With a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. She has released six Netflix specials, most recently 2022’s Hot Forever. Additional Netflix specials include Unveiled, War Paint, Freezing Hot, and Confirmed Kills.

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns to St. John’s Cathedral. Honor Handel’s most outstanding work with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told.

The Pharcyde

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | November 22 | 8:30 pm (Doors: 7:30 pm)

All Ages

$27.00 - $77.00

Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics!

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns to St. John’s Cathedral. Honor Handel’s most outstanding work with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told.

Beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits.

Sonreal : All Things Aside Tour
Nov 23 | 8:30pm
21 & Up
The District Bar

KNITTING FACTORY - SPOKANE

SAT

NOVEMBER 23

6:30 PM

(DOORS: 5:30 PM)

ALL AGES

“Take it to the Limit” brings to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Take It Easy," "Lyin' Eyes," and more!

Blind Pilot, an American Indy Folk Band, was formed in Portland, Oregon, in 2007. Since then, Blind Pilot has released three studio albums and sells out concerts throughout the U.S., Europe, and the UK.

KNITTING FACTORY - SPOKANE

WED

NOVEMBER 27

6:30 PM

(DOORS: 6:00 PM)

ALL AGES

El Mercadito Market is a FREE outdoor cultural market held the last Saturday of every month at AM Cannon Park from 11am to 3pm.

Celebrate the holiday season with an interactive screening of Elf! Join us at The Garland Theater on Saturday, November 30 for a magical evening of festive fun.

The Spokane Youth Symphony 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Alumni Concert that will celebrate 75 years (1949-2024) with a concert that will feature alumni SYS musicians and the 2024-2025 Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Stone In Love - Journey tribute performs faithful renditions of classic hits from one of the most beloved rock groups of all time!Stone In Love - Journey tribute performs faithful renditions of classic hits from one of the most beloved rock groups of all time. They deliver a high-energy performance that showcases all the hallmarks of the Journey sound – soaring lead vocals, lush four-part harmonies, signature guitar licks, fat keyboards, and driving rhythms - on legendary hits known the world over.

Get ready for a festive musical treat at Adriano Ferraro’s Christmas concert! Not only will you hear beloved holiday classics, but you'll also be serenaded with iconic hits from legends like Elvis and Frank Sinatra.

KNITTING FACTORY - SPOKANE

SUN

DECEMBER 1

8:00 PM

(DOORS: 7:00 PM)

ALL AGES

Color Green with special guest

The District Bar
916 W 1st Ave - Spokane, WA 99201

Wed | December 4 | 9:00 pm( Doors: 8:00 pm)

21 and up

$15.00

Enjoy the variety of work presented by the Student Choreography Class of Fall 2024, Boundless Dance Classes, and more.

Gather your family and friends for Spokane’s favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet and over 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life while Tchaikovsky’s timeless score is played live by the Spokane Symphony.

Legendary rock band HEART has announced the extension of their highly anticipated return to the road after a five-year hiatus. HEART will be stopping at the Spokane Arena on December 5 with Special Guest Cheap Trick. Tickets range from $65.00 to $179.50 and are on sale now at TicketsWest.com.

Pictures with Santa, a cookie contest and aerial performances! Join us at the North Pole for our Annual Christmas and Holiday Show. Our students are ages 5 to 66 and range in skills from beginners to elite. Enjoy cookies from our cookie contest where winners will be announced each night.

Gather your family and friends for Spokane’s favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet and over 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life while Tchaikovsky’s timeless score is played live by the Spokane Symphony.

The 2024 Annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival will feature some of the best loved, family-friendly films of Spokane’s famous son Bing Crosby, two of which are celebrating special milestones. The festival begins with the 11:00 a.m. showing of White Christmas.

Gather your family and friends for Spokane’s favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet and over 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life while Tchaikovsky’s timeless score is played live by the Spokane Symphony.

Pictures with Santa, a cookie contest and aerial performances! Join us at the North Pole for our Annual Christmas and Holiday Show. Our students are ages 5 to 66 and range in skills from beginners to elite. Enjoy cookies from our cookie contest where winners will be announced each night.

Daft Punk Night

The District Bar
916 W 1st Ave - Spokane, WA 99201

Sat | December 7 | 9:00 pm (Doors: 8:00 pm)

21 and up

$15.00 - $20.00

Gather your family and friends for Spokane’s favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet and over 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life while Tchaikovsky’s timeless score is played live by the Spokane Symphony.

