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Good morning, Spokane!

Quick reminder that Father's Day was literally invented right here by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910. So this Sunday, while the rest of the country scrambles for last-minute gift ideas, Spokane gets to sit back knowing we started this whole tradition. You're welcome, America.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland

⚾ The Spokane Indians vs. Vancouver Canadians series takes over Avista Stadium all weekend with three games of Northwest League baseball. Grab the family for Friday and Saturday at 7:05 PM, then treat Dad to a Father's Day matinee at 1:05 PM on Sunday.

🤣 Ryan Long brings his sharp, viral comedy to the Spokane Comedy Club for a three-night run Friday through Sunday, with 7 PM and 9:45 PM shows each night.

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Celebrate freedom and community with live music, entertainment, food, and local vendors at the North Bank of Riverfront Park.

Watch USA take on Australia in the World Cup on a 21-foot screen with food trucks, beer gardens, and family activities.

Bring your best moves to The District for an evening of Caribbean vibes, music, and dancing.

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Celebrate Asian and Filipino American culture with a full day of international food, live performances, and community vendors at Riverfront Park.

Lace up in your brightest rainbow and Pride gear for this colorful fun run and walk, open to all bodies, genders, and abilities.

Cheer on Velocity FC as they take on One Knoxville in USL League One action under the lights at ONE Spokane Stadium.

See the top 15 short films (plus a secret 16th) made by local filmmakers who had just 50 hours to create them.

The Spokane Symphony's mobile stage brings a free sunset concert to Balfour Park, with an instrument petting zoo for kids beforehand.

Family First presents "The Catalina Wine Mixer," a themed comedy night at Jimmy'z Gastropub.

The biggest 2010s dance party in the country brings throwback DJs and decade-defining visuals to the Knitting Factory stage.

Dads ride free all day on the Numerica SkyRide and Looff Carrousel with one regular-priced ticket purchase.

Hosted by Victoria Sumerz St. James, this fabulous drag brunch pairs dazzling entertainment with a glittery Sunday afternoon.

Scottish funk-rock trio High Fade brings their Twice as Nice Tour to town, celebrating their upcoming album with high-energy grooves.

🍣 Local favorite Supa! Authentic Japanese Kitchen is gearing up to open a fourth location in Spokane Valley this summer, building on their popular sushi-by-the-pound concept that lets you grab a box for just $15.

🏀 The back-to-back undefeated Ferris Saxons basketball teams from 2006-08, who rattled off consecutive 29-0 seasons and two 4A state championships, are being inducted into the Hooptown Hall of Fame on June 24.

💚 Shadle Park's Hope Squad has grown from 10 students to nearly 80 in just three years, earning High School Hope Squad of the Year for their peer-to-peer mental health support work.

🙌 With the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament just two weeks away, Hoopfest is still searching for volunteers to help manage the roughly 400 courts that will fill downtown Spokane June 28-29.

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