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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Images that soar!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260829T002045Z
UID:10042049-1785888000-1796083199@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Gonzaga Students are moving in and gearing up for the academic
  year. Downtown has the best hangs\, whether you need to study up or boogi
 e down.								\n					\n				\n		\n		\n				\n									Brain FuelKick off yo
 ur study sesh with caffeine and carbsIndabaAtticusThe Original Pancake Hou
 se								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		
 \n		\n				\n																														\n				\n		\n				\n									Team 
 SpiritRoot for the home team during away gamesDavid’s PizzaLord Stanley
 ’sOr get sporty yourselfThe WondergroundFlatstick Pub								\n				\n			
 	\n		\n		\n				\n									NightlifeSing\, dance\, and laugh your heart out
 The Ridler Piano BarMonterey CafeSpokane Comedy Club								\n				\n		\n		
 		\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n					\n		\n		\n				\n	
 																													\n				\n		\n				\n									Transportationno c
 ar? no problemBike down on the centennial trailscoot on a lime scootertake
  the city line (free for gonzaga students)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002045Z
LOCATION:Hara Allison Photography\, 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 702\, Spokan
 e\, Washington\, 99201\, United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/images-that-soar/?utm_source=caldisc
 overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:This Sept the Liberty Gallery Presents “WATER – From One drop 
 to an Ocean & Everything In Between”
DTSTART:20260830T180000Z
DTEND:20260927T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042532-1788087600-1790449200@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building\, 203 N Washingt
 on\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/this-sept-the-liberty-gallery-presen
 ts-water-from-one-drop-to-an-ocean-everything-in-between/?utm_source=caldi
 scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:PPP Welcomes Barbara Anderson & Patty Driscoll in Sept as Guest Ar
 tists!
DTSTART:20260830T180000Z
DTEND:20260927T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042535-1788087600-1790449200@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Pottery Place Plus\, 203 N Washington St\, #200a\, Spokane\, WA\,
  99201\, United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/ppp-welcomes-barbara-anderson-patty-
 driscoll-in-sept-as-guest-artists/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&
 utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:THE WAY I SEE IT\, Photographic works by Erik Sohner
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042585-1788566400-1790812799@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Entropy\, 101 N. Stevens St.\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United St
 ates
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/the-way-i-see-it-photographic-works-
 by-erik-sohner/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokan
 e-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mad Underground at Stage Left
DTSTART:20260912T020000Z
DTEND:20260927T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042549-1789153200-1790524800@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Downtown Spokane\, 200 N Wall St\, Spokane\, Washington\, 99201\,
  United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/mad-underground-at-stage-left/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Men’s Camp: Through the Wild
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260918T013624Z
UID:46AAB278-2E09-45E1-8F90-DC96055DE04A
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE\n\nThursday\nArrival 6pm (I will not be on site until
  8:30-9p)  Please call me if you have any questions.  See Marvin Andrews o
 r Ed Elliot on site if you need help finding your sleeping arrangements.  
 \n\nFriday\n9:00am: Breakfast is served\nNo lunch provided\, bring your ow
 n\n4:00pm: Friday Check in \n5:00pm: Lesson \n7:00pm: Dinner\n8:00pm: (Fre
 e Time)\n\nSaturday\n8:00am: Breakfast\n9:30am: Lesson 2\n11:00am: (Free T
 ime)\n12:00pm: Lunch \n1:00pm: Team Competition until 3pm\n3:00pm: (Free T
 ime)\n5:00pm: Lesson 3\n7:00pm: Dinner\n9:00pm: Poker Tournament\n\nSunday
 \n8:00am: Breakfast\n9:30am: Worship Service\n12:00pm: Checkout off premis
 e\n\n—\n\nCOST\n\nThurs - Sun: $150\nFri - Sun: $135\n\nIncludes all mea
 ls and entertainment.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T013624Z
LOCATION:Camp Sanders\n11321 Sanders Rd\nTensed ID 83870\nUnited States
X-SOURCE-NAME:SCC Congregational
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spokanechristian.church/calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260909T182051Z
UID:16112-1789776000-1789948799@foxtheaterspokane.org
CATEGORIES:music,theater
DESCRIPTION:Kabalevsky’s witty and sparkling Colas Breugnon Overture bur
 sts open the season with swagger and wit. Pianist Mackenzie Melemed brings
  grandeur and brilliance to Amy Beach’s richly romantic Piano Concerto. 
