Community Calendar

The Spokane Folklore Society is currently accepting entries for Designs for the 30th annual Fall Folk Festival. The 2025 Festival, scheduled for November 8 and 9 at Spokane Community College, seeks graphic designs for its promotional materials, including posters, T-shirts, buttons, and other advertising.
Anyone may enter a design. The winning design will be awarded $300.
Designs must be received by July 7, 2025
Details and submission information is available at https://www.spokanefolkfestival.org/design-contest-2025.html

Performer Applications are now being accepted for the annual Free Fall Folk Festival taking place November 8 and 9 at Spokane Community College. 100 performers are selected to perform on 8 stages throughout the weekend featuring folk, ethnic, and traditional music and dance. We are the largest multicultural festival in the
Inland Northwest . Applications are due by July 1. spokanefolkfestival.org

The "Watercolor Experience" is a collection of paintings from the Signature Members of the Spokane Watercolor Society. These senior members have a strong grasp of the medium and the ability to express themselves through it. You will be amazed at the variety of styles and see just how versatile watercolor is today.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in June to view this great show. The First Friday Reception to Meet the Artists is June 6 from 5-8:30pm. At 7:30 pm a People’s Choice award will be presented, and as a special treat, our SWS member, Donna Stallings, will perform her violin from 5–7pm during the First Friday opening!

Watercolor, pencil & acrylic artist Bernadette Beeman grew up in North Idaho, and has been sharpening her hyper-realism pieces after studying with talented teachers through the years ~ in college she even studied welding!

Photographer Charles Ayars lives in Liberty Lake, having honed his skills on the plains of South Dakota taking pictures of old barns. He retired after 36 years as a Presbyterian pastor, having served in six states, and over the past eight years has expanded his artist's eye to capture not only the beauty of nature, but also the layering of images to create unique photo collages and abstracts.

Bernadette & Charles are the Pottery Place Plus Guest Artists this June ~ stop by the shop in the Liberty Building to see their great work... stop by First Friday June 6th from 5-8pm to meet them in person!

This class is for adults of all ages just starting out on their dance journey. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and is based in Cunningham technique. For updates and cancellations, check vytalmovement.org

Join this 8-week class (Mondays, starting May 12th) and prepare to dive into the world of improv with "Get Ready, Set, Improv!" Join us as we teach you the art of stage performance, introduce you to a variety of improv games, and guide you through the journey of short-form improvisation!

Through this course, you'll develop the skills to collaborate effectively with fellow improvisers and craft engaging and entertaining shows. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills at a student showcase at the end of the course!

Intro to Improv or previous improv experience is required for Ready, Set, Improv.

The "Watercolor Experience" is a collection of paintings from the Signature Members of the Spokane Watercolor Society. These senior members have a strong grasp of the medium and the ability to express themselves through it. You will be amazed at the variety of styles and see just how versatile watercolor is today.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in June to view this great show. The First Friday Reception to Meet the Artists is June 6 from 5-8:30pm. At 7:30 pm a People’s Choice award will be presented, and as a special treat, our SWS member, Donna Stallings, will perform her violin from 5–7pm during the First Friday opening!

Watercolor, pencil & acrylic artist Bernadette Beeman grew up in North Idaho, and has been sharpening her hyper-realism pieces after studying with talented teachers through the years ~ in college she even studied welding!

Photographer Charles Ayars lives in Liberty Lake, having honed his skills on the plains of South Dakota taking pictures of old barns. He retired after 36 years as a Presbyterian pastor, having served in six states, and over the past eight years has expanded his artist's eye to capture not only the beauty of nature, but also the layering of images to create unique photo collages and abstracts.

Bernadette & Charles are the Pottery Place Plus Guest Artists this June ~ stop by the shop in the Liberty Building to see their great work... stop by First Friday June 6th from 5-8pm to meet them in person!

Summer Parkways is returning in 2025 to the Manito/Comstock area, Tuesday 17 June, 6pm-9pm! Join friends, family and neighbors for fun and fitness at this annual summer community event, Spokane's biggest block party on the South Hill. Streets are closed to motorized vehicles and opened up to pedestrians, cyclists, runners, skaters, and other human-powered recreation. Activities, plus booths, in Manito and Comstock Parks and along the designated 4 mile car-free route through the picturesque tree-lined streets of Manito and Comstock neighborhoods. Join the outdoor fun as summer begins!
For more information visit: www.summerparkways.com & https://www.facebook.com/summerparkways

INTRODUCING: The Osprey Patio Concert Series 2025! Come enjoy local artists on the patio while enjoying your meal from Osprey Restaurant & Bar every Tuesday & Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm from May 6 - October 15! Free admission + rain or shine!

ARTIST LINE-UP
MAY 6 - 28 | Sammy Eubanks | Soul Country & Blues with a Splash of Rock-n-roll.
JUN 3 - 25 | Meghan Sullivan | Blues, Classics, Rock-n-Roll.
JUL 1 - 23 | Kosta la Vista | A three-piece cover band focusing on Blues-based Classic Rock.
AUG 5 - 27 | Jason Garrett Evans | Neo-soul R&B musician from Seattle.
SEP 2 -24 | Doughouse Boyz | Blues, Jazz, Folk, Roots, and everything in between.
JUL 29 - 30, SEP 30 - OCT 15 | The Ronaldos | Ron Criscione, guitarist & vocalist, has been part of the Spokane music scene since 1978. Ray Younker, bassist, vocalist, & guitarist brings a unique and interesting bass style to the duo.

Osprey Restaurant & Bar, 700 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99202. More info at ospreyspokane.com/events