Downtown Spokane Partnership

UNTAMED, Works by MEG Goolie
2026-05-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-11 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | 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.

Morning Book Club
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W Main Ave, #1st Fl Liberty Bldg,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
We will be discussing “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann at the May meeting.
This book club typically meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Auntie’s Bookstore and is led by Linda. Please send any inquiries to auntiesbooks@gmail.com.

Popular Thai Cuisine: Crispy Pork Belly 2 Ways
2026-05-11 17:45 - 19:30 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Learn to create authentic Thai favorites: Pad Krapow Moo Krob (crispy pork belly with holy basil), Thai fried egg, and Pad-Ka-Na Moo Krob (Chinese broccoli with pork belly). Watch Angelina demonstrate traditional crispy pork belly techniques, then jump in to master stir-frying, perfecting a crispy-yolk fried egg, cooking tender-crisp Chinese broccoli, and making fluffy jasmine rice.
Chef Angelina Pitini, raised in Thailand in a family of restaurateurs, blends traditional roots with fine-dining experience to guide you through every step.
*Class Style: Partial hands-on (about 50% participation) Menu includes all dishes served over jasmine rice.

Spokane Symphony Masterworks 9: To America
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Masterworks 9 opens with a new commission from longtime Symphony friend Sydney Guillaume. Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is a virtuosic masterpiece that fuses Russian heritage with American influences. After intermission, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra showcases the orchestra in vivid colors and textures, capturing the resilience and adaptability of a composer who embraced his new world.

"The Table is Set" at Terrain Gallery
2026-05-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Terrain Gallery, 628 N Monroe St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us at Terrain Gallery for ‘The Table Is Set’, a unique art show by Liv Hebert Watkins, honoring the everyday people, objects, and rituals in life. The central aspect of this concept is the dinner table– a space where individuals gather and interact as a whole; despite differences in background, culture, language or family ties. There is beauty in the simple act of gathering, sharing a warm drink, eating food, and sitting together. Combining iconographic halos with commonplace faces and objects, Liv explores the beauty and divinity of the ordinary.

Spokane River Roll – Spring 2026
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Washington
Join Spokane Riverkeeper and 350 Spokane for the spring 2026 edition of the Spokane River Roll: an easy, educational, 7-mile roll on the Centennial Trail in Spokane! Bring your bike, roller skates, scooter, or other human-powered wheels to join us as we roll along the Spokane River, west from 716 N Superior St. (Riverwalk Overflow Parking Lot, just north of No-Li), through Kendall Yards to the Hangman Creek Overlook then returning to No-Li before 3:30pm. A fun, leisurely ride (5-10 mph) and a chance to see the river through new eyes, looking into its past, present, and future.
Your guides will make a few stops to point out climate change’s growing impacts on the river, its habitats and its people.
Who: Anyone with a set of wheels to ride! We welcome all ages to join us for this family-friendly ride, on bikes, roller skates, or any human-powered wheels!
When: 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026
Meeting Spot: Riverwalk Overflow Parking Lot, 716 N Superior St, Spokane, WA 99202
Post-Roll Social: No-Li Brewery, 1003 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Bus Transportation: Bus routes 1 and 14 will take you to the meetup spot.
Parking: Riverwalk Overflow lot and street parking only please. We want to respect other Riverwalk businesses who rely on the main lot. Please consider rolling to the event if possible.
Following the ride, we will have a social happy hour at No-Li! Participation in the ride is not required to join us after.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK56mqG98IXCc9RxPLk_g-uG8tMkVsiPtsnjbSPoDfcTXYbQ/viewform?usp=preview

Book Signing: "Wormhole to War" by James C. Glass
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W Main Ave, #1st Fl Liberty Bldg,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
In the far reaches of space, Port Nexus serves as a vital hub connecting distant worlds. But trouble is brewing as the tyrannical Bishops of Kratola plot to seize control of the strategic port. Stop on by Auntie’s to chat with author James C. Glass about his latest book, Wormhole to War, and get a signed copy! This event is free and open to the public.

Junior Lilac Parade
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Parade Step Off, 400 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, 99201, United States
The Junior Lilac Parade is a cherished community tradition in Spokane, celebrating the creativity, energy, and spirit of local youth. Held annually as part of the Spokane Lilac Festival, the parade features hundreds of children participating in colorful floats, marching groups, dance teams, and themed entries. Designed especially for kids, it offers a fun and welcoming way for families, schools, and youth organizations to take part in one of the city’s most beloved events, while fostering pride, imagination, and community connection.
A highlight of the Junior Lilac Parade in Spokane is the middle school marching band competition, where young musicians take center stage. Bands from across the region march the parade route while performing coordinated music and drill routines, showcasing both their musical talent and teamwork.
Judged on elements like sound quality, precision, creativity, and overall presentation, the competition gives students a chance to experience the excitement of performance in a supportive, community-centered setting. As part of the Spokane Lilac Festival, it not only highlights the dedication of local music programs but also encourages school pride and inspires the next generation of performers.

