The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Spokane, WA
2026-05-23 18:00 - 2026-06-06 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ruby River Hotel, 700 N Division,, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Ruby River Hotel in Spokane, WA, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Spokane? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.
Happens on the following Dates:
May 9, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
May 23, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)

UNTAMED, Works by MEG Goolie
2026-05-31 11:00 - 18:00 | Entropy, 101 N. Stevens St.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Madeline Eileen Goolie, known as MEG, is an Alaskan-born printmaking and multimedia artist. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Washington State University with a focus on relief printmaking. Her practice grows naturally out of her time spent in the wilderness of the Alaskan coast, where she has had many encounters with the numerous animal inhabitants of the region. Her recent work explores themes of memory, loss, and familial connections through symbolic animal imagery. Madeline actively showcases her work at galleries, fairs, and artist markets throughout the Inland / Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

PPP Presents Sherry Syrie & Suzan LeDoux as Guest Artists in June!
2026-05-31 11:00 - 2026-06-27 19:00 | Pottery Place Plus, 203 N Washington St, #200a, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Sherry Syrie is a mixed media artist and middle school art educator who is currently exploring abstract mixed media landscapes. She finds interesting images & materials to piece together in unique ways to create clean, beautiful, and original pieces.
Suzan LeDoux is a printmaker whose work is primarily inspired by the natural world and the beauty of flora & fauna. Through carving, she aims to capture the textures we observe in nature, and the intricate details that often go unnoticed.
Stop by Pottery Place Plus at 203 N. Washington St in the Historic Liberty Building this June to see their work ~ stop by PPP on First Friday June 5 from 5-8pm to meet Sherry & Suzan in person!

Liberty Gallery features paintings by members of the Spokane Watercolor Society!
2026-05-31 11:00 - 2026-06-27 20:00 | Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building, 203 N Washington,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
How do we keep our artistic enthusiasm alive? With Artistic Fresh Air! The Spokane Watercolor Society was founded in 1952 by a group of 12 professional artists. Our new SWS members have given us a breath of fresh air — Artistic Fresh Air. This exhibit is to showcase their talents and honor their contribution to the SWS. Stop by the Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St this June to see their work ~ stop by the First Friday Reception on June 5 from 5-8pm to meet the artists!

Back to the Future
2026-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | First Interstate Center for Arts, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Spokane in 2026!
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
Shows, schedules, and artists are subject to change.

LeAnn Rimes: 30 Years of Blue - Rescheduled
2026-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
LeAnn Rimes is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum-selling artist whose genre-defying career has spanned nearly three decades. She has released 21 albums and 71 singles to radio worldwide, including her latest, All I Want for Christmas Is You, which is currently the #1 Holiday Single of the Year (Mediabase Holiday Chart) and featured on her newly released Greatest Hits: Christmas album.

Science & Nature Book Club
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W Main Ave, #1st Fl Liberty Bldg,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
We will be discussing “The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator” by Timothy C. Winegard at the June meeting.
This book club typically meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We meet at Auntie’s Bookstore and it is led by Teri. Please send any inquiries to teri@auntiesbooks.com.

Swing Lounge: Kids Club
2026-06-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Swing Lounge, 601 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 110,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us every Wednesday for Kids Club at Swing Lounge. Kids will learn golf fundamentals in a fun, interactive setting while parents enjoy a relaxing night with dinner and drinks at the Swing Lounge Downtown at 601 W Riverside Ave on the main floor.
Spots are limited to the first 15 kids to sign up and reservations are required. When you call, we’ll reserve a table for you in the lounge and a spot for your child in the golf session, so everything is set when you arrive.
$20 per kid includes a hot dog, chips, and a drink
Grade school age and up. We will group kids by age and skill level.
Every Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM
Call now to reserve your table and lock in your child’s spot. This fun, family event is sponsored by @ryanmoran2323 with @countryfinancial 🔥

