Couve Culture Weekender: Apr 17 - Apr 20

It’s Thursday, the 17th of April in the Couve.

Is it... actually spring now? I keep waiting for the other shoe (or rather, another torrential downpour) to drop, but maybe, just maybe, we can put the rain gear away for a bit. The wildflowers, tulips, and lilacs are certainly putting on a show, reminding us that color does exist outside of fifty shades of gray.

Speaking of colors, get ready for a pastel explosion because it's Easter weekend! We've rounded up egg hunts for the kiddos (prepare for the sugar highs) and plenty of brunch and tea options for the grown-ups who just want a fancy meal without cooking.

And in massive breaking news for burger lovers (or just fans of long lines), Shake Shack finally opened its doors in Fisher's Landing yesterday! Prepare your stomachs (and maybe your patience).

Let's dive in...

Cheap Flights

Escape the (maybe?) returning rain! We've got deals to get you to Puerto Vallarta's beaches, or flying in style nonstop to Denver or Anchorage. Remember these deals disappear faster than my motivation on a Monday morning, so snag 'em while you can!

PDX - Puerto Vallarta 🇲🇽
From $360, normally $550+
Departing May-Jun, Aug-Sep 2025
Delta Airlines
Economy Seating
Layovers
2h8m in LAX
1h47m in LAX (return)
*Price will last ~4-5 days
sample pricing

PDX - Denver ⛰️
From $437, normally $880+
Departing May-Aug 2025
Alaska Airlines
Business Class**
Nonstop
*Price will last ~4-5 days
sample pricing

PDX - Anchorage 🏔️
From $766, normally $1950+
Departing May-Jun 2025
Alaska Airlines
Business Class**
Nonstop
*Price will last 5-7 days
sample pricing

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Easter Egg Hunts

Saturday, April 19 | Esther Short Park Easter Egg Hunt | Esther Short Park | FREE🐰 15,000+ eggs don't find themselves! Brace for the sugar rush and obligatory awkward photos with a giant bunny. Face painting starts at 10 AM for early birds (or kids who drag their parents out early). More Info

Saturday, April 19 | 3rd Annual Felida Easter Egg Hunt | Felida Park | FREE
🥚 It's free, there are age-specific zones to prevent toddlers from being trampled, and the Easter Bunny is making an appearance. Registration recommended, unless you enjoy delightful chaos. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | Open Gym Egg Hunt | Naydenov Gymnastics | $25
🤸‍♀️ Why hunt for eggs on boring flat ground? Make 'em work for it among the trampolines and foam pits. Bring your own basket, obviously. $25 for the privilege. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | 16th Annual iQ Credit Union Easter Egg Hunt | Abrams Park, Ridgefield | FREE
🧺 Your friendly neighborhood credit union hides thousands of eggs. Expect zones, crowds, and maybe a little friendly competition. It's free, so what do you have to lose? (Besides your sanity). More Info

Easter Brunches

Sunday, April 20 | Easter Brunch | Willful Wine at The Grant House | Price Varies
🥂 Because one fancy Easter meal at the Grant House isn't enough? They're back with a special all-day brunch menu. Book it before everyone else does. More Info

Sunday, April 20 | Easter Brunch With A View | DOSALAS Latin Kitchen + Tequila Bar | Price Varies
🍹 Waterfront views and Latin-inspired brunch. Because nothing says "He is Risen" quite like tequila flights and huevos rancheros? Don't knock it 'til you try it. More Info

Sunday, April 20 | Easter Brunch Buffet | Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar | $54
🍸 Twigs is doing an Easter buffet too, complete with waterfront views and... sushi? Okay, Twigs, you do you. Maybe a martini pairs well with peeps. More Info

Sunday, April 20 | Easter Brunch Gathering | Bleu Door Bakery | Price Varies
🥐 Bleu Door insists Easter brunch is better shared, and who are we to argue? Grab your favorite people (5+ needs a reservation!) for their delicious, seasonal spread. Call 'em before all the good tables are gone. More Info

Food & Drink

Thursday, April 17 | Vertical Cab Franc Tasting | Valo Cellars & Massalto Wine | $45-$55
🍷 Impress your date (or yourself) by swirling and sniffing four different years of the same wine. It's called culture. Or maybe just Thursday night? 6 PM. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | Easter Afternoon Tea | Willful Wine at The Grant House | $50+
☕ Pretend you're fancy with tiny sandwiches and scones at the historic Grant House. Reservations are a must – apparently, lots of people like feeling fancy. More Info

Sunday, April 20 | Boba Bar & Pottery Painting Party | Kilnfolk Studio & Gallery | $10 + Pottery
🧋 Combine two trendy activities: painting ceramics and drinking boba. It's $10 plus whatever pottery piece calls to you (and your wallet). 6 PM. Register Here

Kids & Family

Thursday, April 17 | Sakura Festival | Clark College | FREE
🌸 Kotos! Flutes! Drums! Butterflies! It's a full-on Japanese culture celebration at Clark College. Way better than another afternoon of screen time. Starts at 1 PM. More Info

Ongoing | Woodland Tulip Fields | Holland America Flower Gardens | FREE
🌷 Go north for fewer crowds and equally Instagrammable tulips. It's free (!), and you can pick your own for 50 cents a stem. Think of the DIY bouquet possibilities! Daily 10 AM - 4 PM until May 4th. More Info

