In Aug the Liberty Gallery presents the art of John Thamm ~ "Portraits of Music Legends"
2026-07-26 11:00 - 2026-08-29 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building, 203 N Washington,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
In John’s words: “I love to paint portraits and chose musicians from my young adult years. As I age, loss and death of good friends is ever present. In this series, my choice of subject matter links my memories of good times and great friends to these music legends. Some are deceased and some are still performing. All of the work is painted in oil on canvas.”
Stop by the Historic Liberty Building this Aug to view John’s paintings ~ stop by First Friday Aug 7 to Meet the Artist 5-8pm.

PPP Welcomes Mixed Media Artist Robyn Smith as Guest Artist this August!
2026-07-26 11:00 - 2026-08-29 19:00 | Pottery Place Plus, 203 N Washington St, #200a, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Robyn-Smith finds that art is an adventure that never gets old, with so many possibilities to
explore. Through her teaching she has a passion for guiding others in exploring art in a way they might not have thought of before, finding that mixed media opens the door to experiment with different textures, layers, and mediums by repurposing items into art – old records, maps, sheet music, patterns, tissue paper.
Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Aug to view Robyn’s mixed media artwork ~ stop by First Friday Aug 7 to Meet the Artist 5-8pm.

"Here and There" – Photographs by Micheal DeCesare at the Liberty Gallery this July!
2026-08-07 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 19:00 | Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building, 203 N Washington,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The Liberty Gallery is featuring the beautiful & striking nature photography by Micheal DeCesare during July. As Mike says, “We are blessed living in the Pacific Northwest, because there is so much beauty, so close, and that is reflected in the work presented. However, my search also goes far away, and that too is included in this show.”
Stop by the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St. from June 29th until July 25th to see Mike’s photographs; come by the gallery from 5-8pm on Second Friday July 10th for a reception to meet the artist.

April Robinson is the PPP Guest Artist for July!
2026-08-07 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 19:00 | Pottery Place Plus, 203 N Washington St, #200a, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
April Robinson is a North Idaho-based artist whose work explores beauty, identity, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit. After years spent in social work and ministry, she returned to art as a place of healing-discovering in the creative process a sense of freedom, presence, and renewal.
Working in oils, acrylic, mixed media, and glass mosaic, April creates layered, expressive pieces inspired by her travels, relationships, and inner life. Her work moves between realism and impression, often infused with vibrant color and emotional depth.
Rooted in her belief that art speaks where words fall short, April’s work is an invitation-to pause, to feel, and to reconnect with both the seen and unseen beauty within and around us.
Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St. from June 29th until July 25th to see April’s artwork; come by the shop from 5-8pm on Second Friday July 10th for a reception to meet the artist.

First Friday Reception for Alison Elixavide & Michael Stephens
2026-08-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Avenue West Gallery, 907 West Boone Avenue, North Bank, Suite B, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Please join us on Friday, August 7th, for a reception for Western artist, Alison Elixavide, and pastel artist, Michael Stephens, between the hours of 3 – 7 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy the music of Jonathan Nicholson, and have some refreshments. Several of the members of Avenue West Gallery will also be on hand and the art of over 20 Northwest artists will be on display.Please join us on Friday, August 7th, for a reception for Western artist, Alison Elixavide, and pastel artist, Michael Stephens, between the hours of 3 – 7 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy the music of Jonathan Nicholson, and have some refreshments. Several of the members of Avenue West Gallery will also be on hand and the art of over 20 Northwest artists will be on display. Bring a date, the family, of just come enjoy by yourself.

First Friday Face Off
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parkade, 511 W Main Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Experience live art in real time at First Friday Face-Off, a monthly creative showdown featuring Spokane’s local artists. Artists will create original work during a two-hour event filled with music, energy, and community vibes in the Parkade Plaza Building.
Each month, one artist is selected as the winner and their artwork becomes the official poster for the following First Friday—seen across downtown and online.
Monthly winners advance to a year-end championship during our holiday Brushes & Boughs celebration.
2026 Monthly Themes:

