It's Thursday, the 27th of March in the Couve.

Well, folks, I owe you an apology! My grand plans for Seaside last week were derailed by none other than COVID. Yep, finally caught the 'rona, so instead of beachcombing, I was quarantining. Thankfully, I'm back among the living and ready to dive into another packed Couve weekend!

Speaking of plans changing, the only trip happening this week is my daughter's trip... around the sun! She's turning the big SIX, so apologies if this week's newsletter is slightly fueled by birthday cake excitement.

This week's newsletter is packed! Get ready for a wild weekend featuring everything from the Vancouver Outdoor Expo and a mesmerizing belly dance competition to hands-on blacksmithing, BBQ pop-ups, and the MS Brewfest. Seriously, there's something for everyone (unless your hobby is complaining about having nothing to do). And ladies, don't forget the HUNKS show at Georgie's... just sayin'.

Oh. Yeah. I almost forgot. A few of you reached out and said you wanted the Concert Calendar back sooooo its back.

The Couve Card.

On a different note, you all voted loud and clear! A huge majority of you are interested in the Couve Card concept, so stay tuned as I figure out how to make that delicious dream a reality – maybe starting with some of the spots hosting events this week? Do you own, work at, or know a restaurant perfect for the Couve Card? Tag them below! Let's support our local food scene while giving diners the deals they deserve.

Now, let's get into what's actually happening this weekend...

Quick Links

• Cheap Flights

• Food & Drinks

• Kids & Family

• Community & Volunteering

• Sports Ball

• Vancouver Events

• Looking Ahead

• Concert Calendar

Cheap Flights

Dreaming of an escape (maybe one that doesn't get cancelled)? Check out these flight deals departing from PDX:

PDX - Maui 🌺
From $242, normally $735+
Departing Apr - Jun 2025
Alaska Airlines
Economy Seating
Nonstop
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - Reno🎰
From $289, normally $430+
Departing Apr - Jun 2025
Alaska Airlines
Business Class
Nonstop
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - Zurich, Switzerland 🗻
From $540, normally $800+
Departing Nov - Dec 2025
Delta Airlines
Economy Seating
Layovers
5h15m in New York City
3h15m in New York City (return)
*Price will last 2-3 days
sample pricing

How are we feeling about this section? I include it because I like to travel but if yall aren’t interested, we can try something new and fun. Let me know what you think below:

The Tape Deck

I’m excited to announce the launch of “The Tape Deck”, a way for our squad to get the word out about their businesses, their projects, their needs, or to just say hi to 2,500 (and growing) friends. Interested in grabbing a tape, lets chat.

UnderBar. UnderBar is an intimate, underground LGBTQ+ venue in downtown Vancouver, WA. Known for its craft cocktails and inclusive atmosphere, it serves as a community hub hosting regular events like drag shows, karaoke, trivia, comedy, and themed dance parties in a welcoming environment below street level. 

Big Al’s Auctions. Al's Auctions is a local auction house that specializes in estate liquidations, consignments, and regular auctions. They're known for offering a variety of items including furniture, collectibles, tools, and household goods.

Happy Birthday Lulu! To the tiny human who runs my household: Happy 6th Birthday! May your day be filled with cake, presents, and demands I happily cave into. Don't worry, I won't tell everyone reading this how you really act when the frosting runs out. (Love you!)

Food & Drinks

Friday, March 28 @ 4PM | Flavorsmyth | A Little Vice | FREE
🍖 Back at it with brisket slices, pulled pork, and a brand new chicken creation featuring a sauce that pairs perfectly (almost as well as Marty McFly and his Calvin Kleins). Drop by for some meat magic and @vicebeer. Stick around late enough and you might catch them belting out some Huey Lewis. That's the power of love, folks.