Reggae Nights at Brick West
2026-06-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Brick West Brewing Co, 1318 W 1st Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us on the first Thursday of June, July, August, September, and October at 6 PM, for a free, all-ages night of music and vibes.
Featuring:
🌴 The Gruvé Smoothies
🌴 Agápé
🌴 DJ Byrd
Expect live reggae, dance music, and a night centered on peace, unity, and love.
📍 Brick West Brewing
🎟️ Free Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome

The Punderground
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Blue Door Theatre, 319 South Cedar Street, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Come check us out at the Blue Door Theatre’s home in the downtown milk bottle building at 319 S. Cedar for an evening of guaranteed pun! The Punderground is an improvised punning competition. If you are a fan of dad jokes, greeting card quips, or a language lover, this event is for you. Test your mettle and give it a try, or just come to support the #spokaneword. You’ll have pun regardless! This is a pay-what-you-want event, open to punners of all ages. The top three punners and audience-voted MVP will be awarded punny prizes! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 7:30pm. Competition starts at 8:00. See you there!

Pigments of Your Imagination
2026-06-05 05:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Spokane Partnership, 818 W Riverside Ave Ste 150, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Everything from whimsical brushstrokes to clever sculptures connects with the playful side of art and imagination and embarks on a journey where creativity and joy conspire to leave you with memories as delightful as a room full of giggling goats. Don’t forget to bring your sense of humor and maybe even a spare pair of socks, just in case you laugh yours off.
Refreshments and a smorgasbord of yummy dips.

First Friday at Rocket
2026-06-05 08:00 - 20:00 | Rocket Bakery at Carnegie Square, 1325 W 1st Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us June 5th for late hours at Rocket in coordination with First Friday! June’s special will be Calimochos! Calimocho (or Kalimotxo) is a simple, refreshing Spanish cocktail from the Basque Country, made by mixing equal parts red wine and cola over ice. Open until 8pm. Coffee, pastries, cakes, and beer on tap also available!
Only at Rocket on 1325 W. 1st Ave

2026 State of Downtown
2026-06-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Spokane Convention Center, 334 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) will host the 2026 State of Downtown Breakfast & Awards on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center’s Centennial Ballroom. Celebrating 30 years of service to downtown Spokane, the annual event will bring together business and community leaders for updates on downtown development, economic trends and the future of Spokane’s urban core, along with a special announcement highlighting exciting new projects planned for downtown public spaces.
The program will feature remarks from DSP President & CEO Emilie Cameron, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and keynote speaker Julia Huang, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and marketing strategist known for helping brands and cities build stronger connections through culture, creativity and community identity. Her perspective on leadership, place-making and the future of vibrant downtowns will offer timely inspiration for Spokane’s business and civic leaders.
The morning will also include the presentation of the 2026 Legacy Award to the Lilac Bloomsday Association and the 2026 Impact Award to Clearwater Paper.
Program Schedule

8:15 AM – Doors open & networking
9:00 AM – Program begins
10:30 AM – Program concludes

Reserve your Ticket

$65* – Members and Ratepayers
$75* – Non Members and Ratepayers
$750 – Booster Table (8) Contact info@downtownspokane.org to reserve

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More about our Keynote Speaker
Julia Huang is the founder and CEO of Intertrend Communications, one of the nation’s leading multicultural advertising and marketing agencies based in Long Beach, California. A nationally recognized entrepreneur and strategist, Huang has spent more than three decades helping major brands and organizations better connect with diverse audiences through culturally relevant storytelling and community-centered marketing. Under her leadership, Intertrend has earned numerous industry accolades for innovation, creativity, and impact, while Huang herself has become a respected voice on leadership, inclusion, and the future of consumer engagement.
Read more about Julia in a recent interview from Entreprenuer.com’s Real Entrepreneurs Series.
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First Friday Reception for Jamieson Kelly & Leela Francis
2026-06-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Avenue West Gallery, 907 West Boone Avenue, North Bank, Suite B, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Please join us First Friday, June 5, 2026 and meet Jamieson Kelly and Leela Francis, our featured artists for the month of June. Jamieson is a multi-disciplined artist that enjoys a range of media and subject matter and Leela is an acrylic and organic mixed media artist with a background in eco, expressive and bodywork therapies. Refreshments, live music, and free parking! All ages are welcome.

