Couve Culture Weekender: Aug 28th -Aug 31st

It’s Thursday August 28th in the Couve…

… and somehow it already rained in the middle of August. Summer isn’t done yet thoug. This weekend is a little quieter now that school is back in session but there is still plenty to do. Between Toto belting “Africa” in Ridgefield, Split Flipper pinball chaos, and the return of Ridgefield’s Live & Local fest, you’ve got no excuse to say “there’s nothing to do.”

Also, parents—school’s back in session for most of you. Except Evergreen. Y’all are still in strike limbo… good luck explaining that to your kids 🤷. Meanwhile, I’ll be avoiding the 3-day In-N-Out line in Ridgefield and keeping it local in Vancouver.

This weekend’s standouts:

• Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross

• Pearcy DeMartini Performing the Music of Ratt

• Break Window & Chad Bault

• Split Flipper Habitat Tournament

• Ridgefield Live & Local

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✈️ Cheap Flights

If you’re tired of dodging raindrops in August, these flights look mighty tempting. Maui is practically begging us back at under $300, London is cheaper than a weekend at Ilani, and Hong Kong feels like the kind of trip you could casually “forget” to mention to your coworkers until you return with epic food pics.

Honestly, whether it’s mai tais, meat pies, or dim sum—these deals might be cheaper than gas for a round-trip on I-5 during rush hour.

PDX - Maui 🌺
From $287, normally $735+
Departing SEP - OCT 2025
Alaska Airlines
Economy
Nonstop
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - London 🇬🇧💂
From $488, normally $950+
Departing OCT - DEC 2025, MAR 2026
Icelandair
Economy
Layovers
1h25m in Reykjavik
1h30m in Reykjavik (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - Hong Kong 🇭🇰🥢🥮
From $622, normally $1040+
Departing SEP 2025, NOV 2025, JAN - FEB 2026, MAY 2026
Air Canada
Economy
Layovers
1h1m in Vancouver
1h15m in Vancouver (return)
*Price will last ~1-2 days
sample pricing

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Thursday August 28th

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🥕 Stock up on produce that may or may not survive your fridge until Sunday. Perfect for a weekend recipe… or compost.
Fill your tote here

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Beginner Sewing & Mending | Kindred Vancouver | FREE
🧵 Patch your jeans, fix your tote, or finally deal with that hole in your sweater. It’s casual, it’s crafty, and it’s cheaper than new clothes.
Thread your way over here

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🍅 A market full of local produce, crafts, and handmade goods. It’s small, it’s friendly, and you’ll definitely leave with more zucchini than you planned.
See what’s fresh

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Main Street Promise Block Party | 1400 Main Street, Vancouver | FREE
🎶 Celebrate progress with live music and light refreshments while imagining Main Street’s future. Free snacks always taste better with construction dust.
Celebrate progress here

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Buzzed with Honey on Grays Patio | Hilton Vancouver WA | $75
🍯 Local honey bites, cocktails, and bee facts. Finally, a chance to drink and say you were “supporting pollinators.”
Get buzzed here

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Daryl Wayne Dasher Concert for ALZ | Kiggins Theatre | $30-$50
🎵 Folk and western sounds with heart, raising funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Music with meaning (and twang).
Grab your ticket

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | Bat Walk | Water Center, Vancouver | FREE (Registration Required)
🦇 Wander wetlands at sunset, listen to bat calls, and embrace your inner Gotham vibes. No flashlights, just pure night-creature energy.
Fly into it here

8:00 PM | Split Flipper Habitat Tournament | Thirsty Sasquatch | FREE
🎰 Pinball tournament plus beer collabs—it’s basically muscle memory training for your wrists and your liver.
Flip out here

Friday August 29th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Sabrina Carpenter Listening Party | Ronald Records | FREE
💖 Spin the new album, score freebies, and pretend your Friday night is cooler than everyone else’s.
Listen here

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Richie Bean | Columbia Ridge Winery | $15 Reservation
🎶 Fired-Up Friday with live tunes, wood-fired pizza, and wine. Basically the three main food groups.
Reserve here

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Good Time and Wine: Shirley Van Paepeghem | English Estate Winery | FREE (Food & Drink for Purchase)
🍷 Bring a picnic, sip some wine, and soak in summer music before the rain comes back to ruin everything.
Uncork the details

6:30 PM | Jason Meeks | Ole’s Outpost | FREE
🎸 A mix of bluegrass, alt rock, and nostalgic 90s vibes on the patio. Live music plus beer—peak summer night.
Catch the tunes

