Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Whew, is it just us, or is it getting scorchingly real out there? At 91° today, Vancouver is officially entering its "simmer down" phase…literally. We hope you're staying hydrated, because this week's lineup is absolutely packed with ways to beat the heat, from cool air-conditioned comedy clubs to, uh... throwing axes at demons? (More on that in a second).

Whether you want to voice your thoughts on our changing climate or grab a piece of local retail history before it fades away, we've got you covered. Grab an iced coffee and let's dive into what's happening around town!

Anyways, here's what to expect in today's edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver):

📰 Local News
☁️ Weather
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🤔 Lateral Thinking Puzzle

Let's get started!

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🌍 Climate Community Forum Heats Up Tonight

If you've been sweating through this June (and at 91° today, you absolutely have), tonight is your chance to do something about it. The Vancouver City Council is holding its quarterly Community Forum tonight, June 22nd, from 6:30 - 8PM at the Vancouver Arts Hub (1007 E Mill Plain Blvd), focused entirely on environmental sustainability and climate readiness.

The feedback gathered tonight will directly shape updates to Vancouver's Climate Action Framework this fall AKA the city's roadmap for handling exactly the kind of heat, wildfire smoke, and severe weather we've been getting more of. City staff say residents' top concerns lately have shifted from abstract climate talk to very real, very immediate stuff: extreme heat days, smoky summers, and severe winter storms. Doors open at 6PM. RSVP recommended!

😭 Persnickety Vintage in Uptown is Closing

Sad news for the thrifters and vintage hunters among us: Persnickety, the beloved curated vintage shop at 1911 Main St in Uptown Vancouver, is closing its doors. For years, Persnickety has been one of the anchor stops on any proper Main Street vintage crawl…curated home decor, clothing, and the kind of finds you don't get at a regular thrift store. If you've been meaning to stop in, now is the time (they are also running a 20% off everything vintage closing sale). Go say goodbye and grab a piece of Vancouver retail history before it's gone. We'll miss you, Persnickety.

WEATHER

Partly cloudy, partly cloudy, partly cloudy…and on Thursday? SURPRISE.

Monday, 6/22: 91/60 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Tuesday, 6/23: 93/60 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Wednesday, 6/24: 89/56 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Thursday, 6/25: 75/55 🌤️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [6/22 - 6/25]

Looking for something fun to do this week? You’re in the right place! 🎉 

Stay tuned for Thursday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekend events!

MONDAY, JUNE 22nd

🏃‍♂️ Run Club @ Foot Traffic | 5:45PM (FREE)
Looking for an excuse to be active but mostly just want to socialize? This run club is 50% chatting, 50% running, and 100% a good time. They meet at the Trader Joe’s on Chkalov, you know, just in case you wanna grab some cheese for the drive home.

🤣 Chicks & Giggles @ Donnell’s | 6PM - 8PM (FREE)
Mondays don’t have to be so miserable…laugh your way into the week at Donnell’s! Grab a drink, find a good seat, and get ready for an evening of raw, unfiltered comedy from some of the funniest locals around.

🧵 Beginner Punch Needle Workshop @ Craft Collective | 6PM ($55)
Punch needle is the craft equivalent of a fidget toy that also produces art…repetitive, soothing, and surprisingly addictive. This beginner workshop at Craft Collective walks you through the basics (with all supplies included), and you'll leave with a finished piece. Punch above your weight on craft skills tonight!

🎤 KPOP Demon Hunters Bingo @ Firehouse Axes | 6:30PM ($5)
We genuinely do not know what to add to this title that would make it funner than it already is. KPOP Demon Hunters Bingo…at an axe-throwing venue…for $5. Go. We have no further questions and neither should you!

🎬 George Vancouver Day @ The Kiggins Theater | 7:30PM ($15 – $20)
A celebration of the man our city is literally named after: Captain George Vancouver! Cap gets his own night at the historic Kiggins Theater, complete with film, history, and a deeper understanding of why we're not actually named after the other Vancouver (and yes, make no mistake...the other Vancouver truly is the other Vancouver).

🤣 Open Mic Comedy @ Underbar | 8PM - 10PM (FREE)
Underbar’s Open Mic, hosted by Juan Duran, is the place to be to beat the Monday blues. Their drink selection doesn’t hurt either tbh…sip sip hooray!

TUESDAY, JUNE 23rd

💰 Free Financial Planning Day @ Johnson Bixby | 9AM – 6PM (FREE)
Johnson Bixby is opening their doors for anyone who wants real answers about budgeting, investing, retirement, or just generally getting their financial life together. Free advice from actual professionals? Invest a little time in your future self!

📚 Reading in the Wild @ Water Resources Education Center | 10AM (FREE)
A free outdoor reading program at one of Vancouver's most beautiful natural settings! Bring a blanket, bring a book, bring a kid (if you've got one handy 🤪). Isn’t that a novel idea?

✍️ Shut Up and Write! @ The ARTS Centered | 5:15PM (FREE)
Calling all writers (yes, even you with the half-finished novel hiding in Google Docs)! This is focused weekly writing time to just show up, get words on the page, and meet some fellow word nerds. Write, write, write!

🚲 Urbanism Happy Hour @ Tap Union | 6:30PM (FREE)
Grab your helmet and your happy hour appetite…it’s time for Cycle Vancouver’s Urbanism Happy Hour at Tap Union! Meet fellow two-wheeled enthusiasts, swap stories from the bike lane, and toast to better mobility, stronger community, and fewer potholes.

