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Couve Culture Weekender: July 10th - July 13th
Jay Letlow
July 10, 2025
It’s Thursday July 10th in the Couve…
Happy Thursday Couve crew!
The forecast promises 83° and “mostly sweating,” but that won’t stop us. I’m lining up rosé rivers, Afrobeat on the waterfront, and a patio DJ brunch that doubles as caffeine therapy.
Heads-up: Columbia Street is still a pothole obstacle course, and I-5 feels like a slow-cooker by 3 p.m.—budget the detour minutes. Once you’re through, a moon-lit makers market and a songwriter round will melt weekday stress faster than a Dairy Queen cone.
Here are my picks for this weekend:
Rosé Soirée Wine Walk
Waterfront Concert Series: Wamba
Wake n’ Sip Patio DJ
Sweet Rounds Songwriters’ Circle
Full Moon Market
✈️ Cheap Flights
Sunburned by routine? Same. The Columbia’s breeze isn’t cutting it anymore, and the I-5 backup has me day-dreaming of trading brake lights for tiki torches.
Good news: three round-trip steals just landed, and they’re cheaper than a grocery run at Chuck’s—no coupon clipping required.
Picture it: sunrise malasadas on Oahu, starlit glowworms in New Zealand, or cenote-hopping in Tulum while the rest of us debate bridge tolls. These fares aren’t fantasies; they’re your PTO’s love language. Grab that passport (check the dusty drawer), text the group chat, and let’s outsource our SPF dilemmas somewhere fabulous.
PDX - Honolulu 🏄
From $279, normally $685+
Departing SEP - DEC 2025
United Airlines
Economy
Layovers
1h40m in San Francisco
1h39m in San Francisco (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
PDX - New Zealand 🇳🇿
From $651, normally $1525+
Departing MAR 2026
Air Canada
Economy
Layovers
3h36m in Vancouver
55m in Brisbane
2h30m in Brisbane (return)
1h40m in Vancouver (return)
*Price will last ~1-2 days
sample pricing
PDX - Tulum 🇲🇽
From $287, normally $410+
Departing AUG - NOV 2025
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
Economy
Layovers
40m in Dallas
2h5m in Atlanta (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
Featured Event
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Vancouver’s tiniest beer bar turns two, and A Little Vice is celebrating like a full-grown brewery: $5 pints, live street art, and Flavorsmyth BBQ smoking up the block. I’m clearing my Saturday to toast Ribbit Robot’s comeback and snag that limited-edition pint glass before it hops away for good.
Thursday Events
Thursday, July 10 | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🥕 I’m grabbing lunch-break peaches and neighborhood gossip—squeeze past me for the last basil bunch.
Shop the stalls
Thursday, July 10 | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🌽 Another Thursday, another excuse to pretend I cook everything from scratch—join the produce parade.
See what’s fresh
Thursday, July 10 | Waterfront Concert Series: Wamba | Vancouver Waterfront | FREE
🥁 West-African rhythms meet Columbia River sunsets—my hips are ready, my parking karma is not.
Vibe by the river
Thursday, July 10 | Ridgefield Raptors Home Game | Ridgefield Outdoor Rec Complex | $8–$23
⚾ Wood-bat crack, new-stadium snacks, and a 20-minute drive that beats Portland’s parking circus.
Grab seats
Thursday, July 10 | Comedy on Tap | Kiggins Theatre | $15
🤣 Historic movie palace + local hops + punchlines—yes, I’ll giggle-snort into my pint.
Laugh it up
Thursday, July 10 | Yoga + Wine | Bethany Vineyard & Winery | $5–$15
🧘♀️ Sun salutations, then sauv blanc—my kind of hydration cycle.
Roll out a mat
Thursday, July 10 | Full Moon Market | 3 Howls Remedy House | FREE
🌕 Tarot, flash tats, and tastings—because retail therapy under lunar vibes totally counts as self-care.
Moon-shop
Thursday, July 10 | The SlimJims Patio Show | Cameo Café | FREE
🎸 Rockabilly riffs, cheap drinks, and golf-course breezes—summer feels achieved.
