After putting on a rollicking first edition in 2024, Brickfest Music Festival returns to kick off another summer with a day of brews and free local tuneage at Brick West Brewing Co.’s downtown HQ. Apart from a set by energetic Seattle rock trio Beverly Crusher, the bill — spread across two stages — focuses entirely on Inland Northwest artists, providing a cost-effective way for the whole family to check out locals you may have missed. The loaded lineup includes the Spokane rap standouts Exzac Change & Matisse, indie rock via Vika & the Velvets, the calming one-man band instrumentals of August to August, folk from The Walleye Band, and an array of top-flight singer-songwriters (The Holy Broke, Helmer Noel, Jojo Dodge, Kyle Richard, Tomboy). So grab a beer (or an RC Cola), and spend a (hopefully) sunny day taking in the warm musical vibes.
Brickfest Music Festival • Sat, June 7 from 1-10 pm • Free • All ages • Brick West Brewing Co. • 1318 W. First Ave. • brickwestbrewingco.com