Community Calendar

Get ready for Bourbon, Bacon & Brews 2026, Spokane’s favorite bourbon tasting, craft beer, and bacon-themed food festival benefiting Teen & Kid Closet. This 21+ fundraiser features more breweries, more distilleries, and more local restaurants than ever before—each serving up creative, bacon-inspired dishes and specialty sips.

What to Expect at Spokane’s Top Bourbon & Bacon Event
• Live entertainment from Nu Jack City and The Cronkites
• Event emcee Robyn Nance, KXLY and Co-Founder of Teen & Kid Closet
• Bold flavors + samples from over 30 vendors
• Outdoor games including giant Jenga and cornhole
• A premium cigar lounge, sponsored by Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Legends of Fire

Why This Event Matters:
All proceeds support Teen & Kid Closet, a Spokane nonprofit that provides children and youth in need with fashionable, high-quality clothing and accessories. Your ticket helps local kids feel confident and cared for.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its annual Swing Dance at the East Spokane Grange on June 13, Saturday, with Cathy Dark teaching an hour long swing workshop at 7PM followed by two hours of dancing. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. Singles are welcomed. General admission is $12; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 is $7; under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

Join us for a hilarious adventure at the Blue Door Theatre! Expedition is a fast, family-friendly improv comedy show where audience ideas fuel wild games, bold characters, and unexpected twists. Every show is made up on the spot—and no two journeys are ever the same.

Join us for a dynamic community celebration at the "Drive, Design, Deliver: A Summer Business Showcase” on Monday, June 15th starting at 5pm, hosted at the Liberty Lake Portal building. This collaborative event shines a spotlight on three local businesses: Precision Driving Academy, Sketchbuilt Innovative Cabinets, and Away We Go Moving. Whether you're looking to master the road, elevate your home with bespoke craftsmanship or simplify your next big move, this gathering offers the perfect opportunity to meet the faces behind the businesses. Come enjoy an evening of networking, local pride, as we celebrate growth and innovation in the heart of Liberty Lake!

Join us at ConnectDinners for a weekly gathering that feels more like a family meal than a typical church service. Enjoy a free dinner while connecting with neighbors and exploring faith in a warm, open environment. No RSVP is needed—simply pull up a chair because there is always room at the table for you. Visit www.ConnectDinners.org for more information.

Local and traveling musicians jamming some Blues

Family Hour Community Night Live Music w/ John Firshi

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its Third Wednesday contra dance on June 17 at the Woman's Club Hall featuring Emily Faulkner teaching and calling easy to learn dances back by live music from the Jam Band. A newcomer session begins at 7:15PM followed by a two hour contra dance at 7:30:PM. General admission is $10; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 is $7; under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass, and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music. Come see the award-winning talents of lead singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy, tenor singer and mandolinist extraordinaire Darrell Webb, Grammy-award winning fiddler and producer Jim Vancleve, and guitar phenom Zen Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Opening the show, regionally beloved group, The Kevin Pace Band, offering up a fresh take on traditional bluegrass.

The true start to summer! Bazaar is our region’s largest all-local art market with over 130+ booths. The event will take place at Main Ave. & Post St. (outside of River Park Square Mall)

Prepare to score everything from jewelry and leather goods to quirky home décor, original artwork, skincare goodies, candles, mugs, tea, and more—all handmade by our region’s most talented artists.

Plus, we’ll have a full live music line-up, food trucks, family fun area and more!!