❤️ What's happening this weekend in Spokane

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving, Spokane!

We are currently debating whether it is socially acceptable to leave the holiday lights up until March. Lucas says absolutely not; Laina argues that the ice adds "structural integrity" to the gutters anyway. If you see us wobbling on a ladder this weekend, please just look away.

In today’s Spokane Pulse:

Let’s get to it.

— Laina & Lucas Wyland

🤣 Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Stand-up comedian Gabriel Rutledge takes over the Spokane Comedy Club for a weekend of laughs with multiple shows running from Friday through Sunday.

🎨 Christina Villagomez & Sara Mortier Gallery Show Don't miss the final weekend of "Body of Work" at Terrain Gallery, a collaborative exhibition by tattoo artists Sara Mortier and Christina Villagomez that reimagines the human body as a sculptural canvas.

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A free community run offering 5K, 5-mile, or half-marathon routes, followed by pancakes and coffee at the finish line.

Pianist Gabe Lapano plays a mix of Sinatra and Bing Crosby classics in the downstairs lounge while you dine.

The Blue Door Theatre cast creates an improvised comedy show centered around family dynamics and audience suggestions.

Celebrate the hit Netflix series with an immersive 80s-themed dance party featuring music, lights, and decor.

Join this festive market at The Scale House Market featuring local food, winter produce, artisan goods, and live music.

A festive indoor–outdoor market featuring local makers, warm drinks, live music, small-batch treats, and photos with Spokane St. Nick.

A Small Business Saturday market featuring local artists, makers, and vendors at the Woman's Club of Spokane.

Ring in the holiday season with festive lights, carols, sugar cookies, and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Grab your ice skates and a cup of hot cocoa for live entertainment, food trucks, and the community tree lighting countdown at 6:00 PM.

Enjoy a fun, interactive screening of Elf at The Garland Theater — an all-ages event supporting SRDVC’s community programs.

The Western Conference Champion Spokane Chiefs host the Kelowna Rockets for a night of WHL junior hockey action.

Hosted by Tyler Smith, this unconventional comedy showcase features comedians performing a set, partaking in cannabis, and then attempting to joke some more.

A month-long holiday series at Kendall Yards featuring photos with Santa, reindeer meet-and-greets, DJ trivia, holiday light displays, live music, and seasonal activities.

Creative hands-on classes including a bring-your-own-piece session and multiple ornament-making workshops.

🍴 After more than 20 years of service, the owners of the popular Downriver Grill have listed the restaurant for sale, though they plan to keep serving customers through December 20.

🍸 Downtown’s Volstead Act has transformed into a kitschy winter wonderland for Miracle on Post Street, a festive pop-up cocktail bar featuring nostalgic decor and holiday-themed drinks.

🕹️ A longtime STA driver has turned his Mead basement into a retro arcade, and The Spokesman-Review profiled his impressive collection of nearly 30 pinball machines.

🦃 The 26th annual Tom’s Turkey Drive provided meals for 8,500 local families this week thanks to the help of roughly 9,000 volunteers.

🏀 Following convincing wins in Las Vegas, local sports commentary suggests the undefeated Zags are outperforming their preseason ranking and putting national pollsters on notice.

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