15 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Cloud Nothings, Millergold

Indie rock outfit Cloud Nothings hits The District for an all-ages show with openers Millergold.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 PM · The District, 916 West 1st Avenue, Spokane

Boys Like Girls – The Soundtrack of Your Life Tour

Pop-rock favorites Boys Like Girls bring their nostalgia-fueled Soundtrack of Your Life Tour to the Knitting Factory for an all-ages show.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave, Spokane

Chris Porter

Stand-up comedian Chris Porter performs multiple shows across the weekend at the Spokane Comedy Club.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague, Spokane

David Weiss Sextet

New York modern jazz legend David Weiss (of the Cookers) returns to The Hamilton's intimate Listening Room with a powerhouse sextet featuring EJ Strickland, Myron Walden, and more — presented by Imagine Jazz.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hamilton Studio Listening Room, 1427 W. Dean Ave, Spokane

Date Night

Masterworks 9: To America

The Spokane Symphony performs a new commission by Sydney Guillaume alongside Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra, conducted by James Lowe with pianist Evren Ozel.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Theater, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane

From a Summer in Florence – Zuill Bailey and Friends Celebrate Strings

Cellist Zuill Bailey and friends bring an intimate chamber music celebration of strings to Barrister Winery.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:00 PM · Barrister Winery, Spokane

Sports

Spokane Indians Baseball vs. Tri-City Dust Devils

The Spokane Indians host the Tri-City Dust Devils at Avista Stadium for a home series through May 10.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Avista Stadium, 602 N Havana St, Spokane Valley

Conquest of the Cage – MMA

Live mixed martial arts action comes to the Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:00 PM · The Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Spokane

Free Events

Stand-Up Spokane – Benefit for Blue Door Theater

A comedy benefit show supporting the Blue Door Theater runs Saturday afternoon at the Spokane Comedy Club.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:30 PM · Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague, Spokane

Brick West Running Club

Join the weekly Brick West Running Club every Tuesday at 6 PM for 3–5 mile routes through downtown Spokane, followed by beers, bingo, and beer discounts — all paces and dogs welcome.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Brick West Brewing, Spokane

Arts & Culture

Squalor – Spokane Civic Theatre

Spokane Civic Theatre's Firth J Chew Studio presents Squalor, a touching new drama running through May 10 with evening and Sunday matinee performances.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Firth J Chew Studio, 1020 N Howard St, Spokane

Caroline Davis Portals Quartet with the Glass Bead Orchestra

An immersive evening of contemporary jazz blending Caroline Davis's internationally acclaimed Portals Quartet with Rachel Bade-McMurphy's Glass Bead Orchestra for genre-defying, large-ensemble artistry at The Hamilton.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hamilton Studio Listening Room, 1427 W. Dean Ave, Spokane

Festivals & Special Events

Fairy & Fable Night Market & Street Fair

A whimsical monthly night market blending vendors, live music, immersive art experiences, and a themed party atmosphere — $3 per adult, youth free.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Spokane

SIMBA Circus

SIMBA's inaugural circus fundraiser features aerial performances, appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, and an Electric Photoland photobooth at The Guardian, supporting local entrepreneurs across Eastern Washington.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:00 PM · The Guardian, 1403 N Washington St, Spokane

Family-Friendly

Northwest Mediation Center Sunday Funday Family Movie

Catch a screening of The Iron Giant (PG) at The Magic Lantern Theatre, with proceeds supporting the Northwest Mediation Center — suggested donation $16, pay what you can.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:30 PM · The Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 West Main Avenue, Spokane