What’s going on in Burnaby: Jan. 5-12

New year, new events! If you’ve got the post-holiday blues, you’ve come to the right spot. There’s a whole lot going on around Burnaby this week that will make you super excited about 2023!

Sing your heart’s song! Head to The Admiral Pub on Thursdays at 8pm for karaoke and show everyone you could have gone professional if you really wanted to, but you thought you should give Mariah a chance to make it big.

Address: 4125 Hastings St.

Welcome to a new year! Get back into your groove with this dance party at World Dance Co. on Jan. 6. Find your beat with salsa, bachata, a little bit of merengue, cumbia, and more! Don’t worry if you’re not a pro—doors open at 9pm with a free dance lesson before the party really gets going at 10pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Address: 4858 Imperial St.

It’s baller time. Cheer on the SFU men’s basketball team as they take on Montana State University this Saturday at 7pm at the West Gym on SFU campus! Tickets here.

Address: 8888 University Dr. W

Enjoy sips and sounds at The Admiral Pub on Sunday, Jan. 8! It’s one of the best recurring events in the city—Gabriel Mark Hasselbach puts on a stunning jazz show at the pub from 5-8pm on Sundays. Cover is only $6!

Address: 4125 Hastings St.

Your last chance to check out an exhibition of works by Ukrainian-American painter, printmaker, graphic designer, illustrator, and sculptor Jacques Hnizdovsky is on until Jan. 9!  You can visit the exhibition, put on by the City of Burnaby, at McGill Library until Monday.

Address: 4595 Albert St.

Do you have the one IQ to rule them all? Assemble your team and show off exactly how much you know at Fandom Trivia Tuesday nights at The Rec Room.

Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave.

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Get ready to laugh your butts off! Jokers Canada is back in Burnaby for another live comedy night featuring some of Canada’s best comedians. Head to The Rec Room at The Amazing Brentwood on Jan. 11 to see some seriously funny people say some seriously funny things. Tickets here. Burnaby Beacon readers get 33% off  tickets using the code BEACON33.

Address: #2106-1920 Willingdon Ave.

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