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Good morning, Spokane!

We're staring down a 99-degree Thursday — the National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory up until 9 tonight — which means the Monroe Street Bridge railing is officially a panini press and your steering wheel could use a pair of oven mitts. Good news: the tastiest way to ride out the heat is CRAVE! NW, where the Northwest's best chefs take over Riverfront Park tonight through Saturday. Hydrate, find some shade, and let's make a weekend of it.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

Let's get to it.

— Laina & Lucas Wyland

🍽️ CRAVE! NW turns Riverfront Park into the region's biggest food-and-drink party tonight through Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. nightly, with dozens of top Northwest chefs, wineries, and distilleries. (21+)

🎪 Cirque Italia's Water Circus raises its big-top tent at Spokane Valley Mall Friday through Sunday, splashing acrobats, aerialists, and a water stage into a show the whole family can cool off with. Tickets run $15 to $65.

Visit a local market that celebrates cultures from around the world! The Global Food & Art Market in the Garland District is an outdoor market featuring small businesses from Spokane’s international and multicultural community.

You can shop handmade goods, art, and fair trade items. Enjoy delicious international food, refreshing drinks, and fresh-baked pastries while relaxing in the large outdoor dining area and listening to live music.

https://www.instagram.com/globalfoodandartmarket/

Kids ages 5 to 13 swim, bike, and run their very own triathlon at Comstock Park; arrive by 5 for the 5:30 start.

Bring a blanket for a free outdoor concert under the pines at Manito Park's Park Bench Cafe, part of the summer Under the Trees series.

Our Spokane Indians are back from the All-Star break to host the Everett AquaSox at Avista Stadium under the summer lights.

Spokane's own Freak System headlines the Big Dipper with Yakima's Deaf Icons along for a loud, all-ages night of noise.

The Spokane Mountaineers have been getting people outside and onto trails, peaks, and rivers for decades. Whether you’re into hiking, climbing, biking, backcountry skiing, or just want a crew to explore the outdoors with, there’s a place for you here.

Come say hello at Meet the Mountaineers on Monday, July 20th, 6:30-8:00pm at Uprise Brewing. Grab a drink, ask questions, and see what the club is all about.

https://www.spokanemountaineers.org/s/

Buy a handmade ceramic bowl from the Urban Art Co-op and fill it with free ice cream at this family-friendly Manito Park fundraiser.

Browse dozens of local makers and small businesses at NorthTown Mall's free weekend vendor fair.

This Hillyard fundraiser for VFW veterans fills Harmon Park with a car show, vendors, a beer garden, and live music all afternoon.

The West Central neighborhood throws an all-ages block party at Hamilton Studio's Listening Room, with live music running into the night.

Light up your bike and roll out from Kendall Yards for a mellow, music-filled 10-mile night cruise with fellow riders.

Metal veterans Corrosion of Conformity bring their sludgy Southern riffs to the Knitting Factory, with Whores and Crobot opening.

Snap photos with adoptable puppies and strike a pose at this SpokAnimal event, a sweet Sunday morning for animal lovers.

Honor loved ones with Bon Odori folk dancing, taiko drumming, handmade Japanese food, and crafts at this joyful, all-are-welcome summer celebration in Grant Park.

Cap the weekend with mimosas and a high-energy drag show at the Spokane Comedy Club.

Sing and dance along to a live K-pop and "Demon Hunters" experience at the Knitting Factory, with doors opening at 4.

🏒 The Spokane Chiefs hired Parker Burgess as their new associate coach on a multi-year deal, fresh off a 2025 USHL Clark Cup championship with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

🃏 Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old Ferris High grad, is one of the final 17 players at the World Series of Poker with the second-largest chip stack and a shot at a $10 million prize.

🍗 The District Bar is hosting a 10-competitor hot wing eating contest, with wings from local restaurants and prizes including gift cards and hot sauce.

🏀 The Spokane County Boys & Girls Club got a $12,500 boost from First Interstate Bank to help replace 44 tablets and other equipment after a break-in.

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