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Welcome to June. If you spent the weekend wandering the art booths at the MAC, tracking state championship results, or hearing that a certain world-famous soccer player is headed our way, you had a very Spokane kind of weekend. It's a cooler one today with a high near 67 and a slight chance of showers, so maybe grab that extra layer on the way out.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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— Laina & Lucas Wyland

⚽ Spokane is about to be on the global soccer map. Egypt's national team, led by Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, will train in Spokane this June ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign. The 33-year-old is widely expected to be playing in his final World Cup, putting Spokane in the international spotlight.

🏆 Mead's boys track team won the 4A state championship with 55 points, edging Olympia by just two for the program's 10th state title. Senior Simon Rosselli sealed it with a record-breaking discus throw of 223 feet, 11 inches on his very first attempt. The Oregon-bound athlete also won shot put at 68 feet while carrying a 3.96 GPA.

🎨 ArtFest celebrated its 41st year at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture this weekend, with 75 artists and craft makers setting up shop across the Browne's Addition campus. The three-day festival featured ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork, live music, and free museum admission all weekend.

🍹 Spokane Cocktail Week kicked off yesterday with 55 bars and restaurants pouring specialty drinks through June 7. Grab a drink passport, catch a cocktail-making class, or pick up a $40 Honorary Bartender Pass with proceeds benefiting Counter Culture, a local nonprofit supporting hospitality workers.

🤣 If you've been to a comedy show in Spokane, you've probably heard Jonathan Tilley's unmistakable laugh. The Inlander profiled Spokane's most dedicated comedy fan, who attends multiple shows a day and was recently presented with an engraved championship ring reading "Spokane's Greatest Comedy Fan." He's a fixture, not a performer, and the comedians love him for it.

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Two nights of student showcases, competition team performances, and local guest artists at one of Spokane's most beautiful venues.

The Indians open a six-game homestand to kick off June baseball at Avista Stadium, with three weeknight games Tuesday through Thursday.

Free comedy night where both amateur and professional comedians try out brand-new material at Spokane's home for stand-up.

Portland folk-pop duo brings warm vocal harmonies and retro-tinged melodies, with Lucas Brookbank Brown and John Wayne Williams opening.

Spokane keyboardist who tours with Allen Stone celebrates his 10-track debut solo soul album with support from Timeworm.

Hawaiian reggae-pop artist brings 15 years of island-infused grooves for a late-night Thursday set.

🎤 Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere - Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian brings her touring show to the Bing Crosby Theater for one night. (June 12)

🍜 Taste of Asia and Filipino American Friendship Festival - Free all-day cultural festival at Riverfront Park with international cuisine, live performances, and local vendors. (June 20)

🏀 Hoopfest 2026 - The world's largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament returns to downtown Spokane for another massive weekend. (June 27-28)

🎪 Riverfront Summer Carnival + July 4th Fireworks - Five days of carnival rides and food at Riverfront Park (July 1-5), capped with a free Spokane Symphony concert and fireworks for America's 250th birthday. (July 1-5)

🎺 Chris Botti at the Fox Theater - Grammy-winning trumpeter brings his jazz-pop crossover show to Spokane's most beautiful stage. (July 11)

🤠 Sam Barber at Gesa Pavilion - Rising country artist brings The American Route Tour to Spokane's outdoor summer concert series. (July 14)

What's your pick? Spokane Cocktail Week runs through Saturday with 55 bars and restaurants serving specialty drinks. What's the most underrated cocktail bar in Spokane? Hit reply and tell us your go-to spot.

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