 Prokofiev’s searing music from Romeo and Juliet closes the night\, where
  love\, violence\, and heartbreak blaze across one of the orchestra’s mo
 st vivid scores. \nJames Lowe\, conductor\nMackenzie Melemed\, piano \nDmi
 tri Kabalevsky\nColas Breugnon Overture\, Op.24\nAmy Beach\nPiano Concerto
  in C-sharp minor\, Op.45\nSergei Prokofiev\nSelections from Romeo and Jul
 iet \nSATURDAY DOORS 6PM | PRECONCERT TALK 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM\nSUNDAY DO
 ORS 1:30PM | PRECONCERT TALK 2PM | SHOW 3PM \nPurchase the Forbidden Love 
 Champagne package to get a glass of Champagne (21 and over only) at The Fo
 x.  Be sure to click on the link to claim your champagne ticket which can
  be picked up at Will call and redeemed at any of our bars. \nSATURDAY TIC
 KETSSUNDAY TICKETSBUY MASTERWORKS SUBSCRIPTIONFree K-12 TicketsBring the w
 hole family! This show has free tickets available for all students K-12 th
 rough the Spokane Symphony FASTix program.\nGet your tickets by calling T
 he Fox box office at 509-624-1200. \n\nProgram Notes\nProgram notes by J. 
 Michael Allsen  \nOur 81st season opens with a brilliant little overture 
 by Dmitri Kabalevsky\, his Colas Breugnon.  Then pianist Mackenzie Meleme
 d joins the Spokane Symphony for Amy Beach’s romantic Piano Concerto. To
  close\, we have several evocative selections from one of the greatest 20t
 h-century ballet scores\, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.  \nThe 1938 ope
 ra Colas Breugnon tells the story of a peasant looking back on a mischievo
 us and enjoyable life. The opera’s bubbly overture is a musical portrait
  of the irrepressible main character\, filled with good humor and country 
 dancing.  \nDmitri Kabalevsky\nBorn: December 30\, 1904\, St. Petersburg\
 , Russia.\nDied: February 14\, 1987\, Moscow\, Russia.  \nColas Breugnon 
 Overture\, Op. 24  \n\nComposed: 1936-1938. \nPremiere: The opera Colas 
 Breugnon was first produced in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) on February 22\,
  1938. \nDuration: 5:00. \n\nBackground\nDmitri Kabalevsky was one of th
 e leading composers of the old Soviet Union and worked comfortably for his
  entire career in the restrictive atmosphere of Soviet music. Kabalevsky
 ’s musical style was never even remotely “modernist” and suited perf
 ectly the ideal that music should be uplifting and in service of the peopl
 e. A loyal member of the Communist Party\, he enthusiastically supported S
 oviet musical policies and held several important political positions and 
 editorships. (Unlike his contemporaries\, Shostakovich and Prokofiev\, he 
 never ran into trouble with musical authorities.) Interested in the cause 
 of education\, Kabalevsky also helped to formulate the Soviet music educat
 ion system\; he wrote dozens of works for children’s choir and\, later i
 n his career\, influential books on teaching music. As a composer\, he was
  also known for his six operas—rarely produced today\, but nearly all we
 re very successful in the Soviet Union.  His first opera\, Colas Breugnon
 \, was based upon a 1919 novel by Romain Rolland in the form of reminiscen
 ces of a 16th-century Burgundian peasant\, looking back on a life well-liv
 ed and enjoyed with gusto. Rolland granted Kabalevsky the rights to use th
 e novel but was disappointed by how it was turned into a libretto. Kabalev
 sky worked over a span of three decades revising the opera\, eventually pr
 emiering a new version in 1970 that won him the prestigious Lenin Prize\, 
 though its lively 1938 overture remained unchanged. \nWhat You’ll Hear\n
 Though the opera is seldom heard in America\, the brief Colas Breugnon Ove
 rture has long been a favorite concert-opener. It is a musical portrait of
  the opera’s irrepressible main character\, beginning with a flourish an
 d launching immediately into a manic\, strongly accented main theme. Kabal
 evsky introduces a second\, more weighty idea\, and a slightly more seriou
 s central section. Towards the end\, there is a wry little country dance e
 pisode before the lively coda. \n  \nThis work\, the first piano concerto
  published by an American woman\, was written by the remarkable Amy Beach.