January: New Year: New You
February: Love Letters
March: Women of Spokane History
April: Celebrate Spring
May: Power of Purple
June: Rainbow LGBTQ
Jul: USA 250th Anniversary
Aug: Summer Sizzle
Sep: Back to School / Fall Celebration
Oct: Spooky Season
Nov: Light Up the Night
Dec: Brushes & Boughs / Holiday

Stop by, watch creativity unfold, and help celebrate Spokane’s art scene—one First Friday at a time.
Join the Competition
Apply to the First Friday Face Off! Compete in a live, two-hour art competition during First Friday in downtown Spokane. Selected artists receive a $100 stipend, promotional exposure, and the opportunity to have their artwork featured as the following month’s official First Friday poster. Monthly winners also advance to the Brushes & Boughs Year-End Championship for a chance to be named First Friday Artist of the Year. If you’re ready to create live and connect with the downtown community, we encourage you to apply!
This opportunity is open to both emerging and established artists working in paint.
ARTIST AGREEMENT
We’re excited to celebrate Spokane’s creative community and bring live art to the heart of Downtown each month. We hope you’ll apply and be part of this new First Friday experience!
APPLY HERE

INDABA COFFEE presents AUGUSTIRST FRIDAY ART & DRINKS
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Indaba Coffee Roasters, 518 W Riverside Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The River Ridge Association of Fine Arts features three artists at Indaba Coffee Roasters for the August First Friday event. Mary Thomas shows through August and September while Katie Garner and Janene Grende continue to show through August.
For the 5-7 PM event, Indaba offers 30% off beer and wine.
Come for the art! Stay for some drinks and conversation.

Opening Reception for "Bab Geuleus: 1. Rice Bowl 2. Means of Living"
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Terrain Gallery, 628 N Monroe St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us for the opening reception for this show, plus meet artist Jennifer Seo!
SHOW STATEMENT:
The word rice bowl in Korean (bab geuleus) functions as both a specific object and a figure of speech for livelihood, and survival. In my work, the bowl becomes a stand-in for what cultural memory is carried, emptied, and carefully protected in diasporic life. Meticulous craft disguises an understated humor that examines the tensions between preservation, translation, and disappearance.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Commonplace objects embody a philosophy and culture that construct our lives. I recreate objects found from old family photographs as delicate paper sculptures. As I look through the photos, I pick out common objects that those in the scene would have had the most interaction with. My making process is intentionally repetitive and careful. This meticulous labor elevates the handmade objects through the time and care spent producing it. The limiting characteristics of paper emphasize the replicated-ness of the realized object and I am interested in this preservation that deconstructs the original. I find the accessibility and fragility of paper very poetic. The handcrafted sculptures are a ritual of labor and time meant to carry the viewer beyond the immediate object to a thoughtful connecting point. These works are not about the objects, but rather the time of the objects. Recreating these objects is a study of my family that I have always felt disconnected from, but cherish. The ghostly visual of the sculptures produces a sense of preservation and loss. These sculptures are an exercise for locating my Korean American perspective. As I make the work, I project myself into experiences I was not always present for. These objects are identifiably hand activated because I want the viewer to be able to recognize that action and insert themselves into an imagined scene with the work, participating in my attempt to connect.

Big City Community Art Gallery First Friday
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Big City Community Art Gallery, 1107 W. 1st Ave., Spokane, WA, 99201
Join as for the closing month show of artist Margarita Bauer. From pencil and ink to acrylics and oils, Margarita did it all.
So come on down and see it while you can!
Big City Art Gallery
1107 west 1st ave Spokane wa 99201
Big City Community Art Gallery
1105 west 1st ave Spokane wa 99201
Big City Art Studio
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Blessed to be living this #artlife

A very Big City Art Gallery First Friday
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Big City Art Gallery, 1107 W 1st Ave,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Welcome to the cokorful world of Artist Dylan Lipsker. Big City Art Gallery offers a little something for everyone. From Futtons to fine art! Big City Art Gallery is the place to be on first Fridays
1107 west 1st ave Spokane wa
Music –
Featuring youth symphony

Late Laughs
2026-08-07 21:00 - 22:00 | Blue Door Theatre, 319 South Cedar Street, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Late Laughs is your monthly dose of experimental improv and comedy, happening every First Friday at 9:00 PM. Each show features a rotating lineup of performers from independent troupes to new voices trying something bold and unpredictable. These are not your typical Blue Door shows. Each 20-minute set is a chance for groups to push boundaries, test new formats, and take creative risks… all in front of a late-night crowd that is ready for anything.

