staff Picks are here to help.
Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, June 12
COMMUNITY | An intriguing discussion happening at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, as a panel including activists and historians will tackle "The Role of Blacks in Idaho."
Tuesday, June 13
LIVE BANDS | Seattle blues-rockers Ayron Jones and the Way return to kick out some Happy Hour jams at the Hotel RL. We wrote about the band a little while back, so a free gig seems a nice way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. Here's a little sample of his sound:
OUTDOORS | The South Hill Library hosts a representative from the Washington Trails Association; she'll drop some knowledge about "Hikes in the Spokane Area." A perfect primer for summer, and it's free at 6 pm.
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