  Beach faced career restrictions imposed by her parents\, her husband\, an
 d society at large. Yet in her own time\, she became one of America’s mo
 st celebrated early 20th-century composers.  \nAmy Beach\nBorn: September
  5\, 1867\, Henniker\, New Hampshire.\nDied: December 27\, 1944. New York 
 City.  \nPiano Concerto in C-sharp minor\, Op. 45  \n\nComposed: 1898-99
 .\nPremiere: April 7\, 1900\, the composer as soloist with the Boston Symp
 hony Orchestra\, conducted by Wilhem Gericke.\nDuration: 27:00. \n\nBackg
 round\nAmy Beach was born Amy Marcy Cheney\, the only child of an upper-cl
 ass New Hampshire family. Phenomenally talented even as a child\, she was 
 a piano prodigy with perfect pitch who could improvise countermelodies at 
 age two. She was composing waltzes for piano at age four. She continued pi
 ano studies\, though her parents strongly discouraged a professional caree
 r in music. Nevertheless\, she persisted\, and at age 17\, Amy Cheney made
  a high-profile debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, playing Chopin
 ’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The next year\, she married Dr. Henry Harris Au
 brey Beach\, a physician 24 years her senior. At his insistence\, she gave
  up private teaching and severely limited her solo performances. However\,
  Dr. Beach encouraged her to compose—with the condition that she publish
  works under the name “Mrs. H.H.A. Beach”—but he forbade a private t
 utor\, and she was largely self-taught in composition. She became one of A
 merica’s most best-known composers\, with the successful premiere of her
  Mass in E-flat Major in Boston in 1892 and the debut of her “Gaelic” 
 Symphony in 1896—the first symphony composed and published by an America
 n woman. She also was soloist in the premiere of her Piano Concerto in 190
 0. In the meantime\, Beach also published a host of popular smaller works:
  chamber music\, sacred and secular music\, choral pieces\, and dozens of 
 art songs. Following the death of her husband in 1910\, and of her mother 
 a few months later\, Beach spent the next few years in Germany\, touring a
 s a piano soloist under her own name.  (When she returned to America in 1
 914\, she also returned to “Mrs. H.H.A. Beach” as a professional name 
 for the rest of her life.) Beach is unique among American women composers 
 of the early 20th century in that she was never really forgotten: she was 
 celebrated throughout her long career\, both as a composer and as a pianis
 t.  \nWhat You’ll Hear\nThough the initial critical reception to the Pi
 ano Concerto was chilly\, Beach successfully championed the work in later 
 performances in Germany and the United States. She described the broad ope
 ning movement (Allegro moderato) as “serious in character\, piano and or
 chestra vying with each other in the development of the two principal them
 es\, of which the second is songlike in character.” The exposition of th
 is material is unhurried\, and both themes are developed extensively. The 
 lush second theme is from one of her songs\, Jeune fille et jeune fleur (1
 887)\, a heartbreaking poem about a man who is burying his daughter. The S
 cherzo (Perpetuum mobile) [perpetual motion] is based upon a second song\,
  Empress of the Night (1891)\, which sets a poem by her husband. Beach not
 es that the Scherzo “bears the subtitle perpetuum mobile and consists of
  a piquant etude rhythm unbroken throughout the piano part\, set against a
 n orchestral background that sings the melody in the stringed instruments.
 ” The “perpetual motion” is all in the piano part from the original 
 song—which does indeed sound a bit like a relentless piano etude\, until
  it breaks into a cadenza and at the very end\, a series of trills and a j
 oyful final flourish. The slow movement (Largo) is based upon another sett
 ing of a poem by her husband\, Twilight (1887). In this case\, the turbule
 nt original song is transformed into a doleful lament that rises to an imp
 assioned peak\, before a quiet transition into the finale. The final movem
 ent\, which is marked Allegro con scioltezza (literally\, Allegro “with 
 ease.”) is a rondo\, with the rather relaxed and flowing main theme intr
 oduced by the solo part. This alternates with contrasting material featuri
 ng flashy piano writing\, until near the end\, where there is a return of 
 the third movement’s lament. The lament is abruptly cut short by a brill
 iant return of the main idea and a triumphant coda. Several writers have i
 nsisted that there is a programmatic element to the concerto: that it repr
 esents Beach’s ultimately triumphant struggle against the restrictions i
 mposed by her parents and her husband. If this was indeed the case\, she n
 ever openly spoke of it.  \n\nProkofiev’s Romeo and Juliet\, based upon
  the Shakespeare tragedy\, is among the finest ballet scores of the 20th c
 entury. Here we play a set of selections from this great work.  \nSergei 
 Prokofiev\nBorn: April 23\, 1891\, Sontsivka\, Ukraine.\nDied: March 5\, 1
 953\, Moscow\, Russia.  \n Selections from Romeo and Juliet\, Suites I a
 nd II\, Opp. 64bis and 64ter  \n\nComposed: 1934-35. \nPremiere: The fir
 st concert performance of the full score took place in Moscow in October o
 f 1935. The ballet was not staged until 1938\, with a production in Brno\,
  Czechoslovakia\, and it was finally performed in Russia in 1940\, with a 
 production by the Kirov Ballet of Leningrad (St. Petersburg). \nDuration:
  ca.38 \n\nBackground\nThere is little doubt these days that Romeo and Ju
 liet stands as Prokofiev’s most enduring ballet score. For several years
 \, however\, this enormous work was a victim of Soviet artistic politics.
