11 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Pedro the Lion – Spokane Complex Fire Relief Show

Pedro the Lion headlines a wildfire relief benefit at The Guardian, with 100% of proceeds donated to fire relief efforts.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · The Guardian, Spokane

Emo Nite

The touring Emo Nite experience brings an all-out emo dance party to the Knitting Factory main stage.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave, Spokane

Pentagram String Band at The Big Dipper

Satanic-themed bluegrass with The Pentagram String Band, Swamp Rats, and The Wood Dusters — stomp your feet and celebrate joys of misery.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · The Big Dipper, Spokane

Benson Boone – Wanted Man Tour 2026

Rising pop-rock star Benson Boone brings his Wanted Man Tour to Spokane Arena.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Spokane Arena, 720 West Mallon Avenue, Spokane

Family-Friendly

Iron & Honor: The Art of Knighthood

An immersive exhibition exploring the art and history of medieval knighthood, open to all ages.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Spokane

Cops and Kids Car Show

The 2nd annual Cops and Kids Car Show features free family fun with car displays and kids activities at Balfour Park.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 4:00 PM · Balfour Park, 105 North Balfour Road, Spokane Valley

Arts & Culture

CreativeMornings Spokane

Spokane's chapter of the global CreativeMornings breakfast lecture series gathers the creative community for a free morning event.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Spokane

Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Spokane Civic Theatre

Spokane Civic Theatre opens Season 79 with the hysterically disastrous comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong on the Main Stage.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane

Outdoors & Active

Brick West Running Club – Tuesday Run

Free weekly run club exploring downtown Spokane with 3–5 mile routes at all paces, followed by beers and bingo at Brick West Brewing.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Brick West Brewing, Spokane

Free Events

Spokane Symphony – Lud Kramer Memorial Concert in Liberty Lake

The Spokane Symphony performs a free outdoor Labor Day weekend concert at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park with popular classics.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, 727 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake

Date Night

Zonky Jazz Band with Dayan Kai – Hot Jazz Sunday Night

The Zonky Jazz Band welcomes Hawaii-based multi-instrumentalist Dayan Kai and vocalist Olivia Brownlee for an intimate evening of hot jazz at The Hamilton Studio Listening Room.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 6:00 PM · The Hamilton Studio Listening Room, 1427 W. Dean Ave, Spokane