Spokane honors fallen firefighters with cross-border ride, North America’s largest hybrid ferry, Fight Fire With Beer Weekend, 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.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Spokane honors fallen firefighters with cross-border ride, local music legend drops hopeful solo album, and county eyes new bridges for the Centennial Trail — catch up here.
State-level stories: North America’s largest hybrid ferry hits Puget Sound, new forest rules aim to widen buffers and cool streams, state unveils supports for queer youth — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Ford is recalling over 850,000 cars with fuel pump flaws, NASA’s probe delivered closest Sun shots, and BlackRock plans private investments in 401k portfolios — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Donate blood and earn free Mobius admission
- Drop in for expert genealogy help
- Reserve your spot at Windows 11 Workshop
- Learn money smarts while having fun
- Bid on hope for Maddie’s Place
- Compare home equity loans for free
- Save $300 on Endurance auto repair coverage
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Food & drink: Weekend mornings call for bottomless mimosas and fluffy pancakes, so why settle for bland toast? We’ve rounded up the coziest spots around Spokane where coffee flows freely and the eggs benny never disappoints. Check ’em out here.
Household: The best time to find a plumber is long before your bathroom starts to look like a swimming pool. Our shortlist of trusted plumbing pros makes it easy to connect with top names, whether you needed one yesterday or six months down the road.
Arts: Whether you’re into big-name galleries or curious collections, these must-visit museums are the perfect excuse to put on real pants and explore the city.
Budget: Energy bills hitting harder than an afternoon shot of espresso? A few simple tweaks like draft stoppers and LED swaps can actually make a dent in your monthly statements. Get more energy-saving hacks here.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🖌️ Print Playground @ Indian Trail Library | Wednesday (7/16) at 1:00pm – Think of it as a grown-up sandbox, except you’re using carved stamps, metal leaves, and foam sheets instead of sandcastles. This hands-on art playdate lets you stamp, rub, and press your way to one-of-a-kind prints, no art school degree required.
🥃 Bardstown Distillery Tasting Experience @ Emma Rue’s | Wednesday (7/16) at 6:00pm – Head to Emma Rue’s for Bardstown’s whiskey tasting, complete with a welcome cocktail and charcuterie boards that justify splurging on that pretentious tumbler. Sip four award-winners, soak up Sam Whedon’s bourbon lore, and pretend you actually know what mash bill means.
🎨 Artvana Paint and Sip Class July 2025 @ Black Label Brewing Company | Thursday (7/17) at 6:00pm – At Black Label Brewing, grab a pint and a brush, because painting a sunset while sipping a local pale ale just clicks. No art degree required, just show up, bring your sense of humor, and pretend you know watercolor layering, cheers.
🍺 Fight Fire With Beer Weekend | Friday (7/18) at 12:00pm – Think you’ve sampled every No-Li brew? Their Fight Fire With Beer weekend hooks locals up with a custom mug-and-hat bundle for $15, 20-ounce pours at 16-ounce prices, and DJ Exodus spinning on the patio. Limited gear, unlimited fun.
🎤 Macy Gray @ Bing Crosby Theater | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – Macy Gray is swinging through our beloved Bing Crosby Theater with her signature rasp and a setlist of soul anthems that still feel fresh twenty years later. The intimate stage means you’ll catch every growl, eyebrow raise, and sassy quip up close.
This weekend
🛍️ Jacked Up Big Show Craft Fair | Saturday (7/19) at 11:00am – Harmon Park is turning into a feast of souped-up rides, artisanal baked goods, and crafty booths hawking everything from macrame to mason-jar terrariums. There’s a beer garden for your souvenir pint, games to wrangle the kids, and all proceeds support the Inland Northwest Dyslexia Alliance.
🎻 Sturtz @ Wildland Cooperative | Saturday (7/19) at 5:00pm – If acoustic folk met a dreamy indie soundtrack and they started a band on a peach farm, it might sound like Sturtz. This Boulder-based quartet brings cello, upright bass, and harmonies smoother than a summer rosé. Come for the tunes, stay for the orchard vibes.
🇮🇹 Una Notte Italiana @ Le VERRE | Saturday (7/19) at 6:00pm – At Una Notte Italiana, grab your favorite glass, toss aside your pretend-diet, and wander through olive-sprinkled tables under twinkling lights. Rustic charm, bold flavors, and soulful sips await, all without the hassle of passport control. You might even fake an accent if the mood strikes.
🌩️ Tab Benoit : The I Hear Thunder Tour @ Bing Crosby Theater | Saturday (7/19) at 7:30pm – If you’ve been hankering for pure, no-frills swamp blues, Tab Benoit’s rolling in fresh from the bayou with just his beat-up Tele, a cable, and a Category 5 amp. Expect gravelly, Otis Redding-like vocals, honest riffs, and enough grit to rehydrate your funny bone.
🍳 Brunch with a View @ Nectar Wine and Beer | Sunday (7/20) at 11:00am – Trade your kitchen table for a riverfront seat in Kendall Yards this July, where brunch comes with a view worth bragging about. Expect perfectly poached eggs, craft coffee, and a side of people-watching on the boardwalk. Bring your appetite, leave your emails.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/17 Justyn Priest @ Steam Plant – 5:30 pm
- 7/17 Bryan Bielanski @ Big Barn Brewing – 6 pm
- 7/17 Front Porch Rockers @ Coeur D’Alene Park – 6 pm
- 7/17 The Hankers @ CenterPlace – 6 pm
- 7/17 William Beckmann and more @ Spokane Live – 7 pm
- 7/17 Bearded Trivia @ Flatstick Pub – 7:30 pm
- 7/17 Late Night Talk Show @ Downtown Library – 8 pm
- 7/18 Friday Night Movie @ Northwest Museum of Arts – 6 pm
- 7/19 Sturtz @ Wildland Cooperative – 5 pm
- 7/19 Sam Lewis @ Live at Andre’s – 7 pm
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