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This week in Burnaby: Feb. 16-23
The long weekend approaches!
Burnaby Beacon Staff
February 15, 2023
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Give thanks, Burnaby, for the long weekend approaches! There’s lots going on this weekend to mark Family Day, and plenty of events the rest of the week too.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Dil Ka, a play written by Lee Nisar, follows potential bride-to-be Zahra, a 26-year-old Pakistani woman who is attempting to make biryani to bring to a potential suitor’s house. Catch the performance as part of the Advance Theatre Festival at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Date: Feb. 16-17 at 8pm
Address: 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre / Eventbrite
Celebrate Family Day at Nikkei Centre, with Japanese crafts, cultural displays, and an anime screening. Admission is free, and the museum is putting on a ton of family-friendly programming through the day.
Date: Feb. 18 from 10am to 5pm
Address: 6688 Southaoks Cres.
Jam out to your favourite K-Pop tunes at K-Pop Night at The Rec Room! Special guest DJ Yuka K will be spinning your favourite tracks. The event is 19+ only and organizers say you can expect a huge dance floor, soju, and mad good vibes.
Date: Feb. 18 at 9pm
Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave.
Drag Brunch is back! Join host The Established, Shanda Leer at The Rec Room for performances by some of BC's best in drag. Your ticket includes a buffet brunch and a mimosa—there’s both a early show and an afternoon show!
Date: Feb. 19 at 10:30am or 1pm
Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave.
Cheer on the SFU men’s hockey team as they faceoff against UVIC on February 20.
Date: Feb. 20
Address: Bill Copeland Sports Centre — 3676 Kensington Ave
Time: 2:15pm
Tickets: Available here
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
Whether you're learning Japanese or simply love manga, this event is for you! Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting a manga sale this month until Feb. 26 in the Tatami Room—all manga is $2!
Date: Feb. 12-26, 11am-3pm
Address: 6688 Southoaks Cres.
From a toonie skate to a pancake breakfast, basketball to art, zumba to hiking, the City of Burnaby has something going on for every family. Find a full list of programming here.
Date: Feb. 20
Address: Across Burnaby
Fandom Trivia is back! Head to The Rec Room at The Amazing Brentwood on Tuesdays to prove you know it all, and walk away with great prizes. It’s free to play!
Date: Feb. 21 at 7:30pm
Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Looking for laughs? JokersCanada is hosting another live comedy event at The Rec Room this month. The show is set to take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Beacon Readers get 33% off with the code BEACON33!
Date: Feb. 22 at 7:30pm
Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave.