📰 In the news

Heads up, Spokane drivers: Expect traffic delays as two major projects get underway — lane reductions in downtown Spokane through July and a full closure of Hartson Avenue near Frances Scott Elementary through Friday. Here’s the full rundown on routes, detours, and what to expect.

Summer reading challenge kicks off June 1: Kids and adults can log their summer reading for prizes like free books, soccer tickets, and YMCA memberships through the Spokane Public Library’s Summer Reading Club — complete with escape rooms, coding camps, and more family-friendly events all summer long.

Other highlights this week:

• Tour Spokane’s waste to energy plant
• Race to remember fallen officers
• Score crafts at this tea party
• Play trivia for a good cause
• Share stories at this women’s circle
• Donated 3D printer advances veterinary care

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Sip happens: Craving something cold, chewy, and dangerously addictive? The drinks at Tea’s Company are equal parts caffeine, fruit, and snack—all in one cup. Customize your order like a boba sommelier or stick with the house fave, but fair warning: that first slurp might become a full-blown personality trait.

Plot twist! You walked in just to browse… and somehow left Auntie’s Bookstore with a towering TBR pile, a tote bag, and deep emotional attachment to a story you haven’t even read yet. Cozy, chaotic, or cat-adjacent—whatever your genre, the shelves here never disappoint.

Green thumbs up: Whether you’re a seasoned plant whisperer or the kind of person who needs a succulent with a survival guide, Fern Plant Shop has what you need to make your home 47% leafier. Warning: side effects may include impulse-buying a fiddle-leaf fig and naming it.

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🔔Coming soon

SUSTAIN TERRAIN! | May 30th

High art at low stress? Yes, please. Terrain Gallery’s one-night-only fundraiser returns with a wall-to-wall exhibition of regional artwork—all priced at just $200. No bidding wars, no gallery snobbery. Just see it, love it, and snag it before someone else does.

The catch? You won’t know what’s up for grabs until the doors open—and three-quarters of the art is usually gone within 30 minutes. So arrive early, caffeinate accordingly, and support the gallery the fun way.

Riverfront Eats | June 3rd

The lunch hour just got a major upgrade. Riverfront Eats is back in downtown Spokane with a rotating cast of local food trucks ready to woo you with everything from smoky street tacos to sugar-dusted churros.

It’s the kind of midday escape that turns coworkers into comrades and burrito bowls into bonding moments.Bring your appetite, your sunglasses, and maybe a few napkins—you’re gonna need ’em. Here’s the lineup.

📆 Around town

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This week

🍹 Tequila Dinner w/ Herradura @ Twigs Bistro | Tuesday (5/20) at 4 pm – Five courses. Five craft cocktails. One unforgettable night of tequila-infused decadence. Herradura’s the star, but your taste buds are the real winners. Book it while you can — this one’s gonna go fast.

🌽 Kendall Yards Night Market @ Kendall Yards | Wednesday (5/21) at 5 pm – Spokane’s favorite midweek mingle spot is back! Cruise through the Kendall Yards Night Market for fresh farm goods, local bites, live jams, and all the Inland Northwest artisan vibes. Free to wander, free to groove, and 100% community-powered.

🎸 Outlaw Music Festival @ ONE Spokane Stadium | Thursday (5/22) at 4 pm – Willie Nelson’s legendary touring fest is saddling up in Spokane for a day of epic tunes, local eats, and that laid-back outlaw energy. Expect a stacked lineup, shopping, sips, and a whole lotta country spirit. Tickets start at $52, and let’s be real — that’s a small price for a full day of music-fueled mayhem.

🎬 Hooray For Hollywood @ The Fox Theater Spokane | Thursday (5/22) at 7:30 pm – Cue the dramatic scores and Oscar-worthy performances! The EWU Music Department is rolling out the red carpet with a tribute to Hollywood’s finest, blending nostalgia, heart, and cinematic soundtracks. Feeling fancy? Snag a VIP ticket for the pre-show reception and toast to the stars.

📖 No Neutral: Poetry Night with Shin Yu Pai @ Auntie’s Bookstore | Friday (5/23) at 6 pm – Feel all the feels at this community-centered poetry night with Shelley Memorial Award winner Shin Yu Pai, serving up lyrical reflections on identity, history, and the messy beauty of life. Spokane’s own Asyia Gover joins the mic, plus there’s a raffle for free books. Yep, free.

☂️ Mary Poppins @ Spokane Children’s Theatre | Friday (5/23) at 7 pm –Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, anyone? Join the Banks family and the world’s most magical nanny for a spoonful of nostalgia at Spokane Children’s Theatre. Singing, dancing, and life lessons for kids and grown-ups alike — it’s practically perfect in every way.

This weekend

🚴 Spokane River Roll Spring 2025 @ Riverwalk Overflow Parking Lot | Saturday (5/24) at 1 pm – Bring your wheels and your curiosity for this leisurely 7-mile cruise along the Centennial Trail. You’ll roll past scenic river views, stop for eco insights, and end the day with a well-earned happy hour at No-Li. All ages and ride styles welcome — just keep it human-powered.

🎨 Brush on the Bluff Gallery Opening @ Spokane Art School | Saturday (5/24) at 4 pm – The bluff got painted and now it’s time to party. Come see dozens of stunning works created during this year’s plein air event, mingle with artists, snack, sip, and maybe take home a piece via the auction.

🎬 50 Hour Slam @ Garland Theater | Saturday (5/24) at 7 pm – Fifteen short films. One epic night. This showcase of locally made, high-speed cinema will leave you inspired, impressed, and probably wondering what you did last weekend. Awards and popcorn included.

🖋️ May Flash Sale! @ Ink’d Creative Minds | Sunday (5/25) at 11 am – Ink lovers, this one’s for you. Snag a tattoo starting at just $30 from over 60 flash pages—revealed day-of only. It’s first come, first served, so layer up, line up, and get ready to commit to that spontaneous neck rose (for an extra $20, of course).

🎸 The History of Rock & Roll @ Bing Crosby Theater | Sunday (5/25) at 5 pm – From Elvis to the Stones, this is your backstage pass to rock & roll’s golden age. With live performances and a legendary DJ narrating the hits, it’s like stepping into a jukebox with better lighting. Air guitar strongly encouraged.

🎶 Live music & comedy

• 5/20 Seether @ Knitting Factory – 8 pm
• 5/21 Ward Davis @ The District Bar – 9 pm
• 5/22 David Lucas @ Spokane Comedy Club – 7 pm
• 5/22 The Larsen Group @ Emma Rue’s – 7 pm
• 5/23 Angelmaker @ The Big Dipper – 7 pm
• 5/23 Chan’s Friday Night! @ Red Dragon – 7 pm
• 5/23 Phoneboy and more @ The District Bar – 7 pm
• 5/23 GENEVA and more @ Knitting Factory – 7:30 pm
• 5/24 Calling All Captains @ The Big Dipper – 3 pm
• 5/24 Ealdor Bealu and more @ The Big Dipper – 8 pm
• 5/24 Emo Nite @ Knitting Factory – 8 pm
• 5/25 The History of Rock & Roll @ Bing Crosby Theater – 5 pm
• 5/25 The Kevin Shay Band @ Greenwood Memorial Terrace – 5 pm

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There’s a four-car garage (yes, four), an unfinished basement ready for a fifth bedroom, plus upgrades like wi-fi garage doors, a hot water hose bib, and a 30-amp RV outlet. All this sits on a 6,098 sq ft lot with zero HOA fees. Oh, and it’s pre-inspected—because you’ve got better things to do.

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