Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

We’ve officially hit that delightful mid-November zone events have wisely migrated indoors. And honestly? We’re kind of loving the excuse to spend more time inside.

Also: Thanksgiving is exactly one week away, which means it's aaaaactually time to start thinking about what you’re going to serve and clearing space in the fridge (though that probably needed to be done anyways).

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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LOCAL NEWS

🥗 Mighty Bowl Is Officially Up for Grabs…Who Wants to Be the Next Bowl Boss?

Downtown fave The Mighty Bowl is officially on the market! After 14 years of stirring, sautéing, and serving up good vibes, owner Steve Valenta is ready to “lettuce” someone else take the reins. The sale includes the brick-and-mortar spot and the OG food truck. The business is still profitable, debt-free, and beloved…basically a dream bowl-in-one opportunity. Valenta’s only request? That the next owner keeps the staff cared for and the bowls mighty.

📖 FVRLibraries Just Dropped a New “Library of Things”… and Yes, It’s Exactly What It Sounds Like

FVRLibraries is expanding far beyond books with a brand-new Library of Things…aka the magical place where you can borrow cool gadgets you absolutely don’t want to buy yourself. Think tools, tech toys, kitchen wizardry, and other delightful doodads that make you feel like a fully functioning adult…without the price tag. Check out the full collection here.

WEATHER [11/21 - 11/23]

And our chances for snow this week are…absolutely zero!

Friday, 11/21: 50/41 🌥️ Partly Cloudy
Saturday, 11/22: 53/44 ☁️ Cloudy
Sunday, 11/23: 52/42 🌧️ Showers

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [11/21 - 11/23]

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! 🎉

Stay tuned for Monday morning’s newsletter, where we’ll give the lowdown on all the cool upcoming weekday events for next week!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st

🏠 Marshall House Tour @ Officer’s Row | 10AM (FREE)
Step inside the Marshall House, where Queen Anne elegance meets military history. Once home to General George C. Marshall, this turreted treasure features stained glass, intricate woodwork, and a peek into the past with period furnishings and a recreated study. Walk-in tours available Wed–Fri, 10–2, and select Saturdays, 11–3.

🦃 Turkey Bingo @ Lacamas Lake Lodge | 5:30PM ($10)
Get ready to gobble up some fun at the Camas Parks Foundation’s annual fundraiser, where adults can win turkeys, pies, and kids can snag snacks and toys. Remember…no fowl play!

💀 Death Cafe @ Art at the Cave | 7PM (FREE)
Let’s talk about the one thing nobody escapes (and no, it’s not taxes). The Death Café invites you to sip, snack, and speak freely at this event led by a certified end-of-life doula. Bring your questions, fears, and existential hot takes for a conversation that’s surprisingly full of life.

🎭 “Was He Better Off Dead?” @ Cedars Public House | 7PM ($79 - $85)
Murder? Meatballs? Mama Mia! Love Street Playhouse is serving up a heaping plate of mystery and marinara in “Was He Better Off Dead?”…a musical dinner show where the Fishetti family’s holiday meal at Spumoni Gardens comes with a side of secrets and song. Your ticket ($79–$85) gets you a four-course, family-style feast and a show.

🎶 “Six: The Musical” @ Prairie High School | 7PM ($7 - $25)
Prairie High School presents Six, a powerhouse musical telling the stories of Henry VIII’s wives with attitude, energy, and catchy tunes. Don’t lose your heads!

🎭 “Go West” @ Joyce Garver Theater | 7PM ($25)
Saddle up for some reel fun as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra kicks off its Back to the Movies series with Buster Keaton’s Go West. Watch this silent classic come to life with a live chamber ensemble that’ll make you feel every gallop, giggle, and cowbell.

🎶 Hadestown @ Union High School | 7PM ($8–$12)
The Union High School Theatre Players are taking you way down under the ground with Hadestown: a haunting, jazz-infused retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. Tickets are just $8 for students and $12 for adults…a small price to pay for a trip to the underworld, if you ask us!

🌼 “The Effect of Gamma Rays…” @ Clark College | 7:30PM (FREE)
Marigolds? Gamma rays? Family drama? Catch it all in a play that proves even radioactive households can grow something beautiful.

🎺 Fall Jazz Band Concert @ Clark College | 7:30PM (FREE)
The Clark College Jazz Bands are ready to fall into rhythm for their annual autumn concert! Catch all that smooth brass and toe-tappin’ groove at the Gaiser Student Center.

🤣 Improvpalooza! @ The Arts Centered | 7:30PM ($12)
Get ready to laugh so hard you’ll forget what the script wasn’t! ImprovPalooza! brings together top-notch improvisers for a night of unscripted chaos, laughter, and more. Yes, and…?!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 9AM - 3PM (FREE)
Your weekly reminder that vegetables can be aesthetic and bread is always the answer. Stock up, stroll around, and try not to spend all your money on honey and hot sauce. But, if you do, at least you’re spending local?!

🪴 Pottery Sale @ Dovetail Cellars | 2PM (FREE)
Sip, swirl, and spin into the holidays! Portside Pottery is teaming up with Dovetail Cellars for their first-ever Holiday Sale. Support local artists, snag some handmade treasures, and leave with both a new mug and a mild buzz. Cheers to well-rounded pottery…and well-rounded pours!

✉️ Holiday Card Workshop @ Cascade Park Library | 2PM (FREE)
Get ready to card-y like it’s the holidays! Create your own festive greeting card and spread seasonal cheer to someone special. It’s cozy, creative, and, best of all…free!

🎅 Santacon @ Penalties Sports Pub | 5PM (FREE)
Suit up, Santa squad…it’s time to sleigh Vancouver Santacon, the only pub crawl where your cover charge is socks and underwear. Drop your brand-new pairs at Penalties from 5–6 PM, snap a pic with Krampus (he’s feeling extra naughty), then jingle your way through the pubs in full festive flair.

🎨 Paint Night (Solstice Edition) @ Vampire Unicorns | 6PM ($60)
Get ready to brush up on your magic skills! Crystal is back for another Paint Night, guiding attendees through a Solstice Edition masterpiece…it’s a night that’s truly aurora-ble. 🌙✨

🎶 “Six: The Musical” @ Prairie High School | 7PM ($7 - $25)
Prairie High School presents Six, a powerhouse musical telling the stories of Henry VIII’s wives with attitude, energy, and catchy tunes. Don’t lose your heads!

🎶 Hadestown @ Union High School | 7PM ($8 - $12)
The Union High School Theatre Players are taking you way down under the ground with Hadestown: a haunting, jazz-infused retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. Tickets are just $8 for students and $12 for adults…a small price to pay for a trip to the underworld, if you ask us!

🎥 Cry Baby @ The Kiggins Theatre | 8PM ($15)
The Denton Delinquents are back, and they’re bringing John Waters’ rock ’n’ roll cult classic “Cry Baby” to life! Grab your leather jacket and your sense of mischief, because this is one wild ride through teen rebellion you won’t forget!