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With 72 degrees and sunshine in the forecast, Spokane is giving us the kind of weekend where you want to call your mom just to brag about the weather. Convenient timing, since Mother's Day is this Sunday. We've got brunch spots, plant parties, and a storytelling show at the Bing, plus a few things for the moms who'd rather skip brunch entirely.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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Celebrate Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures with food, live performances, and community at Riverfront Park.

The 2000s pop-rock favorites return to Spokane with hits like "The Great Escape" and "Thunder" on their nostalgic national tour.

Browse local vendors, grab street food, and enjoy live music under the lights at Spokane's monthly night market.

The nationally touring comedian brings his sharp, high-energy act to the Spokane Comedy Club for a weekend of laughs.

Now in its 11th year, this beloved community gathering at Barrister Winery benefits Meals on Wheels Spokane County.

Cheer on Spokane's USL Super League squad as the Zephyr take on DC Power FC at ONE Spokane Stadium.

Browse flowering baskets, handcrafted goods, and local plants at this community sale presented by Hillyard Built and Big Sky.

Pick up dahlia tubers at the third and final sale of the season during Spokane Community College's spring garden expo.

Solve a crime while you dine at this interactive show where every guest is a suspect, complete with a multicourse meal.

Learn the secrets behind seasonal syrups and specialty drinks from the team at Roast House Coffee.

Hear Erykah Badu's "Mama's Gun" on a HiFi system the way it was meant to be heard, with art supplies and incense provided.

Stretch it out with an all-levels yoga session, then reward yourself with a cold one at Big Barn Brewing in Spokane Valley.

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A live storytelling show celebrating motherhood takes the Bing Crosby Theater stage just in time for Mother's Day.

Treat Mom to an indulgent brunch spread prepared by the Davenport's top chefs in one of the hotel's elegant ballrooms.

Create art and pot plants together at Iron Goat Brewing for a hands-on, creative way to celebrate Mom.

Catch Spokane Velocity FC in USL League One action against FC Naples at ONE Spokane Stadium.

Gather your friends for bottomless(ish) mimosas and good vibes at Fête, one of Spokane's best brunch values.

☕ Spokane Valley's newest gathering spot Bluebird's Cottage opened in a 1939 cottage on Bowdish Road, serving specialty lattes, gluten-free baked goods, and build-your-own flower bouquets.

🐻 Spokane's Brenton Sconce bear-crawled the entire 7.46-mile Bloomsday course in 23 hours, raising $9,000 in aftercare scholarships for his addiction recovery organization BEAR.

🏀 Arizona State transfer Massamba Diop, a 7-foot-1 center who averaged 13.6 points and 2.1 blocks per game last season, has signed with Gonzaga to bolster what many call a top-10 roster.

🚚 The Spokane City Council voted 5-1 to eliminate the $60 annual food truck permit and drop the rule requiring written permission from downtown property owners.

⚾ Spokane Indians starter Jackson Cox struck out nine over a career-high seven innings, allowing just one hit in a dominant 4-2 win over Tri-City.

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