First Friday Face-Off — THIS Friday!
January 9 | 5:00-7:00PM
Parkade Plaza
We’re kicking off the very first First Friday Face-Off, and you don’t want to miss it. Come watch Spokane artists create original artwork live during a high-energy, two-hour showdown full of music, people, and good vibes.
Each month, one artist will be chosen as the winner, and their piece becomes the official poster for the next First Friday, featured downtown and online. Winners move on to a year-end championship during our holiday Brushes & Boughs celebration.
❄️✨ Snow moments drop at 5:30pm and 6:30pm — expect some magical, wintery surprises that’ll take the vibe up a notch and make this Face-Off one to remember.
DJ: Nicholas Casey
☕ Food Trucks:
• Surge Coffee
• Madfire Kitchen
Grab a coffee, some food, and hang out while art happens right in front of you. Let’s make the first one a good one.
PARKING SPECIAL: Park at The Parkade on First Fridays for ONLY $5 from 5:00pm-11:59pm with the special QR code. You can find the QR code at the DSP booth at the Face-Off!
The First Friday Face Off is supported through grant dollars provided by the City of Spokane’s Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant, which invests in new events that encourage tourism and enrich the cultural environment of Spokane.
2026 First Friday Face-Off Dates & Themes
- January 9: New Year — New You
- February 6: Love Letters
- March 5: Women of Spokane History
- April 2: Celebrate Spring
- May 7: Power of Purple
- June 4: Rainbow LGBTQ
- July 11: USA 250th Anniversary
- August 6: Summer Sizzle
- September 3: Back to School / Fall Celebration
- October 1: Spooky Skywalks
- November 5: Light Up the Night
- December 3: Brushes & Boughs / Holiday (Year-End Championship Event)