Kat Timpf stands out in a sea of pundits because of her libertarian perspective and use of comedy and satire to get her no-nonsense points across. Kat is a firm believer in the power of conversations to bridge gaps, political or otherwise. Kat loves connecting with people across the country and around the world with a great deal of respect and humor.

Please join us for this spectacular new holiday show as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits also putting a twist on our favorite songs of the holiday season.

The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute brings their all-new show to the stage, celebrating The Beatles’ first visit to the USA, with performances from the Ed Sullivan show, Meet The Beatles album, and the Beatles’ greatest!

Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of The Celts. They perform a fresh hybrid of Irish Americana which combines their own rootsy originals and tight vocal harmonies with fiery Irish Trad instrumentals.

Clarion Brass is a professional orchestral brass ensemble which has been performing for 30 years. Artistic Director William Berry creates and arranges all of the music Clarion performs, with new unique, original, and quirky holiday music premiered every year. 

Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio — Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty — notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” Along the way, they’ve impressively generated millions of streams across chart-rattling covers such as “River,” “The Chain,” and “Dust in the Wind.”

The SJO Christmas concert brings you the Christmas Music of Ray Charles along with featured performer, LaShund Lambert.

Put on your Santa hat and your bell-bottoms and get ready to celebrate the holidays with a bang – with “ABBA Holly Jolly Christmas!” This spectacular production features brand-new arrangements of some of the most timeless Christmas hits ever written. With classics like Let It Snow, White Christmas, O Holy Night, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, and more, this show is a surefire way to get you into the holiday spirit!

Celebrate the joy of the season with holiday movie music favorites. Songs from It’s A Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Charlie Brown Christmas, Die Hard (And, yes it IS a holiday movie!) and more. Santa, audience carol sing-a-long, and more surprises along the way make this a fun holiday celebration for the entire family!

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Sat | December 21 | 8:00 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

Celebrate the joy of the season with holiday movie music favorites. Songs from It’s A Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Charlie Brown Christmas, Die Hard (And, yes it IS a holiday movie!) and more. Santa, audience carol sing-a-long, and more surprises along the way make this a fun holiday celebration for the entire family!

El Mercadito Market is a FREE outdoor cultural market held the last Saturday of every month at AM Cannon Park from 11am to 3pm.

Ring in the New Year with the grandeur of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony!

Join us for the After Party for a complimentary glass of champagne and a bite to eat hosted by Clearwater Paper. Your ticket is also free entry to the MasterClass Big Band Celebration at The Knitting Factory. All ages welcome.

(HED) PE

The District Bar
916 W 1st Ave - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | January 10 | 8:00 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)

21 and up

$25.00 - $27.00

With every strum of the guitar and every beat of the drum, TOBY pays homage to Toby Keith’s extraordinary career, capturing the essence of his rebellious charm and his unwavering dedication to his craft. Hollywood Yates embodies the spirit of this country music legend, delivering a powerhouse performance that will leave you craving more.

Two huge stars. Two even bigger egos. Will the groundbreaking production of Hamlet ever get off the ground? As rehearsals begin, director John Gielgud and actor Richard Burton spar in this highly entertaining battle of two titans of the theatre.

Cavetown, Illuminati Hotties
Feb 16 | 8pm
All Ages
Knitting Factory

Red NOT Chili Peppers

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | January 17 | 8:00 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.

James Lowe, conductor Can Artificial Intelligence compose as well as humans? Could it even outwit Beethoven himself? Find out for yourself when we hear AI's completion of the third movement of Beethoven's unfinished 10th Symphony, set against the work of scholar and composer Barry Cooper and Beethoven's own Eroica Symphony.

James Lowe, conductor Can Artificial Intelligence compose as well as humans? Could it even outwit Beethoven himself? Find out for yourself when we hear AI's completion of the third movement of Beethoven's unfinished 10th Symphony, set against the work of scholar and composer Barry Cooper and Beethoven's own Eroica Symphony.

Set in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musicians’ favorite works of both familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music.

Jim Jefferies, a Sydney native, is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.

Set in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musicians’ favorite works of both familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music.

This show will consist of a compilation of Gonzaga student choreographed and student produced musical theatre numbers.

This show will consist of a compilation of Gonzaga student choreographed and student produced musical theatre numbers.

This concert will include performances by all four Spokane Youth Symphony orchestras. Spokane Youth Strings, directed by John Marshall, Spokane Youth Sinfonietta, directed by Jerilynn Harris, and Spokane Youth Philharmonic, directed by Roberta Bottelli will perform before the intermission.

After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and Beethoven opens with music of victory over oppression.

After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and Beethoven opens with music of victory over oppression.

