The Knitting Factory Concert House
National acts, ranging from rap to heavy metal to country rock, are hosted in this 1,500-seat venue.
9 Best Performing Arts Venues in Spokane and Eastern Washington, Washington
We've compiled the best of the best in Spokane and Eastern Washington - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Hoopfest
The last weekend in June, basketball mania descends on downtown Spokane as Hoopfest comes to town, a mega-tournament with more than 6,000 teams and 24,000 players playing 3-on-3 basketball on more than 400 courts on 45 city blocks. It's the world's largest event of its type, with 225,000 fans in attendance.
The Bing Crosby Theater
The Bing, built in 1915, is one of America’s few remaining palace-style theaters. It was renamed for hometown hero Bing Crosby; he performed skits here in between the showing of silent films. In addition to a varied roster from comedy to music, it also hosts the Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival every December, which highlights some of Crosby’s best films from his storied career.
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Farmer Consumer Awareness Day
Farms and processing plants in Quincy throw an open house on a Saturday every September so consumers can get a closer look at where their food comes from. There are exhibits, food booths, and a farmers' market.
The Garland Theater
Spokane’s only independent movie theater, the Garland has "bottomless bags" of popcorn, booze, and grub (pulled pork shoulder, pizzas, and more) that you can take into the cinema. Bring the kids to the free morning showings during the summer.
Green Bluff Growers Festivals
The association of small farms and food stands in Green Bluff (about 20 miles northeast of downtown Spokane) presents several festivals as orchard fruits come into season. Strawberries are celebrated in late June and early July, cherries in July, peaches mid-August through Labor Day, and apples late September through late October. There are also holiday festivities in November and December.
Pig Out in the Park
Locals and tourists flock to Riverfront Park over Labor Day for a six-day food fest featuring local fare and nonstop free live music.
Spokane Lilac Festival
Parades and other events honor the flower that gives Spokane the moniker "Lilac City."
Spokane Symphony
Classical and pops concerts are presented from September through May in the historic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, plus special events such as the Nutcracker Ballet and free outdoor concerts at city parks in summer.
