Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Okay, so not all of you are sick. But a whopping 21% of our readers are…which is nothing to sneeze at (pun intended). If you’re currently popping cough drops left and right, we see you. And if you’re somehow…healthy right now? Congratulations. Please stay away from everyone else for the greater good.

Despite the sniffles making the rounds, Vancouver is still chugging along with a handful of events this week, plus a few low-key ways to get out of the house without committing to anything too ambitious.

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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🍔 In-n-Out in East Vancouver Officially Puts Up Signs

The highly-awaited In-N-Out location on 136th and Mill Plain in East Vancouver just made things official by putting up signs, which is basically the fast-food equivalent of a promise ring?! No burgers yet, but the signage confirms that Double-Double dreams are very much alive and that the traffic is very much coming.

🌮 Los Pepes Restaurant Coming to East Vancouver

East Vancouver is getting spicier with a second Los Pepes officially on the way, bringing more tacos, burritos, and excellent decision-making opportunities to the neighborhood. While details are still unfolding, any new Mexican food option in Vancouver is automatically a win. The new restaurant will sit at NE 112th Avenue and 51st Circle and will mark the second in Vancouver (the first as at the Vancouver Mall). Get ready to have your world GUAC-ed!

🍕 Juliano’s Pizzeria Reopens after Being Closed Since March 2025

After a literal kitchen fire shut things down in March 2025 (talk about taking “wood-fired” too far), Juliano’s Pizzeria in East Vancouver has officially reopened its doors. The beloved spot (serving sizzling pies for 38 years) went dark after the blaze, despite owner and Vancouver resident Corey Terry initially hoping it’d only be a short hiatus. Turns out you can’t keep a good pizza place down, because Juliano’s has risen once again!

WEATHER

🎵 The sun will come out…tomorrow?! 🎵

Monday, 1/12: 54/39 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Tuesday, 1/13: 54/36 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Wednesday, 1/14: 49/38 🌤️ AM Fog and PM Sun
Thursday, 1/15: 54/39 🌤️ AM Fog and PM Sun

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [1/12 - 1/15]

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, JANUARY 12th

🎨 Adventures in Art @ Vancouver Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
Learn how to make a found object sculpture at this month’s iteration of Adventures in Art - a free monthly program that encourages adults to make art using different forms of media. Don’t know what found object sculptures are? Well, there’s only one way to find out, isn’t there?!

👵 Supporting Aging Parents @ Camas Public Library | 6PM (FREE)
Supporting aging parents: a tale of love, paperwork, and so many conversations. Join Tami Calais for a practical, compassionate class on navigating big feelings (shout out to Ms. Rachel), researching care options, and starting the tough-but-necessary conversations with grace (and sanity) intact. Registration required.

✍️ Willamette Writers Vancouver Chapter Meeting @ Three Creeks Library | 6PM (FREE)
Have you been wanting to write the Great American Novel someday? Well, someday is now, babe! Willamette Writers is a free monthly writers meetup is where you stop screaming into the void and start screaming your words into an open mic…or at least sharing your genius with people who get it. 

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🤣 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, JANUARY 13th

🍽️ What Happened To Our Food? @ Three Creeks Library | 2PM (FREE)
Why does our food feel like it needs a user manual these days!? In this free talk, nutritionist Melissa Olson of In Tune Nutrition will unpack how modern toxins and environments are messing with our insides, and why half the population suddenly can’t eat gluten, dairy, or nightshades.

🃏 Art Inspiration with Tarot Cards @ Cascade Park Library | 3PM (FREE)
Stop by for a Tarot-inspired craft workshop where the cards do the divining and you do the designing. Use them for colors, inspiration, or…stencils? Trust us, the cards are guiding you to this workshop.

⚖️ Even War Has Rules @ Cascade Park Library | 5:30PM (FREE)
This free lecture dives into the surprisingly structured world of armed conflict (yes, apparently, even chaos has a rulebook). Attendees will get to learn about the origins and key provisions of International Humanitarian Law (AKA the Laws of War) like how these rules aim to limit suffering, the Red Cross’s role in enforcement, and how to judge today’s headlines with a law-of-war lens.

✍️ 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, JANUARY 14th

🧠 Brain Health and Aging @ Cascade Park Library | 2PM (FREE)
It’s gray outside, so why not take some time to give your gray matter a glow-up? In this free workshop, learn how to remain sharp enough to remember your passwords, dodge Thanos-level memory loss, and other memory hacks. It seems like a no-brainer, right?!

🎨 Adventures in Art @ Vancouver Library | 4:30PM (FREE)
Learn how to make a found object sculpture at this month’s iteration of Adventures in Art - a free monthly program that encourages adults to make art using different forms of media. Don’t know what found object sculptures are? Well, there’s only one way to find out, isn’t there?!

👩‍ Vancouver Women’s Club Meetup @ Frontier Public House | 6PM (FREE)
Join the Vancouver Women’s Club for their very first-ever meetup. This group is all about real connection, good laughs, local adventures, and building a hype squad of women who actually show up for each other.

🧪 Science on Tap @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($15 - $45)
Love science and beer? Science on Tap is for you! Jackie Wirz, PhD and Dr. Steven Bedrick are here to tell you about how AI is shaping education…ane beyond. Ale yeah!

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step into the past (literally) with a tour of the Marshall House on Officer’s Row! Wander through period furnishings, military memorabilia, and General Marshall’s impeccably preserved study. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10AM - 2PM. Walk-ins welcome!

🪡 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, JANUARY 15th

⚖️ Even War Has Rules @ Three Creeks Library | 1PM (FREE)
This free lecture dives into the surprisingly structured world of armed conflict (yes, apparently, even chaos has a rulebook). Attendees will get to learn about the origins and key provisions of International Humanitarian Law (AKA the Laws of War) like how these rules aim to limit suffering, the Red Cross’s role in enforcement, and how to judge today’s headlines with a law-of-war lens.

🖤 Spooky Leatherwork Workshop @ Vampire Unicorns | 6PM ($60)
Get ready to stitch in the shadows at this spooky leatherwork workshop! Participants will cut, punch, and stitch their way to two leather creations. No experience? No problem…the instructors will help seam-lessly haunt the projects to life. All materials are included, so you can focus on making your accessories fang-tastically frightful.

🎤 Emo Night @ Drop the Mic Karaoke | 6PM (FREE)
Break out your black eyeliner, crank up the feels, and get ready to sing your heart out until your soul cries (in minor key, no less) at Drop the Mic’s Emo Night!

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step into the past (literally) with a tour of the Marshall House on Officer’s Row! Wander through period furnishings, military memorabilia, and General Marshall’s impeccably preserved study. Tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10AM - 2PM. Walk-ins welcome!

🪶 The Craft of Writing @ Vancouver Library | 10:30AM (FREE)
This writer’s group dives into the craft of writing with a mix of exercises, book discussions, and friendly workshopping. Explore published gems across memoir, fiction, and non-fiction, then test-drive your own stories in a supportive, collaborative setting.

🏃‍♀️ 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] 5 Star Trivia @ Heavy Metal Brewing | 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)

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: I have teeth but cannot eat. What am I?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What is full of holes but still holds water?  [Answer: A sponge!]