Two-step over
Thursday, July 10 | Kill the Headlights | Georgie’s Bar & Grill | $5
🤘 $5 cover for a wall of sound—cheaper than tolling across the bridge for nostalgia.
Crank it up
Friday Events
Fri–Sun, July 11–13 | Cirque Ma’Ceo | Heirloom Equestrian Center | $25
🦄 Horses + acrobats = “did that just happen?” moments—my jaw drops every 90 seconds.
Snag a seat before it’s gone
Friday, July 11 | Music in the Vines w/ Love, Dean | Pomeroy Cellars | $12–$20
🎶 Americana grooves swirl with cab sauv aromas—bring a blanket, leave the outside booze.
Toast & tune
Friday, July 11 | Rosé Soirée Wine Walk | Vancouver Waterfront | $5
🍷 Five wineries, five pink pours, five snacky bites—my Fitbit’s only counting the strolling.
Blush with us
Friday, July 11 | Insect Investigators! | Water Resources Education Ctr | FREE
🪲 Clay bugs, scavenger hunts, and tiny entomologists losing their chill—count me in.
Register the kiddos
Fri–Sun, July 11–13 | Children’s Book Swap | Kindred Homestead Supply | FREE
📚 Trade dog-eared dino tales for fresh adventures—wallet stays closed, shelves stay happy.
Swap stories
Friday, July 11 | Sweet Rounds Songwriters’ Circle | Brickhouse Vancouver | $5
🎤 Three local gems swap tunes and creative tea—tiny cover, massive feels.
Pull up a chair
Friday, July 11 | Good Times & Wine: Tom Mann | English Estate Winery | Cost Varies
🍇 Garden jazz vibe so smooth even I-205 traffic sounds melodic afterward.
Save a seat
Saturday Events
Sat-Sun, July 12-13 | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🍑 The region’s #1 attraction—fight me, Multnomah Falls.
Weekend ritual
Saturday, July 12 | Saturday in the Park Pride | Esther Short Park | FREE
🏳️🌈 31 years of rainbow joy, live music, makers, and drag-story hour—bring sunscreen and your loudest cheer.
Celebrate love
Saturday, July 12 | Day of Dance | O.O. Howard House | FREE
💃 Scottish reels to Tahitian fireknives—I’ll be attempting neither, thanks.
Shimmy on over
Saturday, July 12 | C10s at the Lake | Vancouver Lake Park | Cost Varies
🚚 Vintage Chevy trucks, raffle buzz, and lake breezes—chrome therapy achieved.
Truck yeah
Saturday, July 12 | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🧺 Small-town charm meets big-time berry bounty—yes, the pie lady’s back.
Plan your haul
Saturday, July 12 | Yoga & Wine | English Estate Winery | $17–$28
🧘♂️ Down-dog, then down a pinot—core memory unlocked.
Flow and sip
Saturday, July 12 | Laughgasm Stand-Up | UnderBar | $10
😂 PNW comedy fire in a basement speakeasy—buy tickets before it sells out (again).
Snag laughs
Saturday, July 12 | Twelfth Night | Metropolitan Performing Arts | FREE
🎭 Shakespeare on the lawn—bring bug spray, not knowledge of iambic pentameter.
Get thee to the field
Saturday, July 12 | Spare Time for Anime | Big Al’s Vancouver | $25
🎳 Bowling, karaoke, and cosplay—my inner nerd just did a backflip.
Roll for initiative
Saturday, July 12 | Wake n’ Sip Patio DJ | Compass Coffee | FREE
☕ DJs spin, caffeine wins—Saturday morning productivity postponed.
Catch the groove
Saturday, July 12 | Parabola & Punchus Tributes | Billy Blues | $15
🎸 Tool + Primus covers under one roof—get weird, get loud.
Headbang responsibly
Saturday, July 12 | Chaos in the Couve | Georgie’s Garage & Grill | $10
🤘 Punk, burgers, and an early 9 p.m. hard stop—match my bedtime, rock my world.