Yesness, Sego

The District Bar
916 W 1st Ave - Spokane, WA 99201

Sun | February 2 | 9:00 pm(Doors: 8:00 pm)

21 and up

$20.00

Cursive, Pile

The District Bar
916 W 1st Ave - Spokane, WA 99201

Mon | February 3 | 9:00 pm(Doors: 8:00 pm)

21 and up

$25.00

View Screendance Films from Students and Faculty from Gonzaga as well as from around the country. Proceeds from this event benefit Dance for Parkinson’s.

KNITTING FACTORY - SPOKANE

WED

FEBRUARY 12

8:00 PM

(DOORS: 7:00 PM)

ALL AGES

Remix your Valentine’s Day with the DJ Rosethrow and the Spokane Symphony in Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed. Richter’s cool hypnotic minimalism combines with Rosethow’s electronica to give a new spin to Vivaldi’s famous Four Season’s in a version that will enthrall, enrapture and surprise.

ZoSo - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Feb 14 : 8pm
All Ages
Knitting Factory

The Miss Spokane Scholarship Organization is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) Organization awards the titles of Miss Spokane and Miss Spokane's Teen. Miss Spokane goes on to compete at the Miss Washington Competition and Miss Spokane's Teen goes on to compete at the Miss Washington's Teen Competition.

Cavetown, Illuminati Hotties

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Sun | February 16 | 8:00 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

KNITTING FACTORY - SPOKANE

FRI

FEBRUARY 21

8:00 PM

(DOORS: 7:00 PM)

ALL AGES

Conductor, Shira Samuels-Shragg, hailing from L.A. makes her Masterworks debut with Dvořák’s spellbinding Seventh Symphony. Although his New World Symphony remains the most performed, his Seventh is often considered his most perfect symphonic work. Violinist Gabrielle Després joins us with Korngold’s lush Hollywood-inspired Violin Concerto, and we open with Quinn Mason’s joyous and festive Toast of the Town.

Conductor, Shira Samuels-Shragg, hailing from L.A. makes her Masterworks debut with Dvořák’s spellbinding Seventh Symphony. Although his New World Symphony remains the most performed, his Seventh is often considered his most perfect symphonic work. Violinist Gabrielle Després joins us with Korngold’s lush Hollywood-inspired Violin Concerto, and we open with Quinn Mason’s joyous and festive Toast of the Town.

Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood Tour

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | March 7 | 8:00 pm(Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

Singer/trumpeter/bandleader and educator Jake Bergevin has recorded two albums as leader and has been a featured artist with diverse groups such as the Tacoma Symphony, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra, and many others.

The name is Bond—James Bond. In a world of espionage, glamour, and intrigue lies nearly six decades of timeless music of the iconic 007. Performed by the Spokane Symphony and singers Hugh Panaro and Chloe Lowery, the melodies of SHirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Adele and more will sweep you off your feet.

Music by millennial composer Polina Nazaykinskaya join works by masters from different eras: Franz Joseph Haydn (born 1732) and Samuel Barber (born 1910). The three composers present three different styles of chamber music. Haydn pioneered the genre and became known as “the Father of the String Quartet.” Two hundred years later, Barber’s best-known work “Adagio for Strings” makes up the second movement of his Op. 11 quartet on today’s program. Russian-American Nazaykinskaya is a prolific composer whose works span all areas of classical music.

This concert will include performances by all four Spokane Youth Symphony orchestras. The Spokane Youth Strings, directed by John Marshall; Spokane Youth Sinfonietta, directed by Jerilynn Harris; and Spokane Youth Philharmonic, directed by Roberta Bottelli will perform before the intermission.

The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films. The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and we are proud to be an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction.

JUMP delivers two hours of the classic David Lee Roth era, featuring a variety of hits and deep cuts from Van Halen’s first 6 albums. The list includes “Panama”, “You Really Got Me” and the titular “Jump”.

Sullivan King - Chaos Will Bring Peace 2025 US Tour

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | March 21 | 8:00 pm(Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

Call it Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett. This is part catechism class, part stand-up routine. It’s an interactive comedy, one of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history. Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back - sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully to the children they once were. 

Hell's Belles

Knitting Factory - Spokane
919 W. Sprague Avenue - Spokane, WA 99201

Fri | March 28 | 8:00 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)

All Ages

Come and hear why Max Bruch’s First Violin Concerto remains one of the most popular pieces of music ever composed. A work of melody, warmth, and quicksilver brilliance, it has dominated the violin repertoire since its first performance – much to the annoyance of its composer.

