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Zoso keeps the Led Zeppelin torch burning

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 28, 2023

Zoso, a veteran Led Zeppelin cover band, returns to the Knitting Factory.

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New poet laureate of Spokane

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 24, 2023

Mery Smith is the latest poet laureate from Spokane.

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DJ Exodus spins at the Highball

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 21, 2023

DJ Exodus will spin at the Highball.

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A&E >  Stage

Old school comic Michael Loftus will deliver his observations at Spokane Comedy Club

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 21, 2023

Old school comic Michael Loftus, who has written TV scripts for Kevin James and Charlie Sheen, will deliver observational humor.

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Spokane Comedy Club showcases new talent every Tuesday

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 21, 2023

New talent Tuesdays feature emerging comedic talent.

A&E >  Movies

Sydney Sweeney speaks about her rom com debut and why Spokane is still home

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 21, 2023

Spokane's Sydney Sweeney waxes about her hometown and latest film, "Anyone But You,' which hits screens today as well as her work in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus."

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The legend of the Million Dollar Quartet lives on

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 21, 2023

The Million Dollar Quartet, a tribute act that tips its cap to such icons as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, will perform Christmas songs and hits from the late legends at the First Interstate Center for the Arts.

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Anything goes at the surprising Cirque Dream Holidaze from hula hooping to hair hanging

Fri., Dec. 15, 2023

Expect eclectic entertainment at Cirque Dream Holidaze. The range of fun ranges from the conventional, singing and comedy to the quirky, hula hooping and hair hanging.

A&E >  Music

‘A Big Band Christmas’ is on tap courtesy of Spokane Valley Summer Theatre

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 16, 2023

The Big Band Christmas show returns to the Valley courtesy of Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. A combination of Christmas classics and contemporary tunes will be delivered.

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It’s a Crosby Christmas at the Fox with the Pops

Thu., Dec. 14, 2023

It's a Bing Crosby Christmas with the Pops conducted by Morihiko Nakahara and vocalists Jake Bergevin and Crosby's nephew, Howard Crosby at the Fox.

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There’s still plenty of noise generated by Quiet Riot

Thu., Dec. 14, 2023

Quiet Riot's Rudy Sarzo is keeping the veteran metal band alive.

A&E >  Art

Petunia & Loomis offers alternative holiday photo op with Krampus

Mon., Dec. 11, 2023

Quirky antique shop Petunia & Loomis offers photos with Krampus, the creepy, demonic creature who symbolizes the start of dark nights and survival in the cold, each Saturday through December 23.

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Maximum fun at Star Wars miniature game night at Uncle’s Games

Sun., Dec. 10, 2023

Star Wars miniature game night is held every Tuesday at Uncle's Games.

A&E >  Books

The force was not with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special but the vibes with the book about the disaster are immaculate

Sun., Dec. 10, 2023

Author Steve Kozak will break down the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special during the Northwest Passages Event. Kozak will discuss his book, "A Disturbance in the Force: How and Why the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened" and his documentary, "A Disturbance in the Force."

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The ultimate Swiftie is a comic who will deliver material at the Spokane Tribe Casino

Fri., Dec. 8, 2023

Comic Nikki Glaser will deliver a new batch of material at Spokane Tribe Casino. The devoted Swiftie details why she splurged for nine Taylor Swift shows throughout the country.

A&E >  Pop culture

Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at South Perry Lantern website on ‘The Tonight Show’; Perry District eatery plays along

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2023

A cheeky South Perry Lantern goes viral courtesy of the Tonight Show.

A&E >  Stage

From the Old Spaghetti Factory dining room to the Fox stage with a Drag Queen Christmas

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2023

It's a holiday drag show with such drag queen luminaries as Miz Kracker, Alyssa Edwards and Sasha Colby at the Fox.

A&E >  Movies

Rare archival footage will highlight annual Bing Crosby Film Festival

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2023

The Bing Crosby Film Festival returns to the Bing with "White Christmas" and some rare footage of Crosby pushing Gonzaga and the Evergreen state.

A&E >  Music

The hits and holiday favorites will be played when Tower of Power returns to the Fox

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2023

The funk soul band Tower of Power return to the Fox with their horn-driven hits and holiday tunes.

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Unfamiliar but uplifting Christmas songs will be featured at Whitworth Christmas Concert

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2023

The annual Whitworth Christmas Festival Concert returns to the Fox.

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Tickets for Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Gorge go on sale Friday

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers shows are rarely within driving distance. However, the iconic punk-funk band will play May 31 at the Gorge. Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (citientertainment.com) Tuesday at 10 am. Tickets for the general public go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at redhotchilipeppers.com.

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Bush proves that there is an ‘Art of Survival’ in latest album, tour

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2023

The title of the latest Bush album, “The Art of Survival,” is apt.

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Everclear will play favorites as it delivers tunes from its melodic guitar driven canon

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2023

When Everclear performs Friday at the Spokane Tribe Casino, expect the hits.

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From John-Boy to Atticus Finch, Richard Thomas takes star role in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2023

Richard Thomas is well aware of the common denominator between the beloved television series “The Waltons,” which launched the veteran actor’s career, and the treasured novel, film and play “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

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One of the biggest stars in rock history begat Mammoth WVH, which makes its Spokane debut at the Knitting Factory

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2023

Before there was Van Halen, there was Mammoth. The former, the surname of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, became the moniker of one of the most iconic bands in rock history. And now there is Mammoth WVH after the death of Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in 2020. The group, which released its debut album, Mammoth WVH, in 2021, is fronted by Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang Van Halen.