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Couve Culture Weekender: July 17th - July 20th
Jay Letlow
July 17, 2025
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It’s Thursday July 17th in the Couve…
Downtown still feels like Mario Kart on hard mode, so do me a favor: duck under the scaffolding, buy a print or frame at Aurora Gallery, and keep them alive through this construction chaos. Meanwhile, the weather’s stuck on “perfect,” and I’m already eyeing that Vice × Georgetown collab like it’s the last parking spot on Main.
From unlimited ice-cream scoops to quarter-eating pinball machines, this weekend’s a treat buffet—so stretch those waistband strings. Classic cars, circus feats, and flea-market treasure hunts await; just don’t blame me when your Venmo balance cries.
Here are my picks for this weekend:
Scooped Ice Cream Festival
Venardos Circus: Decade of Dreams
Cruise the Couve
Lucky 7 Flea Market
Silver Ball Social Club Grand Opening
✈️ Cheap Flights
Sand in San Juan, skyline selfies in Toronto, dim-sum dreams in Hong Kong—PDX has deals hotter than an east-side blacktop in July. My carry-on is already glaring at me; it knows another stamp is coming soon.
Who’s joining me for tropical sunsets, maple-leaf hijinks, or neon cityscapes? I’ll race you to the booking page.
PDX - San Juan, PR 🇵🇷
From $399, normally $520+
Departing SEP - DEC 2025, JAN - MAY 2026
Delta Airlines
Economy
Layovers
1h57m in Atlanta
1h25m in Atlanta (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
PDX - Toronto 🍁
From $258, normally $500+
Departing SEP - DEC 2025, JAN - FEB 2026
Air Canada
Economy
Layovers
2h41m in Vancouver
2h23m in Vancouver (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
PDX - Hong Kong 🐲
From $626, normally $1040+
Departing AUG - SEP 2025, DEC 2025, JAN - MAY 2026
Air Canada
Economy
Layovers
1h1m in Vancouver
1h15m in Vancouver (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing
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Pinball wizards, assemble! Silver Ball Social Club finally flips the “on” switch this Saturday, unleashing Vancouver’s deepest lineup of vintage machines, LED-lit lanes, and bottomless nostalgia. Your $12 wristband scores unlimited play from 3 p.m. to midnight, with DJ Sonny Phono spinning arcade anthems and prize giveaways between multiballs. No quarters.
Thursday July 17th
10:00 AM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🧺 Fresh berries for days—watch me pretend I’ll bake a pie.
Snag Freshies
11:00 AM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🍅 Neighborhood produce without the downtown chaos—yes please.
Peruse Produce
6:30 PM | Waterfront Concert: Orquestra Pacífico Tropical | Vancouver Waterfront Park | FREE
🎶 Cumbia grooves + river breeze = perfect Thursday escape.
Dance by the Dock
6:30 PM | Disney 70th Anniversary Trivia | Firehouse Axes | FREE
🪓 Sling axes, flex Disney facts, win bragging rights.
Axes & Answers
7:00 PM | Line Dancing Open Floor | Ashwood Taps & Trucks | FREE
🤠 Two left feet welcome—beer helps.
Boot-Scoot Details
7:00 PM | 007 Band Live | The Cameo Lounge | FREE
🎸 Shaken-not-stirred rock classics on the patio.
Spy the Setlist
Friday July 18th
6:00 PM | Good Times & Wine | English Estate Winery | FREE
🍷 Live tunes, picnic vibes, and rosé on repeat.
Sip & Sit
6:30 PM | Dragon Boat Paddle | Ridgefield Waterfront | FREE
🚣♀️ Paddle like a champ—no gym membership required.
Paddle Signup
6:35 PM | Ridgefield Raptors vs. Nighthawks | Ridgefield ORC | $8–$23
🦅 Wood-bat crack + sunset = chef’s kiss.
Buy a Ticket
7:00 PM | Venardos Circus | Vancouver Mall Big Top | $16.95+
🎪 Sequins, stunts, and cotton-candy dreams.
Enter the Big Top
7:00 PM | Laura May Live | Ole’s Outpost | FREE
🎤 Indie-folk storytelling under patio lights.
