Community Calendar

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its annual Swing Into Summer dance at the East Spokane Grange on Saturday June 14 from 7PM to 10PM. Alyssa Lobkov and Tom Hanming from Woodside Swing will offer a beginning swing dance workshop from 7PM to 8PM. Then The Max Quartet will provide live swing music, ranging from the 40s favorites to more contemporary jazz. General Admission is $15 and SFS Members $12.
For more information, call 509-838-2160

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its third Wednesday contra dance at the Woman's Club Hall on June 18 starting with a newcomer session at 7:15PM followed by a two hour dance beginning at 7:30PM. Emily Faulkner will teach and call easy to learn dances. Everyone is welcome. It is fun dancing to live fiddle music!
It is easy too! General admission is $10 and SFS Member and Students $7. For more information call 509-838-2160.

CELEBRATING CULTURE, UNITY, & FRIENDSHIP AT RIVERFRONT PARK
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10 AM – 4 PM
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA
FREE • Family-Friendly • Open to All!

Join us for a vibrant, triple celebration featuring:
Taste of Asia Festival – A culinary and cultural feast with live cooking demos, storytelling, and traditional Asian cuisine.
Philippine American Friendship Celebration – Honoring Filipino-American heritage with music, dance, and community pride.
Spokane–Jilin Sister City Bench Dedication – Commemorating friendship and global partnership with Jilin, China.

Enjoy:
CHAS Health Mobile Clinic (All Day!)
Food Trucks,BEER & Drinks
Market Vendors & Community Booths
Cultural Performances
Karaoke Contest (with cash prizes!)
Raffles & Cultural Exhibits
Interactive Cultural Booths

Hosted by the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Coalition in partnership with Spokane Parks Foundation, Riverfront Park, and local orgs including Filipino American Northwest Association, Spokane Chinese Association & Indian Youth Club of Spokane.

Bring your family, friends, and curiosity — and celebrate Spokane’s diversity and global friendships with us!

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts the annual Lady of the Lake contra dance at the Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan in the Spokane Valley on Saturday June 21st from 7PM to 10PM. The dance of the season features staff from the Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week, occurring the following week. Caller Luke Donforth from Burlington, VT will teach and call easy to learn dances. The fabulous duo from Portland, OR,
fiddler Betsy Branch and pianist Sue Songer play lively jigs and reels. All dances are taught. Everyone is well. Contras are easy to learn. Join in the fun. General Admission is $15 and SFS Members $12. For more information call 509-838-2160

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.

Friendly, accessible community dancing in the New England tradition, held every second Friday (except August). Live music, lively caller, all dances taught and called. No experience or partner needed; new dancers welcome and encouraged to arrive early for introductory session at 7. Please bring clean, smooth shoes, a water bottle, and your smile. $5 donation, $20 families.

This class is for adult experienced dancers looking to expand their training. It is taught by Vytal Movement's Founding Director Vincas Greene and based in Cunningham technique. Check for updates and cancellations at vytalmovement.org.