Summer Nights Jazz Festival
2026-08-08 00:00 | Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
This event is a community festival merging and blending the best of culture arts and creative expressions from around the world amplifying music history connecting us all since the beginning. We will have a DJ, dancers and performers, spoken word, community presentations, vendors, community organizers and artist.Second Choice Start Date:2026-08-15
Requested Venue Names: Lilac Bowl
Event Setup: This Community celebration inspired by the elegance of jazz, the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, and the power of cultural expression. Taking place on August 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lilac Bowl / Riverfront Lawn in Spokane, WA, this family-friendly event will bring together music, dance, art, wellness, and local entrepreneurship in one unforgettable afternoon.
Attendees can enjoy live step and dance performances, a DJ, community healers, artists, vendors from all backgrounds, a family photo booth, balloon art, face painting, and more. With a goal of raising support to bring a live jazz artist to the stage, the festival is designed to uplift the community, spotlight small businesses, and create a joyful space where culture, creativity, and connection come alive.
Do You Require Food And Beverage Service: Yes
Additional Comments: Thank You, only question is are their and tents or tables available for rent just curious?
Event load in Time: 09:00 AM
Event Start Time: 01:00 PM
Event End Time: 08:00 PM
Are These Dates Flexible: Yes
How Did You Hear About Us: Email
Do You Have Vendors At Your Event: Yes
Do you Required Electricity Hookups For Event: Yes
F&B Needs: cultural food trucks and food vendors, no alcohol family welcoming environment.
Will Your Event Have Alcohol Server Or Sold: No
Is Your Event Ticketed: No

Historic Walking Tours
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join local historian Chet Caskey for a free walking tour of Riverfront Park, where the city’s past and present merge in unique ways. Learn the rich history of the magnificent Spokane Falls, Expo ’74 U.S. Pavilion, 1902 Clock Tower, 1909 Looff Carrousel, Centennial Trail and more! Tours will begin at the Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park on select Saturdays , departing at 10am and 12pm.

Bab Geuleus: 1. Rice Bowl 2. Means of Living
2026-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Terrain Gallery, 628 N Monroe St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
SHOW STATEMENT:
The word rice bowl in Korean (“bab geuleus”) functions as both a specific object and a figure of speech for livelihood, and survival. In my work, the bowl becomes a stand-in for what cultural memory is carried, emptied, and carefully protected in diasporic life. Meticulous craft disguises an understated humor that examines the tensions between preservation, translation, and disappearance.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Commonplace objects embody a philosophy and culture that construct our lives. I recreate objects found from old family photographs as delicate paper sculptures. As I look through the photos, I pick out common objects that those in the scene would have had the most interaction with. My making process is intentionally repetitive and careful. This meticulous labor elevates the handmade objects through the time and care spent producing it. The limiting characteristics of paper emphasize the replicated-ness of the realized object and I am interested in this preservation that deconstructs the original. I find the accessibility and fragility of paper very poetic. The handcrafted sculptures are a ritual of labor and time meant to carry the viewer beyond the immediate object to a thoughtful connecting point. These works are not about the objects, but rather the time of the objects. Recreating these objects is a study of my family that I have always felt disconnected from, but cherish. The ghostly visual of the sculptures produces a sense of preservation and loss. These sculptures are an exercise for locating my Korean American perspective. As I make the work, I project myself into experiences I was not always present for. These objects are identifiably hand activated because I want the viewer to be able to recognize that action and insert themselves into an imagined scene with the work, participating in my attempt to connect.
This show will be at Terrain gallery August 8th – August 29th
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday | 4PM – 7PM

Riverfront Moves
2026-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Gesa Pavilion at Riverfront, 574 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Unwind and reflect in Recovery Yoga, a slow-paced class designed for those seeking to soothe mind, body, and soul. Recovery Yoga promotes stillness, allowing for deep fascia release. Guided breathwork and relaxation techniques encourage relaxation and release tension, promoting recovery and restoration.
Riverfront Moves sponsored by Providence.

