What's going on in Burnaby: Jan. 19-26

Wondering what to do this week?

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Burnaby Beacon Staff
January 18, 2023

Wondering what to do this week? There's tons of events happening around Burnaby between now and Jan. 26, from art exhibitions to basketball games and more!

Did we miss any events this week? Let us know at [email protected].

SFU Basketball

Support the home team as they take on Northwest Nazarene University on Jan. 19 at the West Gym! Admission is free for SFU and Fraser International College students, and up to $13 for everyone else.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19

Address: 8888 University Dr.

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Lunar New Year Celebrations in the Burnaby Heights (Burnaby Heights Business Association/ Facebook)

Lunar New Year is coming up on Jan. 22 and there are some fun and festive ways to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Burnaby.

Check out the Lunar New Year celebrations happening around town, and take part in the festivities! Read our guide here. 

World Dance Co.

Dance the night away at this tribute night to "the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time"! World Dance Co. will be playing the hottest salsa and bachata beats all night at this salsa party. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

When: Friday, Jan. 20

Address: 4858 Imperial St.

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Described by the New York Times as "the best organ trio" of the 1990s! Catch a live performance of the trio's newest album at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets are $35.

When: Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8pm

Address: James Cowan Theatre - 6450 Deer Lake Ave.

Burnaby Art Gallery on Instagram: "Dream Marrow opens November 10 at the Burnaby Art Gallery. Join us for a reception November 10 from 7 - 9 pm. As both invitation and iteration, Dream Marrow welcomes you to the twilight hours and the resistance that charts its path across the starry sky. This exhibition features work by Hana Amani and Audie Murray featured alongside works in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection. Through diverse material practices, this exhibition explores the generative aspects of dreaming and collective futures brought into being through expansive cosmologies 🌐Visit our website to learn more. Image credit: Hana Amani, The Birth of Bilqis, 2019, intaglio and gold paint on Ivory Fabriano paper, 76.2 cm x 93.98 cm, courtesy the artist""

Burnaby Art Gallery shared a post on Instagram: "Dream Marrow opens November 10 at the Burnaby Art Gallery. Join us for a reception November 10 from 7 - 9 pm. As both invitation and iteration, Dream Marrow welcomes you to the twilight hours and the resistance that charts its path across the starry sky. This exhibition features work by Hana Amani and Audie Murray featured alongside works in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection. Through diverse material practices, this exhibition explores the generative aspects of dreaming and collective futures brought into being through expansive cosmologies 🌐Visit our website to learn more. Image credit: Hana Amani, The Birth of Bilqis, 2019, intaglio and gold paint on Ivory Fabriano paper, 76.2 cm x 93.98 cm, courtesy the artist"". Follow their account to see 429 posts.

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Your last chance to check out this dreamy exhibition by contemporary artists Hana Amani and Audie Murray at the Burnaby Art Gallery! Dream Marrow "explores the generative aspects of dreaming” through a variety of different mediums, taking you through all the possibilities of what we can imagine." Admission is by donation (suggested amount: $5).

When: Now until Sunday, Jan. 22

Address: 6344 Deer Lake Ave.

Steamworks Brewing Co. on Instagram: "A sweet reminder that there's still time to get your hands on a can or two of our S'mores Imperial Stout! ( It won't stick around much longer ☝🏼❄️) With a dark chocolate colour and a gentle smoky character, this deliciously smooth brew is the perfect pairing for Smoked Brisket, Dark Chocolate Truffles, or Cherry Pies... 🍰 Available at the Burnaby Taproom and select liquor stores! #SteamworksBeer #CraftBeer"

Steamworks Brewing Co. shared a post on Instagram: "A sweet reminder that there's still time to get your hands on a can or two of our S'mores Imperial Stout! ( It won't stick around much longer ☝🏼❄️) With a dark chocolate colour and a gentle smoky character, this deliciously smooth brew is the perfect pairing for Smoked Brisket, Dark Chocolate Truffles, or Cherry Pies... 🍰 Available at the Burnaby Taproom and select liquor stores! #SteamworksBeer #CraftBeer". Follow their account to see 1802 posts.

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Nothing like a sweet, sweet special edition beer! Join Steamworks Brewing at the Burnaby taproom for its monthly cask night. A special brew will be served up, along with live music and more!

When: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5pm

Address: 3845 William St.

dungeons and dragons

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D&D for therapy! This long-term counselling group, facilitated through a short Dungeons and Dragons campaign run by a registered counselor, will help SFU students literally face their demons head-on. The spring term begins Jan. 26 and registration is required. Read more about the program.

Did we miss any events this week? Let us know at [email protected].