Friday, March 28 @ 6PM | 10-Course Wine-Paired Dinner | Confluence Winery | $185
🍷 Chef Cameron Dunlap brings his culinary magic to Confluence for an epic 10-course dinner. They're also planning a farm partnership, so go for the food and stay to help them name their new farm (preferably something more creative than "Farmy McFarmface").
🔗 Tickets Here

Saturday, March 29 @ 9:45AM | Yoga + Beer | Trap Door Brewery + Kitchen | $23
🧘 Stretch, breathe, then immediately undo all that wellness with a delicious beer. Beer Yogi Yuliya Bohan leads this 60-minute all-levels class that ends with a pint. Because balance isn't just a yoga pose, it's a lifestyle.
🔗 Register Here

Saturday, March 29 @ 1PM | MS Brewfest | Brickhouse Bar & Grill | $20
🍺 The 13th Annual Brewfest for MS brings together thirteen local breweries with 100% of proceeds going to the MS Society. Drink beer for charity – finally, a way to feel virtuous while getting tipsy.
🔗 More Info

Sunday, March 30 @ 10AM | Yoga & Pint | Loowit Brewing | $25
🧘 Start your Sunday with some zen and end it with some hops. Limited class size so reserve your spot in the taproom. Bonus: 10% off your tab for yogis, because wellness should be rewarded.

Kids & Family

Thursday, March 27 - April 29 @ 11AM | Easter Bunny Photos | Vancouver Mall | FREE
🐰 Get your photo op with the Easter Bunny in the JCPenney Court. Reservations recommended but walk-ins welcome when space permits. Special pet sessions and sensory-friendly options available on select dates.
🔗 More Info

Friday, March 28 @ 4:30PM | Tween & Teen Tabletop RPG Adventure | FVRL | FREE
🎲 Whether your kids are new to role-playing games or experienced players, they can enjoy Pathfinder with others ages 9-19. Available as both in-person or online hybrid gaming session.

Friday, March 28 @ 5PM | Girls on the Rock | Firstenburg Community Center | $19-$24
🧗 An all-girls climbing event for youth ages 12-18 to build confidence, make friends, and try something new. No experience needed! Perfect for adventurous spirits looking to challenge themselves in a supportive environment.
🔗 RSVP Required

Saturday, March 29 @ 10AM | Fairy House Workshop | Kilnfolk Clay Studio | $75
🧚 Kids (and kids at heart) can create a magical tiny fairy house that doubles as an incense burner. Step-by-step instruction provided with no prior pottery experience needed. Creations will be bisque fired and ready in three weeks.
🔗 Sign Up

Sunday, March 30 @ 11AM | Science Circus with Rhys Thomas | Vancouver Community Library | FREE
🎪 Kids will love this unforgettable blend of science, comedy, and circus arts! Watch bowling ball juggling explain Newtonian physics, glass bowl spinning demonstrate gyroscopic stability, and cowboy lariats showcase centripetal force.

Sunday, March 30 @ 2:30PM | Kids Board Game Social Club | Vancouver Community Library | FREE
🎲 Drop in for an afternoon of board games for ages 5-9. Play old favorites or learn something new in this fun, social environment.

Community & Volunteering

Thursday, March 27 @ 12PM | Fruit Tree Pruning Volunteer Work | Raymond E. Shaffer Park | FREE
🌳 Learn essential pruning skills while helping our urban forestry team. Perfect for both seasoned gardeners and beginners who want to ensure our community trees stay healthy and fruitful.
🔗 RSVP today!

Saturday, March 29 @ 9:30AM | Water Center Garden Cleanup | Water Resources Education Center | FREE
🌿 Join Water Center staff to help maintain their beautiful Backyard Habitat Certified gardens. Activities include weeding, trimming, and blackberry removal. All tools and gloves provided.
🔗 Sign up today!

Saturday, March 29 @ 10AM | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🥕 Time to pretend you'll cook all those vegetables before they go bad in your fridge. The market features over 100 vendors with fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and more.
🔗 More Info

Saturday, March 29 @ 1PM | The First Fort Vancouver | Fort Vancouver Visitor Center | FREE
🏛️ Join archaeologist Amy Clearman for a fascinating presentation on the history of the "first" Fort Vancouver, built in 1825 and later moved to its current location. Learn about her discoveries from backyard excavations in a Vancouver neighborhood.
🔗 Register Here

Sports Ball

Thursday, March 27 @ 7PM | Trailblazers vs. Sacramento Kings | Golden 1 Center
🏀 Watch the Blazers take on the Kings in Sacramento. Catch the action on BLAZERVISION or KUNP/KATU 2.2.

