Already have Canada Day plans or want to skip the crowds? No problem, there's other things on the docket of events in Burnaby this long weekend.
Mountaintop Game Jam
Calling all university students! Hosted by the SFU Computing Science Student Society, join this 24-hour in-person event “where individuals and teams try to make a game that fits a secret theme, revealed when the event starts.” With a team or by yourself, program the game, design its mechanics and art and write music – building the whole game from scratch.
You’ll need some knowledge of programming, design, art and music. Food will be provided to participants – and teams with the highest scores could receive a prize.
When: Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 2
Where: 8888 University Dr., in the applied science building / TASC1 9204
Cost: Free for SFU students, $12.51 for non-SFU students. To register, go to the Eventbrite page
Fable Warehouse Sale
Looking for beautiful, modern and sustainable tableware? Check out local Lower Mainland business Fable’s first-ever warehouse sale this weekend near Gilmore SkyTrain station.
The sale will not accept cash. The shop’s website says you could save 50 to 70 per cent on brand new items, seconds, samples and more.
When: June 29 to July 2 (Thursday and Friday from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Where: 4141 Lougheed Hwy., Unit 4
Cost: Free admission, for more information, see Fable's website
Speedball Fun Festival at Edmonds
While you’re traversing Burnaby’s myriad Canada Day events, don’t forget to check out Speedball Fun at Edmonds Park and Plaza. It’s a high-energy racket sport that can be played solo or with friends and is “the only racket sport that requires playing with both hands.”
It’ll be the official launch of Speedball BC on Canada Day, and you can experience first hand this “fast-paced and dynamic sport.”
The event features interactive games, first-hand play opportunities, free giveaways for the brave, and speedball demos from world champions.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Edmonds Park and Plaza (7433 Edmonds St.)
Cost: Free. To learn more, see Speedball BC's website
Rockband Karaoke
Get your best pals together and live out your rock star fantasy. Head to the Rec Room at Brentwood for a fun evening of live music – performed by you on Rockband 4 on a real stage, for a live crowd.
If you’re looking for a group to play with, you can sign up to fill in on any instrument. No Fail Mode will be enabled to let everyone enjoy playing and listening through the full track.
Participants must use hand sanitizer prior to playing; crews will sanitize instruments between sets and microphone covers will be changed between singers.
Stay afterwards for the Rec Room’s free DJ night (at 10 p.m.): Strictly ’90s and ’00s R&B and hip hop.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., pre-registration at 5:45 p.m.
Where: The Rec Room at Brentwood (1920 Willingdon Ave., unit 21-06)
Cost: Free admission
Paint Night at the Rec Room
For those aged 19 and above, it’s time to paint up a storm at “Paint Nite: Peaceful Pine Lake.”
In this guided, step-by-step demo, you can explore the wonderful world of painting in a safe and non-judgmental space. With drinks available to purchase at the venue, it promises to be a relaxing and fun evening of art – and you’ll finish the the night with a beautiful work of art to take home.
When: Sunday, July 2 at 6 p.m.
Where: The Rec Room at Brentwood (1920 Willingdon Ave, unit 2106)
Cost: $45.63, tickets available online
