Events in Spokane

Meet featured artsits adventure painter Bailey Miller and pen & ink artist Michael Edward. The event also includes refreshments and live music by Jonathan Nicholson. 509-838-4999

Rendezvous in the Park

Fri., July 18, 5:30-10 p.m. and Sat., July 19, 5:30-10 p.m.

East City Park

900 E. 3rd St., Moscow Moscow/Pullman

Glass On Grass Corvette Car Show

$40-$70

Live Bands

Sat., July 26, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Mirabeau Park Meadows

13500 Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Free

Benefit

A showcase of local Corvettes with food trucks and other activities. Proceeds benefit Spokane Shriners Children's Hospital. 509-844-4064

Just The Wurst Pairing Dinner

Sun., July 27, 4-7 p.m.

Cellar & Scholar

15412 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Riverfront Park 4th of July Celebration

$35

Food & Drink

Cellar & Scholar sommelier, Justine and the WURST chef Oscar prepare bratwurst and wine pairings. 509-218-6226

Fri., July 4, 12-10 p.m.

Riverfront Park

507 N. Howard St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Summer of Studio Ghibli: The Cat Returns

Langston Hughes said it best in his poem “Let America be America Again”: “Let it be that great strong land of love / Where never kings connive not tyrants scheme / That any man be crushed by one above.” Basically, patriotism is a fickle thing nowadays, but you can go out and enjoy the wonderful weather with family and friends and have some fun at these local events. Riverfront Park’s annual celebration starting at noon features a beer garden, music by Atari Ferrari and MasterClass Big Band, and a fireworks display at 10 pm. Similarly, Liberty Lake Fest at Pavillion… 509-625-6600

Fri., July 4, 5 p.m. and Sun., July 6, 2 p.m.

Garland Theater

924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane Spokane - North

$5

Film

Whether you’re already a hardcore Studio Ghibli enthusiast or you’re looking to expand your taste in animated movies, the Garland Theater has cooked up a summer-long series made for you. On select weekends throughout the summer, stop by the Garland for showings of various Hayao Miyazaki masterpieces like Spirited Away (July 13), Ponyo (July 20), The Secret World of Arrietty (July 27) and The Cat Returns this weekend. And, you can make it a full-on Ghibli day by heading down the street to Little Noodle, grabbing some delicious, Ghibli-esque ramen and admiring the beautiful Studio Ghibli mural by local artist… 509-327-1050

First Friday

Spokane

n/a, Spokane Spokane - North

Free

CenterPlace Regional Event Center

It’s already the sixth First Friday of the year! Where did the time go? At the year’s halfway point, local First Friday showcases are booming with local art, and with the weather warming up, there’s no excuse not to go check out all of the local galleries in town. Trackside Studio features the ceramic sculptural and functional work of J. Casey Doyle, professor of art and design at the University of Idaho. The Liberty Gallery above Auntie’s Bookstore boasts a collection of watercolor paintings by members of the Spokane Watercolor Society, while the adjoining Pottery Place Plus features hyperrealism paintings…

Northwest Tandem Rally

July 4-6, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

2426 N. Discovery Pl., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

$212

Sports & Outdoors

This event invites tanem riders and single bike riders to enjoy riding in the Spokane Valley with two days of supported rides. 509-922-3299

Tipper and Friends

Fri., July 4, Sat., July 5 and Mon., July 7

Gorge Amphitheater

754 Silica Rd., Quincy Rural Eastern WA

$209-$229

509-785-6262

Fri., July 4

727 N. Molter Rd., Liberty Lake Liberty Lake

Free

Rooted & Rising: The Realities of Indigenous America

A two-day celebration for Independence Day featuring a boat parade, a community parade, a fireworks display and live music. 509-755-6726

Fri., July 4, 4-6 p.m.

Kress Gallery

808 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Community, Visual Arts, Live Bands

An evening of art and community featuring Matthew Platero, Olivia Evans and Titus Capoeman. The event also features live performance by Tyler Alai and free food from Indigenous Eats. 456-3413

Riverfront Summer Carnival

Fri., July 4, 12-11 p.m., Sat., July 5, 12-11 p.m. and Sun., July 6, 1-6 p.m.

Riverfront Park

507 N. Howard St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

4th of July BBQ on the River

Celebrate Independence Day with five days of carnival rides, games and treats in Riverfront Park. July 2-6; times vary. 509-625-6600

Fri., July 4, 6-10 p.m.