Sunday, March 30 @ 3PM | Trailblazers vs. NY Knicks | Madison Square Garden
🏀 The Blazers head to the Big Apple to face the Knicks. Game viewable on BLAZERVISION, KUNP/KATU 2.2, and NBA TV.

Sunday, March 30 @ 4PM | Houston Dynamo FC at Portland Timbers | Providence Park
⚽ Cheer on the Timbers as they face Houston at Providence Park. Don't miss this chance to see our boys in green in action.
🔗 Tickets Here

Vancouver Events

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Thursday

Thursday, March 27 @ 6PM | "From Ground Zero" | Kiggins Theatre | $13
🎥 Art at the Cave partners with Kiggins to present this anthology of 22 short films by Palestinian directors. A powerful collection of documentaries, fiction, animation, and experimental films shown in conjunction with the gallery's "Seeking Warmth" exhibit.

Thursday, March 27 @ 6PM | Unblocking Chakras Workshop | Vampire Unicorns | $35
🧘 Join Sophie Wegecsanyi from Indigo Moon Guidance for a guided meditation to discover and unblock energy points in your body. Perfect for those who feel stuck or want to explore their spiritual side.
🔗 Register Here

Thursday, March 27 @ 7PM | Split Flipper Pinball Tournament | Thirsty Sasquatch | FREE
🎮 Grab a partner and compete in this free pinball tournament featuring Block 15 and Ferment brews with prizes for the top three teams. Pay-to-play machines, but entry is free. All skill levels welcome!
🔗 More Info

Friday

Friday, March 28 @ 8PM | Pigs on the Wing: Pink Floyd Tribute | Columbia Theatre | $32-$43.50
🎸 Experience the "Echoes of Pink Floyd" tour featuring classic album sections, hits, deep cuts, and sonic improvisation that will transport you straight back to the golden age of prog rock.
🔗 Tickets Here

Saturday

Saturday, March 29 @ 10AM | Blacksmithing Workshop | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $125
🔥 Join resident blacksmith Steve Burpee and discover the art of forging in a historic blacksmith shop. Learn essential techniques to craft a split cross – a hands-on experience in this time-honored craft. Students as young as 13 welcome with an adult.
🔗 Tickets Here

Saturday, March 29 @ 12PM | New Album Listening Party | ronaldrecords | FREE
🎵 Be among the first to hear @djotime's new album "The Crux" a week before its official release. Vinyl and CD pre-orders available at the event. Perfect for music nerds who love to say "I heard it first."

Saturday, March 29 @ 5PM | Romani Holocaust Presentation | Art at the Cave | FREE
🎭 Professor Emerita Carol Silverman presents an illustrated talk on the Nazi genocide of over half a million Roma – a lesser-known aspect of the Holocaust. Learn about historic discrimination against Roma and their contributions to European culture.

Saturday, March 29 @ 9PM | Got 90's? | Rock & Brews | FREE
🎵 Relive the glory days with this 90's nostalgia cover band playing everything from Vanilla Ice and TLC to Green Day and Britney Spears. Perfect for those of us who still remember all the words to "No Diggity."

Sunday

Sunday, March 30 @ 2PM | Easter Porch Sign Workshop | A Beer at a Time | $55
🥕 Create a 46-inch tall porch leaner featuring a giant carrot and the message "Every Bunny is Welcome!" Drinks and food available for purchase – because crafting is thirstier work than we like to admit.
🔗 More Info

Sunday, March 30 @ 7PM | HUNKS The Show | Georgie's Garage and Grill | $15+
💃 The "Ultimate Girls' Night Out" features high-energy performances that promise to be the highlight of your year. Doors open at 6pm, must be 21+. The perfect excuse to gather your squad for a night of laughs and entertainment.
🔗 Tickets Here

Friday-Saturday, March 28-29 | Vancouver Outdoor Expo | Clark County Event Center | Tickets available
🏕️ A massive gathering of outdoor adventure and hunting vendors spread across hundreds of booths. Meet special guests like Dan Adler, Jim Shockney, and Nick Mundt from "Michael Waddell's Bone Collector." Whether you're an avid hunter or just love the outdoors, this expo has something for you.
🔗 Tickets Here

Friday-Sunday, March 28-30 | Wild Rose Belly Dance Competition | Washougal | $15
💃 Watch the best belly dancers in the PNW compete across multiple categories from hobbyist to professional. The three-day event features competitive dancing, shopping, workshops, and a Professional Gala Show on Saturday night.
🔗 More Info

