Portuguese Things To Do | February 2025

Portuguese Things To Do
February 2025

We’ve finally made it to February, bringing with it a jam-packed list of events and activities! There are so many more exciting Portuguese Things to Do for February compared to last month. I’ll continue to update this list, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates!

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.

Portuguese Club of Vancouver – On Fridays, they will be offering a Bifana with Fries and a draft beer for the special price of $15.00

SATURDAYS

Portuguese Club of Vancouver – On Saturdays, they will be offering “Polvo a Lagareiro” with a draft beer for $24.00

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 – Open every Sunday (except for stat holidays) from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. They offer bifanas, cerveja, and tremoços. All our welcome.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FEBRUARY 1-9, 2025 – Dine Out Vancouver Celebrate the flavours of delicious Portuguese cuisine at the Portuguese Club of Vancouver

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 – Jantar e Baile de S. Valentim / Valetine’s Dinner & Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Luso Canadian Association in Kitimat

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 – Valentine’s Dinner & Dance at the Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo in Surrey

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 – Malassada and Soup Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Parish in Victoria, BC

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 – Festa Dos Santos Francisco e Jacinta Marto / Feast Mass of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

FEBRUARY 22-24, 2025 – The Consulate General of Portugal in Vancouver will be on a Consular Outreach Mission to Calgary

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 – Almoço com Tarde Dançante / Lunch with Afternoon Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

Portuguese Things To Do | November 2024

Portuguese Things To Do
November 2024

November has arrived and so has my list of Portuguese Things To Do! There are so many events that you’re sure to find something you’ll like. Just click the link for each individual event to get the complete details. I will update my 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.

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 – Open every Sunday (except for stat holidays) from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. They offer bifanas, cerveja, and tremoços. All our welcome. Note on November 3, 2024 they will be closing early at 6:00 pm for a private event. Click here for their menu.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 – Matança do Porco by the Tradição Da Ilha Terceira group at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 – The Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos is closing early at 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm for a private event. Click here to see what’s on the menu

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – Hosted by the Burnaby Public Library, drop in at Lougheed Shopping Centre for Portuguese Storytime

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 – Celebrating 50 Years of Priesthood: A dinner for Rev. Antonio Tapparello, CS

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 – São Martinho Festival at Our Lady of Fatima in Victoria

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 – Chestnut Roast 2024 at the Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 – Sardine Day at the Portuguese Club of Vancouver

NOVEMBER 15, 16 & 17, 2024 – The Consulate General of Portugal in Vancouver will be visiting Edmonton to provide their services

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 – São Martinho Dinner & Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – Portuguese Canadian Rod & Gun Club Winter Festa at the Espirito Santo Hall in Surrey

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – Portuguese Christmas Party at the Portuguese Cultural Society of Prince George

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – Portuguese Community of Kamloops is having a party

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 – Açores Regional Presentation at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 – The Portuguese movie “Salgueiro Maia – The Implicated”, by Sérgio Graciano will be shown at the 27th Edition of the European Union Film Festival in Vancouver

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 – Arquipelago Press has put out a call for submissions for a new Portuguese Canadian anthology

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 – Christmas Party at Divino Espirito Santo Hall in Surrey

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 – Escola Portuguesa Nossa Senhora de Fátima of Vancouver is holding a Dinner & Dance Fundraiser at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby

Portuguese Things To Do | October 2024

Portuguese Things To Do
October 2024

I have just returned from a month long visit to São Miguel where I visited family and friends and ate delicious food and drank espressos, Kimas, wines and beer. How I wish I could have filled up my suitcase with all those tasty Portuguese culinary delights and beverages. But the next best thing is going to one or all of these many Portuguese Things To Do for October 2024 to enjoy some Portuguese food and culture. Just click the link for each individual event to get the complete details. 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.

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 – Open every Sunday (except for stat holidays) from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Will have on offer bifanas, cerveja, and tremoços. All our welcome.