❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning, Spokane!

The Egyptian national team is setting up camp at Gonzaga ahead of the World Cup, which means Mohamed Salah will be training right here in Spokane. One of the most famous athletes on the planet, in our backyard. We're trying very hard to play it cool. It's not working.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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

🎪 Lilac City Comicon celebrates its 20th year at the Spokane Convention Center this Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM. Expect panels, vendors, cosplay, and everything pop culture for fans of all ages.

🍸 Spokane Cocktail Week wraps up this Sunday with over 50 bars and restaurants across the city showcasing 200+ craft cocktails and mocktails. Grab a friend and sip your way through the week's grand finale.

⚾ The Spokane Indians wrap up their homestand against the Hillsboro Hops at Avista Stadium with games Friday at 6:35 PM, Saturday at 6:35 PM, and a Sunday matinee at 1:05 PM.

🎭 Shrek The Musical continues at the Spokane Children's Theatre through Sunday, bringing the beloved ogre to life on stage with big songs and bigger laughs for the whole family.

Downtown transforms tonight as galleries, shops, and restaurants host artists, musicians, and Pride-themed exhibits across the city center.

Two rising comedians bring their joint tour to Spokane for an evening of sharp, high-energy stand-up.

Improv gets experimental with rotating performers from independent troupes and new voices pushing creative boundaries in a late-night set.

Cheer on the Indians as they host the Hops for Friday night baseball under the lights at Avista Stadium.

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Downtown transforms tonight as galleries, shops, and restaurants host artists, musicians, and Pride-themed exhibits across the city center.

Local artists Pearl Sakaske, Jordan De Leon, and Jansen Niccals transform blank canvases into original works before a live audience, complete with a DJ, food trucks, and vendors.

Two rising comedians bring their joint tour to Spokane for an evening of sharp, high-energy stand-up.

Improv gets experimental with rotating performers from independent troupes and new voices pushing creative boundaries in a late-night set.

Cheer on the Indians as they host the Hops for Friday night baseball under the lights at Avista Stadium.

Grab your daubers for an afternoon of fabulous drag-hosted bingo at the Comedy Club with laughs, prizes, and plenty of flair.

Coil Studio's students and instructors perform aerial silks, hoop, and circus arts in a beach-themed extravaganza at Overbluff Cellars.

Punk veterans Leftover Crack bring their genre-bending sound to The District for an all-ages show.

Cap off the homestand with a Sunday afternoon game at Avista before the Indians hit the road.

🍽️ Spokane's first Egyptian restaurant, Feteers, is serving up layers of buttery, flaky feteer from a 32-seat spot on Northwest Boulevard, fulfilling a 20-year dream for owners Amir Talib and Leila Altassan.

⚽ A lucky group of lottery winners will watch Mohamed Salah and the Egyptian national team practice at Gonzaga's Luger Field on June 10, as Spokane serves as Egypt's official World Cup base camp.

🎨 Third-graders from Westview Elementary and Shadle Park High School students teamed up with muralist Desmond Boston to paint a hot-air balloon mural in the Garland Art Alley, marking the fourth year of the cross-school collaboration.

🐦 A half-moon conure named Waldo has become a local celebrity in Spokane Valley, tagging along with his family to hikes, soccer games, and even the salon where owner Nishee Jordan works.

📰 The Spokesman-Review took home 10 accolades at the Society of Professional Journalists' Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards, including wins in the large-division news and feature categories.

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