Couve Culture Weekender: Apr 3 - Apr 6

It’s Thursday, the 27th of February in the Couve.

Happy Thursday, Couve! Hope your week hasn't been too wild. Did anyone else get pummeled by that armageddon-sized hail yesterday? We managed to dodge it here, thankfully – didn't want anything messing up my weekend plans!

I'm definitely hitting up First Friday tomorrow night, probably grabbing some goodies at the Farmers Market on Saturday, and maybe even attempting Family Pickleball Night if I can convince my wife it’s not dorky (tough, I know). Meanwhile, my wife is patiently waiting for the upcoming 'Hot & Steamy in the PNW' event... whatever that entails! Probably a tall, dark, and handsome hobgoblin 👺.

I also had this idea that I wanted to ask you guys about. I was thinking it would be kind of cool to feature a local charity every week to help spread the word about ways we can make our community better. Is that something you all would be interested in?

Anyway, lots to do this weekend. What's in store:

• 🎨 Explore downtown galleries and shops during the First Friday Art Walk.

• 🎶 Hear the songs and stories of Bob Dylan at the Blowin' In the Wind Tribute.

• 🥕 Stock up on local produce and treats at the Vancouver Farmers Market.

• 🫖 Enjoy a themed 'Anne of Green Gables' Tea at Pomeroy Farm.

• 🏀 Cheer on the Vancouver Volcanoes at their home game.

Let's get to the details:

Cheap Flights

Feeling the need to escape the lingering drizzle (or baseball sized hail)? Here are a few escape routes departing from PDX that won't completely empty your wallet. As always, these deals disappear faster than free donuts in the breakroom, so act fast!

PDX - San Diego 😎
From $146, normally $295+
Departing Apr-Jun 2025
Alaska Airlines
Economy Seating
Nonstop
*Price will last ~6-7 days
sample pricing

PDX - London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
From $589, normally $1015+
Departing Oct-Dec 2025, Jan-Feb 2026
British Airways
Economy Seating
Nonstop
*Price will last ~4-5 days
sample pricing

PDX - New Orleans 🎭
From $189, normally $440+
Departing Apr-Jun, Aug-Nov 2025, Jan 2026
American Airlines
Economy Seating
Layovers
40m in Dallas
2h35m in Dallas (return)
*Price will last 6-7 days
sample pricing

The Tape Deck

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First Friday

Friday, April 4 | First Friday Art Walk | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🚶‍♀️ Explore downtown galleries, shops, and restaurants staying open late. It's the perfect excuse for a Friday night stroll with a side of culture. More Info

Friday, April 4 | Burnt Bridge Cellars First Friday | Burnt Bridge Cellars | FREE entry, Food $30
🍷 Art, Turkish food, and folk rock? Sounds like a classy way to spend your Friday night instead of rewatching that show for the fifth time.

Friday, April 4 | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary First Friday | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary | FREE
🍵 Admire Chizuru Johnson's art while sipping on something warm and fancy. It's like a museum visit, but with better drinks.

Friday, April 4 | Firehouse Glass First Friday | Firehouse Glass | FREE
🔥 Watch glassblowing live! It's mesmerizing, slightly dangerous-looking, and way more interesting than watching paint dry. Plus, discounts!

Friday, April 4 | Magenta Theater and Jam Session™ Org First Friday | Magenta Theater | FREE
🎶 Live country, blues, and folk music in the lobby. A good chance to tap your toes and check out the theater between productions.

Friday, April 4 | First Friday Poetry Night | Birdhouse Books | FREE
🎤 Catch poets Kristin Berger and Debra Elisa share their work. It's like an open mic night, but with more feelings and fewer awkward pauses. More Info

Food & Drinks

Saturday, April 5 | 'Anne of Green Gables' Tea | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $42
🫖 Channel your inner Anne (with an 'e'!) at this themed tea featuring savories, scones, and sweets. Reservations required, kindred spirits welcome. Register Here

Saturday, April 5 | Dinner with Grant | Willful Wine at The Grant House | $85
🍽️ Enjoy a five-course meal inspired by what Ulysses S. Grant might have eaten, complete with stories from a historian 'in character'. Fancy! Register Here

Saturday, April 5 | Yoga + Beer | Ben's Bottle Shop | $17/$23
🧘‍♀️🍺 Start your Saturday with some stretching, then reward yourself with a pint (or wine!). It's all about balance, right? Register Here

Sunday, April 6 | Dinner and Jazz at Willful Wine | Willful Wine (The Grant House) | $20 Cover
🎷 Enjoy live jazz with George Mitchell and friends in a historic setting. The cover goes to the band, so you're basically a patron of the arts. Register Here

