Good morning, Spokane.

The Man Shop will host free back-to-school haircuts for children ages 5 to 18 at Spokane Valley on Sunday, August 24 and in Post Falls on Monday, August 25.

Both events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first-come, first-served) and require no registration.

Thousands of families gathered at Riverfront Park for the 31st annual Unity in the Community celebration to promote multicultural understanding and youth learning; organizers said the event has grown since 1994 and now includes 150 booths+ community organizations offering local resources.

A local nonprofit called Our Place in Spokane faced a setback when a man broke into its Christmas shed and stole holiday gifts donated for families in need—law enforcement has filed reports and is investigating the incident as the group seeks community help to recover the items.

Spokane’s Garland District held its second annual Pride event on Saturday with local vendors, live performances, an art walk, and film screenings at the Garland Theater—Garland Brew-Werks celebrated its fourth anniversary as part of the festivities.

Folklorist S.E. Schlosser published Spooky Pacific Northwest on July 1, a book with 25 ghost stories from the region including a Spokane tale titled Steak and Eggs about a burned restaurant that reappeared to help those in need.

She gathered the stories through interviews and archive research—using local records to capture the area’s unique ghostly history.

The Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force held its Healing Hands and Creative Hearts event at the Central Library on Saturday where families, people in recovery, and community members shared art, music, poetry, and crafts—guest speakers stressed substance misuse’s impact and highlighted available resources like Narcan.

Spokane strongman competitor Zach Price drives a delivery truck for a local home improvement store while training to compete in national contests—he eats 8,000 calories a day to fuel his workouts and will compete at the Shaw Classic this weekend.

Keb' Mo' & Shawn Colvin Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with two Grammy-winning artists, Keb' Mo' and Shawn Colvin, in a special one-night-only performance.

Run The Night Glow 5K

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Registration required — Experience a vibrant nighttime 5K with glow effects and music.

Shelly Belly Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $27-$37 — Experience the humor of Shelly Belly, a rising star in the comedy scene known for her relatable stand-up.

EXIN Blockchain Essentials Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — Cost varies — Dive into the essentials of blockchain technology with this comprehensive training course.

Smart Organization Skills Workshop

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — Course fees apply — Enhance your organizational skills and boost productivity with practical tools in this one-day workshop.

Spokane Pig Out in the Park 2025

11 AM – 10 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with amazing food and live music at Spokane's favorite festival.

Tribal Seeds & The Movement Live

7-11:55 p.m. — Knitting Factory — All Ages — Enjoy a night of reggae vibes with Tribal Seeds and The Movement in Spokane.

2000s Nostalgia Party

9-11:59 p.m. — Knitting Factory — $14.86 — Dance to the biggest hits of the 2000s and embrace the Y2K fashion at this nostalgic celebration.

EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Foundation Training

9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — Course fee applicable — Master essential AI concepts and ethical practices in this comprehensive training.

38 Special Concert

8-10 PM — Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino — Tickets from $66 — Experience the high-energy performance of the southern rock legends 38 Special live in concert.