In its sophomore outing at the box office, “Top Gun: Maverick” has already become Tom Cruise’s highest-grossing domestic release of his career. The patriotic action film earned $86 million this weekend for a North American cumulative of $291.6 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.
For one afternoon, the White House became an exclusive stage for global K-pop phenomenon BTS, with each of the 49 briefing room seats becoming the most coveted tickets in town. The group had been invited by the administration to raise awareness of the prevalence of anti-Asian discrimination.
Like many entertainers, Patton Oswalt is making up dates postponed due to the pandemic. Oswalt, 53, will deliver his material Sunday at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Who knows what he'll render? "I never disclose what I'll talk about," Oswalt said. "That will ruin the surprise."
Don't eat the purple candy bars. That might be the most lucid takeaway from "Crimes of the Future," David Cronenberg's latest provocation that takes an intriguing premise only to muddle it up within a tedious story, equally tiresome characters, the director's fetishistic go-tos, self-conscious opacity and blunt obviousness.
After more than a half-century, ZZ Top's lineup was intact. From 1970 until 2021, it was vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard as ZZ Top. But Hill passed away last summer. And ZZ Top, who headline Thursday at First Interstate Center, is now rolling along with bassist Elwood Francis.
Jennifer Lopez will be honored for her film and TV achievements at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The network announced Friday that Lopez will receive the Generation Award on Sunday in Santa Monica. The award celebrates artists whose diverse contributions in film and television turned them into household names.
It's a special event when guitarist and bandleader Garrin Hertel and vocalist Julia Rinker pay tribute to jazz icon Mildred Bailey. But when the Spokane multimedia artist and Bailey's niece tip their hat to Bailey on Friday at Montvale Event Center, Hertel's Zonky Jazz Band will be joined by Ken Peplowski.
It’s time to queue up your playlists as New Kids on the Block’s Mixtape tour brings the boyband to Spokane Arena on Monday night with Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue. Sure, Astley was 21 years old when “Never Gonna Give You Up” was released in 1987, so the British singer-songwriter is 56 now.
Just a glance or two at the trailer for "The Phantom of the Open" – a dramedy loosely based on the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a British crane operator who somehow managed to compete in the 1976 British Open despite never having previously played a round of golf – might lead you to roll your eyes.
New Kids on the Block is a moniker that has become an oxymoron. The New Kids aren't new, but it doesn't matter to their fervent group of fans who remain supportive of the middle-aged act. Yes, one of the most popular boybands from a generation ago remains a hot draw.
1 Food Truck Friday – 11 a.m.- 2p.m. Friday, 211 N. Wall St. Starting FridayJune 3, the city will begin shutting down Wall Street every Friday for Food Truck Fridays. Presented in partnership with the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association, the event will feature trucks from Mixed Plate, Skewers and more.
During an entertaining performance in Fairbanks, Alaska, in January, Canadian comic Jon Dore waxed about impending fatherhood. Most of his set slated for Friday and Saturday at Spokane Comedy Club will be about being the father of his 4-month-old son, Jackson. Dore resides in Juneau.
Relocating from Coeur d’Alene Park, ArtFest 2022 is returning to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture for its 37th year. Celebrating art and fine crafts for the whole family, the event will feature 50 regional artists, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and “make-it art” kids’ projects.
BaLonely has been working on its latest album, “Thank You, I’m Sorry,” for well over two years, the longest the band has ever spent on a record. They took their time with playing live sessions in the basement, tracking new parts in the studio and working through a long mixing and mastering phase.
Actor and screenwriter Joel Kim Booster gives Jane Austen a brisk, lighthearted refresh in "Fire Island," a hedonistic – but disarmingly sincere – ode to the eponymous gay vacation spot. As the movie opens, Noah (Booster) is on his way to meet his friends for their annual pilgrimage to Fire Island.
Comedic Cody – Known for his light humor and social media presence, Comedic Cody, aka model Cody Smith, is touring on his Comedic Relief Tour. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave. $30-$75. (509) 318-9998. Ed Bassmaster – YouTuber Edwin Rodriguez performs as different characters.
Wonder Weekend Market – The Wonder Building hosts a weekend farmer and craft market featuring local vendors, food and drinks. Market runs through Oct. 22, 9:30-2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 22. The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post St. (509) 534-5039.
With a stellar all-winners “Snatch Game” behind us (Jinkx Monsoon was genius as Judy Garland), the competitors dispersed to prepare for the season’s “Vanna White Party” themed ball. During the challenge, competitors were asked to prepare looks corresponding to three categories.
As a teen growing up in Spokane, Masae “Patti” Warashina was focused on getting her education and getting out of town. She never dreamed of gaining international fame as “the Queen of Northwest Ceramics.” Nor did Warashina, 82, ever imagine that the Smithsonian would honor her.
Last fall marked the 50th anniversary of the release of director Norman Jewison's ″Fiddler on the Roof," the 1971 film adaptation of the Tony-winning 1964 stage musical. An engaging new documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, which was nominated for eight Oscars and won three.