   The original idea for this full-scale romantic ballet on Romeo and Juli
 et seems to have come from Sergei Radlov\, an influential Leningrad opera 
 director who had collaborated on Prokofiev’s opera The Love for Three Or
 anges. The “story-ballet” Romeo and Juliet was to have been produced a
 t Leningrad’s Academic Theater\, but at the end of 1934 the theater unde
 rwent a sudden change of administration. Sergei Kirov\, the Party boss of 
 Leningrad\, was assassinated\, undoubtedly at Stalin’s order\, and in an
  incongruous move\, the Soviet authorities renamed the Academic Theater to
  honor this “Socialist martyr.” The new Kirov Theater was tightly cont
 rolled by the Soviet artistic bureaucracy\, and Radlov—whose views had l
 ong been considered suspiciously avant garde—fell out of favor with the 
 authorities. Hopes for producing Romeo and Juliet in Leningrad evaporated\
 , and Prokofiev began working with the Bolshoi ballet in Moscow.  The sco
 re was completed in 1935 and played at the Bolshoi\, whose directors prono
 unced the music “undanceable” and canceled the planned production. At 
 least part of the problem was the story line\, which had been twisted at R
 adlov’s suggestion\, so that a suicidal Romeo arrived at Juliet’s tomb
  just a minute after she woke up\, thus providing the most famous of all t
 ragedies with a happy ending!  \nDespite these disappointments\, Prokofie
 v continued to work on the ballet\, fixing the sappy ending\, and extracti
 ng two orchestral suites from the score. The concert suites he extracted f
 rom the ballet were enormously popular inside the Soviet Union\, and in Eu
 rope and the United States. In late 1938\, the Kirov Ballet finally agreed
  to produce Romeo and Juliet. Their change of heart seems to have been ins
 pired in part by the success of the suites\, but also by some embarrassmen
 t over the fact that a non-Soviet company (in Czechoslovakia) had actually
  staged the ballet in 1938. The Kirov’s lavish production in 1940 was a 
 huge success\, and the ballet finally found a secure place in the Russian 
 repertoire—the critics hailed Romeo and Juliet as a triumph of Soviet ar
 t\, and hailed Prokofiev the ballet composer as the first worthy successor
  to Tchaikovsky.  \nWhat You’ll Hear\nMovements from the ballet are oft
 en mixed and matched\, as at this program. Montagues and Capulets begins w
 ith solemn music from Act I of the ballet\, which accompanies the duke as 
 he forbids fighting between the two families. The main theme\, however\, i
 s the accompaniment to the dance of the Capulet knights in Act II—a thre
 atening march theme with a ponderous trombone accompaniment. A contrasting
  middle section\, with a lovely flute solo\, is Juliet’s more graceful v
 ersion of this same music. Juliet the Young Girl is a portrait of Juliet f
 rom Act I—the mood of this music shifts constantly between quick and fli
 rtatious to quiet and introspective. Masks depicts Romeo\, Mercutio\, and 
 Benvolio—all of them masked—sneaking into the Capulets’ ball. It is 
 a quiet march with appropriately stealthy music from solo clarinet and tru
 mpet. Romeo and Juliet: Balcony Scene is unadulterated Romanticism from be
 ginning to end.  All is hushed at the beginning as muted violins and harp
  set the stage. Much of this quiet but passionate movement is a dialogue\,
  with themes representing the two lovers presented alternately in strings 
 and woodwinds. The music moves towards a gentle peak at the beginning but 
 subsides to a whisper at the end.   \nThe Dance comes from a peasant fes
 tival at the beginning of Act II. Here\, five couples dance to music of un
 ceasing motion and wry humor that continues even in a more romantic centra
 l passage. Romeo and Juliet Before Parting is wistful and unhurried music\
 , accompanying the lovers’ passionate conversation. Here Prokofiev prese
 nts a whole series of brief themes but never allows the melancholy mood to
  break. The Death of Tybalt is a complete contrast\, dominated by the bras
 ses and blazing string lines. Here\, Prokofiev brings together many of the
  significant moments of Act II: the duel\, Tybalt’s death\, and the fune
 ral procession. Romeo at Juliet’s Grave is the music that accompanies Ro
 meo’s visit to the sleeping Juliet\, who he thinks is dead. It opens wit
 h astringent string lines and begins a slow funeral procession. It builds 
 inexorably towards a deep cry of anguish and closes in mood of profound re
 signation as Romeo kisses her one last time\, drinks his poison and dies n
 ext to Juliet’s sleeping body.    \nCome\, bitter conduct\, com
 e\, unsavory guide!\nThou desperate pilot\, now at once ru
 n on\nThe dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark!\nHere’s 
 to my love. (Drinking) O true apothecary\,\nThy drugs are 
 quick. Thus with a kiss I die.  \n_____\nProgram notes ©2026
  by J. Michael Allsen  \nMackenzie Melemed\nRecipient of the 2022 Avery F
 isher Career Grant\, 30-year-old American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has em
 erged as one of the most distinctive musical voices of his generation\, ad
 mired for his nuanced interpretations\, technical finesse\, and deep artis
 tic sensibility. Hailed as “an excellent young pianist” by the New Yor
 k Times\, Melemed enjoyed an abundance of early stage experience\, with ov
 er 500 performances to his name by age 13\, undoubtedly one of the most se
 asoned pianists among his peers. Whether in recital\, chamber music\, or o
 rchestral settings\, his performances are marked by a desire to communicat
 e\, to reveal\, and to connect—with the score\, with fellow musicians\, 
