Happy Monday, Vancouver!

How’s everyone holding up in the rain? We got a brief reprieve on Saturday, which is probably why you saw everyone you know (and their moms) outside. But Sunday was back to business (with the rain), and this week will unfortunately be back to the rain.

But! Good news! St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and we’ve got your guide on where (and how) to celebrate below.

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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☘️ Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar in the Shumway/Lincoln Neighborhood Debuts Seasonal St. Patrick’s Day Menu

We stopped by to check it out this weekend and enjoyed the Lucky Charms Latte - take a preview below:

WEATHER

Does anyone else see those temps slowly creeping up to the high 60s?! 🤯

Monday, 3/16: 67/48 🌧️ AM Showers
☘️ Tuesday, 3/17: 62/46 ☁️ Cloudy ☘️
Wednesday, 3/18: 60/50 🌧️ AM Showers
Thursday, 3/19: 68/53 🌧️ PM Showers

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [3/16 - 3/19]

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, MARCH 16th

🏃‍♂️ 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.

📖 Fort Vancouver Board Meeting @ Three Creeks Library | 6PM (FREE)
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustees is gathering to discuss the literal and metaphorical plot of our local libraries. If you have a bone to pick about the Dewey Decimal System or just want to see local government in its most "bound" and determined form, this is your chance.

🤣 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, MARCH 17th ☘️

☘️ Paddy Hough Parade @ Hough Elementary | 12:30PM (FREE)
Get ready to sham-rock the block! Vancouver’s annual Paddy Hough Parade is a community event with vintage cars, marching bands, and a lot of Irish spirit as the parade rolls through the neighborhood before looping back to the school.

The PNW Report (Vancouver) Insider Tip: 
The best viewing is along Main Street between 24th Street and McLoughlin Boulevard.

✍️ 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!

☘️ St. Paddy’s Corn Beef Tacos @ Vice Beer | 6PM (Price Varies)
Who says St. Patrick’s Day can’t taco ‘bout a cultural exchange? Celebrate with Corned Beef Reuben Tacos by El Viejon, paired with the return of El Viejon Especial…a smooth Mexican dark lager that’s here for a limited pour.

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Donnell’s | 6PM (FREE)
Feeling lucky? Head to Donnell’s Bar on Main Street where they’re pouring Irish whiskey, serving festive specials, and turning the place a shade of green bright enough to make a leprechaun jealous. Come raise a glass, chase a little Irish luck, and enjoy food and drinks so good you might have to pinch yourself…just to make sure it’s not the whiskey talking.

🚲 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.

☘️ Fort Vancouver Pipe Band @ The Kiggins Theater | 6:30PM ($10 - $12)
Prefer your St. Patrick’s Day to be accompanied by a little pomp and a lot of pipes?! The Fort Vancouver Pipe Band will be performing a lively set of Irish and Scottish tunes at the Kiggins Theatre. Then at 7PM, settle in for a showing of the Oscar-winning classic The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne, set in the rolling green countryside of Ireland.

🎱 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, MARCH 18th

🏠 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!

🐠 March Hatchery Tour @ Columbia Springs | 3PM (FREE)
Looking for a reely fintastic day? Come learn about how the Vancouver Trout Hatchery works, and don’t forget to wear good walking shoes, because you’re going to be walking allllll around Columbia Springs.

🪡 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.

🤣 Leave Your Troubles at the Door @ Orchards Tap | 6PM (FREE)
At this free comedy show, comedians don’t vent about their own baggage…they roast yours!! Anonymously jot down your woes before the show, toss ’em in the box, and watch some of the Pacific Northwest’s sharpest comics turn your pain into punchlines.

🎨 Thirsty Sasquatch Craft Night @ Thirsty Sasquatch | 6PM ($10)
Got big ideas for a very small container? March Craft Night is turning humble Altoids tins into wallets and trinket holders. Join the crafty shenanigans (21+ since it’s in the bar), where all materials are included!

🎰 Sip & Spin @ Drop the Mic Karaoke | 7PM (FREE)
Place your bets…on your vocal cords! Drop The Mic Karaoke is rolling out its brand-new Karaoke Roulette Competition…where the song choice is a gamble and the house (aka the audience) always wins.

🤣 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, MARCH 19th

🏠 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.

🍷 Sip & Fold with Holly @ Burnt Bridge Cellars | 4:30PM
Come twist, fold, and glitter your way to a set of dazzling 4-piece modular boxes while you sip on some delicious vino. These Masu-style bottoms keep it classic while letting single-sided paper shine. Drop in, fold up, and leave with something clever! Wine not?!

🏃‍♀️ 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 is taken before you get it?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What can be shared but not divided? [Answer: Love]