15 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Buffalo Traffic Jam

Buffalo Traffic Jam takes the Knitting Factory stage for an all-ages show with low ticket availability — get in before it sells out.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave, Spokane

Horse Feathers

Portland folk-indie outfit Horse Feathers plays an intimate late-night set at The District.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 9:00 PM · The District, 916 W 1st Ave, Spokane

NEEDTOBREATHE

Chart-topping rock band NEEDTOBREATHE headlines Northern Quest's outdoor Pend Oreille Pavilion stage for a summer evening concert.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights

Red Clay Strays – Grateful Tour

Southern rock outfit Red Clay Strays bring the Grateful Tour to Spokane Arena for one night.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane

Arts & Culture

Margarita Bauer Exhibit – Big City Community Art Gallery

Final month to view Margarita Bauer's solo exhibit at Big City Community Art Gallery — don't miss this closing window at 1105 W 1st Ave.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Big City Community Art Gallery, 1105 W 1st Ave, Spokane

The Trail to Oregon: Bright Comet Theatre Presents a Starkid Musical

Bright Comet Theatre stages the cult Starkid musical based on the classic Oregon Trail video game, putting the audience in control of the story at Stage Left Theater.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:30 PM · Stage Left Theater, 108 W 3rd Ave, Spokane

Spamalot

Monty Python's Tony-nominated musical comedy Spamalot runs for two nights at First Interstate Center for the Arts as part of the STCU Best of Broadway season.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane

John Mulaney

Stand-up comedy superstar John Mulaney performs at Northern Quest's outdoor Pend Oreille Pavilion for one night.

Friday, August 28, 2026 8:00 PM · Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights

Food & Drink

Clinkerdagger – Duckhorn Wine Dinner

An almost-full multi-course wine dinner pairing Duckhorn wines with Clinkerdagger's kitchen — a rare and intimate food-and-wine experience.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:00 PM · Clinkerdagger, Spokane

Sports

Spokane Indians Baseball vs. Hillsboro Hops

The Spokane Indians wrap up their home series against the Hillsboro Hops at Avista Stadium through Sunday.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Avista Stadium, 602 N Havana St, Spokane Valley

Family-Friendly

Youth Business Market

Kids and teens run their own vendor booths at this entrepreneurship market hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:30 AM · CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley

Free Events

Scale House Market

Spokane's first year-round outdoor farmers market at the Quarry Campus is open Wednesday through Sunday with hours varying — a neighborhood staple for local goods.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · The Scale House Market, 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley

AFTERGLOW: A Spokane Relief Effort

Mahalo Promotions and Split Astral team up for a community benefit concert at the Knitting Factory raising donations for wildfire relief, with free entry and donations suggested.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Knitting Factory, Spokane

Festivals & Special Events

Tacos y Tequila Festival

Tacos y Tequila returns to celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture with food, drinks, and live music in the historic Hillyard District.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Hillyard District, Spokane

Date Night

Wine on Wall – Logan Pintor Quintet

Downtown Spokane's Wine on Wall event features live jazz from the Logan Pintor Quintet, plus an opportunity to donate to Spokane wildfire recovery with your wine purchase.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Downtown Spokane