Couve Culture Weekender: June 19th - June 22nd

It’s Thursday, June 19th in the ‘Couve…

Summer is officially flexing its golden-hour muscles—and I, for one, am not mad about it. I’ll be sneaking away to the coast this weekend for some much-needed camping (and probably burning at least one marshmallow into charcoal art). So while I won't be hitting the local scene myself, I will be watching your Instagram stories from a camp chair with questionable cell service.

If I weren’t heading off-grid, I’d absolutely be checking out the NW Tiki Marketplace (yes please to vintage aloha shirts and cocktail mugs I don’t need) and the Summer Night Market at Brickhouse, which looks like peak “wander and impulse buy things while pretending I’m only here for the music” energy. Also, shoutout to my daughters for a top-tier Father’s Day last weekend—they absolutely crushed it with homemade breakfast, custom magnets, and more hugs than I knew what to do with. 10/10 parenting weekend.

Here are my top 5 picks for this weekend:

• 🌺 NW Tiki Marketplace – Retro aloha wear, rare tiki mugs, and tropical cocktails

• 🛍 Summer Night Market at Brickhouse – Artisan goods, live bands, and patio hangs

• 🐝 Family Play Day – Kids' performances, hands-on fun, and community joy

• 🚣 Dragon Boat Paddles – Free summer paddling sessions, no experience needed

• 🛒 Lucky 7 Flea Market – Vintage finds, weird treasures, and excellent people-watching

Keep scrolling for the full lineup, and enjoy some local sunshine for me—I’ll be out of office and off the grid (but never out of Couve love).

✈️ Cheap Flights

Still stuck in post-Father’s-Day reality and dreaming of a one-way ticket outta here? This week’s flight deals are giving big “treat yourself” energy. We’ve got:

PDX - Maui 🌺
From $289, normally $735+
Departing SEP 2025
Alaska Airlines
Economy
Nonstop
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - Sydney, Australia 🦘
From $846, normally $1350+
Departing AUG - SEP 2025, APR - MAY 2026
Air Canada
Economy
Layovers
2h23m in Vancouver
2h0m in Brisbane
1h20m in Vancouver (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

PDX - Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪
From $347, normally $800+
Departing OCT - DEC 2025, MAR 2026
Icelandair
Economy
Layovers
1h25m in Reykjavik
2h40m in Reykjavik (return)
*Price will last 2-3 days
sample pricing

These are roundtrip deals out of PDX and won't stick around long, so if your suitcase has been giving you side-eye, now’s your sign.

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Vancouver Events

Thursday Events

Thursday, June 19 | Juneteenth at Fort Vancouver | Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | FREE
🗽 It’s a Fee Free Day at Fort Vancouver, so go soak up some history without spending a dime. Celebrate Juneteenth the way it should be—by honoring freedom, truth, and the fact that national parks are way cooler than your HOA greenbelt.
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Thursday, June 19 | Glitter and Gasoline | Billy Blues Bar and Grill | FREE
🎸 Get ready to sweat glitter. This band isn’t here to whisper ballads—they’re bringing full-throttle, hair-flipping, mic-dropping rock that’ll slap you out of your Thursday slump. Come for the volume, stay because your ears are ringing too loud to leave.
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Friday Events

Friday, June 20 | Summer Fest Solstice Celebration | O.O. Howard House | FREE
🌞 Celebrate the official start of summer like a true Pacific Northwesterner—with poetry, yoga, crafts, and a suspiciously high chance of kombucha. Bring a mat, channel your inner sunbeam, and try not to out-zen the sound bath.
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Friday, June 20 | Community Dragon Boat Paddle | Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Launch | FREE
🚣 Ever wanted to paddle a dragon through the water like a mythical fitness god? Now’s your chance. No experience needed—just show up, grab a paddle, and pretend you’re in an underdog sports movie montage.
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Friday, June 20 | Far Out Friday Drag Show | UnderBar | FREE (donations welcome)
👠 Buckle up for a night of goofy games, unhinged drag performances, and prizes you didn’t know you wanted until someone in a wig threw them at you. It’s weird, it’s wild, and yes—it’s absolutely wonderful.
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Friday, June 20 | Good Times & Wine: Tanner Cundy | English Estate Winery | FREE
🎵 Local singer-songwriter Tanner Cundy brings the vibes while you sip wine like the cultured adult you pretend to be. Outside food welcome, but outside drinks are a big no-no—because capitalism.
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Friday, June 20 | Best of Both Worlds + Sarah Moon | Billy Blues Bar and Grill | $15
🎤 A Van Halen tribute band and a powerhouse blues vocalist walk into a bar… and blow the roof off. If you’ve got even one functioning eardrum, you’re gonna love this show.
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Friday, June 20 | Johnny Gotta Die Band | Georgie’s Garage and Grill | FREE
🎸 Throw on your faded flannel and relive the glory days of 80s and 90s rock. Bonus points if you still remember the words to anything by Soundgarden without Googling.
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Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22 | Gourmet Chip & Wine Pairing | Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery | FREE
🥔 It’s chips. It’s wine. It’s… surprisingly fancy? These aren’t your corner store potato crisps—they’re Spanish imports paired with boutique Walla Walla wines in combinations that’ll make your tastebuds text you back.
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Saturday Events