 and most of all\, with the audience. \nBorn in Massachusetts\, Melemed beg
 an piano studies at age four\, and soon after was performing weekly for se
 nior citizens. At the age of five\, he made a national appearance on The R
 osie O’Donnell Show\, and by nine\, he was headlining a 60-show run at t
 he Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City\, New Jersey. From nine to thirteen\,
  he was invited annually to perform at the White House during the Holiday 
 Open House celebrations—experiences that proved instrumental in shaping 
 his identity as a performer. This wide-ranging exposure fostered a deep co
 mfort on stage and a natural ease in sharing music. \nMelemed’s artistry
  goes beyond performance\, combining music and storytelling into memorable
  experiences for both newcomers and seasoned listeners. Through thoughtful
 ly curated programs that blend familiar works with rare discoveries\, he c
 reates intimate connections with audiences\, sharing insights that illumin
 ate the music. His vision extends beyond the concert hall: he aims to spar
 k curiosity for lesser-known composers while inspiring future pianists to 
 explore uncharted repertoire\, gradually expanding what we consider essent
 ial to the classical canon. \nA laureate of the 2021 American Pianists Awa
 rds and a laureate of the 1st China International Music Competition\, Mele
 med was the only pianist to receive an 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant—on
 e of the highest honors bestowed upon young American classical musicians\;
  presented by Lincoln Center\, Avery Fisher Career Grants are awarded to A
 merican instrumentalists with the largest prospects for a major solo caree
 r. He has performed as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra\, the Helsi
 nki Philharmonic\, the Edmonton Symphony\, the Polish Radio Orchestra\, an
 d other prominent ensembles\, and has appeared in recital at Carnegie Hall
 ’s Weill Recital Hall\, as well as at major venues and festivals across 
 North America\, Europe\, and Asia. \nMelemed\, a Steinway Artist and a gra
 duate of The Juilliard School\, where he studied with Robert McDonald and 
 Emanuel Ax (BM\, MM\, and Artist Diploma)\, is particularly drawn to music
  that lies just off the beaten path. Alongside the classical and romantic 
 core repertoire\, he has developed a reputation for championing lesser-kno
 wn works and rarely-performed piano concerti\, He views commissioning as v
 ital to the future of the arts\, a belief reflected in Israeli American co
 mposer Avner Dorman’s recent Piano Concerto No.3\, written for Melemed a
 nd premiered in Europe and Canada. His upcoming debut album reflects this 
 balance of tradition and innovation\, pairing works by composers he feels 
 especially connected to—Bach\, Brahms\, and Liszt—with new commissions
  by Sir Stephen Hough (UK)\, Laura Kaminsky (USA)\, and Avner Dorman. \nIn
  anticipation of the United States’ 250th anniversary\, he is currently 
 planning what may well be the largest recital tour of American piano music
  in recent history\, Keys Across America — a project rooted in both pers
 onal and artistic conviction. \nSince 2020\, Melemed has lived in Finland.
  His success following the 2017 Maj Lind Piano Competition\, coupled with 
 his fluency in Finnish from Columbia University language courses\, launche
 d his successful performance career with invitations to perform with nearl
 y all of Finland’s orchestras and at major music festivals. \nFormer tea
 chers include Dean Arvidson\, Alexander Korsantia\, Olga Rogach and Willia
 m Smiddy. \nLowedown\nThursday September 17 at noon\, Music Director Jame
 s Lowe gives you the “LoweDown” on the music. It’s a free\, fascinat
 ing\, and lighthearted talk about the music\, including historical context
  and meaning\, juicy gossip about the composers’ lives\, music clips\, v
 isuals\, and our conductor’s quick wit! \n◆ NOON TO 1:00 PM  \nNorthwe
 st Museum of Arts and Culture’s Eric A. Johnston Auditorium\, 2316 W. Fi
 rst Avenue\, Spokane \nMasterworks and Mimosas\nExperience a behind-the sc
 enes look at how Masterworks performances are perfected. Watch the inner w
 orkings of the orchestra as James\, the musicians\, and our guest artist s
 hape and polish each work in the final rehearsal. Enjoy a mimosa\, coffee\
 , and locally-baked pastries. \nGET TICKETS\nTickets: $37 (including all f
 ees)\nPurchase a subscription of all 3 for $87GET SUBSCRIPTION\n \nDOORS 9
 AM | SHOW 10am – Noon \nTicket includes one mimosa\, coffee\, and pastri
 es. \nALL MASTERWORKS AND MIMOSAS\nRomeo & Juliet – Saturday\, September
  19\, 2026\nCelebrating Sibelius – Saturday\, February 27\, 2027\nMahler
 ’s Fifth – Saturday\, May 8\, 2027 \nSPR Classical Concert of the Week
 \nWhether you couldn’t attend a Masterworks concert or loved what you he
 ard and want to listen again\, Spokane Symphony Masterworks concerts are f
 eatured on SPR Classical’s “Concert of the Week\,” the Saturday afte
 r each performance on KSFC 91.9 FM at 12pm on spokanepublicradio.org. \nTh
 e Masterworks 26-27 Season is Sponsored by \nTicket Information:\nPhone: 
 509-624-1200\nBox Office: The Fox Theater\, 1001 West Sprague Avenue \nSAT
 URDAY TICKETSSUNDAY TICKETSBUY MASTERWORKS SUBSCRIPTIONBag Policy\nAll bag
 s (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to v
 isual inspection by venue security.\nLarge bags are not allowed in The Fox
 \, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) fo
 r the duration of the event. \nPrograms are subject to change \nCancellati
 on Policy\nAll sales are final and nonrefundable.