Kids & Family

Now - April 29 | Easter Bunny Photos | Vancouver Mall | FREE to visit
🐰 Get your annual awkward photo with a giant bunny! Reservations recommended unless you enjoy waiting in line with crying children. Pet nights on Mondays!Register Here

Saturday, April 5 | Friends Night Out | Naydenov Gymnastics | $30
🤸 Drop the kids (ages 6-12) off for four hours of fun while you enjoy... well, four hours without them. Win-win! More Info

Sunday, April 6 | Columbia Play Project’s Free Indoor Play Space | Fourth Plain Community Commons | FREE
🧸 Let the little ones burn off some energy indoors. It's free, fun, and saves your furniture from becoming a jungle gym. More Info

Vancouver Events

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Thursday, April 3 | Blowin’ In the Wind: Bob Dylan Tribute | Providence Academy | $12/$15
🎶 How does it feel... to hear Dylan favorites in a stunning chapel? Find out with musician Joel Underwood. Sing along encouraged! Tickets Here

Thursday, April 3 | Kaitlyn Marie | Line & Lure (ilani) | FREE
🎤 Catch soulful pop singer/songwriter Kaitlyn Marie. A perfect excuse to hit the casino on a Thursday. More Info

Thursday, April 3 | Night Rose | Billy Blues Bar and Grill | FREE
🌹 Rock out with Night Rose. Get there early for dinner and good seats, or risk standing awkwardly near the bathrooms. More Info

Friday, April 4 | Tay Conti | Line & Lure (ilani) | FREE
🎶 Enjoy tunes from accomplished singer/songwriter/producer Tay Conti while you contemplate your gambling strategy. More Info

Friday, April 4 | Crescendo Skye Duo | Lobby Bar & Bistro (ilani) | FREE
🎤 Pop, soul, country and everything in between. Perfect background music for sipping something fancy. More Info

Friday, April 4 | The Low Keys | Rock & Brews (ilani) | FREE
🎸 Rock hits spanning 5 decades. Get ready to rock out while trying to remember where you parked. More Info

Friday, April 4 | The Revival Brothers Band (Allman Bros Tribute) | Billy Blues Bar and Grill | FREE
🍑 Get your Southern rock fix with this Allman Brothers tribute. No cover means more money for beer and questionable decisions.More Info

Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE entry
🥕 Stock up on local goodies, listen to music, and enjoy the vibe. It's the perfect way to spend a weekend morning, even if you just go for the samples. More Info

Saturday, April 5 | Starving Artist Comedy Show | UnderBar | $10
🎤 Local comedians trying to make you laugh. Support the arts, or at least people trying really hard to be funny for ten bucks. Tickets Here

Saturday, April 5 | Souls of Black (Testament Tribute) & Atomic Terror | Heavy Metal Pizza | $10 Cash
🤘 Testament tribute and local original metal. All ages, so bring the kids and start their metal education early. CASH ONLY at the door! More Info

Saturday, April 5 | Pantera & Faith No More Tributes | Georgie's Garage and Grill | $10
🎸 Primal Concrete Sledge and Midlife Crisis hit Georgie's for an early, all-ages show. Because even metalheads need their beauty sleep. More Info

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday, April 3 | Family Pickleball Night | Firstenburg Community Center | $8/$10 (Free for members)
🥒 Try the fastest-growing sport that everyone's suddenly obsessed with. Bring the fam, grab a paddle, and try not to hit each other. RSVP required!

Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 | Vancouver Volcanoes Home Game | Hudson's Bay High School | $10 GA
🏀 Cheer on our local basketball team! Affordable fun for the whole family, unless your family hates basketball, which would be weird. More Info

Sunday, April 6 | Portland Trailblazers vs. San Antonio Spurs | MODA CENTER (Portland) | From $17
🏀 Go watch the Blazers play! It's across the river, but hey, cheap tickets mean more money for overpriced arena snacks. Tickets Here

Sunday, April 6 | April Fools 5K Fun Run | Start near Esther Short Park | Donation/Fee 🏃‍♀️ Run like a fool for a good cause! Support cancer research with this fun run along the waterfront. Expect surprises! Register Here

Looking Ahead

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!

Saturday, May 3 | SAVOR SWWA WINE | Battle Ground Community Center | $75/$85
🍇 An all-inclusive tasting event featuring SW Washington wineries and local restaurants. Unlimited sips and bites? Yes, please. Tickets Here

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 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

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.

Alright, that wraps it up for this week! Hope you manage to dodge any more rogue hail and have an awesome weekend exploring First Friday, hitting the market, or whatever else catches your eye. Let me know if I missed any must-do events or got any details wrong!

Cheers!
Jay Letlow