It’s Thursday, the 20th of February in the Couve.

First, I want to thank everyone that has responded via email. We really want the readers to have a say in how we put this newsletter together - constructive criticism is welcome. Please let us know if there are any events, live music, etc. that you would like us to cover.

What’s in store for this weekend:

• Timbers Season Opener

• Business class to Mexico city for ~$500

• Puddle of Mudd is playing at Ilani

• Beyond the Darkness 2025 ends this weekend 🍻

Cheap Flights

These are the best deals I found on flights from PDX that you can buy this week. Keep in mind that these prices can change quickly and/or often. You may have to play around with the dates to get the best deal.

PDX - Las Vegas 🎰
From $135, normally $575+
Departing Apr - May
Southwest
Economy Seating
Nonstop
*Price will last 1-2 days
sample pricing

PDX - Alaska 🏔️
From $378, normally $650+
Departing Mar - Aug
Alaska Airlines
Economy Seating
Nonstop
*Price will last 5-7 days
sample pricing for Fairbanks
sample pricing for Ketchikan

PDX - Mexico City 🇲🇽🌮
From $592, normally $2,290+
Departing Apr - May, Sep - Oct
American Airlines
Business Class 🤩
Nonstop
*Price will last 5-7 days
sample pricing

I also saw flight deals to Florence, Sydney, Denver, and Reykjavik. If you want more flight deals like this, check out Going.com, where I find these deals. You can use my referral link below.

Going (referral link)

Food & Drinks

Thursday 2/20 - Sunday 2/23 | Beyond the Darkness 2025 | Lots of Breweries in Clark County | Pick up a passport at any participating SW Washington brewery or taproom (full list). Then visit your favorite breweries and pubs for their dark beers and get a stamp or sign-off on your card! #vice #heathen #trapdoor

Friday 2/21 @ 12-9pm | Irrelevant Beer Taproom Opening | 1703 Main St, Suite B, Vancouver, WA 98660 | FREE | Beautiful art, warm wood textures, 🔥 branding, modern finishes, and tasty beer - this place has it all.

Saturday 2/22 @ 4-9pm | Flavorsmyth BBQ Pop-up | A Little Vice | Flavorsmyth is BACK! This time they’re pulling out all the stops for a bigger menu! Join Flavorsmyth downtown at A Little Vice for BBQ & Brews with Bria behind the bar! It’s gonna be a party!

Saturday 2/22 - Sunday 2/23 @ 12-5pm | St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Pairings | Various Wineries in Clark County | More Info | Participating wineries are located in downtown Vancouver and along the waterfront, in Battle Ground , East Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, and Ridgefield.

Sunday 2/23 | TMNT Pizza Party | Hungry Sasquatch | This Sunday is ninja turtles day Hungry Sasquatch! They’ll have each turtles favorite slices, temporary tattoos for the kiddos & drink specials for the adults. Bring the family down & party like heros in a half shell

Events

Thursday 2/20 @ 7pm | Trivia Night | Ghost Runners Brewery and Kitchen | Reserve a spot for FREE | #trivia

Friday 2/21 - 2/23 @ 12-8pm | Jurassic Quest | Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds | Tickets starting at $22 | #family

Saturday 2/22 @ 10am-2pm | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE | #family

Saturday 2/22 @9pm | Neon Nights Drag Show | Brickhouse Tavern | FREE

Saturday 2/22 @ 10:30-11:30am | Wiggles & Giggles: JW Stevens Magic | Kiggins Theatre | Tickets $12 | #family

Saturday 2/22 @ 9pm | The Rocky Horror Picture Show Switch Night | Kiggins Theatre | Tickets $15

Friday 2/21 @ 11am | Game and Puzzle Swap | Kindred Vancouver | FREE | #family

Live Music, Comedy & Shows

Friday 2/21 @ 7:30pm | The Wardens | Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts | Tickets starting at $25 | #livemusic

Friday 2/21 @ 8:45pm | MüZE- TOGA! TOGA! TOGA! RAVE | Bella Vista Park Area | Tickets (donation)

Saturday 2/21 @ 8pm | Peter Yeates w/Ken Larsen | Brickhouse Tavern | FREE | #livemusic #irishmusic

Saturday 2/22 @ 6-10pm | Synthcadia | Vice Beer | FREE | #music

Saturday 2/22 @ 8pm | Last Call Trivia | Hungry Sasquatch | FREE | #trivia

Saturday 2/22 @ 9pm | Puddle of Mudd | Rock & Brews @ Ilani Casino | FREE | #livemusic #rock #shehatesme

Saturday 2/22 @ 9-11pm | Underground Drag & Comedy Show 3 Year Anniversary Edition | UnderBar | Tickets $15 | #comedy

Sunday 2/23 @ 7:30pm | The Sunday Cure | Brothers Cascadia Evergreen Pub | FREE | #comedy

Sports Ball

🏀Trailblazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Moda Center | Thursday 2/20 @7pm | Tickets Starting at $75

🏀Trailblazers vs. Charlotte Hornets | Moda Center | Saturday 2/22 @7pm | Tickets starting at $15

⚽️Timbers Regular Season Opener vs. Vancouver (the other one) Whitecaps | Providence Park | Sunday 2/23 @1pm | Tickets starting at $44

👟Vancouver Lake Half Marathon | Vancouver Lake Park | Sunday 2/23 @10am | Registration starts at $25

That’s it for this week. Let me know what you think I missed this week, and don’t forget to help us improve the newsletter by completing this quick 3-question form or by replying to this email.

*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending

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