Downtown Spokane Partnership

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.

Images that soar!
2026-08-05 - 2026-11-30 | Hara Allison Photography, 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 702, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
* Choose one of five breathtaking pairs of wings
* Choose your location: Hara Allison Photography studio or on location
* Enjoy a 30-minute session dedicated entirely to you
* Receive five professionally edited digital images
* Just $115
Spots are limited. Message hara@hara.photography to grab your date and time
Booking now through November.

Works by Kel Hudson
2026-08-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Entropy, 101 N. Stevens St.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Hoping to connect viewers with place, Hudson’s work often grounds itself in moments and places the American people all share and are familiar with. She tends not to sketch or plan her pieces but will instead focus on tasks or locations that interest her and will observe them for months before any work is made. Kelley is a quiet and elusive creative that blossoms in reticent observation. She is a voyeur of the everyday and a lover of the seemingly mundane. Her forms are heavily influenced by the clean lines and soft aesthetics of the Nordics. Her pallet erupts from her upbringing in Southern California and the inevitable influences of the hispanic and asian cultures that enrich the area. Her subject matter is born of the community surrounding her and the deep and troubling socio-economic patterns currently inherent in 2020s America.

Anticipation
2026-08-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Front Room Art Gallery, 115 S Adams St #6, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Front Room Art Gallery’s inaugural theme, a group show featuring 22 artists serving as the inaugural exhibition at the Front Room Art Gallery in Spokane’s West End.

"Here and There" – Photographs by Micheal DeCesare at the Liberty Gallery this July!
2026-08-12 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 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!
2026-08-12 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 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.

Farm to Table Experience with Jamie Aquino
2026-08-12 17:00 - 20:15 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Experience the journey from market to table in this immersive, fully hands-on cooking class with Jamie Aquino. Begin at Kendall Yards Night Market, where you’ll learn how to select the freshest seasonal produce directly from local farmers while picking up tips for choosing, storing, and preparing ingredients. Then head to The Kitchen Engine to transform your market finds into a seasonal feast featuring two main dishes, a starter, and a dessert. Because every class is inspired by what’s freshest at the market, no two experiences are ever the same. Perfect for food lovers looking to celebrate local, seasonal cooking.

Spokane Velocity FC Home Match
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | ONE Spokane Stadium, 501 W Gardner,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Come to ONE Spokane Stadium to watch Spokane Velocity FC defend their home turf for an action packed match!
March 21: New York Cosmos
April 7: AV Alta FC
April 11: Richmond Kickers
May 10: FC Naples
May 17: Las Vegas Lights FC
May 24: Sarasota Paradise
June 6: AC Boise
June 20: One Knoxville SC
June 24: Westchester SC
July 1: Forward Madison FC
July 22: Charlotte Independence
July 25: Fort Wayne FC
August 15: Corpus Christi FC
August 22: Greenville Triumph SC
September 20: AC Boise
October 3: Portland Hearts of Pine
October 17: Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

Osprey Concert Series
2026-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Ruby River Hotel, 700 N Division,, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Jason Garrett Evans brings neo-soul R&B with a modern edge to the Osprey Patio Concert Series 2026—smooth originals, a few tasteful covers, and vocals that land perfectly for happy hour. A Seattle native and Spokane local, he blends soul, hip hop, funk, and R&B into a set that’s equal parts laid-back and electrifying—whether he’s setting the vibe at ZOLA or lighting up the stage with his band Cosmic Fantasy.
Catch Jason every Tuesday & Wednesday in August, 6–9 PM at Osprey Restaurant & Bar (700 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99202). Free admission and rain or shine. More info at ospreyspokane.com.

Akifumi Kato
2026-08-12 20:00 - 23:00 | ZOLA, 22 W Main Ave.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
As enigmatic as their name, the members of Akifumi Kato create an experience worthy a weekly Zola engagement. Zola has always been a place where community is paramount. Akifumi Kato embodies this community and Wednesdays are transforming into an “incubator” for new talent, a unique experience and musicians looking for a something different.

Come down to enjoy the vibe every Wednesday as a spectator and if you are a musician wanting to get involved, talk to the band while here!

