Events
May 8th, 2012
European Festival at Swangard Stadium
by Sheliza Mitha
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This year, explore Europe without the arduous security checks, annoying jetlag and high costs of air travel. How? The 15th Annual European Festival at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium on May 26th offers the perfect way to celebrate and experience Europe at your doorstep.
Previously held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, this year’s festival proves to be bigger than ever with its new venue at Swangard Stadium, which offers thousands of covered seats in the Grand Stand from which to comfortably watch all the entertainment (just in case the weather gets a bit too hot or wet).
Representing the four “corners” of Europe, the festival brings together some 30 countries in this daylong cultural festival of food, fun and performances. Some of the new participating countries at this year’s event are Azerbaijan and Slovenia. France is also making a return to the festival after being away for several years.
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January 5th, 2012
Bring on the Shop-a-thon for Moms
by Sheliza Mitha
We all know that Christmas is all about gifting and giving – sourcing those perfect presents for your family, friends, co-workers and so on. It’s also true that the post-Christmas sales are more about the getting – finding those perfect items that you now realize that you (or your family and friends, but mostly you) couldn’t and shouldn’t be without.
Enter the Shop-a-thon for Moms in Burnaby: your chance to do the getting for you (just in case Santa missed some items on your Christmas list). Continue reading →
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June 30th, 2011
Canada Day in Burnaby
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
As usual, this Burnaby’s biggest Canada Day celebration will be at the Burnaby Village Museum but there are also places to celebrate throughout the city…
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May 5th, 2011
Footlight Theatre presents Vaudeville Varieties at the Burnaby Village Museum
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
For the past forty years or so, Footlight Theatre Company productions have been entertaining audiences in the Lower Mainland. Their joy-filled musicals have delighted audiences of all ages with entertainment that is, as producer and president of Footlight Rob Christiansen said recently in a phone interview, “simple, fun, clean and for everyone to enjoy!” Continue reading →
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April 28th, 2011
Dress Me Up in Your Love
by Sheliza Mitha
My oldest friend in the world bought the over-priced scarf I’m wearing right now in a Whistler boutique as a surprise gift during one of our strolls through the Village on a warm summer day. The shirt I have on was bought after a decadent lunch and a few rounds of drinks with some girlfriends during a girls-only trip to Seattle. Admittedly, before last night, I hadn’t paid too much attention to the memories that are woven into the fabric of our clothes. But that’s just the kind of thing that happens when you see Theatre Replacement’s “Dress Me Up in Your Love.”
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April 11th, 2011
A Japanese Celebration of Spring
by Sheliza Mitha
Spring has officially sprung, and it’s time to celebrate the bright cherry blossoms, warmer weather and sunnier days. And I’m not the only one to think so. The National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre in Burnaby hosted a very festive “Celebrate Spring” event this past Saturday (April 9th) – complete with Taiko hand-drummers, traditional dancing, formal tea ceremonies, Aikido demonstrations, and a variety of activities for the young and not-so-young.
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April 1st, 2011
April Preview
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Despite how it looks outside, the calendar and the allergies have indicated that spring is officially here. Take a look at what’s going on this April including open houses, live performances and entertainment… Continue reading →
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February 28th, 2011
March Preview Post
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Spring is on its way, which also means spring break! Take a peek at what’s going on this month and what you can do with the kids for spring break… Continue reading →
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January 4th, 2011
Welcome to 2011 in Burnaby
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
A new year in Burnaby means new events as well as the return of some tried and true favourites. Check out what Burnaby has to offer in first half of 2011 from festivals and sporting events to live performances and concerts. Continue reading →
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November 15th, 2010
Gifting at the Heritage Christmas Craft Fair
by Sheliza Mitha
Three hours, $50, and ticking off no less than seven presents off my Christmas list? Amazing. My daughter and I spent much of yesterday (Nov. 11) at the 39th Annual Heritage Christmas Craft Fair at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Continue reading →
