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Cultural dance demonstrations at the downtown Vancouver Farmers Market. Photo from today. Other shows and demonstrations likely throughout Ocotober.

Proof Cocktails and Lounge is now open at 8th and Washington in downtown Vancouver. Ribbon cutting today at 4pm.

More Details: https://www.theproofbar.com

This month, the VDA is sponsoring live music at La Casita Art Gallery and Culture Center featuring band Mango Twist with its tropical breeze feeling Latin music.

The gallery will feature artist La Tienda Del Sol presenting traditional Indigenous foods, Wixárika (Huichol) ceremonial attire, and artwork.⁠

The gallery is located at 205 E. 16th (16th and Broadway).

For more information on participating galleries and live music offerings, use the website below:

https://vdausa.org/first-friday/

The LAST Coffee Corner to discuss the Main Street Promise project is today. See flyer. Whew! It’s been a road to get here but check out the new infrastructure from the new sewer lines to the overhead lights.

Coffee House Market is tomorrow! Free entry to the event. Live local music, local artists and so.e of the best coffee downtown.

A brand new vintage style clock was added to Main Street Wednesday morning. The clock was donated by a local family in "celebrataion of time well spent..." Check it out at Main and Evergreen.

The next downtown stakeholders forum is Aug. 18. Topics include:

• City’s Wayfinding Consultant – sparks+sullivan
• September installation to showcase ideas, gather additional community feedback
• Downtown Parking Plan Update - City Staff
• Gabe Montez & Tyler Lund share parking supply and utilization data analysis
• Main Street Promise Update - Project Team
• Construction update as Phase II nears completion

For more information, including how to attend remotely, use link below:

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/economic-prosperity-and-housing/downtown-stakeholders-forum/

This free, multi-stage event takes over Esther Short Park and the Hilton Breezeway with satellite events in the nearby area. Way too much to list in a post. Use link below:

https://www.vancouverartsandmusicfestival.com

Just FYI: Riparian Media and the City of Vancouver are hosting a litter clean up at Wintler Park, 6pm to 8pm. If you can make it, awesome.

New trash cans getting installed downtown along Main Street. The solid waste bins are decorated with an assortment of pollinator themed art showcasing native plants and native pollinators.

The trashcans replace the old style ones that were removed for the overhaul of Main Street.

Free water slide at Couve Collective’s annual Water Day block party to beat the heat.

3pm to 6pm

Hotdogs and sandwiches .

Couve Collective, 1009 W. 13th (near Sharehouse).

Vancouver Chief of Police issued a statement late Friday regarding the controversial arrest directive issued by the City Attroney.

Scooped Ice Cream Festival wraps up Saturday evening. The event did several things to help reduce impact on downtown, including keeping the park open to the general public, including the play area, the water feature and the great lawn. These type of decisions help keep a welcoming and usable downtown for everyone.

Band:

• July 9: Dina Y Los Rumberos, Cuban and international dance music

The annual GoFest event is this weekend. The free event will have live music, a kids zone, vendors, after dark activities and a passport adenture at dozens of particapating locations. See website: https://www.pokevancouverarena.com/gofest-celebration-2026

Two floors of antiques, vintage clothing and much, much more. located at 222 E. Evergreen kitty-corner from the downtown library and next door to Terrain Coffee. M-Sat: 10am-to-6pm, Sun.: 11am-to-5pm.