Ruby River Hotel

700 N. Division St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$40

Food & Drink, Summer Guide, Nightlife

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bbq dinner, drinks and a view of the fireworks. 509-323-2585

Coeur d'Alene 4th Fest

Fri., July 4, 6-10 p.m.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S. Second, Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls

$45-$125

A family-friendly event that includes a dinner buffet, live entertainment and a fireworks display. 208-765-4000

The Phoenician Scheme

Fri., July 4, 7 p.m., Sat., July 5, 7 p.m. and Sun., July 6, 4 p.m.

The Kenworthy

508 S. Main St., Moscow Moscow/Pullman

Tomboy with Lucas Brown and Friends

$8

Film

ealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. 208-882-4127

Fri., July 4, 9-11:55 p.m. and Sat., July 5, 9-11:55 p.m.

Zola

22 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Live Bands

509-624-2416

Jersey, Hi I'm E.L.F.O, B-Sinn, Jawun & Only, Raskl

Fri., July 4, 9 p.m.

Red Room Lounge

521 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$10

DJ / Dance

509-838-7613

KosMos The Afronaut

Fri., July 4, 10 p.m.

TRVST

120 N. Wall St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

DJ / Dance

Riverfront Park 4th of July Fireworks

Fri., July 4, 10 p.m.

Riverfront Park

507 N. Howard St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Riverfront Park's annual fireworks display from the park. 509-625-6600

4th of July Fireworks

Fri., July 4, 10 p.m.

Silver Mountain Resort

610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg Rural Idaho

Free

A fireworks display to cap off 4th of July celebrations on the mountain. 208-783-1111

The Pirates of Penzance

Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 6

University High School

12320 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley Spokane Valley

Theater & Dance, Performance Arts, Summer Guide

$25-$48

Young Frederic, an orphan, has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but merry band of pirates. June 20-July 6, Wed-Sun at 7:30 pm. 509-368-7897

First Fridays with POAC

First Friday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Downtown Sandpoint

n/a, Sandpoint Rural Idaho

First Friday arts events in Sandpoint, organized by the Pend Oreille Arts Council. First Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm.

3 Minute Mic

First Friday of every month, 7-8:15 p.m.

Auntie's Bookstore

402 W. Main Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Words

Auntie's Bookstore's long-running first Friday poetry open mic where readers may share up to 3 minutes worth of poetry. Sign ups begin at 6:30 pm. 509-838-0206

Storme

First Friday of every month, 7:30-11:59 p.m.

Garden Party

107 S. Madison St., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

DJ / Dance, Nightlife

Chill tunes mixed by Storme in a relaxing atmosphere with cocktails. Every first Friday from 7:30 pm-midnight. 509-389-5009

Late Laughs

First Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m.

Blue Door Theatre

319 S. Cedar St., Spokane Spokane - North

Fire: Rebirth and Resilience

$6

Comedy, Performance Arts, Nightlife

Each show features a rotating lineup of performers from independent troupes to new voices performing 20-minute sets that push boundaries, test new formats and take creative risks. Every First Friday of the month at 9:30 pm. 509-747-7045

Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

2316 W. First Ave., Spokane Spokane - Downtown

$9-$15

Ben Frank Moss: Presence and Absence

An exhibition exploring the catastrophic 1889 fire that destroyed more of Spokane's downtown core. The exhibit features information on historic and contemporary fires, illustrating how destruction is a catalyst for rebirth and resilience. April 5-Sept. 28, Tue-Sun from 11 am-5 pm. 509-456-3931

Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30

Jundt Art Museum

200 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane Spokane - East

Free

Spokane Art School Faculty & Student Show

A collection of paintings and drawings by Ben Frank Moss, a Whitworth University graduate and instructor at Gonzaga University. May 24-Aug. 30, Mon-Sat from 10 am-4 pm. 509-313-6843

Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through July 31

Spokane Art School

503 E. Second Ave., Ste. B, Spokane Spokane - Downtown

Free

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area

Faculty and students from Spokane Art School display artwork. JUly 4-31, Mon-Fri from 10 am-5 pm. 509-325-1500

Scenic Chairlift Rides

Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28

I-90 Exit 0, Mullan Rural Idaho

$12-$16