Bistango Lounge F Friday Live music
2026-06-05 15:00 - 23:30 | Bistango Martini Lounge, 108 N Post St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Hot summers, cool cocktails and live music at Spokanes best lounge!
HH 3-6, Eats specials, live music by Danial Hall, and libations for days.
Join us!

First Friday with Little Spokane Artist Studio Tour
2026-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Helix Tasting Room, 824 W Sprague Ave Michael Bldg,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Founded in 2008 the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour will be celebrating its 19th year of representing fine quality arts and crafts. Helix Wines will be featuring several of these artists in our tasting room during the month of June. Come by on Friday June 5th and enjoy a glass of wine and check out a wide variety of artwork – ceramics, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts and mixed media.

Opening Reception, Jundt Art Museum, for "2nd Inland Northwest Modern Quilt Exhibition"
2026-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Spokane Partnership, 818 W Riverside Ave Ste 150, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Free and open to the public, reception for the “2nd Inland Northwest Quilt Exhibition” at the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University. June 5, 2026, 4 to 7pm.
This display features quilts produced recently by members of the Inland Northwest Modern Quilt Guild (INMOD). In 2023, the museum hosted the Inland Northwest Modern Quilt Juried Exhibition featuring 20 quilts selected by the museum staff. In this exhibition, INMOD, to showcase the work of the guild and its members, has chosen objects based upon artistic quality, merit, and the visual aesthetics of modern quilting.

CANVAS First Friday @ The Luminaria
2026-06-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Spokane Partnership, 818 W Riverside Ave Ste 150, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Canvas Collaborative studios and Skeemn Entertainment will be hosting an open art gallery on Friday, June 5th from 4-8PM at the Luminaria Building downtown Spokane (154 S Madison St)
The gallery will have themes of pride, fatherhood, freedom, and basketball as well as an interactive art section and some rooftop views.

ben Gallery First Friday
2026-06-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Ben Joyce Studios, 1 N Post St., Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
ben Gallery presents new work of Washington and Oregon Coastlines as well as a fun new group of the Smalls Collection in a rainbow of spring colors. The Gallery just expanded its viewing wall space. Stop by to see how ben did it. 1 N. Post Street between Sprague & Riverside Avenues.

INDABA COFFEE presents FIRST FRIDAY ART & 30% OFF DRINKS
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Spokane Partnership, 818 W Riverside Ave Ste 150, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
The River Ridge Association of Fine Arts is featuring two artists at Indaba Coffee Roasters for the First Friday event and throughout the month of June
For the 5-7 PM event, Indaba offers 30% off beer and wine.
Come for the art! Stay for the drinks!

RENEE OBERDORF Paintings - Special Exhibition at DESIGN FOR THE PPL's NEW showroom "The Great Room" on S. Monroe St.
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Design for the PPL, 175 S Monroe St, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Come celebrate a curated exhibition of Spokane artist Renée Oberdorf’s paintings and enjoy a first look at the new showroom from Design for the PPL, The Great Room. Organized with Kelly Baker Art Advising.
ADDRESS: 175 S. Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
Renée creates large-scale abstract paintings that balance spontaneity, structure, and layered history. With a background in fine art and sculpture, she works intuitively with acrylic, collage, and drawing media, building richly textured surfaces and bold fields of color where gesture, erosion, and revision remain visible. Influenced by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and the Mojave Desert where she grew up, as well as years spent in organic farming, Renée explores themes of nature, memory, presence, and the unconscious—allowing meaning to emerge through process, material, and trust in the unknown.