Go chaotic
Saturday, July 12 | Pride Tea Dance | Heathen Feral Public House | FREE
🫖 Afternoon patio party with live music and 10% to local LGBTQ+ orgs—yes and yes.
Spill the tea
Saturday, July 12 | Passion Cats | Cascade Bar & Grill | FREE
🐾 Alt-rock classics till your sneakers melt—no cover, just vibes.
Rock up
Saturday, July 12 | Laughs on Loowit | Loowit Brewing | FREE
🍺 Brewery laughs with a $5 suggested donation—my kind of “cover charge.”
Hold a stool
Saturday, July 12 | AQUA Gallery Grand Opening | Terminal 1 Waterfront | FREE
🖼️ Meet local artists, sip bubbles, pretend you know about chiaroscuro.
Make a splash
Sunday Events
Sunday, July 13 | Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds | CTC Park | FREE
🎷 Picnic blankets + blues legend Curtis Salgado = chef’s-kiss sundown.
Catch the show
Sunday, July 13 | Bar Wars 2 Pro Wrestling | Georgie’s Garage & Grill | Cost Varies
💥 Vancouver street fight, TV taping, bonus meet-and-greet—this ain’t ballet.
Cage your seat
Sunday, July 13 | Shoot to Thrill (AC/DC) | 14 Acres Winery | $29+
⚡ Thunderstruck riffs, estate wine, zero earplugs—life’s short.
Rock the vines
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Head up to the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex and feel summer baseball the way it’s meant to be: wood bats cracking, kids chasing foul balls, and $8 seats close enough to call pitches. The Ridgefield Raptors bring big-league thrills without big-city hassle. Grab dinner, cheer loud, make memories all summer long.
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Skip the gym this weekend and head to Lacamas Heritage Trail, a fern-lined 7-mile ribbon hugging Camas’ shimmering lake just 20 minutes east of downtown. Boardwalks, waterfalls, and eagle sightings chase weekday stress into the moss. Pack iced coffee, grab your pup, and discover why locals call it their secret Zen commute.
Concert Calendar
TUESDAY, Jul 22, 2025 @ 7pm | VOLBEAT w/ Halestorm | Cascades Amphitheater | From $30 | 🤘 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 9, 2025 @ 8pm | Maren Morris | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $103.85 | 🌟 Tickets Here
WEDNESDAY, Aug 13, 2025 @ 7pm | Creed | Cascades Amphitheater | From $90 | 🤘 Tickets Here
THURSDAY, Aug 14, 2025 @ 6:30pm | Wiz Khalifa - Good Vibes Only Tour | Cascades Amphitheater | From $40.50 | 💨 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 16, 2025 @ 7pm | Above & Beyond | Cascades Amphitheater | From $56.50 | ✨ Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 16, 2025 @ 8pm | Scotty McCreery | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $74.80 | 🤠 Tickets Here
SUNDAY, Aug 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Cyndi Lauper | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | 🤠 Tickets Here
THURSDAY, Aug 21, 2025 @ 7pm | Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $50 | 🎸 Tickets Here
FRIDAY, Aug 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm | Parker McCollum | Cascades Amphitheater | From $44 | 🤠 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pantera | Cascades Amphitheater | From $55 | 🤘 Tickets Here
SUNDAY, Aug 24, 2025 @ 7pm | Nelly | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $186.03 | 🎤 Tickets Here
TUESDAY, Aug 26, 2025 @ 6:30pm | $uicideboy$ - Grey Day Tour | Cascades Amphitheater | From $68.20 | 🖤 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 30, 2025 @ 6:45pm | Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross | Cascades Amphitheater | From $30 | 🕶 Tickets Here
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
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
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And that’s it.
Time to sync calendars, charge portable fans, and pre-load “Wamba” on Spotify—because the weekend’s about to hit faster than that left-lane merge near the bridge. I’ll be hopping between rosé stops, patio DJs, and moon-lit markets … and probably live-tweeting the I-5 crawl while I’m at it. See you out there—first round of pink wine’s on me.
—Jay from Couve Culture 🖤
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