6:30 PM | City of Ridgefield Community Dragon Boat Paddles | Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Launch | FREE
🚣 Paddle like a pro (or at least like someone who showed up). Gear’s provided, and yes—you will get splashed.
Register here

8:00 PM | Break Window & Chad Bault | Brickhouse Bar & Grill | $5
🎤 Garage rock + Americana = one last sweaty, loud August Friday. Bring earplugs, or don’t—your call.
Rock on here

9:00 PM | Moon Music | Cascade Bar and Grill | FREE
🌙 Live jams until 1 a.m.—the perfect soundtrack for questionable late-night decisions.
More info

Saturday August 30th

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sat), 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sun) | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🥬 Vancouver’s crown jewel market rolls into September, still pet-friendly and still the best place to blow cash on artisanal soap.
Market info

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🌽 Local produce, crafts, and Saturday morning charm. Your fridge will thank you… at least for a few days.
Market details

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Sculpted Seashells Ceramic Workshop | Kilnfolk Studio | $65
🏺 Shape seashells out of clay with zero risk of seagulls stealing them. BYO creativity.
Make art here

12:00 PM & 2:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday | Chelatchie Prairie Railroad | Yacolt | $20
🚂 Scenic train rides through farmland, cliffs, and tunnels—like Oregon Trail, but no one dies of dysentery.
Ride details

12:00 PM | Cornhole Tournament | Clark College | $10
🌽 Toss beanbags, win prizes, and support Northwest Battle Buddies. Perfect for competitive types who pretend cornhole is just “for fun.”
Register tosses here

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Yoga + Beer | Victor 23 Craft Brewery | $17-$23
🧘 Stretch it out, then immediately cancel it out with a pint. Balance achieved.
Find your flow

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Pokémon Go Community Day: Rookidee | Officers Row | FREE
🐦 Catch Pokémon, score free pins and raffle prizes, and maybe meet your future raid partner. Bonus karma if you bring canned food.
Catch the details

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Ties & Tiaras Father/Daughter Dance | Most Everything Vintage | $40/family
👑 Secret wardrobes, English country dancing, and ice cream bars. Dads, this is your moment to shine.
Share the magic

6:45 PM | Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross | Cascades Amphitheater | $30-$200+
🎸 Relive the 80s (and some 70s) with this stacked lineup. Yes, they’ll play “Africa,” and yes, you’ll sing along.
Grab tickets

7:00 PM | We Are One: All White Party | Hilton Vancouver | Cost Varies
🤍 All-white fits, DJs, and dancing. Basically prom, but with a bar tab.
Party here

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Madson Madness | Billy Blues Bar and Grill | FREE
🎶 Andy Madson’s Labor Day Weekend party. Loud, sweaty, and guaranteed to keep the neighbors up.
More info

All Day | Ridgefield Live & Local | Downtown Ridgefield | FREE (Donations Encouraged)
🍻 Local beer, wine, food, and nonstop live music. Basically Ridgefield’s block party of the year.
Details here

Sunday August 31th

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🌻 Fresh produce, food trucks, and people-watching—it’s basically church, but with kombucha.
Market info

12:00 PM | 2nd Annual Black Family Day Cookout | Esther Short Park | FREE
🍔 Celebrate community, culture, and connection with free food, entertainment, and a grill master competition. Hate has no home here.
Join the cookout

7:00 PM | Pearcy DeMartini Performing the Music of Ratt | ilani | $57-$100
🤘 Relive the Sunset Strip glory days with Ratt legends Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini. Big hair optional.
Snag tickets

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Concert Calendar

MONDAY, Sep 1, 2025 @ 7pm | Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour | Cascades Amphitheater | From $35 | 🎤 Tickets Here

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

SATURDAY, Sep 13, 2025 @ 9pm | Thanh Xuân | Cowlitz Ballroom | FREE | 🎶 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 | Cascades Amphitheater | From $47 | 🤠 Tickets Here

WEDNESDAY, Oct 1, 2025 @ 7pm | Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace | Cascades Amphitheater | From $30 | 🤘 Tickets Here

SATURDAY, Oct 25, 2025 @ 8pm | Kool & the Gang | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $99 | 🤘 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Nov 7, 2025 @ 8pm | An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $— | 😂 Tickets Here

And that’s it.

That’s a wrap on August—good music, pinball, and cookouts to send us into September. Just don’t try to beat the In-N-Out line in Ridgefield this weekend; you’ll miss all the fun and end up eating a cold Double-Double in the car anyway.

See you next week, Couve crew.