Happy Friday, Vancouver. Hope you get a chance to relax this weekend. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Vancouver Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Youths splash Grocery Outlet wall with color, affordable units rooted in Native culture break ground at Waterfront Gateway, and i-5 bridge delays drain millions — catch up here.

State-level stories: Washington anglers and hunters poured billions into trips, officials safeguarded 77,000 acres of old-growth forest, and the State Fair rolls out drones and discounts — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Define goals, gauge risk and allocate assets
• Join free Sunday healing and support circle
• Relieve stress with gentle seated yoga
• Catch Rookidee, donate cans, win prizes
• Shark robot vacuums are 51% off on Amazon ’til 9/2

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Pizza: Everyone has an opinion on the ultimate slice, but these pizza spots around Vancouver cover everything from classic Neapolitan to wild fusion pies. Your next slice obsession is just around the corner.

Sips: With 500+ breweries and 100+ distilleries in the region, you can sip hop-fresh beer on a farm one minute and sample barrel-aged spirits in an old warehouse the next. Hit up these craft hot spots for a road trip that tastes like an adventure.

Reads: Starting a local book club is easier than you think. These simple steps will have you swapping stories and making friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Cork & Bubbles pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎵 Summer on the Patio with The NyteByrds @ Vfw Post 7824 | Friday (8/29) at 7:00pm – Nothing warms a local’s heart quite like belting out Journey and Fleetwood Mac under string lights at the VFW patio. The NyteByrds are back to remind you what your knees felt like in high school, armed with harmonies, hair-band hits, and just enough nostalgia.

🎷 PJCE @ Alberta Rose Theatre | Friday (8/29) at 8:00pm – Consider this your chance to kick off Montavilla Jazz Festival as blues virtuoso Mary Flower teams up with PJCE’s 12-piece ensemble, turning fingerstyle roots into jazz big-band magic. Local composers serve up soulful storytelling, dry wit, and surprising sophistication. Expect slick solos and Portland pride.

This weekend

📖 Author Visit: Martin Middlewood @ Vintage Books | Saturday (8/30) at 2:00pm – Who knew our beloved Pearson Field had more plot twists than your favorite binge-worthy series? Join local scribe Martin Middlewood as he unveils overlooked tales from America’s oldest continuously operating airfield, then stick around to grill him with questions and snag a signed copy.

🧊 Cool Creations @ Couve Collective | Saturday (8/30) at 4:00pm – Afternoons with Marcy are basically crafts, chaos, and community rolled into one. You’ll muck about with paint, glue, and other suspiciously fun stuff alongside folks who swear they’re “all thumbs.” No art-school degree required, just bring your curiosity and a sense of humor.

🤠 Metal Kross Presents: Kill the Headlights and Dug Cox & Smokewagon @ Georgie’s Bar and Grill | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00pm – Georgie’s is trading gears for guitars with a full-on country night. Local faves Kill the Headlights will hit you with country originals (and a few surprise covers), while Smokewagon brings the boot-stompin’ energy to keep the dance floor moving. Ten bucks gets you in—yee-haw included.

🏠 The Way Home (집으로 가는 길) @ Well Well Projects | Sunday (8/31) at 5:00pm – Nothing bridges kimchi and apple pie quite like wandering through Hyun Jung Jung’s latest show, where split identities learn to tango in muted brushstrokes. Free and thoughtfully curated, it’s the kind of art therapy locals crave, minus the group hug.

🤼 Paint Fight @ The High Water Mark | Sunday (8/31) at 6:30pm – Paint Fight PDX is turning High Water Mark into an art ring with three 30-minute paint-offs, paid artists, and audience votes to crown the champ. Grab a drink, watch chaos unfold, bid on canvases, and know every cent goes back to the artists.

Next week

🧠 Trivia Night @ Thirsty Sasquatch | Monday (9/1) at 8:00pm – If you’ve ever suspected your random pop culture rants deserve an audience beyond the living room couch, rally your trivia dream team at Thirsty Sasquatch. Free entry, teams of up to six, and prizes for the top three to prove who actually pays attention.

🧘 Gentle Yoga | Tuesday (9/2) at 3:00pm – If you’ve spent another week hunched over your desk, try Bonny Chipman’s gentle yoga in your living room. Stretch out tension on your couch, bed, or wherever your cat judges you. Accessible variations, guided breathing, and monthly restorative sessions offer legit stress relief.

🎲 Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure | Tuesday (9/2) at 4:30pm – If your kid’s last TikTok was more of a marathon than a hobby, why not swap pixels for polyhedral dice? This 12-week online D&D adventure sends tweens and teens deep into the Sunless Citadel with pre-generated characters, minimal parent intervention, maximum dragon slaying.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 Final Fridays @ Pepper Bridge Winery – 5 pm
• 8/29 Francesca Battistelli @ Northwest Gospel Church – 6:30 pm
• 8/30 Toto and more @ Cascades Amphitheater – 6:45 pm
• 8/30 Kill the Headlights and more @ Georgie’s Garage – 7 pm
• 8/30 Dare and Derriere @ Alberta Rose Theatre – 7 pm
• 8/31 Pearcy Demartini @ Ilani Cowlitz Ballroom – 7 pm
• 8/31 Slow Teeth @ Turn Turn Turn – 8 pm
• 9/1 Lil Wayne @ Cascades Amphitheater – 7 pm
• 9/2 Mehro @ Polaris Hall – 8 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Vancouver edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Kristin Babby (John L. Scott Real Estate)

Winner of “Best in Show” and “Best Livable Floor Plan,” this Felida stunner delivers 3,135 square feet of smartly designed space, all tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with a private, tree-lined greenbelt backdrop. The great room’s vaulted ceilings and dramatic tiled fireplace set the stage for massive windows and custom built-ins, while the kitchen pulls out all the stops with a quartz and butcher block island, Italian marble backsplash, and dual pantries. Control4 smart tech means lights, climate, and tunes are always just a tap away.

Out back, a wraparound deck leads to a vaulted outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, beverage fridge, and gas heater for year-round hangouts. Spa-inspired baths, radiant heated floors, and a professionally landscaped yard with programmable lighting keep things feeling extra fancy. Even the garage gets in on the action with hot/cold water hookups and a tankless H2O heater.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →