Ice cream champs, summer watering schedule, downtown zipline approval, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead:
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Ice cream comp 🍨
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Watering schedule 💧
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Downtown zipline 🌉
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Sweetest scoops revealed: The Inlander’s annual reader poll crowns The Scoop as 2025’s best ice cream, with fan-favorites from Sweet Annie’s to Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle filling out the lineup — check out the full scoop.
Spokane’s summer watering guide: Through October 1st, all Spokane water customers must follow an odd–even outdoor watering schedule to curb drought impacts. Odd addresses water Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; even addresses water Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays — read the full schedule.
Downtown zipline approved: Spokane City Council has unanimously signed off on a private zipline running from City Hall under the Monroe Street Bridge to Redband Park — take a look.
The most underrated investment: While markets seesaws with the headlines, gold and silver are quietly holding value behind the scenes. Curious how it works? Snag this free investor kit to learn more.
Highlights this week
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Washington wines expand in the UK
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GIS helps the state plan for EV charging
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Help map Spokane’s recovery services
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Install duck boxes for an Eagle Scout project
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Get 1/2 off your first TruGreen lawn treatment
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Scoops of sunshine: Ferrante’s Marketplace Cafe is your passport to gelato heaven, where every scoop tastes like a vacation in a cup—from tangy lemon to velvety stracciatella. It’s hands-down the sweetest way to beat the heat this weekend.
Pocket-sized perfection: If you’re craving dumplings that dance between delicate pleats and bold fillings, look no further than Kim’s Korean Restaurant—they steam, they sear, they even deep-fry, but no matter the shape, each bite packs a flavor punch you won’t see coming.
See clearly, look cheeky: Ready to upgrade your eye game? EyeDentity Eyecare + Eyewear isn’t your grandma’s eyewear counter (unless grandma’s a style icon). From retro cat-eyes to modern minimalist frames that whisper “I’ve got this,” they’ll have you seeing—and being seen—in a whole new light.
Kickflip ready: Drop in for decks, wheels, and gear that won’t bail on you—Pistole Boardshop keeps everything locked in so you can focus on landing that trick instead of worrying about snapped axles.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🗺️ Treasure Hunt @ Carl Maxey Center | Tuesday (7/1) at 2 pm – Ready, set, adventure! Grab a treasure map at the Carl Maxey Center and follow clever clues through East Central’s parks to uncover hidden goodies. Little explorers will earn their bragging rights (and maybe a pizza slice or two) at the end with a community pizza party. Totally free, family-friendly, and guaranteed to spark that Indiana Jones vibe in every kid—and kid at heart.
🍜 Pad Kee Mao Culinary Experience @ The Kitchen Engine | Tuesday (7/1) at 5:45 pm – Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on dive into Thai street-food magic: homemade rice noodles transformed into the legendary Drunken Noodles. This workshop is 95% action and 100% flavor, guiding you from dough to wok to plate in one delicious evening. No passport required—just an appetite and a sense of culinary adventure.
🎷 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox @ Bing Crosby Theater | Wednesday (7/2) at 8 pm – Step into a time machine of swing, jazz, and vintage flair as Postmodern Jukebox reinvents today’s hits in yesteryear’s style. Expect sultry vocals, brassy horns, and enough retro glam to make a flapper jealous. It’s the perfect midweek pick-me-up for anyone who loves their pop music with a side of martini-bar sophistication.
🏊 4th of July Summer Pool Party @ The Centennial | Friday (7/4) at 12 pm – Ease into your long weekend with splashy DJ beats, BBQ bites, and water aerobics at the Centennial’s poolside bash. Open exclusively for hotel guests (sorry, party crashers), it’s the perfect way to float into July 4th, then nap on a Davenport Signature Mattress. Repeat swim-fest hours all weekend long, because who needs land anyway?
🍖 4th of July BBQ on the River @ Ruby River Hotel | Friday (7/4) at 6 pm – Gorge on pulled-pork sliders, salads, and mac ’n’ cheese riverside before the sky lights up. Poolside bites, drink specials, and jello shots keep the party rolling, whether you’re in a hotel room or snagged a buffet ticket. Free parking and a front-row seat to downtown fireworks? Consider your evening planned.
This weekend
🎱 Jack and Jill Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament @ Special K Pub & Grill | Saturday (7/5) at 10 am – Team up with your cue-wielding partner for a $20 buy-in plus greens fee at the laid-back Special K Pub & Grill. Expect modified BCA rules, generous bar contributions to the pot, and enough strategy to make Sherlock Holmes proud. Whether you’re gunning for first place or just here to sip and sink solids, it’s the pool party of the summer.
✍️ Poetry Before Dark @ Spark Central | Saturday (7/5) at 12:30 pm – Calling all wordsmiths and rhyme slayers — Spark Central’s workshop is your chance to sharpen your poetic claws under the guidance of EWU MFA mentors. Share, critique, and electrify your verses in a supportive crew that lives for line breaks and metaphors. Best of all? It’s free, so you can splurge on coffee afterward instead of cover charges.
🎮 Jackbox Game Night @ Locust Cider Spokane | Saturday (7/5) at 6 pm – Ready to roast your friends over ridiculous trivia and drawing disasters? Locust Cider Spokane is tapping kegs and loading up Jackbox Games for a night of uproarious multiplayer madness. No skill required — just bring your wit, a phone, and an appetite for cider-fueled shenanigans.
⚾ Spokane Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils @ Avista Stadium | Sunday (7/6) at 1:05 pm – Crack open a cold one and join the sea of green and gold as the Indians and Dust Devils battle under the summer sun—expect hot dogs, high-fives, and maybe a home run or two.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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7/1 Kosta la Vista @ Osprey Restaurant & Bar – 6 pm
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7/1 New Constellations and more @ The District Bar – 8 pm
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7/2 Crawdad Sniper and more @ Jimmy Z’s Red Room Lounge – 8 pm
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7/2 Vandoliers and more @ The District Bar – 8 pm
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7/2 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox @ Bing Crosby Theater – 8 pm
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7/3 Michael Vallee @ Arbor Crest Wine Cellars – 5:30 pm
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7/3 Chris Renshaw and more @ The Big Dipper – 8 pm
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7/3 Better Daze and more @ The District Bar – 8 pm
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