First Friday at 1910 Lounge
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The Spokane Club, 1002 W Riverside Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Come by the 1910 Lounge at Spokane Club to experience the work of Jeannine Marx Fruci, a Spokane watercolor artist with an inspiring story of resilience and passion, and Elise Estus, a Montana-raised charcoal artist whose work captures the peaceful beauty of the Western landscape. Browse their stunning collections over drinks while soaking in the acoustic sounds of singer-songwriter Michael Vallee, who will be performing live throughout the evening. Come experience an evening of art, music, and great company in one of Spokane’s best lounges.
Complimentary Event, Everyone Welcome

Opening Reception for "Cypher", works of collage by Carl Richardson
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | D2 Gallery and Studio, 310 W 1st Ave, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Please join us on Friday, June 5th, for the opening of Cypher, a compelling new exhibit by Spokane artist and educator Carl Richardson. A Cypher is an informal gathering of rappers, beatboxers, and/or dancers in a circle, improvising, freestyling, or taking turns showcasing skills, and Richardson’s collage that are built upon themselves just as the lyrical composition of a freestyle rap is created.

CATHARSIS Opening Reception at Terrain Gallery
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Terrain Gallery, 628 N Monroe St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Please join us for the opening reception of CATHARSIS, an interdisciplinary solo exhibition by Duncan Clark Menzies examining one’s journey from concealment to discovery through catharsis. This exhibition extends the central question of The Bedsheet Chronicles: “What do you cover?” Through landscapes and the cultural terrains around us, CATHARSIS explores how our environment shapes, conceals, or defines our worldview—consciously and unconsciously—through life experiences, religion, family, society, and the culture of our adolescence.
Featuring a variety of media, including conceptual lamps, collage, classical Americana landscapes, surveys of different decades, and photojournalism, the exhibition will also include an immersive installation and sheet covered canopy premiering a new documentary about The Bedsheet Chronicles, which was created in collaboration with videographer Jack Wade.
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DUNCAN MENZIES ARTIST STATEMENT:
Duncan Clark Menzies is an interdisciplinary conceptual artist born in Snohomish and raised in Coeur d’Alene, where he currently resides. His work explores the intersections of spiritual, Celtic, communal, and queer identities through shared stories and spaces.
Menzies’ primary project, The Bed Sheet Chronicles, collects personal stories through community interviews in which he asks participants, “What do you cover?” Interviewees then provide him with a bedsheet. Using bedsheets, storytelling, performance, woodworking, projection, and lighting, the project examines themes of shame, upbringing, religion, politics, cultural heritage, and identity.

SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST GREYSHOES
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Marmot Art Space, 1202 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
The New Mexico Museum of Indian Art calls our October Featured Artist a “Living Treasure”.
We could not be more thrilled than to present you with the of multiple award winning Southwest Native American sculptor Greyshoes!
Mark your calendar for JUNE 5th when you can meet Greyshoes in person! And see more of his art!
Greyshoes sculpts contemporary, stylized, and flowing forms inspired by the aesthetic motifs and movements found in the ceremonial regalia and dances of his Native American heritage.
During his nearly three-decade career, Greyshoes’s subject matter has included Apache crown dancers; Pueblo corn, deer, elk, antelope, and buffalo dancers; and even the pan-American Matachines. He is also known for his “essentialized” medicine bears and a variety of other sacred animal representations.
Greyshoes works exclusively in stone, including exotic and domestic marble, limestone, alabaster, and onyx. A selection of one-of-a-kind stone originals are then chosen to be cast in bronze in limited editions. These bronzes feature patinas in a range of colors, patterns, and textures.
Come meet Greyshoes in person on June First Friday – June 5th – 5-8pm and he’ll tell you all about it and you can choose your favorite souvenir of the night to take home with you. Don’t have stacks of cash in your pocket? No worries, we do layaway.
We’ll also have our regular all star lineup – pieces from Smithsonian Visionary Artist Award Winner Patti Warashina, Legendary Painter Alfredo Arreguin, Professors Emeriti Ruben Trejo, Keiko Hara, and Gordon Wilson, Professors Frank Munns and Rob McKirdie, award-winning Bend Artists Sarah B Hansen and Shelli Walters, Gabe Fernandez, our favorite Montana-based painter Kelly Packer, and renowned sculptor Haiying Wu.