Looking Ahead

Friday, April 4 | First Friday Art Walk | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🎨 The monthly excuse to pretend we understand art while sipping wine from tiny plastic cups. Local galleries, businesses, and artists open their doors for unique exhibits, performances, and special events.
🔗 More Info

Saturday, April 5 @ 10AM | Vancouver Chocolate, Coffee, & Tea Fair | The Gathering Place | FREE
☕ Indulge at this family-friendly showcase of artisan chocolatiers, specialty coffee roasters, and premium tea makers. Sample and shop handcrafted goods, enjoy the cozy atmosphere, and participate in raffles for prizes!

Friday, April 19 @ 4:20PM | 420 ReDankuless Run | Loowit Brewing | FREE
🏃‍♂️💨 The most chill "race" ever starts at 4:20pm (naturally) and covers a whopping 0.420 miles from Loowit to Heathen Brewing. Pre-race "hydration" encouraged. Don your dankest costume for a chance to win the legendary MEGADANK HAT!

Friday-Saturday, May 30-31 | Hot & Steamy in the PNW | Downtown Vancouver |
📚 Get ready for the hottest literary event of the year featuring 90+ romance authors taking over downtown Vancouver. This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable weekend of books, fun, and excitement.
🔗 Tickets Here from $10

Concert Calendar

THURSDAY, May 23, 2025 @ 7pm | James Taylor & His All-Star Band | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $93 | Fire and rain not guaranteed, but sweet baby James definitely is. 🎸 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 | The legends are getting older, so don't miss your chance to see them while they can still remember their own lyrics. 🤠 Tickets Here

SATURDAY, May 31, 2025 @ 8pm | Ben Schwartz & Friends | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $49 | The guy from Parks & Rec who's somehow funnier in person than he was as Jean-Ralphio. 🎭 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Jun 6, 2025 @ 8pm | Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $56 | For when you want your rock to be experimental, weird, and just a little unsettling. 🎵 Tickets Here

SUNDAY, Jun 15, 2025 @ 6:45pm | Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $40 | Come sail away with some 70s rock legends who are somehow still touring. 🎸 Tickets Here

MONDAY, Jun 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pierce the Veil | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $49 | Your chance to feel 16 again or bring your actual 16-year-old for major cool points. 🎤 Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Jun 26, 2025 @ 7pm | Halsey | Cascades Amphitheater | From $69 | Perfect for those who like their pop music with a side of artistic complexity. 💫 Tickets Here

WEDNESDAY, Aug 13, 2025 @ 7pm | Creed | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $90 | With arms wide open, they're taking you back to 1999. Higher ticket prices than you might expect. 🤘 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Aug 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Parker McCollum | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $44 | Country music for people who say they don't like country music. 🤠 Tickets Here

SATURDAY, Aug 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pantera | Cascades Amphitheater | From $55 | Headbanging required, neck brace recommended for the day after. 🤘 Tickets Here

SATURDAY, Aug 30, 2025 @ 6:45pm | Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $31 | The "songs you didn't know you knew all the words to" tour. 🌧️ Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Sep 4, 2025 @ 7pm | The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory | Cascades Amphitheater | From $52 | Your 90s teenage self is absolutely freaking out right now. 🤘 Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Sep 11, 2025 @ 6pm | Kidz Bop Live | Cascades Amphitheater | From $50 | For parents who've already given up on introducing their kids to "real music." 👧👦 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Sep 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | It's a nice day for a... rock concert with two legends who still have more energy than you. 🎸 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Sep 26, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Thomas Rhett | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater | From $47 | Country music that your non-country friends might actually enjoy. 🤠 Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Aug 21, 2025 @ 7pm | Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $50 | A 90s alternative rock trifecta that'll have you singing "Run Around" for days after. 🎸 Tickets Here

That’s All Folks!

That's it for this week! I'm finally feeling better after that COVID knockout, and we're celebrating my daughter's 6th birthday this weekend with way too much cake. As always, let me know what events I might have missed, and I'll see you next week with more local adventures!

As always, I am open to feedback so let me know what you love and what you hate about the newsletter so we can make this something special.

That’s it for this week.

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