Portuguese Things To Do
May 2026
Here are a bunch of Portuguese Things To Do for May! 🇵🇹✝️🌷 I’ve rounded up some fantastic activities worth checking out, and I’ll be updating the list regularly, so be sure to visit often for the latest additions. Plus, check out the recurring events too! They’re the backbone of keeping our community connected. And if you’re planning ahead, take a peek at what’s coming up in June as well.
RECURRING EVENTS:
MONDAYS – SATURDAYS:
Luso Canadian Association – Located in Kitimat, they are open from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. Closed all Stat Holidays.
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:
Portuguese Club of Vancouver – Now on Sundays they will be serving barbecue chicken.
Luso Canadian Portuguese Club – Located in Penticton, their doors are open every Sunday at 2:00 pm . Note that due to renovations, they are currently not serving dinner, but will have drinks and pastéis de nata available. They also have board games for all ages to enjoy. They will need
Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos – Open every Sunday (except for stat holidays) from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. They offer bifanas, cerveja, and tremoços. All are welcome.
NEW EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MAY 2, 2026 – Executive Members of the Luso Canadian Association will be raising the Portuguese flag at the Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce.
MAY 3, 2026 – Diaspora Conversations with Esmeralda Cabral (British Columbia), Carlos Almeida (Calgary), and the Regional Director of Azorean Communities in the Diaspora, Dr. José Andrade.
MAY 3, 2026 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Victoria.
MAY 9, 2026 – Dinner & Dance at at the Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo in Surrey.
MAY 9 & 10, 2026 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Vancouver.
MAY 10, 2026 – Mothers Day Dinner at the Luso Canadian Association in Kitimat.
MAY 23, 2026 – Festa dos Sabores de Maio at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby.
MAY 23 & 24, 2026 – Pentecost: Feast of the Holy Spirit at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver.
MAY 30, 2026 – Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo is performing at the 26th Annual European Festival.
UPCOMING EVENTS…PLAN AHEAD
NEW EVENT! – JUNE 7, 2026 – Enjoy a Dia de Portugal Barbecue in Prince George!
JUNE 13 & 14, 2026 – Celebrate Dia De Portugal at the Portuguese Cultural Centre! Volunteers needed!