'Two Gay, Ceramics by Tyler Ready and Molly Klingler’
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery, 115 S Adams St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
In celebration of Pride Month, Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery presents ‘Two Gay, Ceramics by Tyler Ready and Molly Klingler’
First Friday, June 5th, 5-8 pm and Saturday June 6th, 12-4 pm. 115 S. Adams Street. Open W-F 11-5, through June 26.

Pride Exhibition featuring Tif Ander Patterson, Rose Honey, Missy Narrance, Rook Haug and Matt Schwenk
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Spokane Art School, 503 E 2nd Ave, Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
Celebrate Pride Month with a vibrant group exhibition at the Spokane Art School featuring works by Tif Ander Patterson, Rose Honey, Missy Narrance, Rook Haug, and Matt Schwenk. Curated by Gwyn Pevonka, this exhibition highlights artists from Spokane’s LGBTQ+ community and showcases a wide range of creative voices and mediums.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5th from 5pm–8pm and experience an evening of art, community, and celebration.
Featured artist Tif Ander Patterson is a prolific multidisciplinary queer artist, graphic designer, and arts educator known for their quirky illustrative style and richly textured work spanning ceramics, murals, wearable art, painting, and pottery. They are passionate about collaboration, mentorship, and creating accessible, non-gatekept arts spaces within the community.
The exhibition will remain on view through June 30th. Gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm, and the gallery is open to the public.

Nicole Hague Artist Exhibition
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | June & Co., 123 S Wall St., Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Explore over 50 hand printed mini prints, straight from the art vending machine, to the wall by Nicole Hague throughout June. Featuring food, drinks, and of course, garbage goats. (21+)

Big City Community Art Gallery First Friday
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Big City Community Art Gallery, 1107 W. 1st Ave., Spokane, WA, 99201
Its official, Big City Art is half a city block!
Come see what the Buzz is all about down here at Big City Community Art Gallery 1105 west 1st ave. Featuring artist Margarita Bauer (represented by gallery manager Karelia Lipsker) —–Artist—–
Margarita (Hussissian) Bauer
Margarita “Maggie” Bauer was born in 1930 and passed away in 2019 at the age of 89 in Barrington, Illinois. She was a highly accomplished artist and educator whose career spanned decades. Maggie attended the Art Institute of Chicago, where she later taught, and also served as an instructor at Northwestern University and Harper College.
Throughout her career, Maggie explored a wide range of artistic media and techniques, including acrylics, oils, washes, metal sculpture, fiberglass, and more. She became especially well known in Chicago as a portrait artist, painting numerous Chicago Bears players, including Walter Payton, as well as prominent business leaders and influential figures throughout the region. While brief, she also worked with the Carter administration as a art consultant for foreign embassies.
After purchasing property in Sedona, Arizona, Maggie developed a deep fascination with Native peoples and their culture, capturing their strength and beauty through her art. Her work reflected a profound spiritual dimension and a desire, as she often expressed it, to “touch the angels.” She found beauty in all aspects of life and dedicated herself to revealing that beauty through her art.

A very Big City Art Gallery First Friday
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Big City Art Gallery, 1107 W 1st Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Its official, Big City Art Gallery is taking over the block here on west 1st ave!
Come see what the beautiful buzz is all about from Artist Dylan Lipsker (D-Lip) . stunning one of a kind wall statement pieces to fun Buttons called Futtons, there something for everyone!
