Fun in the sun artisan market, storybook princess & fireworks night, Egyptian belly dance class, and more. 
Happy Friday, Spokane. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Spokane Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Smoky haze from an Olympic National Forest fire blankets Spokane, sisters transform an AC/DC tribute band, and Dave and Buster’s opens in the Valley — catch up here.
State-level stories: Washington drivers must halt for buses on two lane roads, a farmers almanac predicts a snowy winter, and aging ferries with PCBs need scrapping — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Get gardening tips from Master Gardeners
- Score ballpark treasures and support local kids
- Join free block party for back-to-school resources
- Learn dementia basics and support your community
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Play: Swap bored afternoons for pure excitement at these cool play spots in Spokane. From leafy parks where toddlers can roam free to indoor adventures that will tire out even the biggest kid at heart.
Wildlife: Who needs the Discovery Channel when WA’s rainforests and Salish waters deliver elk, whales and more in real life? Head to these viewing spots for the ultimate wildlife fix.
Finance: Turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how with these easy credit lessons. Teaching your teen about credit cards doesn’t have to feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics.
Gamehouse: Whether you’re plotting world domination in Risk, forging trading empires in Catan, or barely surviving a crew of delightfully ruthless space invaders, Sage’s Portal Board Game Cafe is your go-to for caffeine-fueled dice rolls and snack-powered strategy sessions.
Money: The average driver pays $175 a month on car insurance, but most of us are paying way too much. If it’s been a while since you shopped around, you’re likely part of that “most of us.” This comparison tool can save you hundreds.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎇 Rally Towel Giveaway & Fireworks Night @ Avista Stadium | Friday (8/15) at 6:35pm – Drag yourself out of the AC and head to Avista Stadium this Friday, where the first thousand fans and all STCU Gold Glove members snag a free Bulldog Rooter rally towel. Then stay tuned for fireworks loud enough to wake your neighbor’s cat.
🎤 Fox and Bones @ Hamilton Studio Listening Room | Friday (8/15) at 7:00pm – Portland’s award-winning folk duo Fox and Bones are taking over The Listening Room for a night of retro-tinged Americana that sounds like your dad’s old mixtape, but better. Expect warm harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms, and just enough nostalgia to rekindle your vinyl habit.
This weekend
☀️ Fun in the Sun @ Audubon Park | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – That local shindig in Audubon Park is dishing out 80 artisan stalls, crafty vendors, and food trucks under the Spokane sunshine. Think farmers market meets street fair, with one-of-a-kind finds, killer bites you’ll forgive yourself for eating, and absolutely no mall crowds.
👸 Storybook Princess & Fireworks Night @ Avista Stadium | Saturday (8/16) at 6:35pm – If you need an excuse to wear a tiara to a ballgame, head to Avista Stadium where fairy tales collide with foul balls and princess photo ops. Stick around afterward for a fireworks finale that proves even magic needs a grand exit.
🎭 Legally Blonde @ Spokane Children’s Theatre | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Get ready to bend and snap as Spokane Children’s Theatre serves up pink-powered justice on stage. Elle Woods chases her ex to Harvard Law with brains, beauty, and a killer sense of style. Featuring toe-tapping tunes, dazzling choreography, and enough pink sequins to blind a judge, this musical proves being yourself is the only verdict that matters.
🏷️ Garage Sale Day Game @ Avista Stadium | Sunday (8/17) at 1:05pm – If your attic is hiding better souvenirs, swing by the ballpark for last season’s jerseys, old signage, even vintage seats at garage-sale prices, then stick around for the last Pizza Factory catch on the field. All proceeds support the Wellpinit Boys and Girls Club.
💃 Egyptian Belly Dance @ South Hill Library | Sunday (8/17) at 2:30pm – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your yoga pants and unleash your inner Cleopatra, this Egyptian belly dance class is basically it. Pull on stretchy gear, borrow a sparkly hip sash, and shimmy your way through beginner and beyond moves.
😂 Jeff Allen – “The Human Condition: We’re Still Not There Yet!” @ Spokane Comedy Club | Sunday (8/17) at 6:00pm – Skip your reruns and head out for Jeff Allen’s new tour, The Human Condition: We’re Still Not There Yet! He’ll wring laughs from marital mayhem, kids flocking back to the nest, and grandkids acting like tiny bosses, all served up with that clean, deadpan charm.
Next week
🎒 Back to School Block Party @ Spokane Area Youth for Christ | Monday (8/18) at 3:00pm – Swing by the block party for free haircuts, school supplies, and food truck fare that makes packing lunches feel pedestrian. There’ll be hygiene kits, sports physicals, and raffle prizes, because nothing says ‘local love’ like snagging that sweet backpack upgrade, all free, while supplies last.
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons @ Shadle Park Library | Monday (8/18) at 3:15pm – This in-person Dungeons and Dragons game night for middle and high schoolers welcomes rookies, veterans, and anyone still recovering from their last critical fail. No experience needed, just enthusiasm, a sense of adventure, and the one kid who narrates every fight scene in painful detail.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Fox and Bones @ Hamilton Studio Listening Room – 7 pm
- 8/15 Fate Defined @ The Big Dipper – 7:30 pm
- 8/16 Carly Rogers @ Beck’s Harvest House – 12 pm
- 8/16 Talent Showcase @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – 2 pm
- 8/16 Rabbit Junk and more @ The Big Dipper – 7 pm
- 8/17 Jeff Allen – “The Human Condition: We’re Still Not There Yet!” @ Spokane Comedy Club – 6 pm
- 8/18 Trivia Night @ YaYa Brewing Company – 6:30 pm
- 8/18 Jack Van Cleaf – No One’s Gonna Know if You Leave San Diego @ The District – 8 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Spokane edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Terry Lipe (Coldwell Banker Tomlinson)
Soaring 24-foot ceilings and a show-stopping wrought-iron staircase set the tone in this 8,289-square-foot stunner, where custom woodwork and a marble-clad primary suite bring serious wow factor. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with a Sub-Zero fridge, induction cooktop, walk-in pantry, and a coffee bar that could fuel a small army.
Multiple decks overlook five private acres, while inside, a theater/playroom and indoor garden room keep things interesting year-round. The 3-plus car garage connects to a lower level with ADU potential, and there’s no shortage of elegant spaces for entertaining or just showing off.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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