Saturday, June 21 | 2nd Annual Pollinator Festival | Marshall & Luepke Community Center Park | FREE
🐝 Bees, butterflies, and face paint, oh my! Whether you’re a hardcore gardener or just here for the bug-themed merch and good vibes, this fest is buzzing with fun. Bonus points if you can name three native bee species.
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Saturday, June 21 | Family Play Day | Vancouver Waterfront Park | FREE
🎭 It’s like a kid-powered music festival with 25 local orgs, live performances, and enough joyful chaos to power the waterfront on toddler energy alone. Bring snacks, sunscreen, and your patience.
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Saturday, June 21 | Summer Promenade | Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | FREE
🎩 History never looked so stylish. Watch volunteers in full period garb parade around like it’s 1849, and learn how people managed to look fabulous without polyester or air conditioning.
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Saturday, June 21 | Craft Day | Artillery Barracks | FREE
✂️ Origami, puppet-making, basket weaving—this ain’t your average craft corner. Kids of all ages welcome, but especially those with glitter tolerance and short attention spans.
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Saturday, June 21 | Charcuterie Board Workshop | Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery | $85
🧀 Make your own bougie snack board out of Oregon walnut while sipping wine like a Pinterest god. You’ll leave with a handmade board and a new appreciation for tiny meats.
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Saturday, June 21 | Yoga + Beer | Victor 23 Brewing | $17–$23
🧘‍♀️ Stretch, sip, and pretend you didn’t come just for the pint. A post-flow brew is included with your ticket, so basically it’s wellness with benefits.
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Saturday, June 21 | Repair Clark County | Washington Grange No. 82 | FREE
🔧 Bring your broken toasters, wobbly chairs, and general fixer-upper sadness—these volunteers will bring them back to life while you watch and feel superior to your Amazon cart.
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Saturday, June 21 | Lucky 7 Flea Market | Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary | FREE
🛍 Vintage vibes, upcycled gems, and at least one item you’ll buy just to say “thanks, it’s vintage.” Hosted monthly, but we both know you’ll find an excuse to go every time.
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Saturday, June 21 | Summer Night Market | Brickhouse Bar and Grill | FREE
🎸 Artisan vendors, live music, and enough local flavor to season a whole summer. Come for the shopping, stay for the band that starts when your last sangria kicks in.
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Saturday, June 21 | Supper & Social | Pomeroy Living History Farm | Price TBD
🥂 It’s a fundraiser dinner that doubles as a wholesome excuse to wear boots and flirt over pulled pork. Must be 21+, because history tastes better with wine.
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Saturday, June 21 | Summer Solstice Party | 3 Howls Remedy House | FREE
🔮 Tarot, tattoos, and DJ beats on the patio? This solstice party is one crystals-and-club-bangers fever dream I am 100% here for.
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Saturday, June 21 | Volume Plan | Cascade Bar and Grill | $5 Cover
🎶 Get loud, get loose, and let your Saturday night peak before 10pm. Volume Plan hits the stage at 8 — cover’s five bucks, but the vibes are priceless.
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Saturday, June 21 | Summer Solstice Dinner & Live Music | Confluence Estate | $75
✨ Celebrate the longest day of the year with wine-paired eats, sunset views, and live music by Tony Jones. Basically the grown-up version of summer camp, but with better lighting.
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Saturday, June 21 | Live Music: Trevor Lund | 14 Acres Winery | FREE
🎤 Acoustic vibes and estate-grown wine on a summer evening—your Instagram story basically writes itself.
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Saturday, June 21 | Jessie Leigh | Rock & Brews at ilani | FREE
🎸 Country sweetheart Jessie Leigh brings the kind of heartland anthems that make you want to buy a pickup truck and hug your grandma.
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Sunday Events

Sunday, June 22 | Garden Gnome Hand-Building Workshop | Kilnfolk Clay Studio | $65
🧙‍♂️ Craft your own ceramic gnome like the whimsical wizard you were born to be. Bonus: no experience required, just a love of pinch pots and pointy hats.
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Sunday, June 22 | NW Tiki Marketplace | Wahi Hana | FREE
🌺 Vintage aloha wear, tiki mugs, swizzle sticks, and tropical vibes so strong you’ll forget you’re still in Vancouver. Plus, the drinks slap.
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Sunday, June 22 | Movie Night | Thirsty Sasquatch | FREE
🎬 Grab a slice, hit the patio, and catch a flick with your fellow patio dwellers. It’s basically a backyard hangout—if your backyard had pizza and better sound.
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Sunday, June 22 | Trivia Night | 14 Acres Winery | FREE
🧠 Impress your friends with random facts you definitely didn’t Google under the table. A glass of wine for the winner? No, but you should bring one for the team MVP.
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Concert Calendar

MONDAY, Jun 23, 2025 @ 7pm | Pierce the Veil | Cascades Amphitheater | From $49 | 🎤 Tickets Here

THURSDAY, Jun 26, 2025 @ 7pm | Halsey | Cascades Amphitheater | From $69 | 💫 Tickets Here

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

*CANCELLED* 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 | 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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See you next week.

That’s all I’ve got for this week, folks. I’m off to roast marshmallows, forget bug spray, and aggressively relax at the coast. Whether you’re hitting up the night market, paddling dragon boats, or just vibing with a cold brew in your backyard, I hope your weekend is full of sunshine, serendipity, and at least one impulse purchase from a local vendor.

If you go to something cool, tag me @couve_culture or send pics—I live for the FOMO.

See you next week (hopefully with less sand in my shoes).