🎱 Autumn Pinny Cup Tournament @ Silver Ball Social Club | 7PM ($12)
Ready to have a ball? Head over to Silver Ball Social Club for a flippin’ cool pinball tournament. Players will be matched together on teams, regardless of skill levels, so get ready to roll over your opponents!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th

🚌 On the Road Tour @ Heritage Farm | 8:30AM – 4PM ($35)
A full-day guided tour exploring the hidden corners of Clark County's countryside, departing from Heritage Farm. History, nature, and the kind of stories that don't make it onto the usual map. We’re all smiles!

🍷 Sip & Fold with Holly @ Burnt Bridge Cellars | 4:30PM
Wine and origami return for another round at Burnt Bridge Cellars. Twist, fold, sip, repeat…Holly's drop-in paper-folding-meets-wine-tasting event remains one of the most delightfully odd and genuinely fun activities on the Vancouver calendar. Wine not?

🥬 Camas Farmers Market @ Downtown Camas | 3PM - 7PM (FREE)
It’s summer farmers market season, baby! The Camas Farmers Market runs seasonally from June to September, and lettuce tell you…it’s all that and a bag of produce!

🪡 Open Craft @ Hook & Needle Fiber | 4PM - 7PM (FREE)
For when you’re feeling crafty, but also a little too lazy to follow official directions. Bring your supplies, hang out, and make something beautiful at this open craft session...or a tangled mess. We don’t judge!

🎺 Music Night @ Willful Wine | 5PM – 7PM (FREE)
Sip wine and sway awkwardly at this delightful evening of music and merlot. Willful Wine knows how to pair a Pinot with a trumpet solo. Wine not?!

🃏 Tabletop and Taps @ Vault31 Bar | 6PM (FREE)
Board games are always a good idea. Join your fellow nerds at this board game meet-up and get ready to pwn some n00bs at Catan. Bring your A-game, or just bring yourself and let the dice and drinks (or both?!) decide your fate.

🤣 Comedy Night @ Shanahan’s | 8PM (FREE)
Grab the mic (literally) every Wednesday! In-person sign-ups kick off at 7:30, and the stage lights blaze at 8:00. Hosted by the one and only Sean Grace, this is your chance to shine, stumble, or just watch others do both.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25th

🎶 Summer Concert Series @ O.O. Howard House | 5:30PM (FREE)
Looking for a note-worthy way to spend a Thursday evening? The historic O.O. Howard House is kicking off its summer concert series with a free evening of live music on the lawn in one of Vancouver's most beautiful historic homes. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, and enjoy live music (in a setting that feels like a time machine).

🎭 "Schoolhouse Rock Live: JR" @ Metropolitan Performing Arts | 6PM ($10 – $18)
Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Metropolitan Performing Arts brings this beloved classic to the stage, and if you grew up watching Schoolhouse Rock between cartoons on Saturday mornings, this one's going to hit you right in the nostalgia. Lolly, Lolly, Lolly!

🍇 Terroir Wine Class @ Cellar 55 | 5:30PM ($40)
Ever wondered why the same grape can taste completely different depending on where it's grown? Terroir (the combination of soil, climate, and geography that shapes a wine's character) is the subject of this hands-on class at Cellar 55. Vine and dandy way to spend a Thursday evening!

🥬 East Vancouver Farmers Market @ Columbia Tech Center | 10AM - 2PM (FREE)
It’s summer farmers market season, baby! The East Vancouver version of the Vancouver Farmers Market runs seasonally from June to September, and lettuce tell you…it’s all that and a bag of produce!

🏃‍♀️ Vancouver Run, Grub, and Chug @ The Vancouver Waterfront | 6:45PM (FREE)
Run for your health, and drink for...well, fun. Kind of like a race but with fewer rules and more rewards. This run club meets weekly, so if this is your vibe, guess what? You can do it next week, too!

WEEKLY EVENTS

Note: please call or visit each establishment’s website before visiting for a particular event in case details have changed.

BINGO

[MONDAY] Music Bingo Monday @ Ghost Runners Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Bingo @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Boring Music Bingo @ Fortside Brewing | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Bar Card Bingo @ Vancouver Elks Lodge | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Bingo @ Doomsday Brewing Pub | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Adult Bingo @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)

TRIVIA

[MONDAY] Monday Night Trivia @ Shorewood Restaurant and Bar | 6PM (FREE)[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Pour Choices Pub | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Gossip in the Grain | 6:30PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Night @ Thirsty Sasquatch | 8PM (FREE)
[MONDAY] Trivia Monday @ Full Heart Irish Pub | 9PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Oak Tree Station | 6PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Tip Top Tavern | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Playmakers Hazel Dell | 7PM (FREE) 
[TUESDAY] Trivia Tuesday @ Underbar | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ JB’s Taphouse and Grill | 7PM (FREE)
[TUESDAY] Trivia Night @ Ole’s Outpost | 7PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Coral Club | 7:30PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Grapes n Hops | 6PM (FREE)
[WEDNESDAY] Last Call Trivia @ Victor23 | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia @ Doomsday Brewing Pub and Pizza | 6PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Ghost Runner Brewery | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] 5 Star Trivia Night @ Grady’s Public House | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Not Rocket Science Trivia @ Brickhouse | 7PM (FREE)
[THURSDAY] Trivia Thursday @ Breakside Vancouver | 6PM (FREE)

Lateral Thinking Puzzle of the Day

🧠 Time to put your thinking cap on!

Welcome to our Lateral Thinking Puzzle section, where things aren’t always as they seem. Ready to challenge your brain with some tricky scenarios and unexpected twists? Let’s see if you can crack the puzzle!

We’ll give you the answer in Thursday’s edition of The PNW Report (Vancouver)!

Today’s Puzzle: 

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What kind of jam can’t you eat? [Answer: A traffic jam 😉]