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🐷 The Former Vegan Restaurant Turned Meat Hub Has Opened
Thursday, June 4th in Vancouver, Washington
The PNW Report (Vancouver)
June 04, 2026
Happy Thursday, Vancouver!
Well, we have some good news and some bad news.
The good news? It is officially the first weekend of June, and the local event calendar is absolutely stacked. We’re talking massive First Friday turnouts, a highly anticipated grand opening in Uptown, the return of the tiny CEOs at Esther Short Park, and enough local markets to satisfy your weekend impulse-buy cravings.
The bad news? Mother Nature didn’t get the memo about June patio weather. We’ve got some rain and thunder heading our way this weekend, but honestly? Don't let a few June showers damp your style. Grab your rain jacket, snag an indoor table, and let’s support local anyway.
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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
🐷 Lil Pig Lil Pig Has Officially Opened in Uptown Vancouver
Well, it’s official! The former vegan restaurant (3 Howls Remedy House) has officially re-opened as Lil Pig Lil Pig - a meat lover’s paradise. We went to check out their soft opening yesterday…take a look for yourself!
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☀️ Best Patios in Vancouver, WA: 20 Spots to Eat and Drink Outside
WEATHER [6/5 - 6/7]
Patio weather this weekend? Not so much.
Friday, 6/5: 62/48 🌧️ PM Showers
Saturday, 6/6: 59/45 🌧️ Rain/Thunder
Sunday, 6/7: 70/52 ☁️ Partly Cloudy
EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO [6/5 - 6/7]
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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, JUNE 5th
🌮 Tacos & Taps @ Clark County Food Bank | 4PM – 9PM ($60 – $100)
Tacos & Taps is where guests enjoy gourmet taco creations and craft beer from some of the area's finest chefs and brewers, with live music, raffle prizes, axe throwing, cornhole, and more…and every single dollar of your ticket goes directly to feeding the 148,000 neighbors in Clark County facing food insecurity. Taco 'bout a no-brainer!
🎤 First Friday Sidewalk Open Mic @ Magenta Theater | 4PM – 6PM (FREE)
Nothing says "First Friday" quite like live performances spilling onto the sidewalk as downtown starts to buzz. Free, spontaneous, and the perfect pre-game for the rest of your First Friday evening.
🎉 First Friday @ Downtown Vancouver | 5PM – 8PM (FREE)
It's the First Friday of June, which means Downtown Vancouver is doing what it does best: staying open late, welcoming wanderers, and giving everyone an excuse to stroll, shop, sip, and see what's good in the neighborhood.
🎉 First Friday @ Downtown Camas | 5PM – 8PM (FREE)
Unicorns, Rainbows & Tiny Art, Oh My! This month’s Camas First Friday is serving fantasy vibes, mythical beasts, and a brand-new Mini Art Gallery at Gallery 408. Follow the rainbow and see where it takes you…!
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
🌈 Pride Rainbow Swap @ Kindred Vancouver | All Day (FREE)
The concept is simple and beautiful: bring clothes you no longer wear, take clothes you'll actually love…with a Pride Month twist that makes the whole thing infinitely more colorful and joyful. Come out of your closet….literally!
🛒 Junior Market @ Esther Short Park | 9AM – 3PM (FREE)
The tiny CEOS are back! More than 300 young entrepreneurs are taking over Esther Short Park for the Junior Market. Shop everything from handmade art and jewelry to birdhouses, produce, and inventions …all while supporting the next generation of business moguls.
🛍️ High Brow Speakeasy Market @ Esther Short Park | 10AM – 3PM (FREE)
Back for another weekend! The High Brow Speakeasy Market brings local makers, artisans, and vendors to beautiful Esther Short Park for a morning of browsing and buying.
☕ Death Cafe @ Cascade Park Library | 10AM (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.
🌼 Dandelion Wish Fair @ Dandelion Teahouse | 10AM – 4PM (FREE)
The Dandelion Wish Fair is planting the seeds for your next impulse purchase with local vendors, handmade goods, and fresh finds every month. Come browse, bloom, and spend a little green on something green.
🚗 Euro Block Party @ Kings Cross Automotive | 10AM – 1PM (FREE)
Are you auto-matically looking for a great morning? Head to the Euro Block Party!
European cars (think BMWs, Audis, Volkswagens) all gathered in one place. Isn’t that a wheelie cool way to spend a morning!
🛒 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?!
🌮 Tacos & Taps @ Clark County Food Bank | 4PM – 9PM ($60 – $100)
Night two of Tacos & Taps! Repeat offenders welcome.
🚗 Main Street Cruise @ Main Street | 5PM (FREE)
Buckle up, buttercup…Main Street Cruise is rollin' back into town! On Saturday, Downtown Vancouver will transform into a chrome-covered time machine with hot rods, muscle cars, and other classic cars. Who else is wheelie excited?!