Come and hear why Max Bruch’s First Violin Concerto remains one of the most popular pieces of music ever composed. A work of melody, warmth, and quicksilver brilliance, it has dominated the violin repertoire since its first performance – much to the annoyance of its composer.

Pink Martini is back! Drawing musical inspiration from around the world, Pink Martini, the self-described “little orchestra,” reunites with “big orchestra” Spokane Symphony to perform its cosmopolitan world music spanning jazz to cabaret to retro pop in over 25 languages.

Pink Martini is back! Drawing musical inspiration from around the world, Pink Martini, the self-described “little orchestra,” reunites with “big orchestra” Spokane Symphony to perform its cosmopolitan world music spanning jazz to cabaret to retro pop in over 25 languages.

Enjoy the variety of work presented by the Student Choreography Class of Spring 2025, Boundless Dance Classes, and more.

Enjoy the variety of work presented by the Student Choreography Class of Spring 2025, Boundless Dance Classes, and more.

Set in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musicians’ favorite works of both familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music.

Set in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel, small ensembles play some of our musicians’ favorite works of both familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music.

Laurel Canyon Legacy: Experience the magic of the Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, music explosion from the ‘60s and ‘70s live!

Monumental Events Presents Paleface Swiss
April 18 | 8pm
All Ages
Knitting Factory

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.

The Spring Dance Concert will feature works choreographed by Gonzaga Dance faculty and set on current students in the program. Works will cross all genres including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and pop culture.

Nite Wave is a band passionate about '80s New Wave and have had the privilege of being hand-picked by Billy Idol to open up for him on tour! On April 25th, you'll hear everything from Prince to Depeche Mode to Duran Duran to INXS and more! 

The Spring Dance Concert will feature works choreographed by Gonzaga Dance faculty and set on current students in the program. Works will cross all genres including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and pop culture.

Haydn's Creation is a masterpiece of the Classical era, depicting Biblical genesis through celestial choruses, vivid orchestration, and musical drama. Infused with Haydn's wit and charm, we journey from dark chaos to the explosion of light and encounter a cast of angels, birds, beasts, and even a worm along the way.

Haydn's Creation is a masterpiece of the Classical era, depicting Biblical genesis through celestial choruses, vivid orchestration, and musical drama. Infused with Haydn's wit and charm, we journey from dark chaos to the explosion of light and encounter a cast of angels, birds, beasts, and even a worm along the way.

Bruce Cockburn, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame musician, whose 22 gold and platinum records have sold nine million copies worldwide, continues his penchant on this 38th album for crafting complex lyrics in marvelously simple, guy-in-a-bar-style language.

The original Star Wars trilogy comes to a close with Luke, Leia, and Han’s triumph over Imperial forces at the Battle of Endor, and you’ll see the film in high definition on a big screen while your Spokane Symphony plays John Williams’s epic soundtrack live on stage. May the Force be with you!

The original Star Wars trilogy comes to a close with Luke, Leia, and Han’s triumph over Imperial forces at the Battle of Endor, and you’ll see the film in high definition on a big screen while your Spokane Symphony plays John Williams’s epic soundtrack live on stage. May the Force be with you!

Singer/trumpeter/bandleader and educator Jake Bergevin has recorded two albums as leader and has been a featured artist with diverse groups such as the Tacoma Symphony, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra, and many others.

In our final Masterworks of the season, we embrace vivid stories from around the world. Respighi vividly portrays scenes of Rome, from the serene beauty of pine trees in the Villa Borghese to the triumphant march of the Appian Way, and we welcome back Zuill Bailey in the thrilling work that won him a Grammy Award.

In our final Masterworks of the season, we embrace vivid stories from around the world. Respighi vividly portrays scenes of Rome, from the serene beauty of pine trees in the Villa Borghese to the triumphant march of the Appian Way, and we welcome back Zuill Bailey in the thrilling work that won him a Grammy Award.

Clinton Webb, principal horn for the Spokane Symphony, joins the SSQ for Mozart’s horn quintet. Webb is in his second year in Spokane after stints in Tulsa and Flint, Michigan. Also on the program are “Three Essays” by Grammy-winning contemporary composer Caroline Shaw and a quartet by Johannes Brahms.

Our beginning ensemble, the Spokane Youth Suzuki Academy, directed by Vanessa White, will start the concert, followed by performances by the Spokane Youth Strings, directed by John Marshall, Spokane Youth Sinfonietta, directed by Jerilynn Harris, and Spokane Youth Philharmonic, directed by Roberta Bottelli, performing before the intermission.

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70's hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings.