Garden Gate Plants Roots in Spokane

Garden Gate Opens in Spokane’s Monroe District: A New Event Space That Doubles as a Hub for Music, Art & Community

Spokane’s music scene is ever-growing, and with that growth comes a brand new space planting roots in the Monroe District. Garden Gate officially opened its doors this month with a mission to be more than just a venue. It’s a community-centered space built to nurture and celebrate Spokane’s creative energy, from intimate concerts and workshops to art galleries and private events like bridal showers and birthday parties.

The Sound of Summer Begins This Week

Garden Gate kicks off its opening month with their Summer Concert Series starting this Tuesday, May 6, featuring local talent Tyler Alai, with opening sets by Jaeda and Terri Parrish. The venue’s beautiful patio couldn’t be a more perfect setting for live music on warm summer nights. You can expect a vibrant mix of performance, community, local fresh pizza, and drinks flowing all night.

More Than Music

But Garden Gate isn’t just about concerts. It’s designed as a space for a multitude of experiences. Art galleries, creative workshops, community gatherings, and showcases that give Spokane creatives a space . The space celebrates and brings together local creatives, not just through the events they host, but throughout the physical space as well.

The name Garden Gate isn’t just metaphorical, it’s the atmosphere. As you walk in through the gate, you’re immersed in greenery, color, and intentional design. Plants and flowers line the space, and nearly everything inside carries a story: from up-cycled tables made from heirloom doors, to murals painted by local artists, and furniture sourced within the community. It’s a venue that feels as grounded as it is inspiring.

Adding to Spokane’s Musical Legacy

Spokane’s music culture has long thrived through historic venues like The Big Dipper, Knitting Factory, and the countless dive bars and pop-up shows that make this city an inspiring place for musicians. Garden Gate enters to expand the ever growing concert experiences here, offering a fresh, inclusive space for creatives of all kinds to collaborate, connect, and grow.

Whether you’re looking for a place to host your gatherings, a band looking for a summer stage, an artist with an idea, or a collective dreaming up a gallery night, this gate is open. We’re thrilled to see Garden Gate’s mission come to life.

You can visit their website to book your own private event, grab tickets to Tuesday's show, or head to their socials to stay updated on their journey!

Twenty One Pilots Celebrate 10 Years of Blurryface

Twenty One Pilots Celebrate 10 Years of Blurryface

In 2015, Twenty One Pilots released Blurryface, an album that would not only transform their careers but also redefine the way fans engaged with their music. Led by the breakout single Stressed Out, which propelled them into the global spotlight, the duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun crafted not just a sound, but a world that resonated deeply with millions.

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Stressed Out became a cultural phenomenon almost overnight. With its candid lyrics about the pressures of adulthood and longing for simpler times, it struck a chord across generations. The song’s success was undeniable: it earned Twenty One Pilots a Grammy Award, garnered over 2 billion streams, and amassed an incredible 3 billion views on YouTube. It became a defining anthem of the 2010s.

But Blurryface was more than just a collection of catchy songs. It introduced a complex universe of lore, easter eggs, hidden messages, and an evolving storyline that fans would spend years uncovering. The character of Blurryface himself (a personification of insecurities and self-doubt) gave the album a conceptual depth that set it apart from anything else on the charts at the time. For Twenty One Pilots, it marked the beginning of an era where music, visuals, and narrative seamlessly intertwined, creating an immersive experience unlike any other.

The overwhelming success of Blurryface catapulted the band to new heights. Following the album’s initial tour, the duo launched the Emotional Roadshow, an expansive arena tour that spanned continents and solidified their place as a must-see live act. Their shows became more than concerts, but events, bringing together communities of fans from around the world to share in a collective experience and make unlikely connections.

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Since then, Twenty One Pilots have continued to build on that momentum with multiple global tours, festival appearances, a cinema experience, and a series of intimate, one-off shows that allowed them to maintain a close connection with their ever-growing fan base. Each album since Blurryface has added new layers to their intricate storyline, weaving a rich tapestry of meaning that fans have passionately followed and interpreted for the past three album releases.

As Twenty One Pilots near the end of their Clancy World Tour next month in London, they are also celebrating 10 years of an album that not only changed their lives but also left a permanent mark on fans around the globe. As the overarching narrative that began with Blurryface comes to a close, there's a bittersweet sense of both an ending and a new beginning, as the band has hinted there is much more to come.

One thing is certain: while Blurryface may have started a monumental chapter, the story of Twenty One Pilots is far from over. With their history of reinvention, creativity, and connection, fans can rest assured that the Pilots will be flying high for many more years to come.

Photo courtesy of Jenna Mitchell Photography

Spring Into Summer: Shows, Markets, Events, and More May 2025

Spring Into Summer: Shows, Markets, Events, and More May 2025

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The temperature finally hit above 70 this past weekend which means were that much closer to Summer. May being the final full Spring month, there’s a ton of killer events coming up here in Spokane you don’t want to miss! 

Garden Gate Summer Concert Series 

Recently opened as a micro event space in the Monroe Shopping District, Garden Gate is hosting a summer concert series, with new artists playing in their gorgeous space every Tuesday, starting next week on May 6th. 

Night Market and Street Fair 

Hosted by The Wavy Bunch, Night Market and Street Fair is starting May 9th, and will be popping up every 2nd Friday of the month until October. Don’t miss out on the wide arrangement of vendors, artisans, makers, food trucks, sweet treats, and of course, live music! 

Local Album Releases

Tis the season of album releases & shows! Local artists Nate Synonymous & band Timeworm are hosting shows to promote their upcoming releases. Nate Synonymous will kick off his at The Chameleon on May 2nd, and Timeworm will celebrate their debut album on May 24th at The Chameleon's 1 year anniversary show.

All The Shows

This is just the beginning of a month full of shows and events. With more to be announced and plenty touring artists coming to town, you'll find something up your ally this month.

Check out The Big Dipper, The Knitting Factory, The Chameleon, and The Spokane Arena’s pages for even more upcoming shows and releases, and keep updated on our socials about more live music in the PNW!