Saturday, April 19 - Ongoing | Lilac Days | Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens | $10
Inhale the sweet smell of spring (or seasonal allergies) at these famous lilac gardens. Perfect for dragging the kids out for some fresh air and photos they'll complain about. Daily 10 AM - 4 PM until May 11th. More Info

Community Events

Saturday, April 19 | Chief Redheart Memorial Ceremony | Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | FREE
🧡 Honor Nez Perce history and Chief Redheart’s band at this annual memorial. Singing, drumming, and a reminder of the land's history. Important stuff. 10 AM - 12 PM. More Info

Sports and Outdoor

Saturday, April 19 | LAFC at Portland Timbers | Providence Park, Portland | From $48
⚽ Soccer! In Portland! Against LA! Go yell things at athletes much fitter than you'll ever be. It's the American way. 7:15 PM kickoff. Tickets Here

Saturday, April 19 | 420 ReDankuless Run | Loowit Brewing | FREE
Calling all athletes whose training involves carb-loading and... other things. It's a grueling 0.420-mile "race." Costumes encouraged. Starts at 4:20 PM, obviously. More Info

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Vancouver Events

Friday, April 18 | Step-by-Step Paint & Sip Tea | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary | $39.60
🎨 Unleash your inner Bob Ross, but with tea instead of... whatever Bob was sipping. Instructor-led, so even you can make something that vaguely resembles art. Starts at 6 PM. Tickets Here

Friday, April 18 | Music with Matt | Cloverlane Mercantile and Event Center | $5
🎶 Just five bucks for live music? Sounds suspiciously reasonable. Head out to Hockinson for tunes and optional street tacos. 6:30 PM - 11 PM. Tickets Here

Saturday, April 19 | NW'S LARGEST Garage Sale & Vintage MEGA Sale | Clark County Event Center | $8-$20
Prepare for battle (and bring cash). It's a treasure hunt through 600+ booths of glorious junk and potential gems. Early birds pay more for first dibs at 7 AM. More Info

Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20 | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🥕 It's baaack! Get your local produce, artisan crafts, and people-watching fix. Support local farmers, or just go for the food samples. Sat 9-3, Sun 10-3. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | Sway with the Trees | Heathen Brewing Feral Public House | FREE
🌳 Local band with a tree-themed name playing at Heathen. Sounds hella chill. Go have a beer and, you know, sway. Starts at 5 PM. Assume it's free entry? More Info

Saturday, April 19 | Synthcadia album release party | Vice Beer | FREE
👾 Blast off into the neon-drenched future (or past?) with synthwave music. Sounds like the soundtrack to an 80s movie that never existed. 6 PM - 10 PM. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | The Radio Riots | Cameo Cafe | FREE?
🎸 Rock and roll at... a golf course cafe? Sure, why not? Embrace the weirdness. Starts at 7 PM. More Info

Saturday, April 19 | Drifter, Weekend Lover, and Allie Childers | Brickhouse Bar and Grill | FREE
Get ready for feelings! Emo folk, sweaty dancing, probably some crying in the corner. Sounds like a Saturday night. Kicks off at 8 PM. More Info

Concert Calendar

THURSDAY, May 16, 2025 @ 7pm | Simple Minds | Cascades Amphitheater | From $33 | Tickets Here

THURSDAY, May 23, 2025 @ 7pm | James Taylor & His All-Star Band | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $93 | Tickets Here

SATURDAY, May 24, 2025 @ 2:40pm | Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings & Lake Street Dive | Cascades Amphitheater | From $87 | Tickets Here

SATURDAY, May 31, 2025 @ 8pm | Ben Schwartz & Friends | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $49 | Tickets Here

SATURDAY, May 31, 2025 @ 6:30pm | Hardy | Cascades Amphitheater | From $68 | 🎭 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Jun 6, 2025 @ 8pm | Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $56 | Tickets Here

SUNDAY, Jun 15, 2025 @ 6:45pm | Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $40 | Tickets Here

MONDAY, Jun 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pierce the Veil | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $49 | Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Jun 26, 2025 @ 7pm | Halsey | Cascades Amphitheater | From $69 | Tickets Here

TUESDAY, Jul 22, 2025 @ 7pm | Volbeat, Halestorm & The Ghost Inside | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | Tickets Here

WEDNESDAY, Aug 13, 2025 @ 7pm | Creed | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $90 | Tickets Here

SUNDAY, Aug 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Cyndi Lauper | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Aug 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Parker McCollum | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $44 | Tickets Here

SATURDAY, Aug 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pantera | Cascades Amphitheater | From $55 | Tickets Here

SUNDAY, Aug 24th, 2025 @ 7pm | Nelly | Cowlitz Ballroom | On Sale 4/11 | Tickets Here

SATURDAY, Aug 30, 2025 @ 6:45pm | Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $31 | Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Sep 4, 2025 @ 7pm | The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory | Cascades Amphitheater | From $52 | Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Sep 11, 2025 @ 6pm | Kidz Bop Live | Cascades Amphitheater | From $50 | Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Sep 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Sep 26, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Thomas Rhett | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $47 | Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Aug 21, 2025 @ 7pm | Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $50 | Tickets Here

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See you next week.

And that's a wrap for this week's Couve Culture. Go forth and enjoy the Easter festivities, find some flowers, or just relax. Tell a friend about the newsletter if you liked it, and definitely let me know what events slipped past my radar.

See you next week!

Cheers!
Jay Letlow