Stephanie Hammett

Actor Equity Association guest artist J. Clayton Winters will make his Inland Northwest debut as he joins the cast of the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre’s “The Bridges of Madison County” in the leading role. Marking the musical’s regional premiere, “The Bridges of Madison County” opens at 7:30 p.m. June 17 at University High School.

Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of “Murder on the Orient Express” is the kind of show you’ll want to see twice and then run back to the Agatha Christie novel for more.

1 Food Truck Friday – 11 a.m. Friday, 211 N. Wall St. The city is shutting down Wall Street every Friday this summer for Food Truck Fridays. Presented in partnership with the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association, the event will feature appearances from Mixed Plate, Skewers, One Night Stand, Tacos Camargo, Toby’s BBQ, Madfire Kitchen, Jerusalem, Daily Bread and Increditruck. For information, visit downtownspokane.org. Admission: FREE

Celebrating its 20th year, the organizers of Street Music Week are happy to be back, especially since they are poised to cross a significant threshold.

The Idaho Repertory Theatre, the University of Idaho’s professional summer theater in residence, is returning to the stage with a production of Duncan McMillan and Jonny Donahoe’s “Every Brilliant Thing.” Starring UI theater professor Craig A. Miller, this one-man show follows a young boy’s attempts to lift his mother’s spirits.

Last week’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” saw the contestants improvising their way through “fairytale court.” Portraying characters from the fairytale world’s most infamous cases, the queens took turns arguing their positions in front of Drag Race judge Michelle Visage.

With summer around the corner, I’ve once again started spending a little more time than usual thinking about desserts and, in particular, milkshakes. Luckily, several local haunts have exactly what I’m looking for, and then some. The Scoop offers a frequently updated list of ice creams.

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.

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.

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.

Since we’ll be continuing to slog through this unexpected rainy, overcast weather on occasion until at least August, I think it’s only fair that we give in and start consoling ourselves with a few culinary guilty pleasures. Kicking things off with a savory option, let’s dive into my current hyper-fixation snack: chili cheese fries.

After more than seven years with the Union, general manager Chretienne Yalung continues to dedicate herself to group fitness and the expansion of that arena with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. “It's been a journey, an evolution, in a good way,” Yalung, 33, said.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” – 6 p.m. Friday, Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main St. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action-adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.

Directing at Spokane Civic Theatre again for the first time since March 2019, Heather McHenry-Kroetch is glad to be returning with the cast of “Murder on the Orient Express.” “I'm excited to do it,” she said. Especially now, she explained, you never feel like you’re dragging yourself to rehearsal.

"RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars" is back, back, back again for its seventh season, and it's off to a brilliant start with its highest-rated episode yet. The first season to feature only winners of past seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Drag Race All Stars," the cast was bound to be exceptional. 

If you think about it, a wine bar is really just any chic bar or restaurant where you can sit and drink wine. And, luckily, we have plenty of those in town. So, in honor of National Wine Day on May 25, here’s a list of wine bars worth visiting in Spokane.

“The Book of Mormon” is returning to the First Interstate Center for the Arts in October for one weekend only. Tickets for “The Book of Mormon” go on sale at 10 a.m. June 10. From "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the hit musical examines the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The 2018 death of Larry Isenberg will receive a documentary treatment on HLN’s “Sex & Murder” on Sunday at 7 p.m. The episode, titled “Deadly Breakfast Date,” will revisit the events surrounding Isenberg’s death at the hands of his wife, Lori Isenberg, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for second-degree homicide.

After a two-year hiatus, the Lilac Festival is returning to downtown Spokane this weekend. This time, celebrating under the theme of “Our Town,” festival organizers aim to “honor the military, empower our youth and showcase our region.” 2022 Lilac Festival President Alan Hart chose the theme to honor the community.

Back for the first time since 2017, the Mambo Kings, featuring soprano Camille Zamora, are thrilled to be collaborating with the Spokane Symphony again. The band stayed busy during the pandemic with virtual performances and livestreams. “We never stopped, which is really a blessing,” Richard DeLaney said.

Washingtonian filmmaker Rick Castañeda’s “All Sorts” will make its Spokane red carpet premiere at the Magic Lantern Theatre on Friday at 7 p.m. Castañeda will be in attendance for the premiere night for a Q&A after the screening. It’s “a quirky comedy about finding magic in everyday life,” Castañeda says.

This weekend at Barrister Winery, Northwest BachFest will begin its 2022-23 season with “Music, Wine, Food and Fun!” Following Thursday night’s celebration of artistic director Zuill Bailey’s 10th anniversary with BachFest and his 50th birthday, the weekend continues with two concerts Saturday and Sunday.

From “Downton Abbey: A New Era” to “The Northman,” this weekend is full of shows worth watching. But, for me, this weekend is all about "RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7" – that is, the long-anticipated “All Winners” season where the best of the best battle for the chance to be crowned “Queen of All Queens.” 

“The Northman” – 7 p.m. Friday, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. From director Robert Eggers comes “The Northman,” an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder.” 140 minutes. Rated R. For more information, visit kenworthy.org.