❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

When FIFA was picking World Cup base camps for national teams, Egypt looked at every city in America and chose Spokane. Mohamed Salah was training at Gonzaga's Luger Field yesterday, which we're pretty sure makes us the coolest small city on the planet this week.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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

🏳️‍🌈 Spokane Pride Parade & Festival brings the celebration to Riverfront Park this Friday and Saturday with six stages of entertainment, a Saturday parade through downtown, and a Lilac Bowl dance party. Free and open to all.

🤣 Anthony Jeselnik takes over the Spokane Comedy Club all weekend long with his signature dark, razor-sharp stand-up. Multiple shows Friday through Sunday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian brings her beloved deadpan to the Bing Crosby Theater for two shows (both sold out, but waitlists exist).

The "Sailing" and "Ride Like the Wind" hitmaker plays Spokane LIVE with special guest Austin Jenckes opening.

This month's "Disco & Decades" themed night market brings local vendors, live music, and immersive art to the Sprague Union District.

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Young dancers bring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless tale to life on the Fox Theater stage with matinee and evening performances.

Bowhunters, grab your popcorn: this touring film festival features stunning footage of elk bugles, speedgoat stalks, and backcountry adventures.

The Southern rock veterans bring their whiskey-soaked sound and road-tested setlist to Spokane LIVE for one big night.

Sample bourbon, craft beer, and all the bacon you can handle at this afternoon festival benefiting Teen & Kid Closet.

Kids with special needs take to the skies with volunteer pilots for free flights out of Felts Field, an inspiring annual tradition.

Personalize an eco-friendly lantern with your wishes and release it on the water as the sun goes down in Spokane Valley.

The Saskatchewan folk-bluegrass sensation brings their cello-and-banjo energy to Gesa Pavilion with Amigo the Devil opening.

Close out Pride weekend with a drag brunch at the Davenport Grand (sold out, but keep an eye on resale).

Bring a photo of your furry friend and paint their portrait step-by-step while sipping craft brews at Iron Goat.

Shake, stir, and sip pre-Prohibition cocktails while learning about the forces that tried to outlaw your Old Fashioned.

🎶 The 24th annual Street Music Week wrapped up downtown this week with volunteer musicians performing during lunch hours, raising money for Second Harvest, which has turned $375,000 into 1.7 million meals over 23 years.

🏒 The Spokane Chiefs signed two first-round WHL Draft picks, locking in 14-year-old forward Brody Antignani (12th overall, 29 goals in 30 games) and Jack Arnold (16th overall, 32 goals in 51 games).

🏀 Gonzaga announced a preseason exhibition road game at John Calipari's Arkansas this October, reuniting Mark Few with the legendary coach ahead of the Zags' season opener vs. Purdue.

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