Movies at the Pavilion
2026-08-12 20:30 - 23:00 | Gesa Pavilion at Riverfront, 574 N Howard St,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Relax beneath the glow of the Pavilion lights and indulge in a selection of classics, summer hits, and the latest blockbusters. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and snacks (alcohol is prohibited). For your comfort, consider packing a picnic blanket, a low-backed lawn chair, or simply enjoy the evening on the cool grass.
2026 Movie & Food Truck Schedule
Wednesday, July 1: Captain America
Madfire Kitchen
Alloe & Appa
Old Fashioned Kettle Corn
Crossed Cannons Coffee
Wednesday, July 22: Wicked for Good
MacDaddy’s
Alloe & Appa
Old Fashioned Kettle Corn
Crossed Cannons Coffee
Saturday, July 25: Zootopia 2
MacDaddy’s
Kona Ice
Old Fashioned Kettle Corn
Crossed Cannons Coffee
Wednesday, August 5: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Madfire Kitchen
Kona Ice
Crossed Cannons Coffee
Wednesday, August 12: Jumanji (1995)
MacDaddy’s
La Crème
Crossed Cannons Coffee
Saturday, August 22: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Madfire Kitchen
La Crème
Crossed Cannons Coffee
*Movie start times are approximate and may be delayed as sunset times shift.

Bab Geuleus: 1. Rice Bowl 2. Means of Living
2026-08-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 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

NEW Sicilian Cooking - Main Dishes with Angie Pitini
2026-08-13 17:45 - 19:45 | The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Discover the bold coastal flavors of Sicily in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Angelina Pitini. With approximately 75% hands-on participation, you’ll prepare three classic Sicilian dishes while learning essential techniques like pan-searing, light breading, and creating flavorful pan sauces. The menu features Chicken Marsala with a rich wine and mushroom sauce, Breaded Pork Scaloppine with a bright lemon-caper sauce, and Swordfish alla Siciliana with tomatoes, olives, capers, and white wine. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this interactive class will help you build confidence while exploring the timeless flavors of authentic Sicilian cuisine.

Riverfront Moves
2026-08-13 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

Post Work-Out Series presented by Numerica
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Festival Street on Post, 1 N Post St, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
Presented by the Downtown Spokane Partnership and sponsored by Numerica Credit Union, the Post Work-Out Series brings movement, wellness, and community to the heart of downtown Spokane. Join us Thursday evenings on Post Street from July 9 through the end of August for a weekly outdoor fitness experience featuring energizing workouts, local instructors, and a welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels.
It’s the perfect way to end the work day, get moving, connect with the community, and enjoy downtown Spokane in a fresh way. Whether you’re looking to try something new or add movement to your weekly routine, this free series welcomes everyone.
Save the Date

July 9 | Erin Heyamoto | Eclipse Power Yoga
July 16 | Alexia Hemingway
July 23 | Joey Renzi | The Union
July 30 | Chretienne Yalung | BAHAY BEING
August 6 | Hailey Markham-Patti | Farm Girl Fit
August 13 | Katie Grainger | Barre 3
August 20 | Olivia Crawford | River City Pilates
August 27 | Chretienne Yalung | BAHAY BEING

Presented by the Downtown Spokane Partnership in partnership with lululemon and local Spokane fitness studios.
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Check-in starts at 5:30pm. All participants must complete a waiver prior to participation.
Complete Waiver

New Fiction Book Club
2026-08-13 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 Accidental Favorite” by Fran Littlewood at the August meeting.
This book club typically meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Auntie’s Bookstore. Please send any inquiries to teri@auntiesbooks.com.

Is it cool tho?
2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:00 | ZOLA, 22 W Main Ave.,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Straight outta West Hollywood the perpetually dynamic duo commands attention as the rollercoaster of folk punk pop tunes captivates your heart and mind. We always say out band is like Lynyrd Skynyrd had a baby with Kesha and Zach Brian got jealous while Green Day did the radio broadcast of the fight… but mostly we’re just trying to make Kurt Cobain proud. Break-up songs, country whimsy, kinda like Oasis vibes with a belted high not or two. The motto is sprinkle a little joy.

EWU Red Turf Takeover
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | ONE Spokane Stadium, 501 W Gardner,, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us for Red Turf Takeover — a FREE, open-to-the-public football scrimmage at One Spokane Stadium on Thursday, August 13. Gates open at 5:00 PM, and the scrimmage kicks off at 6:00 PM.
Enjoy appearances from the EWU Cheer Team, Swoop, and campus partners along the main concourse. Stick around after the scrimmage for a postgame autograph session with the EWU Football Team!

Cold Weather Venture
2026-08-13 20:00 - 21:30 | The Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave, Western Center, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Cold Weather Venture is an indie-alternative rock band from Salt Lake City, Utah, known for blending atmospheric guitar work, heartfelt lyricism, and dynamic energy into their music Visit Redding. The group was formed in December 2024 by three longtime friends who quickly made their mark with the release of their self-titled debut EP that same month.

Michael Dinning: Targets
2026-08-14 11:00 - 20:00 | D2 Gallery and Studio, 310 W 1st Ave, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
A thought-provoking installation of mixed-media artwork by Michael Dinning. Targets is a mediation on a world turned upside down, where entire groups of people have become targets, empathy is discouraged, kindness is seen as weakness and cruelty is normalized.
