Happy Monday, Vancouver!

It’s the final day of a three day weekend (sob) and we hope you’re doing a whole lot of this:

When the work week resumes, we’ve got a whole lot more going on in town so you can make your appearance back into the world (read: our 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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🍦 Scoop, There It Is: Handel’s Ice Cream on 192nd is Now Officially Open

Clear your schedule (and loosen your waistband)…Handel’s Ice Cream is officially open on 192nd in East Vancouver! Known for its ultra-creamy, made-fresh-daily ice cream and overwhelmingly large menu of flavors (seriously, decision paralysis is part of the experience), Handel’s has a cult following for a reason. I SCREAM YOU SCREAM WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

WEATHER

We’re officially in the freezin’ temps, folks!

Monday, 1/19: 51/31 ☀️ Sunny
Tuesday, 1/20: 50/34 🌤️ Partly Cloudy
Wednesday, 1/21: 46/30 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy
Thursday, 1/22: 42/35 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [1/19- 1/22]

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 19th

🏃‍♂️ 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 20th

❤️‍🩹 National Day of Healing @ Clark College | 1:30PM (FREE)
Join the Office of People and Culture at Clark College for conversation, connection, and action. Sesany Fennie-Jones, CEO of the Council for the Homeless, along with a special guest, will speak about systemic challenges, available resources, and ways our community can better support people on their journey home.

✍️ 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!

🪄 Oracle + Tarot Beginner Workshop @ Siren Salon | 6:30PM (FREE)
Ready to deal with the universe?! This beginner-friendly Oracle & Tarot workshop with Jess Spain will teach participants how to ground, pull, and practice the art of oracle and tarot. BYO deck!

🚲 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 21st

🏠 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!

🐟 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.

🤣 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.

🪡 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 22nd

🏠 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.

🎤 Taylor Swift Night @ Drop the Mic Karaoke | 6PM - 9PM (FREE)
Shake it off…key?! Taylor Swift Night is taking over Drop the Mic Karaoke! Grab your Swiftie squad, pick your era (1989 forever), and scream-sing your way through breakup bops, revenge anthems, and main-character bridges. Hey, it’s okay to be fearless here.

🎨 Craft Night @ Maryhill Winery | 6PM ($60)
Wanna turn craft night into a total glass act? Paint Your Glass! is a 21+ craft night where you drink the wine and decorate the evidence (uh…we mean glass). Your ticket includes two glasses of wine, snacks, and all the painting supplies.

🏃‍♀️ 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!

🎥 Man with a Movie Camera @ The Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($25)
Lights, camera, live action! The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Back to the Movies series returns with Man with a Movie Camera…a wildly experimental, plot-free, actor-free Soviet silent film, performed with live chamber orchestra accompaniment.

🎶 The Lovin’ Spoonful @ Columbia Theatre | 7:30PM ($50 - $55)
Do you believe in magic? The Lovin’ Spoonful is coming to the Columbia Theatre in Longview to dish out nostalgia, rhythm, and rain on the roof?!

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: What can be made, told, cracked, and played?

Last Thursday’s Question + Answer: What building has the most stories? [Answer: The library!]