Family Fun Fair & ANHPI Heritage Festival
2026-05-09 10:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The nonprofit organization Spokane United We Stand is proud to host the 6th Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Festival alongside the 15th Annual Family Fun Fair on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Riverfront Park immediately following the Junior Lilac Parade in Spokane.
In 2025, the event welcomed 34,800 attendees, and organizers are preparing for an estimated 35,000+ participants in 2026.
The Family Fun Fair is designed as a welcoming space where families can connect with valuable programs and services that promote stability, safety, and opportunity.
The event celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Spokane and across the United States. It also serves as a reminder to build a stronger community rooted in respect, inclusion, and mutual support.
Festival Highlights: Guests can also enjoy cultural performances, family entertainment, food vendors, educational exhibits, and the highly anticipated Luau & Fire-Knife Show beginning at 5:00 PM on May 9.
May 8, 2026
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fire-Knife Workshop with Jesse Rodriguez, Food Trucks, and DJ Music hosted by Spokane Pride. Exhibit highlighting Spokane’s ANHPI community, artists and history inside the Pavilion. FREE and open to the public.
May 9, 2026
10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vendors & Resource Fair, Live performances from cultural groups and youth organizations. Exhibit highlighting Spokane’s ANHPI community, artists and history inside the Pavilion. Cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts stations and sumo wrestling interactivity inside the Pavilion. FREE and open to the public.
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ho’olaule’a & Fire-Knife Show with performances from Spokane’s Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community.

Live Music with Hannah Siglin
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Helix Tasting Room, 824 W Sprague Ave Michael Bldg,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us at Helix Wines on Friday May 8th from 6-8pm to enjoy a glass of wine and listen to folk music with Hannah Siglin, singer, songwriter, and guitarist from the Inland Northwest. Raised on folk music and studied in classical training, her songs tangle intricate guitar parts with raw and intimate lyrics, beautiful both stripped down to her guitar and voice.

Fairy & Fable NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair—Vendor Faire, Music Festival, Immersive Art Experience & Theme Party!
2026-05-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Washington
👣 Step into our enchanted realm & explore one-of-a-kind vendors, live music, immersive art, intuitive readings, untamed delights & MOUNTAINS MORE at Spokane’s favorite monthly NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair experience!! 🐛🦋
— MARK YOUR CALENDARS —
⏳ Friday, May 8th | 5:00 – 9:00 PM.
— VENDORS & MAKERS —
🎨 SHOP 50+ Local Vendors: Crystals, Vintage, Custom Clothing, Jewelry, Apothecary, Plants, Esoteric Art, Handmade Treasures, & Mysterious Oddities. 👁️
🌮 EAT: Food Trucks, Street Eats & Handcrafted Sweet Treats.
🍹 DRINK: Craft Beer, Signature Cocktails & Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
— ENTERTAINMENT & EXPERIENCE —
🎸 GROOVE: Live Bands, Musicians & EDM DJs.
🙌 EXPERIENCE: Performance Art, Live Painting, & Flow Artists.
🔮 VIBE: Intuitive Readings, Energy Healing, Family-Friendly Activities & Photo-Ops.
🎭 DRESS UP: Costumes ENCOURAGED! Forest spirits, fairy royalty, storybook-characters, changelings, florals & mystical Earth Guardians! 🧝‍♀️
— LOCATION —
📍 Parking Lot Festival!
508 E Riverside Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(U-District Gateway Bridge | Sprague & Sherman)
— DETAILS —
👼 ALL AGES + PET FRIENDLY: Bring your family, friends, & familiars (pets on-leash)! 🐾
🎟️ ADMISSION: $3 per adult (18+). Youth attend free.
👉 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/14ZdGwRgT7i/ – Click “Going” & JOIN US for an evening of celebration, support-local shopping, creativity, community & connection!
🌬️ SPREAD THE MAGIC—SHARE THIS EVENT to let everyone know you’ll be dancing around the mushroom ring! It’s sure to be a MAGICAL TIME!! 🙌🍄
~ STAY WAVY ~
THE WAVY BUNCH
NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair
NIGHT MARKET

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NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair (Monthly) - 2026
2026-05-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Washington
The NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair is BACK for 2026! 🪩
Spokane’s monthly THEMED vendor fair, music festival & immersive art experience—a curated party-market featuring local makers, street eats, good vibes, community, dancing & MAGIC! 🙌
— EXPERIENCE —
🎨 SHOP: 50+ Local Vendors (Vintage, Crystals, Apothecary, Art, Oddities & MORE).
🔮 VIBE: Performance Art, Intuitive Readings, Family-Friendly Activities & Photo-Ops.
🎸 GROOVE: Live Bands, Musicians & EDM DJs.
🌮 EAT: Food Trucks, Street Eats & Handcrafted Sweet Treats.
🍹 DRINK: Craft Beer, Signature Cocktails & Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
🎭 DRESS UP: Each Event Features a Unique Theme—Costumes ENCOURAGED!
— MARK YOUR CALENDARS —
Second Fridays, Monthly, May–October
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MAY 8
JUNE 12
JULY 10
AUGUST 14
SEPTEMBER 11
OCTOBER 9
— LOCATION —
📍 Parking Lot Festival!
508 E Riverside Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(U-District Gateway Bridge | Sprague & Sherman)
— DETAILS —
🎟️ $3 adult entry (youth under 18, free) • ALL AGES welcome • pet friendly (on leash)
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ENS2e7RQm/ – Click “Going” & JOIN US for an evening of celebration, support-local shopping, creativity, community & connection!
SPREAD THE MAGIC—SHARE this event with your crew—The NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair is STOKED to welcome YOU! 🥳
~ STAY WAVY ~
THE WAVY BUNCH
NIGHT MARKET & Street Fair
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Mexican Staples
2026-05-06 17:45 - 20:15 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Frijoles are the building blocks for almost every Mexican meal, but cooking them from scratch may seem intimidating. In this partially hands-on class Jamie will take the guesswork out of cooking and seasoning beans in the classic stovetop style, then you’ll get hands-on and cook Mexican rice, seasoning from scratch, and a roja enchilada sauce.

