Happy Thursday, Vancouver!

Well, we crunched the numbers from our Seahawks fan poll and the results are…decisive. A whopping 70% of you are Seahawks fans, while a minor 30% are rooting for literally anyone else. Democracy has spoken, and it’s wearing blue and green.

As January slowly limps toward the finish line (how has this been the longest month and the shortest year so far?), we’re deep in peak winter: moody skies, damp sidewalks, and a collective desire for cozy plans. Luckily, Vancouver is still delivering…with events, updates, and enough reasons to leave the house (or at least consider it). We’ve got everything you need to close out January strong!

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

🚧 MAIN STREET MOVING FAST: Downton’s Glow-Up Finishing Early?

The Main Street Promise is actually keeping its promise...and then some. Word on the street (literally) is that this massive $20 million redevelopment project is officially ahead of schedule and expected to wrap up by the end of 2026. Who knew "government work" and "ahead of schedule" could be in the same sentence?!

😭 ABHIRUCHI Indian Restaurant on Chkalov Announces Permanent Closure

Vancouver just lost a little bit of its spice. It’s the update we were all dreading: Abhiruchi Indian Restaurant on Chkalov has officially announced they won’t be reopening following the massive kitchen fire they suffered in May.

The community has been holding out hope for months, but the road to rebuilding has proven too steep. We’ll tell you one thing: it is absolute naan-sense to lose one of the best Indian restaurants in Vancouver, and we’re so sad to see them go.

WEATHER [1/30 - 2/1]

You know what they say! January rain brings March…gain?! 🤪

Friday, 1/30: 51/43 🌧️ Rain
Saturday, 1/31: 56/42 🌥️ Cloudy
Sunday, 2/1: 52/42 🌧️ Rain

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [1/30 - 2/1]

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, JANUARY 30th

💍 Jewelry Swap @ Kindred | All Day
Time to karat-e your jewelry box! Join Kindred’s free community jewelry swap to trade your gently loved necklaces and brooches for something new (to you). Even if you show up empty-handed, you are welcome to browse for treasures…and any leftover pieces will be donated to local organizations.

🎷 Jazz Festival @ Clark College | 8AM – 9PM ($10)
The Clark College Jazz Festival continues! From January 29 through the 31st, over 60 middle and high school bands will descend upon the Clark College campus to compete for the legendary Sweepstakes Trophy. Jazz hands, everybody!

🏠 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.

🎭 The Girl with Golden Hands @ Cloverlane Event Center | 6:30PM ($10 – $15)
Artistic Director Chloe Mason of the Vancouver Movement Collective is premiering The Girl with the Golden Hands, an original choreographic work. You have three chances to catch the action: January 30th at 6:30PM, or January 31st at either 2PM or 6:30PM.

🏔️ Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($25)
Are you ready to geek out over peaks?! Head to the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, which spans three nights of cinematic adrenaline. Each night offers a completely different "range" of films, and the whole endeavor supports the Mount St. Helens Institute and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.

🎬 “Blithe Spirit” @ Magenta Theatre | 7:30PM ($28)
If you thought your ex was hard to get rid of, try being Charles Condomine. The Magenta Theater is bringing Blithe Spirit to the stage from January 30 through February 15, and it is the perfect comedy for anyone who appreciates a little "dead" humor. Ghoul’s night out, anyone?!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st

💍 Jewelry Swap @ Kindred | All Day
Time to karat-e your jewelry box! Join Kindred’s free community jewelry swap to trade your gently loved necklaces and brooches for something new (to you). Even if you show up empty-handed, you are welcome to browse for treasures…and any leftover pieces will be donated to local organizations.

🎷 Jazz Festival @ Clark College | 8AM – 9PM ($10)
The Clark College Jazz Festival continues! From January 29 through the 31st, over 60 middle and high school bands will descend upon the Clark College campus to compete for the legendary Sweepstakes Trophy. Jazz hands, everybody!

🛒 Vancouver Farmers Market @ Esther Short Park | 10AM - 2PM (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?!

🧩 Adult Team Puzzle Challenge @ Cascade Park Library | 12PM (FREE)
If you’ve spent your whole life searching for the edge, it’s time to prove you’re the missing piece of Vancouver’s local competitive puzzle scene. The Cascade Park Library is hosting a timed jigsaw puzzle showdown where every team gets the same 500-piece puzzle, and the goal is simple: finish first! Yes, there will be prizes.

🏔️ Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Kiggins Theatre | 7PM ($25)
Are you ready to geek out over peaks?! Head to the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, which spans three nights of cinematic adrenaline. Each night offers a completely different "range" of films, and the whole endeavor supports the Mount St. Helens Institute and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.

🎬 “Blithe Spirit” @ Magenta Theatre | 7:30PM ($28)
If you thought your ex was hard to get rid of, try being Charles Condomine. The Magenta Theater is bringing Blithe Spirit to the stage from January 30 through February 15, and it is the perfect comedy for anyone who appreciates a little "dead" humor. Ghoul’s night out, anyone?!