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 scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
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DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
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SUMMARY:Wine 101 - 2 Class Series
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 ass created by\, and guided by Certified Sommelier/WSET Diploma Recipient 
 Justine Recor. You will try a range of varietals from regions around the g
 lobe. Learn to taste like the pros and amaze your friends! \nThis class is
  in two parts: Saturday\, September 19th 10am-1pm | Saturday\, September 2
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Wall Street Festival Street\, 210 N Wall St\, Spokane\, Washingto
 n\, 99201\, United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/festa-italiana-iv/?utm_source=caldis
 covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Teleport Block Party
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260920T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042566-1789815600-1789840800@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Teleport Vintage + Co.\, 917 W Broadway\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\
 , United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/teleport-block-party/?utm_source=cal
 discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Youth D&D
DTSTART:20260919T180000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T101606Z
UID:1afj2497cfuu4tsbiid8996s0u@google.com
CATEGORIES:family,gaming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for youth D&D!  $5.00 per session\, returned as in st
 ore credit after the event.  Adults may only attend if accompanied by a y
 outh.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101606Z
LOCATION:Uncle's Games Puzzles & More\, 14700 E Indiana Ave Space 2128\, S
 pokane Valley\, WA 99216\, USA
X-SOURCE-NAME:Uncle's Games Valley Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unclesgames.com/pages/spokane-valley-uncles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:PITMASTER BBQ FOOD TRUCK
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180821Z
UID:936-1789819200-1789844400@bigbarnbrewing.com
CATEGORIES:food
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180821Z
URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/event/pitmaster-bbq-food-truck-8/?utm_sourc
 e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Big Barn Brewing
X-SOURCE-URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boys Varsity Soccer vs Mount Vernon Christian
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260919T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180051Z
UID:4402507@mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net
CATEGORIES:sports
DESCRIPTION:Boys Varsity Soccer vs Mount Vernon Christian
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180051Z
LOCATION:Saint Georges High School
URL:https://mmboltapi.azurewebsites.net/api/v2/events/androiddownload/2630
 852/0?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint George's Athletics
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sgsdragonathletics.com/calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The West End Oktoberfest
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T063000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10042065-1789819200-1789860600@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Brick West Brewing Co\, 1318 W 1st Ave\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\,
  United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/the-west-end-oktoberfest/2026-09-19/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Young Professionals
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260919T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T093220Z
UID:10005504-1789819200-1789826400@summitchurchnw.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 19 at Summit U\, from 12-2pm\, for a chance 
 to connect with other individuals ages 25-40 that are seeking community. L
 unch provided. \nRegister
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093220Z
LOCATION:Summit U-District\, 1003 E. Trent Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, Un
 ited States
URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/event/young-professionals-6/?utm_source=cal
 discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Summit Church
X-SOURCE-URL:https://summitchurchnw.com/community-partners//cdn-cgi/l/emai
 l-protection/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Riftbound Saturdays Weekly Play
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z
UID:10010232-1789819200-1789833600@sagesportalcafe.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:The Rift is open on Saturdays at Sage’s Portal. Jump in for 
 Riftbound fun and a chance to catch some packs! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations:If you purchase a ticket to an event
  and then find out that you can’t make it after all please let us know! 