Science & Nature
2026-05-05 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 Botany of Desire” by Michael Pollan at the May 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.

Yarn Bombing Meet-Up
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Soulful Soups and Spirits, 111 S. Madison St.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
National Yarn Bombing Day is June 11
The Downtown Spokane Partnership is teaming up with Art Salvage Spokane to turn Spokane Falls Boulevard into a vibrant, community-powered art installation. Help us “yarn bomb” 13 trees with colorful, hand-knit and crocheted squares—each one created by local volunteers like you!
GET INVOLVED
Create your squares at home or join a community
meetup to stitch alongside others.
Square guidelines
•Minimum size: 8” x 8”
•Maximum Size: 8” x 36”
•Knit or crochet
•Any pattern (no imagery)
•Any colors except black or brown
Drop Off Locations
Downtown Spokane Partnership: 818 W. Riverside Ave. 120
9:00AM-4:00PM M-F
Art Salvage: 610 E. North Foothills Dr.
10:00am-5:00pm TU-SAT
Contributions are accepted through May 31
JOIN US FOR A MEET-UP
April 28 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
Bardic Brewing
201 W Riverside
May 5 | Noon – 1:30pm
Soulful Soups & Spirits
111 S Madison
May 17 | 10:00am – Noon
Jupiter’s Eye Book Cafe
411 W First Ave
WHAT TO BRING
Yarn will be provided along with instruction and assistance.
Please bring your own preferred needles (crochet or knitting) and be ready to spin some yarns!

The Beauty of What Remains
2026-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Hara Allison Photography, 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 702, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
A gathering for those navigating Mother’s Day without their mom. Join us for community, optional portraits, and space to simply be.
The Beauty of What Remains
Hara Allison Photography and Martha Domitrovich of The Supper Club are co-hosting this event.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hara Allison losing her mom – the 40th year she’s experienced a motherless Mother’s Day.
To honor her memory, Hara and Martha are hosting a gathering for those navigating this holiday without their mom, whether she has passed away or is simply absent.
Hara’s studio will be open to gather, share food, and simply be with others who understand. No need to pretend. No need to explain.
For those who would like one, Hara is offering a complimentary simple portrait: just you and a chair. A few photos taken and later shared digitally.
If you’d like to bring a memento, something that reminds you of her, that’s cool. But you can also just show up, be with women who understand and be photographed or not.
You are welcome to simply come and be held by the presence of other women who understand.
Sunday, May 3
4-7pm
Hara Allison Photography
421 W Riverside Ave
Suite 702
Because of space limitations, this is available to the first 25 to RSVP. A $6.50 non-refundable fee is required to hold your space and help offset food costs.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beauty-of-what-remains-tickets-1984135571907

Bloomsday 50th Block Party at Kendall Yards
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Inlander, 1227 W. Summit Parkway,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The Bloomsday Team, The Night Market, and Inlander invite the community to celebrate the Bloomsday 50th Block Party in Kendall Yards on May 3 from 1–4 PM. This free, family-friendly event will feature four live music stages, free post-race care at each stage, food vendors, patio seating with drink options, and a fun passport program with a chance to win VIP Finlay Toyota Blessing in Disguise concert tickets. Attendees can also enjoy a special Bloomsday history exhibit and additional activities throughout the afternoon. Bring your friends and family and join the celebration of the 50th running of Bloomsday in Kendall Yards.

Bloomsday After-Party at Twenty-Seventh Heaven UNDERGROUND
2026-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Twenty-Seventh Heaven Bakery, 105 S. Madison St.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Come hang out with Lydia (Owner of Twenty-Seventh Heaven) after Bloomsday! The After-Party is being held in our AMAZING basement space, we like to call The UNDERGROUND for it’s Speakeasy/off-limits vibe! Come hang out when you finish Bloomsday for a slice of our Signature Coffee Cake and a glass of juice and you get to take home an adorable Souvenir Glass! Stay as long as you like, or until Lydia kicks you out! Everyone must register to ensure there will be enough Coffee Cake and Juice available! Register in person at Twenty-Seventh Heaven or through our Venmo (be sure to include names of participants if you are paying for more than just you).
Note: Bloomsday participation not required to partake in the after-party!
Cost: $18, $15 without Souvenir Glass, $25 after April 30
