Sunday, June 24, 2018
Summer picks up steam this week, with tons of options for you to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine, or a dark nightclub. Here are some highlights of the week ahead, drawn from our event listings.
Monday, June 25
FOOD | Even those of us with the blackest of thumbs can typically have pretty good luck growing basil. Which means, naturally, having an excess of basil around. Hit up Kitchen Engine tonight for a class, All About Basil, that will help you figure out what to do with all your herbal goodness.
Tuesday, June 26
WORDS | The Power 2 The Poetry crew is dedicating its monthly open-mic at the Spokane Downtown Library to Pride Month. The fun starts at 6, and it's free.
Wednesday, June 27
SPORTS | The Spokane Indians have another homestand, and they face off against Everett tonight.
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Sunday, June 17, 2018
In just a few days, June 21, summer is going to be all official, so it's time to step up your recreation game. Use our event listings and Staff Picks to help you out.
Here are some highlights from the week ahead:
Monday, June 18
MUSIC | Northern Quest Resort & Casino kicks off its summer concert series with Little Big Town, bringing the country to the newly redesigned amphitheater in Airway Heights.
Tuesday, June 19
FILM | The Garland Theater's summer camp movie series is off and running, and this week it goes full '80s with The Neverending Story on the big screen.
Wednesday, June 20
FOOD | Join chef Adam Hegsted for an exploration of soft pretzels and beer, two of the most important aspects of the bar life.
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Sunday, June 10, 2018
After a pause for some vacay and Volume, I'm back with some tips on things to do to keep yourself entertained this week. It's summer, so I know you need that now more than ever. You can always find hot tips in our event listings and Staff Picks; here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, June 11
FOOD | Take full advantage of your garden and the local farmers markets with this Salad Lab Culinary Class, offering advice the on the best way to balance that healthy dinner of yours. It happens at Kitchen Engine.
Tuesday, June 12
DRINK | You might think construction season isn't the best time to do a Monroe Street Pub Crawl, but you'd be wrong. The bars need your business, and it's easier than you think to get to all of them. This one starts at The Hub at 5 pm, and will hit five spots by 8 pm.
MUSIC | Sergio Mendes brings his soulful Brazilian jazz and samba sounds to The Fox tonight. That's a fine way to celebrate the start of a steamy summer. I mean, look at this bit of coolness from his old days:
Wednesday, June 13
FILM | Opening night of this year's Riverfront Park outdoor-movies series is worthy superhero flick Wonder Woman.
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Sunday, May 6, 2018
A bevy of entertaining opportunities await in the week ahead. Here are a few highlights:
Monday, May 7
MUSIC | Some would consider the blending of Metallica's music with cellos a thing that should not be, but not anyone who's dug into some Apocalyptica, the Finnish crew who rocks "Fade to Black" and more with power belying the classical confines. They headline the Fox tonight; you can read our interview with the band, too. Here's a taste:
FOOD | Fleur de Sel is one of the best restaurants in the region, and they're hosting the One Dinner, a dining series that benefits the Inland Northwest Food Network. Eggs are the centerpiece tonight, along with wine from Dusted Valley and craft brew from Selkirk Abbey.
Tuesday, May 8
FILM | KYRS continues its Hemingway film series with a screening of For Whom The Bell Tolls at Magic Lantern. (If you're thinking of Metallica some more after seeing that title, you're not alone).
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Sunday, April 29, 2018
We're heading into May! Get me my shorts and flip-flops and let's find some ways to entertain ourselves this week:
Monday, April 30
MUSIC | The Gonzaga Symphony closes its season with a performance at the Fox featuring double-bass legend Gary Karr.
Tuesday, May 1
MUSIC | Head to the Observatory for the raucous garage-rock sounds of Pink Mexico, joined by Itchy Kitty and Runaway Octopus. Before you go, read our interview with the band.
COMEDY | Tab'z on Broadway, a relatively new club, is hosting comedian Aaron Woodall tonight, so have some laughs while scoping a new scene.
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Sunday, April 15, 2018
Entertainment options abound as the weather warms, so peruse our event listings regularly to, you know... keep yourself entertained! Here are some highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, April 16
WORDS | It's the Spokane Poetry Grand Slam, a gathering and competition to determine which four poets will represent Spokane in the 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago later this year. It's happening at the Bartlett.
Tuesday, April 17
VISUAL ARTS | Join artist and poet Maya Jewell Zeller at Spokane Art School for a block printing class, starting today and running into may.
Wednesday, April 18
THEATER | The oh-so-popular Welcome to Nightvale podcast brings its live show to the Bing Crosby Theater tonight.
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Sunday, April 8, 2018
Consider this an open invitation to browse our event listings and Staff Picks. I'm pretty confident you'll find some fun in there. Here are some highlights I found for the week ahead.
Monday, April 9
OUTDOORS | So you love the outdoors and love turning new people on to great outdoor-rec opportunities? Consider this Trail Building Volunteer Session to help trails at Fishtrap Lake Recreation Area.
Tuesday, April 10
MUSIC | Blues cat Jonny Lang has been in the music game for most of his life, and there's no sign he's slowing down any time soon. He plays The Bing tonight. Here's a taste of his style:
Wednesday, April 11
FOOD & DRINK | The Wandering Table's monthly fried chicken dinners typically team up with a local brewery, but this month it's a twist — a local cidery! Twilight Ciderworks joins the delicious fun.
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
Ah, the sweet smell of spring. Gotta love it, right? Lots to do outdoors now that's it's warm (when it's not raining) and lots to do indoors, too. Find something to do in our event listings and Staff Picks.
Here are some things I found for the week ahead:
Monday, April 2
MUSIC | One hell of a way to start the week is this show at the Bartlett featuring No Joy, Cathedral Pearls and Newman.
COMMUNITY | If you have kids in your house enjoying spring break this week, how about signing them up for Kid's Spring Break Cooking Camp at Second Harvest?
Tuesday, April 3
FUNK | Tower of Power is celebrating 50(!) years with their current tour, and it's hard to go wrong when you listen to their funky stuff. Do it at the Fox tonight.
COMMUNITY | North Idaho College hosts a talk on being "Connected in a Divided World." Venerable Thubten Chodron, founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery near Newport, Washington, is featured.
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Sunday, March 25, 2018
As we barrel toward April, let's spend the last week of March raging full-on, mmmkay? For help deciding how, peruse our event listings or Staff Picks. Or read these highlights of the week ahead:
Monday, March 26
SPORTS | It's the regional final for the women's NCAA March Madness weekend in Spokane.
Tuesday, March 27
FOOD & DRINK | Clover and Iron Goat Brewing are teaming up for a beer dinner tonight. Reservations are required, and deliciousness guaranteed.
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Monday, March 12, 2018
You can find a bevy of entertainment options in our event listings and staff picks, and we recommend you check them out often. Here are some highlights of the week ahead, heading toward St. Patrick's Day on Saturday:
Monday, March 12
BEER | Beerocracy hosts Total Eclipse of the Tart, a three-hour festival of rare, barrel-aged sour beers.
Tuesday, March 13
WORDS | Join current and former Spokane poet laureates to find your inner poet inspired by the stars. Starstruck: A Poetry Book Project of Astronomical Scale is a project where you'll get to visit the SFCC planetarium tonight before continuing the work next week.
Wednesday, March 14
BENEFIT | Ham on Regal continues its 2018 run tonight, inspired by The Wizard of Oz for this year's show at Ferris High School.
WORDS | Bruce Holbert has written a ripping new novel, Whiskey, and he'll discuss it tonight at Auntie's. Read our interview with Holbert here before you go.
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Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset @ Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through June 1
