Happy Monday, Vancouver!

Today’s a GREAT day! The Seahawks won the Superbowl last night (🏈💙💚💙💚🏈), and JASON MOMOA IS IN TOWN TODAY. Yes, that’s right, his band is playing a free show at ilani tonight. More details below!

But first, we know you’ve been waiting all weekend to find out when “real spring” is going to start in Vancouver. A whopping 65% of you think that “real spring” will happen between April 1st and April 30th. As for the 21% of you that think it won’t start until 5/1 - 5/31…who hurt you?!

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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👋 THAT’S A WRAP: Regal Vancouver Plaza Has Officially Closed Its Doors

After 34 years, Regal Vancouver Plaza on Fourth Plain has officially shut down. If you spent your teenage years hanging out here back when it was an Act III theater in the 90s, you aren’t alone. But don't worry, you won’t have to trade your movie habit for silence...Regal is keeping its locations in City Center, Hazel Dell, and Cascade Park open for business.

What’s next for the 39,000-square-foot space? Get ready to swap the soda for a protein shake. Crunch Fitness, the theater’s next-door neighbor, is set to take over the massive space later this year. It’s a reel-y big shame, but nothing lasts forever.

WEATHER

Not even the rain can stop us from celebrating yesterday’s Hawks win!

Monday, 2/9: 49/35 🌧️ Showers
Tuesday, 2/10: 54/33 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Wednesday, 2/11: 52/35 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
Thursday, 2/12: 51/39 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [2/9 - 2/12]

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, FEBRUARY 9TH

🏃‍♂️ 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, FEBRUARY 10TH

🧩 Puzzled Pint @ Fortside Brewing | 6PM (FREE)
Come think of an ale-ibi at Vancouver’s first iteration of the Puzzled Pint. This monthly ritual invites you and your most tolerable friends to solve puzzles for the low, low price of absolutely nothing. This month features a Murder Mystery theme…pretty killer way to spend a Tuesday, if you ask us!

✍️ 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, FEBRUARY 11TH

🤝 Community Resource Fair @ Vancouver Library | 4:30PM - 6:30PM (FREE)
Need an adulting shortcut? Come meet the people who know where the good stuff is (jobs, education, and other community resources) in Vancouver. Ask questions, and make connections, at this helpful community event co-sponsored by WorkSource.

🧪 Science on Tap @ The Kiggins | 7PM ($15 - $45)
Love science and beer? Science on Tap is for you! Today’s iteration of Science on Tap features Mark Pitzer, Ph.D talking about how the brain manipulates our visual world. 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, FEBRUARY 12TH

🤣 Comedy on Tap @ The Kiggins | 7PM ($15)
Comedy on Tap at The Kiggins is back with a fresh pour of funny featuring Lynette Manning, Tyler Boeh, and Toddy Armstrong. Heck, it’s just another way to make the workweek more beerable.

🖌️ Brushes & Crushes @ Irrelevant Beer | 7PM ($45)
Ana the Artist’s Brushes & Crushes takes over Irrelevant Beer for guided painting, mingling, and drinks. Come alone or with friends…either way, you’ll leave with new art, new connections, and possibly a new favorite beer?!

🏠 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] 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: What disappears the moment you say its name?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How?! [Answer: Everyone on board is in a relationship!]