 A full refund will be issued if you cancel at least 48 hours before the ev
 ent is supposed to start. If you cancel within the 48 hour period\, or don
 ’t show up without prior notice no refund will be given.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z
LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, 
 United States
URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/riftbound-saturdays-weekly-play/2026
 -09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Riftbound Vendetta Summoners Skirmish
DTSTART:20260919T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z
UID:10010555-1789819200-1789848000@sagesportalcafe.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Grab your hero and jump into the Rift\, it’s time for a Summ
 oners Skirmish! Big prizes are on the line\, promo cards\, foils\, and pac
 ks! All participating players will receive pack prizing.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z
LOCATION:Sage’s Guild Hall\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 9920
 2\, United States
URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/riftbound-vendetta-summoners-skirmis
 h-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tv table John H
DTSTART:20260919T190500Z
DTEND:20260920T010500Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003753Z
UID:g9sgou6m5djo5dvdrdc3k1ptq8@google.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003753Z
X-SOURCE-NAME:Bear Totem Table & Tankard
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.beartotemspokane.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cougar Watch Party
DTSTART:20260919T193000Z
DTEND:20260919T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10043070-1789821000-1789828200@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Brick West Brewing Co\, 1318 W 1st Ave\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\,
  United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/cougar-watch-party/?utm_source=caldi
 scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flesh & Blood Usurp the Shadow Throne Prerelease
DTSTART:20260919T210000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z
UID:10010556-1789826400-1789844400@sagesportalcafe.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Malice has arrived and the War of the Monarch continues! Head 
 into Sage’s Portal for the prerelease event for Usurp the Shadow Throne.
  All players will receive a GEM pack and pack prizing!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z
LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, 
 United States
URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/flesh-blood-usurp-the-shadow-throne-
 prerelease/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie  Free Admission
DTSTART:20260919T210000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T001246Z
UID:7194-1789826400-1789826400@garlandtheater.org
CATEGORIES:film,free
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001246Z
URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-free-adm
 ission/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garland Theater
X-SOURCE-URL:https://garlandtheater.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cyberpunk TCG Beta Demo
DTSTART:20260919T220000Z
DTEND:20260920T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T093929Z
UID:10010558-1789830000-1789840800@sagesportalcafe.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:The Cyberpunk TCG is on its way and Sage’s Portal is your pl
 ace to play! Come check out this hot and upcoming new TCG based on the Cyb
 erpunk RPG. All players will receive a deck\, packs\, and promos!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T093929Z
LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, 
 United States
URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/cyberpunk-tcg-beta-demo/?utm_source=
 caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Star Wars Unlimited Constructed
DTSTART:20260919T220000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T101606Z
UID:67av283objobv7cicj8lfhr1cq@google.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our constructed league of Star Wars Unlimited
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T101606Z
LOCATION:Uncle's Games Puzzles & More\, 14700 E Indiana Ave Space 2128\, S
 pokane Valley\, WA 99216\, USA
X-SOURCE-NAME:Uncle's Games Valley Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unclesgames.com/pages/spokane-valley-uncles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Found in Translation at Terrain Gallery
DTSTART:20260919T230000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10043025-1789833600-1789844400@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Terrain Gallery\, 628 N Monroe St\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, Unit
 ed States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/found-in-translation-at-terrain-gall
 ery/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokan
 e-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind  English Dubbed
DTSTART:20260920T000000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T000856Z
UID:7092-1789837200-1789837200@garlandtheater.org
CATEGORIES:film
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T000856Z
URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-en
 glish-dubbed-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokan
 e-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garland Theater
X-SOURCE-URL:https://garlandtheater.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:NICK CAIN MUSIC
DTSTART:20260920T000000Z
DTEND:20260920T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180821Z
UID:1134-1789837200-1789848000@bigbarnbrewing.com
CATEGORIES:drink,music
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180821Z
URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/event/nick-cain-music/?utm_source=caldiscov
 ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Big Barn Brewing
X-SOURCE-URL:https://bigbarnbrewing.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:One Piece Weekly Play
DTSTART:20260920T003000Z
DTEND:20260920T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T003044Z
UID:10011150-1789839000-1789848000@sagesportalcafe.com
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:One Piece Weekly play has arrived at Sage’s Portal! Bring in
  your deck and throw down with some high powered anime combat. All partici
 pants will receive a weekly play promo pack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations:If you purchase a ticket to an event an
 d then find out that you can’t make it after all please let us know! A f
 ull refund will be issued if you cancel at least 48 hours before the event
  is supposed to start. If you cancel within the 48 hour period\, or don’
 t show up without prior notice no refund will be given.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003044Z
LOCATION:Sage’s Portal\, 611 E 2nd Ave Suite A\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, 
 United States
URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com/event/one-piece-weekly-play-3/2026-09-19/?
 utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Sage's Portal Board Game Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sagesportalcafe.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spokane Arts Annual Celebration
DTSTART:20260920T013000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10043000-1789842600-1789851600@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:arts,festival
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Central Library\, 906 W Main\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United St
 ates
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/spokane-arts-annual-celebration/?utm
 _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sounders Watch Party
DTSTART:20260920T013000Z
DTEND:20260920T033000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10043068-1789842600-1789849800@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Brick West Brewing Co\, 1318 W 1st Ave\,\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\,
  United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/sounders-watch-party/?utm_source=cal
 discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spokane Symphony: Romeo & Juliet
DTSTART:20260920T023000Z
DTEND:20260920T043000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T002229Z
UID:10040322-1789846200-1789853400@downtownspokane.org
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is more than an evening arts event. It is an oppo
 rtunity for downtown businesses to benefit from increased foot traffic\, c
 onnect with new customers and become part of a larger downtown experience.
