Couve Culture Weekender: Sept 11th - 14th

It’s Thursday September 11th in the Couve…

It’s Thursday, September 11th in the Couve, and I’m back to my old routine: a Kafiex coffee in hand and a bag of farmers market goodies that may or may not survive the week in my fridge. There’s no shortage of action this weekend—scarecrow crafting at Pomeroy, peaceful community vibes at Esther Short, and the Timbers taking on the Red Bulls just a short MAX ride away.

On the home front, my daughter and I are scheming up a Mabon lemonade-style stand in a couple of weeks—think tea, handmade magic wands, and tarot readings. If our neighbors show up, it’ll absolutely make her year. In the meantime, if you know of any good day job leads in sales, send them my way—I’m still hunting.

Oh, and a shoutout to the brand-new Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park. If you haven’t checked it out yet, it’s worth a stop—because nothing beats watching your kids break it in while you sip your coffee and soak up some early fall Couve weather.

Here are the five events I’m circling on my calendar:

• Scarecrow Making Workshop

• GRO Parade of Homes

• Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair

• Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls

• Vancouver Farmers Market

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Cheap Flights

Okay, Couve fam — if you’re itching to escape before the rain really sets in, this week’s flight deals are ridiculously tempting. Denver for just over a hundred bucks, Vegas cheaper than a brunch tab, and even Switzerland for less than a new iPhone.

Honestly, I’m one canceled I-5 commute away from booking a mountain weekend in Colorado or just disappearing into the Alps until spring.

PDX - Denver 🏔🧗🏽🇺🇸
From $104, normally $410+
Departing OCT 2025, DEC 2025, JAN 2026
Southwest
Economy
Nonstop
*Price will last ~1-2 days
sample pricing

PDX - Vegas 🎰🎲🇺🇸
From $94, normally $575+
Departing OCT - NOV 2025, JAN 2026
Southwest
Economy
Nonstop
*Price will last ~1-2 days
sample pricing

PDX - Switzerland ⛰️🚠🇨🇭
From $564, normally $1015+
Departing DEC 2025, JAN - MAR 2026, MAY 2026
British Airways
Economy
Layovers
1h35m in London
2h20m in London (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
sample pricing

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Thursday, September 11th

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🥕 Midday market run = peak smug adulting. Grab produce, flowers, and a snack to power through WA-14 traffic like a legend.
Shop the Thursday lineup

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🍅 Neighborhood vibes, hyper-fresh veggies, and handmade goodies. It’s the market where you actually meet the person who grew your tomatoes.
See what’s in season

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Scarecrow Making Workshop | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $35
🌾 Craft a porch guardian that’s more charming than spooky. Bonus: straw hair is very on-trend this season.
Build your fall icon

6:00 PM | VCCB Jazz in the Park | Arnada Park | FREE
🎷 Picnic blanket + live jazz + early fall air = perfect Thursday flex before the weekend chaos.
Plan your park groove

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Yoga + Wine | Bethany Vineyard and Winery | $5–$15
🧘‍♀️ Sun salutations, then grape-based hydration. Your hamstrings and your inner sommelier both get a win.
Roll out your mat among the vines

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Law of Seven | Cameo Cafe | FREE
🎸 First official gig energy: high. Classic-leaning jams: higher. Your excuses for staying home: evaporating.
Peek the event details

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Screen To Stage | Kiggins Theatre | $18–$25
🎬 Beloved movie songs performed live—big feels, bigger hooks. Like karaoke, but with talent and better lighting.
Step into the spotlight (from your seat)

8:00 PM | Comedy on Tap | Kiggins Theatre | $15
🎭 Local and regional comics pour the laughs; you handle the pints. It’s the second-Thursday ritual for your laugh quota.
Tap in for tickets

Sep 5–21 | GRO Parade of Homes | The Nines at Camas Meadows | $15
🏡 Six showcase homes, big design ideas, and enough inspiration to make your Pinterest board beg for mercy.
Tour the dream digs

Friday, September 12th

5:30 PM | Summer Concert Series: Exit 52 | O.O. Howard House | FREE
🎶 Close the season with a dance-ready mash of rock, funk, pop, and disco. Yes, you may chair-dance. No, we won’t judge.
Catch the final show

6:30 PM | Community Dragon Boat Paddles | Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Launch | FREE
🐉 Try paddling on the Columbia like a pro—no experience, just enthusiasm and maybe a windbreaker.
Hop in the boat

