There’s so much to do in Burnaby this weekend. What will you get up to?
Bubble Tea Festival
It’s the second year of this fabulous festival of all things bubble tea. Last year hosted more than 20,000 people and this year’s festivities will be just as exciting with food, drinks and entertainment on the theme of Taste of Taiwan and an expedition series with the first stop: the Sleepless City of Taipei.
With more than 100 booths, two nights of outdoor movies, free games like bumpers balls and bumper cars and, of course, tons of bubble tea, this weekend is sure to be a blast.
When: July 7 to July 9 (Friday: 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 7 p.m.)
Where: Swangard Stadium (3883 Imperial St.)
Cost: $9.99 to $14.99 plus GST, children 12 years old and under are free with an accompanying adult; tickets available online
Pride BBQ
Burnaby Pride is hosting a community BBQ for 2SLGBTQIA+ families and individuals to hang out at Keswick Park on Saturday, July 8 from noon to 3 p.m. The Burnaby Firefighters will be on hand, cooking up a delicious array of hot dogs (with meat, veggie and Halal options), and there will be chips and pop on offer.
Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, water, and remember to dress for the weather.
When: Saturday, July 8 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Keswick Park (9452 Cardston Crt.)
Cost: Free. For more info see Burnaby Pride's website
Summer Swing Dance
Join BC Swing Dance for the last dance until September at Confederation Community Centre. Learn from West Coast Swing pros for a rollicking good time. Masks are recommended.
When: Saturday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert St.)
Cost: Free beginner lesson at 7 p.m., social dance from 8 to 11 p.m. is $12 members, $15 guests, $7 students.
Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
It’s time to enjoy the fresh aromas of a farmers market at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre.
With 30 market vendors, and a flea market inside the Hayashi Hall, the day will celebrate Tanabata Star Festival with decorations and a kids’ booth where you can write a wish.
Appare Yosakoi Vancouver, a new Japanese dance team, will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
When: Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Cres.)
Cost: Free admission
Great Bear Pub Karaoke
This Sunday, the Great Bear Pub is hosting All-Stars Rockstar Karaoke night with Burnaby All Stars Karaoke. Rock your heart out on the mic and sing your fave songs. Rockstar karaoke nights run every Sunday night.
When: Sunday, July 9 from 8 to 11:45 p.m.
Where: Great Bear Pub (5665 Kingsway)
Cost: Free admission