July 7 – Barre with Lilac City Barre
July 9 – Barre with Barre3
July 21 – Yoga with Rare Wellness
July 30 – Yoga with BeYoutiful Hot Yoga
August 4 – Barre with Lilac City Barre
August 13 – Cardio & Strength with Orangetheory
August 20 – HIIT with THE TROOP
August 25 – Strength Training with Amore Movement
August 29 – Cycling with The Union

NEW Thai Cooking: Beloved Noodle Dishes with Angie Pitini
2026-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Explore the vibrant flavors of Thailand in this hands-on cooking class led by Thai-born instructor Angelina Pitini. With approximately 75% hands-on participation, you’ll prepare three iconic noodle dishes while learning authentic Thai techniques and the art of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. Master the wok as you create Yam Woon Sen (Glass Noodle Salad), Pad See Ew, and Kuay Teow Kua with chicken and vegetables. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this interactive class will build your confidence with noodle preparation and high-heat stir-frying while giving you the skills to recreate these Thai favorites at home.

NEW Thai Cooking: Summer in Thailand
2026-08-10 17:45 - 19:45 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Experience the fresh, vibrant flavors of Thailand in this fully hands-on cooking class with Thai-born instructor Angelina Pitini. With 100% hands-on participation, you’ll prepare three classic Thai salads: Thai Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen), Crying Tiger Beef Salad (Nam Tok), and Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam). Along the way, you’ll learn authentic ingredients, traditional preparation techniques, and how to balance Thailand’s signature sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this interactive class provides practical culinary skills, authentic recipes, and the confidence to recreate these refreshing Thai favorites at home.

Riverfront Eats
2026-08-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., June through August, on the orange Howard Street Bridge for Riverfront Eats. Your go-to lunch spot in the heart of downtown Spokane!
Come enjoy a rotating lineup of local food trucks, serving up everything from savory bites to sweet treats. Grab your coworkers, friends, or family and soak up the summer vibes with great food and beautiful river views.
Food Truck Schedule
June

6/2: Crossed Cannons Coffee, Kona Ice, Churro Hut, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem, MacDaddy’s
6/9: Crossed Cannons Coffee, Kona Ice, Churro Hut, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
6/16: Have beans Will Travel, Ben & Jerry’s, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino

July

7/7: Have beans Will Travel, Mary Lou’s Ice Cream, The Churro Hut, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
7/14: Have beans Will Travel, La Crème, The Churro Hut, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
7/21: Surge Coffee, Ben & Jerry’s, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
7/28: Surge Coffee, Mary Lou’s Ice Cream, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem

August

8/4: Gypsy Java, Kona Ice, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
8/11: Gypsy Java, La Crème, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
8/18: Gypsy Java, La Crème, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem
8/25: Surge Coffee, Ben & Jerry’s, Madfire Kitchen, Sabor Latino, Jerusalem

Sourdough Starter Basics with Jeff Halfhide
2026-08-11 12:00 - 13:30 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Learn the essentials of maintaining a healthy sourdough starter in this interactive class with Jeff Halfhide. With approximately 50% hands-on participation, you’ll discover how to feed, store, and care for your “mother” while learning proper measuring techniques, feeding schedules, troubleshooting tips, and creative ways to use sourdough discard. Each guest will take home a mature sourdough starter, a reusable starter jar, and a helpful resource guide to continue baking at home. Enjoy samples of sourdough bread and sourdough pancakes made from the same starter while gaining the confidence to keep your sourdough thriving. Perfect for beginners interested in starting their sourdough journey.

Sushi 101: Nigiri and Maki Rolls with Reeva
2026-08-11 17:45 - 19:30 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Learn the fundamentals of sushi making in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class with instructor Reeva. With approximately 75% hands-on participation, you’ll master essential techniques including slicing fish, preparing perfectly seasoned sushi rice, shaping nigiri, and rolling maki using nori and bamboo mats. Create a colorful platter featuring nigiri, a spicy tuna roll, and a rainbow roll while picking up simple plating tips to make your sushi as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for home cooks of all skill levels, this interactive class will give you the confidence to recreate fresh, restaurant-quality sushi at home.