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Nathun Finkhouse & Dennis Belenson | Full Heart Irish Pub | FREE
🎵 Acoustic rock, blues, and a few Irish tunes—perfect with a pint and zero cover. 21+.
Save your spot (and a barstool)

9:00 PM | Chevy Metal + Sebastian Bach | Rock & Brews (ilani) | FREE
🤘 A free, face-melting tribute throwdown—hair, riffs, and sing-alongs you didn’t know you needed.
Rock your Friday

Saturday, September 13th

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🌽 Small-town charm, big-time fresh. Grab produce, pastries, and gossip you can only get on 3rd Ave.
Make your market loop

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair | Esther Short Park | FREE
🕊 Community orgs, live music, and ways to plug in—peak Esther Short energy.
See the fair details

Sep 13–14 | Vancouver Farmers Market | Downtown Vancouver | FREE
🛍 100+ vendors, live music, snacks, and people-watching that’s almost too good. Sat 9–3, Sun 10–3.
Plan your market haul

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Fire, Fungi & Community Builders Nature Day | Columbia Springs | FREE
🍄 Hands-on nature nerding for all ages—keystone species, fire ecology, and your curiosity welcome.
Drop in for science fun

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Gardening 101: Plant Care Basics | Marshall Community Park Garden | FREE
🌱 Master cool vs. warm season crops and stop committing crimes against houseplants. Bilingual instruction available.
Register for green thumbs

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Yoga & Wine | English Estate Winery | $17–$28
🍷 A flow in the tasting room, then a well-earned first pour. Your core will thank you later.
Reserve your mat and sip

12:00 PM & 2:30 PM | Chelatchie Prairie Railroad | Cost Varies
🚂 14-mile ride through forests, river views, and a tunnel like a kid-again fever dream.
All aboard

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Matt Brown | Columbia Ridge Winery | FREE
🎸 Last Saturday music of the season in the vines—bring friends, snag a table, linger.
Make a reservation

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Laughgasm Stand-Up (Luke Miller) | UnderBar | $10
😂 Stacked Pacific Northwest lineup in a cozy basement—maximum laughs, minimal pretense.
Snag tickets

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Laughs on Loowit | Loowit Brewing | FREE
🍻 Free comedy in the brewhouse; $5 suggested if the jokes land (they will). Get there early for seats.
Get the details

7:30 PM | NY Red Bulls at Portland Timbers | Providence Park | $45+
⚽ Short MAX ride, big match vibes—chant responsibly and hydrate frequently (water or otherwise).
Find seats

9:00 PM | Thanh Xuân | Cowlitz Ballroom | FREE
🎶 A stacked lineup with Hong Ngoc, Duong Trieu Vu, and more—soulful sounds, high energy, and a rare free show at Cowlitz.
Grab your (free) tickets here

Sunday, September 14th

Cozy Mug Pottery Workshop | Kilnfolk Studio & Gallery | $55
☕ Craft a hand-built mug you’ll brag about all winter. Ages 8+ and first-timers welcome.
Book your spot

11:00 AM – ~3:00 PM | Plant Sale + Swap | River Maiden Coffee | FREE
🪴 Bring a clipping, leave with a jungle. Coffee, trades, freebies—plant people paradise.
See the post

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Pokémon GO Community Day: Flabébé | Officers Row | FREE
🔴 Catch comps, free swag, raffle, food-bank donations, and a big group photo at 5pm.
All event info

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Movie Night | Thirsty Sasquatch | FREE
🎥 Patio flick + slice = Sunday night done right. Be square somewhere else.
Roll the credits

Looking Ahead

Sunday, Sep 21 | 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Four-Course Gin Dinner | 3 Howls | Cost Varies
🍸 Navy-strength gin pairings across four courses? Yes, chef. Two seatings; limited spots.
Reserve via Instagram

Sep 26–27 | Fresh Hop Party | Trap Door Brewing (Washougal) | FREE
🌿 Seven fresh-hop releases, collabs, and the return of “Fresher Than Fresh” gold-medal IPA.
Fresh hop details

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Concert Calendar

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

SATURDAY, Oct 25, 2025 @ 8pm | Kool & the Gang | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $99 | 🤘 Tickets Here

FRIDAY, Nov 7, 2025 @ 8pm | An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $— | 😂 Tickets Here

And that’s all.

That’s the weekend line-up, friends — from straw-stuffed porch guardians to global flight temptations. I’ll see you around Esther Short, probably dodging food trucks like it’s a sport. And remember: if traffic on I-5 feels eternal, at least it’s still shorter than the line for Salt & Straw this summer.