Portuguese Things To Do | June 2024

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Portuguese Things To Do
June 2024

June is Portuguese Heritage Month and Canadians across the country will be celebrating what it means to be Portuguese. Here in BC is no exception. My list of Portuguese Things to Do for June 2024 has a plethora of events that feature music, dance, food, and art. I will update this list as I discover new events, so check back often. Obrigada!

MONDAYS – SATURDAYS

Luso Canadian Association – Located in Kitimat, they are open from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm from Monday to Saturday.

FRIDAYS

Luso Canadian Association – Located in Kitimat, they serve dinner every Friday night in their Luso Lounge. Reservations are required.

Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC – Located in Burnaby,  they have been serving a delicious hot lunch every Friday for years now. There are also games and sports on their many TVs. All are welcome to attend.

SUNDAYS

Luso Canadian Portuguese Club – Located in Penticton, their doors are open every Sunday at 2:00 pm with dinner served at 5:00 pm (please RSVP). They also have board games for all ages to enjoy.

Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos – Opens every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

JUNE 1, 2024 – Annual Portuguese Sardines Fest hosted by the Portuguese Community of Kamloops at Cherry Creek B.C.

JUNE 1, 2024 – Portuguese Cooking Class at the Luso Canadian Portuguese Club in Penticton

JUNE 1 & 2, 2024 – Sopas Tradicionais by the Tradição Da Ilha Terceira group at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

JUNE 1 – 26, 2024 – Watch the Champions League and Euros 2024 LIVE at the Portuguese Club of Vancouver

JUNE 3 – 17, 2024 – The Portuguese Flag will be proudly displayed by Mr. PG in Prince George

JUNE 7 – 9, 2024 – Holy Spirit Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Victoria

JUNE 8, 2024 – Dia de Portugal Dinner & Dance at the Luso Canadian Portuguese Club in Penticton

JUNE 8, 2024 – Camões Dinner & Dance at the Luso Canadian Association in Kitimat

JUNE 8 & 9, 2024 – Portugal Day / Dia de Portugal at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

JUNE 8 & 9, 2024 – Portugal Day Weekend at the Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos

JUNE 9, 2024 – Portugal Day at the Portuguese Cultural Society of Prince George

JUNE 10, 2024 – In Prince George everyone is invited to join the Portuguese Cultural Society’s Board to meet at Mr. PG for a photo

JUNE 15 & 16, 2024 – Feast of Santo Cristo at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

JUNE 17, 2024 – Joe’s Café has been a staple on Commercial Drive for decades, it’s a piece of local Vancouver history, and one of the few Portuguese establishments left in Metro Vancouver. Its founder and namesake, Joe, is retiring on June 17, 2024. If you are so inclined, stop by and wish Joe a happy retirement.

JUNE 22, 2024 – Festa de São João / Feast of St. John the Baptist at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

JUNE 22, 2024 – Sao Joao Festival at the Luso Canadian Association in Kitimat

JUNE 23, 2024 – Annual Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo Picnic at New Brighton Park

JUNE 30, 2024 – Festa Do Divino Espirito Santo at Irmandade Portuguesa Do Divino Espirito Santo Cultural Society of BC in Surrey

 

 

 

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