Community Calendar

The Spokane Folklore Society is hosting a special end of the month contra dance, Wednesday September 30 at the Woman's Club Hall featuring caller Nancy Staub and the band, Fine Thyme. A newcomer session begins at 7:15PM followed by a two hour dance starting at 7:30PM. No experience is necessary. All are welcomed. Singles and couples. Dress is casual.
General Admission is $10; SFS Members and those ages 25 and under, $7; under 18, free.
For more information, www.spokanefolklore.org or call 509-838-2160

60x60
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 6 p.m.
The annual 60x60 concert features 60 dance works - each lasting 60 seconds. All the evening’s music and choreography is created entirely by Gonzaga students, faculty, and alumni.
https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GDE1002

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its monthly 1st Wednesday contra dance on October 7 at the Woman's Club Hall on the Southill of Spokane beginning with a newcomer session at 7:15PM followed by a two hour dance starting at 7:30PM. Caller Penn Fix will teach easy to learn dances and River City Ramblers will play old time fiddle tunes. All are welcomed including singles and partners. No experience is necessary. Casual dress.
General admission is $10; SFS members and those under 25 $7; under 18, free.
For more information 509-838-2160

Join Dream Qwest Experience, Eighty Six and many local artists for this ever-evolving psychedelic rock project weaving covers, originals and expansive improvisations. Experience a songs interspersed with spoken word, comedy, improv, dance, magic and originality. Every second Thursday of the month at 8 pm.

The Northwest’s premiere ballet company returns to the Myrtle Woldson Center with a new program curated by artistic director Peter Boal for our Spokane audience. The touring company will feature twenty-four dancers performing works from their recent production of Prokofiev’s The Sleeping Beauty as well as contemporary works by Christopher Wheeldon, Ulysses Dove, and Jessica Lang. The luminous Ms. Lang is PNB's 2024-27 choreographer in residence, and her jazzy and joyous salute to the music and art of Tony Bennett, entitled ZigZag is not to be missed.

Sponsorship funding for this performance is provided by an anonymous donor.

https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS1009

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts a contra and English country dance Saturday October 10 at the East Spokane Grange starting at 7PM. Caller Bev Young from Missoula will offer an evening of both contra and English country dances. Don't worry, she will teach every dance. As for English Country dances, think Jane Austin or Bridgerton. They are fun and easy to learn. Music will be provided by the Prestwold Orchestra featuring two violins, flute, guitar and bass. Everyone is welcomed. Singles, partners, and families. Dress is casual.
General admission is $12; SFS members and those under 25 is $10; under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

The Northwest’s premiere ballet company returns to the Myrtle Woldson Center with a new program curated by artistic director Peter Boal for our Spokane audience. The touring company will feature twenty-four dancers performing works from their recent production of Prokofiev’s The Sleeping Beauty as well as contemporary works by Christopher Wheeldon, Ulysses Dove, and Jessica Lang. The luminous Ms. Lang is PNB's 2024-27 choreographer in residence, and her jazzy and joyous salute to the music and art of Tony Bennett, entitled ZigZag is not to be missed.

Sponsorship funding for this performance is provided by an anonymous donor.

https://gonzagaperformingarts.evenue.net/events/GMS1009

The Friends of the CDA Public Library and the Spokane Folklore Society host a Sunday Matinee Contra Dance on October 11 at the CDA Public Library from 2PM to 4PM. Caller Penn Fix will teach easy to learn dances and Deep Roots with Arvid Lundin will provide rousing fiddle music. No experience is necessary. Singles, partners, and families are welcomed. Casual dress.
This event is free with donations of $5 to $15 encouraged.
For more information, 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its 3rd Wednesday of the month contra dance on October 21st at the Woman's Club Hall beginning with a newcomer session at 7:15PM followed by a two hour dance starting at 7:30PM. Karen Wilson Bell and other callers will teach easy to learn dances. The Jam Band consisting of several musicians will play. No experience is necessary. Singles, partners, and families are welcomed. Casual dress. General admission is $10; SFS members and those under 25, $7; under 18, free.
For more information, 509-838-2160

Lilac City Stomp is a celebration of swing dance and live jazz music with a full day of instruction, performance, and community in the historic Marie Antoinette Ballroom at the Davenport Hotel, a room built in the very era these dances were born.

The majority of the day is free and open to the public. Whether you’ve never tried swing dancing or you’ve been on the floor for years, there is something here for you. Beginners are especially welcome.

Our basic schedule is:

10am to 1pm: Free dance instruction

2pm to 3:30pm: Matinee performance - live music, dance performances, and open dancing

4:30pm to 6:30pm: Open dancing

7pm to 10pm: Ticketed evening showcase - the full experience including open dancing, live music, dance performances, jam circles, and more.

Special guest artists include:

Undre Reed - guest dance instructor

Jonathan Doyle and Lauryn Gould - guest bandleaders

Presented by Hot Club of Spokane and Woodside Swing Spokane, with nationally recognized guest artists joining our local musicians and instructors for a day of performance, mentorship, and community.