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On this day in 1889, Charlie Chaplin was born, proving that all you really need to entertain a crowd is a bowler hat and a funny walk. If Chaplin were performing in Spokane today, we like to think he'd set up right next to the garbage goat in Riverfront Park. You know that goat would steal the scene.

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Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings his warm, literary folk-rock sound to the Knitting Factory stage for an evening of storytelling and melody.

Experience iconic film scores performed live under the glow of hundreds of candles in an intimate, multi-sensory setting at Riverside Place.

Spokane Children's Theatre brings Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate adventure to the stage in a lively, family-friendly musical packed with high-seas thrills.

Learn the art of physical comedy and clown makeup in this beginner-friendly workshop at Coil.

The rising comedian brings his high-energy stand-up to the Spokane Comedy Club for a Saturday night of big laughs.

The ten-time GRAMMY-winning a cappella ensemble delivers jazz, gospel, R&B, and pop performed entirely by voice at Myrtle Woldson.

Two powerhouse Pacific Northwest authors share the Bing Crosby Theater stage for a conversation as part of EWU's Get Lit! Weekend.

Four West End breweries open their doors for a walk-around celebration of craft beer, live music, and community vibes.

Grab your gloves and help clean up the Spokane River at Highbridge Park, removing litter and microplastics to protect local habitat.

Glaze It Up Pottery brings an all-ages pottery painting session to MarketStreet Pizzeria, where you paint your piece and enjoy a slice.

Lace up for a community run through Riverfront Spokane supporting the return home of U.S. veterans and military families.

Sample wines from 45+ Walla Walla Valley wineries and meet the winemakers behind your next favorite bottle.

The Spokane Indians host a special Neurodiversity Awareness Day game at Avista Stadium with reserved bench seats starting at $9.80.

Spokane Zephyr FC plays a USL Super League home match at ONE Spokane Stadium, bringing professional women's soccer back to the pitch.

Learn precise fish slicing and roll your own sushi in a hands-on beginner class led by chef Reeva at The Kitchen Engine.

Honor Earth Month with a sustainable clothing swap at The Plucky Duck, bringing freshly laundered pieces and picking up new-to-you favorites.

🐕 After dozens of community members rallied against its planned closure, Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously to keep the Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park open for another year, preserving the beloved off-leash space that has operated since 2006.

🌲 Spokane County purchased a 77-acre property near Beacon Hill that had been the top priority on the Conservation Futures acquisition list for five years, securing the ponderosa pine-covered land for over $2 million.

🚴 More than 400 kids and teens tore through Riverside State Park as the Washington Student Cycling League kicked off its competitive youth mountain bike racing season on rugged 5.25-mile loops at Seven Mile Trailhead.

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