The best arts & culture spots in Spokane

“Need a quick mood lift between errands? Poppies Street Mural is part of Spokane Arts’ Asphalt Art program, where neighbors and local artists paint intersections to slow traffic and splash daily life with color. Walk or roll by this week for a tiny jolt of neighborhood pride and happy pavement vibes.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Skip the scroll and roam Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, where Iron & Honor suits up with gleaming armor, Campbell House tours scratch that mansion-curious itch, and summer shows from European paintings to The Mountains Are Calling turn a low-key afternoon into a full-on curiosity binge.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Campbell House is the good kind of nostalgia to squeeze in this week, with a gilded French reception room, a cozy library with an inglenook, and a dining room tiled in blue and white. Drift through on your own or catch a guided tour, and feel Spokane’s early days close again.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Jubilee Dance is the rare studio that’s encouraging, non-competitive, body-positive, and Christ-centered, offering classes from 6 months to adult plus camps and outreach that keep dance accessible. Try a class this week, Spokane, shake off the blahs, and remember how good moving to music can be.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Sandra's Studio of Dance teaches ballet, contemporary, and tap for kids from toddlers to teens, plus barre, yoga, and tap for adults. RAD-affiliated curriculum, thoughtful teachers, and an end-of-year recital make it a great fit if you want strong technique without the competition circuit.”

“Whether you want to try bungee fitness, dust off your pirouettes, or get your kid hooked on healthy movement, Inspirations Dance Studio keeps it inclusive and fun with classes for all abilities and ages. Real deal teachers who love what they do, real confidence boosts you can feel by Friday.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 28, 2026

“For locals with kids 2 to 18, Dance Motionz is a warm, encouraging studio in North Spokane where beginners and advanced dancers build real skills and confidence. From ballet and hip hop to jazz, tap, contemporary, tumbling, and acro, their award-winning team grows character as much as technique...”

From the Spokane newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Whether you’re dabbling or chasing trophies, 509 Collective Dance Studio runs education-first classes in an inclusive vibe, with ballet as the base plus tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, ballroom, acro, tumbling and cheer. Great for community dancers, competition teams and the pre-professional set.”

From the Spokane newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Holley-Mason Building has been flexing its reinforced-concrete muscles since 1905, advertised as Spokane’s first fireproof reinforced-concrete building.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Whether your kid lives for pirouettes or you just want to dust off your jazz hands after work, Artistry in Motion Dance and Performing Arts Studio mixes professional training with a genuinely caring vibe.”

From the Spokane newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Whether you’ve got a kid who asks why 40 times before breakfast or you just need a smart rainy-day plan, Mobius Discovery Center turns curiosity into play with hands-on exhibits, STEAM labs, birthday parties, field trips, and even take-home kits. They also host occasional afterhours adult events for grown-up tinkerers.”

“This week, from beginner to comp-bound, Dance Center of Spokane turns out confident movers with classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, yoga, and acro.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 19, 2026

“If you’ve been craving something social that isn’t another bar hang, North Spokane Dance hooks you into Spokane’s square and folk dance scene with beginner-friendly lessons, club meetups, and a community that remembers your name. Peek the calendar, show up curious, and leave grinning with a new circle of friends.”

From the Spokane newsletter, August 12, 2026