Best Things to Do in Spokane This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Northwest Improv Fest 2026

A multi-day improv comedy festival featuring performers from across the Pacific Northwest at the Spokane Convention Center.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd

Whitworth Wind Symphony Presents: Empires

The internationally-acclaimed Whitworth Wind Symphony performs Daugherty's timpani concerto Raise the Roof and works by Schuman and Respighi at The Fox.

Monday, April 27, 2026 7:30 PM · Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Date Night

Masterworks 8: Verdi Requiem

The Spokane Symphony and Chorale perform Verdi's monumental Requiem with four soloists in an emotionally powerful evening at The Fox.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Gimme Gimme Disco

An ABBA tribute dance party at the Knitting Factory — bring your dancing queens and get under the disco ball.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:30 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave

Music & Nightlife

Monica Nevi

Stand-up comedian Monica Nevi performs two shows at the Spokane Comedy Club on Friday night.

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague

MercyMe – Wonder + Awe Tour

Christian rock chart-toppers MercyMe bring their Wonder + Awe Tour to the Spokane Arena for one night.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave

Vaude Villains: Garden of Earthly Delights

The Vaude Villains burlesque collective presents a springtime Garden of Earthly Delights show at The Guardian, with vendors, cast performances, and a community celebration.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:00 PM · The Guardian, 1403 N Washington St

Time Baby

Local jazz fusion band Time Baby — winners of Spokane Public Radio's Firehouse Sessions and Inlander 2025 Artists to Watch — perform original music at Hamilton Studio's Listening Room.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Hamilton Studio Listening Room, 1427 W Dean Ave

Tech N9ne & E-40

Hip-hop heavyweights Tech N9ne and E-40 share the stage at the Knitting Factory for two nights of high-energy rap.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave

Family-Friendly

Asian Health and Wellness Festival

A free celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with performances, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities at Spokane Valley Library.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Spokane Valley Library

Free Events

TheaterFest

Spokane Arts' free one-day performing arts celebration featuring theater, opera, dance, music, drumming, and cultural performances at both The Fox and the Bing Crosby Theater — no tickets required.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox & Bing Crosby Theater

Independent Bookstore Day

Downtown Spokane bookstores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with special activities and free events all day.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM · Downtown Spokane

Coffee with SPS

Spokane Public Schools hosts a free monthly open house at Chase Middle School where community members can ask questions and share feedback with district leaders over complimentary coffee.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM · Chase Middle School, 4747 E 37th Ave

Outdoors & Active

Brick West Running Club

Join the weekly downtown Spokane run club every Tuesday — all paces welcome, followed by beer discounts and bingo at Brick West.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Brick West Brewing, Downtown Spokane

Bloomsday 2026 – 50th Anniversary Race

Join Spokane's iconic 12K road race as it celebrates its historic 50th running through downtown Spokane.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Downtown Spokane

Food & Drink

Wine Tasting with the Kitchen Engine

A curated wine tasting event hosted by The Kitchen Engine in downtown Spokane for $15.

Friday, April 24, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM · Downtown Spokane

Festivals & Special Events

Lights, Data, Action: The Future of Bioscience & Healthcare

Evergreen Bio hosts a red-carpet sneak peek of early findings from the CDA EDC Bioscience & Healthcare Industry Assessment with networking and cocktails.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:45 PM - 7:30 PM · The VENUE, 10514 E Sprague, Spokane Valley