  Customers Are Already Coming Downtown First Friday brings people downtown
  specifically to explore\, shop\, dine and experience something new. Downt
 own Spokane promotes First Friday from 5–8 p.m.\, with galleries\, retai
 lers and restaurants participating throughout the downtown core. Research 
 also supports the broader connection between special events and retail act
 ivity. A 2026 study published in the Journal of Retailing\, examining even
 ts in two cities\, found that retail-area visits increased an average of 5
 .9% during events\, with retail-focused events producing an even larger in
 crease. The study also found no evidence of a corresponding decline in vis
 its immediately before or after the events studied. For businesses\, the o
 pportunity is simple: when people are already downtown\, give them a reaso
 n to walk through your door. October 2 Is a Particularly Big OpportunityTh
 is year’s First Friday falls on October 2\, the night of Terrain 17. Ter
 rain describes its annual event as the Inland Northwest’s largest multim
 edia art and music event. The free main event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight
  and features work by 523 artists\, along with music\, live painting and p
 erformances\, food trucks\, a photo booth and beverages. The scale is sign
 ificant. In 2025\, Terrain reported 10\,044 attendees\, 483 participating 
 artists\, more than $86\,000 in art sales and visitors from as far away as
  California\, Nevada\, New Mexico and Virginia. That makes October 2 one o
 f the strongest First Friday opportunities of the year for businesses that
  can extend their hours and participate in the evening. It Shows Your Supp
 ort for DowntownStaying open for First Friday signals that your business i
 s part of the downtown community. Customers aren’t just looking for a s
 ingle destination. They’re walking between galleries\, shops\, restauran
 ts\, bars and other experiences. When more businesses participate\, the en
 tire district becomes more active and inviting. Downtown Spokane’s First
  Friday program is specifically designed around this model\, with retailer
 s and restaurants joining galleries and artists to create a larger downtow
 n experience. You don’t have to host a major event. Simply being open\, 
 welcoming customers and offering something special can make your business 
 part of the experience. It Helps People Find YouDowntown Spokane promotes 
 First Friday through its website and social channels\, giving participatin
 g businesses an opportunity to be included in the monthly event promotion.
  The key is to give people a reason to choose your business. How to Attrac
 t More Customers on First FridayOffer a First Friday Special: Create some
 thing exclusive to the evening\, such as a featured menu item\, drink\, pr
 oduct or experience. Run a Discount or Promotion: A limited-time offer ca
 n give people an extra reason to step inside while they’re already downt
 own. Consider a percentage discount\, complimentary item or special bundle
 . Host Your Own First Friday Event: Consider an artist reception\, live m
 usic\, demonstration\, pop-up\, tasting or other experience. Even a small 
 activation can give customers a reason to visit. Partner With a Local Arti
 st or Maker: Feature an artist’s work\, invite a maker for a pop-up or 
 create an interactive experience that connects your business with Spokane
 ’s creative community. Stay Open Later: If your normal Friday hours end
  before 8 p.m.\, consider extending them specifically for First Friday. On
  October 2\, consider staying open even later to take advantage of the ext
 ended activity surrounding Terrain. Make It Easy to Find You: Use window 
 signage\, sidewalk messaging and social media to let people know you’re 
 participating. Make sure your First Friday event or promotion is submitted
  to the Downtown Spokane Partnership event calendar so it can be included 
 in First Friday promotion. Make First Friday Work for Your BusinessYou don
 ’t need a large budget or elaborate event to participate. The most impor
 tant step is simply being open and giving people a reason to come inside. 
 With Terrain 17 bringing thousands of people downtown on October 2\, this 
 year’s October First Friday offers an especially strong opportunity to t
 urn downtown foot traffic into customers. Open your doors. Give people a r
 eason to stop. Be part of First Friday. 								\n				\n										\n						
 \n									Get on the Map
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002229Z
LOCATION:Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox\, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.\,\, Spok
 ane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
URL:https://downtownspokane.org/event/spokane-symphony-romeo-juliet/2026-0
 9-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Spokane Partnership
X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownspokane.org/places/spokane-comedy-club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Mask of Zorro (1998)  with Demonstrations by Spokane Fencers U
 nlimited
DTSTART:20260920T030000Z
DTEND:20260920T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T061003Z
UID:7149-1789848000-1789848000@garlandtheater.org
CATEGORIES:film
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061003Z
URL:https://garlandtheater.org/event/the-mask-of-zorro-1998-with-demonstra
 tions-by-spokane-fencers-unlimited/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics
 &utm_campaign=spokane-wa
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garland Theater
X-SOURCE-URL:https://garlandtheater.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR