14 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Stephen Wilson Jr. at BECU Live

Rising Americana singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. takes the outdoor BECU Live stage at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Northern Quest Resort & Casino, BECU Live

Corrosion of Conformity

Legendary heavy metal/hard rock veterans Corrosion of Conformity bring their grinding, sludgy sound to Knitting Factory for an all-ages show.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave, Spokane

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Stand-up comedy superstar Nate Bargatze brings his clean, everyman humor to Spokane Arena on his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane

Family-Friendly

Cirque Italia Metropolis

A spectacular touring circus production featuring aerial acts, acrobatics, and big-top thrills comes to Spokane Valley.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Spokane Valley, WA

Pop-Up Vendor Market

A lively outdoor pop-up vendor market near Spokane Valley with 99+ people already interested — browse local makers and artisans.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM · 12424 E Bigelow Gulch Road, Spokane Valley

Arts & Culture

The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang

A free exhibition showcasing the intimate photography of May Pang, who captured John Lennon during his famous 'Lost Weekend' period.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Spokane

Saturday Sizzle / Grill an Artist

Meet four featured artists, hear about their creative process, and get a 10-minute Q&A with each in this free artist talk at Avenue West Gallery.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 2:00 PM · Avenue West Gallery, 907 W Boone Ave, Ste C, Spokane

Make Your First Product Night: Design Something Real

A hands-on evening at Spokane Community College where participants design a real product using professional CAD software, build a 3D model, and learn how it becomes a physical object through manufacturing.

Monday, July 20, 2026 4:00 PM · Spokane Community College, 1810 N Greene, Bldg 1 Room G113

Sports

Gorilla Warfare Striking Series (GWSS): Fight Night 2

Live striking martial arts competition Fight Night 2 comes to Players & Spectators Event Center in Spokane Valley — tickets selling fast.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 3:00 PM · Players & Spectators Event Center, Spokane Valley

SeattleFWC26 Final Match Fan Zone Watch Party

Catch the FIFA World Cup final match on the big screen at the Gesa Pavilion fan zone in Spokane — general admission is free, with VIP 21+ tickets available.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Gesa Pavilion, Spokane

Date Night

Zuill Bailey & Friends

World-class cellist Zuill Bailey performs Debussy, Beethoven, and Chopin in Hamilton Studio's intimate 90-seat listening room, followed by a special sneak-peek set from the electrifying ensemble Time for Three — almost full.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hamilton Studio, 1427 W Dean Ave, Spokane

Free Events

Brick West Run Club

Join Spokane's beloved Tuesday run club for 3–5 mile routes through downtown, followed by beers, bingo, and good times on the Brick West patio — all paces welcome.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Brick West Brewing, Downtown Spokane

Food & Drink

Scale House Market

Spokane's first year-round farmers market at the Quarry Campus in Spokane Valley is open Wednesday through Sunday with local vendors, fresh produce, and makers.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Scale House Market, 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley

Outdoors & Active

PWN BagFest Cornhole Festival

A competitive and casual cornhole festival at Northern Quest Resort & Casino — grab your bags and join the fun.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30 AM · Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Spokane