Community Calendar

Field Day at Lincoln Park, Saturday, June 7th - 2025, 8 AM to 12 PM
*Upper Lincoln Park* 2221 E Southeast Blvd, Spokane WA 99223
Field Day at Lincoln Park - Weed Pull and Nature Day with Jack Nisbet
Get to know your neighbors over coffee and donuts, learn about Lincoln
Park with Jack Nisbet and get involved in The Great Weed Pluck.
8:00 AM - Take a walk with Jack Nisbet 9:00 AM - Join the Great Weed Pluck, get trained on invasive weeds; bird walks at 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Free sketchbooks for kids!

The Idaho State Button Society is marking its 50th Anniversary with a Button Show and Sale at Templin’s Red Lion on the Spokane River, June 4-7, 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID. The show is open to the public Friday, June 6, 10 AM to 5 PM and on Saturday, June 7, 10 AM to 4PM. Admission is $3 and Free for Children. Programs open to the public include: “Outside the Button Box” presented by Gil Biggie of Reno, Nevada on Friday at 11:30 AM and on Saturday “My Adventures Collecting Bakelite” with Margaret Belisle of Helena, Montana. If you want to know more about your family's heirloom buttons or about what you may have in your button tin, or maybe something you have found while metal detecting, there will be many collectors and vendors on hand to answer your questions. There will be educational button displays as well as competition displays. So head on over to the 50th Anniversary Idaho State Button Show and Sale at Templin’s the first weekend in June. For more information call Linda Hudec at 208-773-7528 or Simone Kincaid, 208-755-6585 (sckincaid@gmail.com).

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!

Children’s Day 2025 is not just an event it’s a full-day adventure designed to spark joy, connection, and community spirit in the hearts of every child and family who attends. We will transform the park into a live-action Roblox world where families can play, laugh, and reconnect through creativity, games, music, and bonding.

It’s the first event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and it’s here to celebrate the magic and importance of childhood while supporting life-changing nonprofits in our region.

Jump into the action with:
• Brookhaven, Rainbow Friends & Fort Wars brought to life with interactive stations
• Ninja Nation’s Obstacle Course a mobile ninja warrior experience for all ages
• Kona Ice Truck serving delicious cool treats
• Pizza-making stations, creative crafts, costume dress-up zones

At the heart of it all is a mission: to remind every child they are seen, valued, and deeply loved. Hosted by Spokane Fatherhood Initiative.

Proceeds from this family fundraiser will benefit six local nonprofits serving children, families, recovery, and mental wellness across Spokane and North Idaho.

Bring your family. Bring your joy. Bring your hope. Let’s build a brighter future together.

"Grow Like a Tree" is a book for curious children of all ages, exploring the life cycle of trees and the role forest fires play in this process. Each illustration is a collage of paper cutouts painted with foraged ink on watercolor paper. The foraged materials include copper, sumac, horse chestnut, chokecherries, and a railroad spike. The items were found on the forest floor and throughout the urban jungle. The goal for the book & exhibition is to inspire everyone to dwell in wonder at the lifeworld around them. Opening Reception: May 2, 5-8p

Step into the magical world of Disney's Mary Poppins, where anything can happen if you let it! This enchanting stage production brings the beloved nanny to life with dazzling choreography, unforgettable songs, and a heartwarming story. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s a practically perfect experience you won't want to miss!

How reliable is text? When a book no longer serves its intended function, how can it continue to contain ideas? Does knowledge exist? Do we construct it, or the other way around? What happens when letter, text, or book are abstracted from their original forms? What becomes of the knowledge they contained? Working at the intersection of visual art and the written word, Thom Caraway and Kat Smith explore these questions by de- and re-constructing printed material into genre-blurring collages, prints, sculptures, and other mixed-media works.

Every Saturday, Embark on a fun and outrageous journey with Expedition, the family-friendly version of our popular Safari show. Perfect for general audiences, this show is a thrilling exploration of improvised comedy where the players navigate through a series of game-based scenes fueled by audience suggestions.

Just like a real expedition, every twist and turn is unexpected, and every moment is made up on the spot. From quick-witted games to creative storytelling, Expedition offers an evening of fun, laughter, and surprises for adventurers of all ages.

Bring your curiosity, your ideas, and your sense of humor—this is an improv journey you won’t want to miss!

Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 7:30 pm; doors open at 7:00 pm
Cost: $9.00

Nostalgia abounds with the 2025 Spring show from Northwoods Performing Arts. Directed by Mark D. Caldwell, "Second Time Around" features chorale, solo and ensemble music that was popular throughout the last several decades. Where were you and what were you doing in the 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's? "Second Time" is a chance to revisit those memories through music.
Seven performances are: May 30-31, June 3 5, 7, and June 13-14.
Menus are provided by Country Snack Shack (May 30, Roasted Chicken); Village Kitchen (May 31, Parmesan Chicken); Village Kitchen (June 3, Lasagna); Two Tones (June 5, Mushroom Pork Roast); Mi Pueblo (June 7, Beef Enchilada); Owen's Catering (June 13, Fried Chicken); and Owen's Catering (June 14, Pulled Pork).