Patio Jams
8:00 PM | Adrenaline Rush | Cascade Bar & Grill | FREE
🎸 Classic-rock workout for your eardrums.
Setlist Sneak
9:00 PM | Stormdog | Billy Blues Bar | $5
🐕🦺 Blues-rock that howls till midnight.
RSVP & Howl
All Day | Harvest Days Festival (Jul 18–19) | Battle Ground | FREE
🎆 Parades, pancakes & fireworks—summer trifecta.
Summer Fest Guide
Saturday July 19th
9:00 AM | Lucky 7 Flea Market | West 7th Street | FREE
🛍️ Vintage digs & quirky crafts—cash is king.
Scope the Stalls
9:00 AM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🌽 Farm-fresh everything + small-town charm.
Standouts List
10:00 AM | Cruise the Couve Flea Market | Kindred Vancouver | FREE
🛒 Shop while engines roar by—multitasking win.
Vendor Map
11:00 AM | Scooped Ice Cream Festival | Esther Short Park | $25+
🍨 Unlimited scoops & sprinkle warfare—bring stretchy pants.
Scoop Passes
12:00 PM | Cruise the Couve | Main St Downtown | FREE
🚗 Horsepower, chrome, and endless nostalgia.
Street Cruise Deets
6:35 PM | Ridgefield Raptors vs. Nighthawks | Ridgefield ORC | $8–$23
⚾ Repeat matchup, new hot-dog toppings.
Second-Inning Tix
7:00 PM | Venardos Circus | Vancouver Mall Big Top | $16.95+
🎪 Tightrope thrills still flying high.
Encore Thrills
7:30 PM | Timbers vs. Minnesota United | Providence Park (PDX) | $38+
⚽ Midfield magic & stadium nachos.
Pitch Seats
8:00 PM | Lip Bomb Band | Cascade Bar & Grill | $5
👄💣 ‘80s-’90s dance hits + kazoo solos.
Dance-Floor Deets
9:00 PM | Dirty Marvin’s Lucky 13 | Billy Blues Bar | $10
🎸 Superstition-free rock till close.
Rock On
Sunday July 20th
10:00 AM | Vancouver Farmers Market | 8th & Esther | FREE
🥕 Peaches, pastries, and post-market Kafiex caffeine.
Vendor List
11:00 AM | Rose Village Block Party | Ida Bell Jones Park | FREE
🎈 Hot dogs, prizes, neighborly vibes.
Block-Bash Info
2:00 PM | Grant House Ghost Tour | Officers Row | FREE
👻 Wine + Washington’s friendly phantoms—cheers!
Reserve Your Spot
2:00 PM | Pokémon GO Community Day | Vancouver Waterfront | FREE
🦆 Catch Quaxly, win swag, donate cans.
Catch ’Em All
6:00 PM | Sunday Sounds Concert | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🎷 Johnny Limbo brings retro rock to east Vancouver.
Concert Schedule
6:00 PM | Van Halen Tribute | 14 Acres Vineyard | $29+
🤘 “Eruption” solos + merlot—yes, please.
Jam & Wine
7:00 PM | Venardos Circus | Vancouver Mall Big Top | $16.95+
🎪 Final curtain—catch it before it’s gone.
Last-Call Circus
7:30 PM | The Sunday Cure Comedy | Brothers Cascadia Evergreen | FREE
😂 Free laughs, pricey beer decisions.
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Concert Calendar
TUESDAY, Jul 22, 2025 @ 7pm | VOLBEAT w/ Halestorm | Cascades Amphitheater | From $30 | 🤘 Tickets Here
FRIDAY, Aug 1, 2025 @ 7pm | Brothers Osborne | Clark County Fair | From $30 | 🤠 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Aug 2, 2025 @ 7pm | George Thorogood & The Destroyers | Clark County Fair | From $30 | 🥃 Tickets Here
SUNDAY, Aug 3, 2025 @ 7pm | Kansas | Clark County Fair | 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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That’s the scoop—literally! If you spot me double-fisting ice-cream samples at Scooped, wave (or bring napkins). Until next Thursday, stay cool, support Aurora Gallery if you can, and may your I-5 merge be merciful.
—Jay from Couve Culture 🖤
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