School supply drive, Peter and the Starcatcher, community celebration, 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: Spokane’s streets plan boosts bike and walking safety, school supply drive adds snacks and coats for students, and local theatre piece heads to Monaco — catch up here.
State-level stories: Washington is sitting on billions of unclaimed dollars and antiques, landlords slapped with new rent cap fines, and derelict boats recycled for free — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Educators grab free creative supplies and demos
- Drop in for video project help
- Learn Medicare basics with unbiased guidance
- Join Spokane celebration to support local youth
- Get plant advice from WSU master gardeners
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Slice: Ditch delivery, these hidden spots whip up everything from Neapolitan simplicity to plant-based creativity right here in Spokane. These pizza spots will have you planning your next slice before you finish the first.
Business: Think Washington’s corporate scene is all chill vibes and coffee shops? Check out some of the state’s largest businesses and employers.
Tidy: Stop spending weekends lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. Our sustainable organization tips and real-life proof hacks work with your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Special Touch Florist arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🚴 Bike Party @ Kendall Yards | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Who knew your bike could double as a party-mobile? Join a fleet of locals as we glide through Spokane’s streets to booming trailer beats, pause for snacks and schmooze, then roll back to Olmsted Brothers Green in Kendall Yards before the lights go dim.
✨ Peter and the Starcatcher @ Spokane Civic Theatre | Friday (8/8) at 7:30pm – Ditch the usual Friday-night Netflix rerun and set sail with Peter and the Starcatcher, a witty origin story for Peter Pan’s ragtag gang of pirates, jungle tyrants, and plucky heroes. Expect clever banter, swashbuckling fun, and a nostalgic tug at your heartstrings.
This weekend
🎉 Community Celebration @ Underhill Park | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Underhill Park is turning into a block party for a cause, with free back-to-school backpacks, name-brand shoes, live tunes, and enough face painting to channel your inner toddler. Swing by with your big heart, raffle luck, or just an appetite for free food.
🛶 River Rendezvous: BYO-Boat Float @ Spokane Riverkeeper | Saturday (8/9) at 11:30am – Spokane’s river is calling, so bring your kayak, tube, raft, or stubby-finned paddleboard and drift downstream while Riverkeeper’s crew spills local lore, ecosystem secrets, and river history. It’s free beyond your own boat, fresh air, easy currents, and a chance to learn something while floating.
🤼 Relentless 38 – High Tension @ Players & Spectators Event Center | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Get ready for body slams, drama, and nonstop action as Relentless Wrestling storms back into Spokane Valley. “High Tension” is bringing the heat—expect rivalries to erupt and new legends to rise. If you like your Saturday nights with a side of suplex, this one’s for you.
🎻 Rachel Bade-McMurphy’s Glass Bead Orchestra @ Hamilton Studio | Sunday (8/10) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re a jazz lifer or someone who nods knowingly at improv, this 10-piece Glass Bead Orchestra, led by Rachel Bade-McMurphy with coach Ryan Keberle, delivers poetic musings and improvisation. Ditch dinner-and-Netflix loop for a night where Art Spirit reigns and small talk feels overrated.
🤘 Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Sterling Elza, Dalton Torres @ The District | Sunday (8/10) at 8:00pm – Texas rock rebels Giovannie & The Hired Guns are crashing into Spokane with their signature blend of punk grit and country swagger. With Sterling Elza and Dalton Torres in tow, this triple-bill is set to tear up The District. Expect a rowdy night of riffs, raw energy, and unapologetic attitude.
Next week
🎤 Ryan O’Flanagan and Friends Live @ ZOLA | Monday (8/11) at 7:30pm – TV funny guy Ryan O’Flanagan (yep, from New Girl and Abbott Elementary) is bringing his quick wit and some hilarious friends to Spokane for a one-night stand-up showdown. Expect sharp punchlines, laugh-til-you-snort moments, and a 21+ crowd that knows how to have a good time.
🎶 Osprey Patio Concert Series @ Osprey Restaurant & Bar | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Summer long on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you can catch local legends belting soul country, blues, and neo-soul on the Osprey patio while you sip something chilled and pretend calories don’t exist. It’s free, rain or shine, and a solid excuse to ditch the couch.
📚 Getting Unburied & Moving Forward | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Ever feel like your garage is auditioning for a vintage-stuffed museum? This laid-back, 8-week Zoom class turns “I can’t find the floor” into “I can actually use that closet,” with gentle humor, step-by-step exercises, and zero judgment. Your sanity will thank you.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Too Slim and The Taildraggers @ Stormin’ Norman’s Shipfaced Saloon – 6 pm
- 8/8 T.J. Miller @ Spokane Comedy Club – 7 pm
- 8/8 Peter and the Starcatcher @ Spokane Civic Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 The “DC” Show @ J Bones Musicland – 6:30 pm
- 8/9 G. Love & Special Sauce @ The District – 9 pm
- 8/10 Giovannie & The Hired Guns @ The District – 8 pm
- 8/11 Ryan O’Flanagan and Friends @ ZOLA – 7:30 pm
- 8/12 Patio Concert @ Osprey Restaurant & Bar – 6 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: Gayle Terry (Windermere Manito, LLC)
Vaulted and beamed ceilings give every room a grand entrance, while newly refinished oak floors and custom lighting add just the right amount of drama. Two master suites mean no one has to compromise, and every bedroom gets the VIP treatment with walk-in closets and soaring ceilings. The primary suite’s soaking tub is basically a spa day on demand.
A dog shower in the mudroom keeps muddy paws in check after exploring the professionally landscaped yard. The covered deck is made for sunset-watching, and the new walkway leads straight to Verona St. All tucked inside a gated community that feels both exclusive and easygoing.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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