Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Friendly PSA: the large bright orb currently visible in the sky is called the sun. It is not a threat. You do not need to call anyone. Experts confirm it will be present most of this week, with temperatures climbing to the mid 80s this week, and we are all just going to have to figure out how to function like normal human beings in that environment. You've trained for this. Probably.

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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🎭 Vancouver Is (Very Likely) Getting a World-Class Performing Arts Center in East Vancouver

It’s time for East Vancouver to take a bow! The Friends of Center for the Arts just unveiled the first look at the massive new performance hub that has been proposed for Columbia Palisades, and we’ll be the first to say…it’s a total showstopper! We’re talking a sleek, 1,250 seat main stage and a 300 seat black box theater.

The design is being handled by ZGF Architects (AKA the same team that gave PDX its viral glow-up). This upgrade would mean that we could finally catch top-tier productions here in Vancouver without having to battle bridge traffic. Let’s hope this project breaks a leg!

WEATHER

Summer is flexing early and we are here for it!

Monday, 5/11: 80/54 ☀️ Sunny
Tuesday, 5/12: 83/54 ☀️ Sunny
Wednesday, 5/13: 65/51 🌧️ AM Showers
Thursday, 5/14: 67/49 ☁️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [5/11 - 5/14]

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, MAY 11th

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🎨 Inspire Vancouver Info Session @ Vancouver Arts Hub | 6PM – 7PM (FREE) 
Inspire Vancouver is the City's new grant program that supports arts, culture, heritage, and science in the community. Tonight's info session at the Vancouver Arts Hub is your chance to learn how to apply, what qualifies, and how to get your creative project funded. Free to attend and (no big deal) potentially life-changing for your practice.

🤣 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, MAY 12th

🚧 192nd Avenue Project Open House @ Union High School | 5PM - 7PM (FREE)
You know that stretch of 192nd that you white-knuckle through every single day? Good news: they're paving the way for something better. Come to this open house to see the plans, ask your burning questions, and find out when you'll finally be able to drive that road with less stress.

✍️ 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!

🌱 Gardening with Compost @ Waste Connections | 6PM – 7:30PM (FREE) 
We're not going to waste this opportunity to tell you that the secret to a gorgeous garden has been rotting in a bin in your backyard this whole time. This free workshop breaks down the beautiful, slightly disgusting science of compost and how to use it to make your garden absolutely soil itself with joy.

🧘 Yoga & Tea @ Dandelion Teahouse | 6PM – 8PM ($20) 
Yoga. Followed by tea. At a teahouse. On a warm Tuesday evening. Is there a more refined way to spend a weeknight? We submit that there is not. Dandelion Teahouse is one of Vancouver's most charming spots, and this experience is exactly the midweek reset your body is asking for. Namaste here all night!

📦 Free Packaging Workshop @ Cascade Park Library | 6PM (FREE) 
If you're a small business owner, an Etsy seller, or anyone who ships things and wonders if there's a better way (spoiler alert: there is)…this free workshop at Cascade Park Library is here to deliver! Learn about packaging best practices, sustainability, and how to get your products from Point A to Point B without crying or spending a ton of money.

🚲 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, MAY 13th

🎲 Dandelion Adventurers D&D @ Dandelion Teahouse | 4PM – 7PM (FREE) 
Roll for initiative! Dandelion Teahouse will host a free Dungeons & Dragons session for adventurers of all experience levels. Been playing since the '80s? Never touched a d20 in your life? Either way, you're welcome at this table. Grab a tea, slay a dragon, have a great Wednesday.

🪡 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?!

🎨 Art Exhibiting Workshop @ Vancouver Arts Hub | 5:30PM – 6:30PM (FREE) 
This free one-hour workshop covers the nuts and bolts of getting your artwork exhibited, presented, and out in the world where it belongs. It's time to draw some attention to yourself!

🃏 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.

🫨 Emma Pattee Talk @ Vancouver Community Library | 6:30PM (FREE) 
Emma Pattee is a writer and climate journalist whose work sits at the intersection of climate, culture, and the very human question of how do we actually live with all of this? She’ll be giving a free talk at the Vancouver Library about her book Tilt, which covers the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake that takes place at the very (very) local Portland IKEA.

🎨 Paint Night @ Amalvi Cellars | 6:30PM ($85)
Wine. Paint. A Wednesday that feels like a Friday. Amalvi Cellars will host a paint night that requires zero artistic experience and delivers maximum fun. Bring a friend, bring your partner, bring yourself…you'll leave with something to hang on the wall and a much better mood than when you arrived. Wine not?

🧠 "Why Your Goals Don't Stick" Workshop @ Northwest Personal Training | 6:45PM – 8:30PM (FREE) 
You've set the goal. You've started strong. And then...life. Sound familiar? This free workshop from Northwest Personal Training digs into the psychology of why goals fall apart…and more importantly, what to actually do about it.

🎤 Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic @ Art at the Cave | 7PM – 9PM ($5) 
Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic is back! Suggested donation is $5, but if your wallet’s feeling poetic poverty, no worries…you’re still welcome!

🔬 Science on Tap: The Silken Thread @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($25)
May's Science on Tap at the Kiggins is titled "The Silken Thread: Five Insects & Their Impacts on Human History"…and yes, it is exactly as fascinating as it sounds. Science on Tap is the series where you sit back with a drink in Vancouver's gorgeous historic theater and learn something that will completely rewire how you see the world. Five insects. All of human history. Go find out how those two things connect. Ale yeah!

🧶 Open Fiber Arts @ Our Third Space | 7PM (FREE) 
Our Third Space hosts a free weekly open fiber arts night hosted by the Southwest Washington Pride Alliance: bring your project, bring your hooks and needles, and enjoy the deeply satisfying combination of crafting and community.

🤣 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, MAY 14th

🪶 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.

🏛️ Mid-Century Modern Architecture Tour @ Red Cross Building | 6PM – 8PM (FREE) 
Vancouver has some genuinely stunning mid-century modern bones, and tonight's talk from State Architectural Historian Michael Houser is your chance to finally understand why that building you've driven past a hundred times looks the way it does.

🏃‍♀️ 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!

😂 Comedy on Tap @ The Kiggins Theatre | 8PM ($15) 
Comedy on Tap at The Kiggins is back with a fresh pour of funny featuring local comedians. Heck, it’s just another way to make the workweek more beerable.

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: Shirley is running but not moving. How?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What has to be filed before it can be used? [Answer: A form]