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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Portuguese Things To Do | May 2024

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Portuguese Things To Do
May 2024

April showers bring May flowers and a new list of Portuguese Things To Do for May 2024!  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.

Consulate General of Portugal in Vancouver and the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC – Every Friday in May between 10:00 and 15:00 an exhibition Celebrating 50 Years of Portuguese Democracy: The Legacy Of A Carnation will be on display at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

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

MAY 4, 2024 – Festa do Trabalhador / Labour Day Dinner & Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

MAY 8 to 12, 2024 – Festa De Nossa Senhora De Fatima at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

MAY 9 to 11, 2024 – Our Lady of Fatima Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Victoria

MAY 14, 2024 – World Portuguese Language Day at UBC

MAY 18 & 19, 2024 – Pentecoast – Feast of the Holy Spirit at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

MAY 25, 2024 – Festa dos Pais / Parents’ Day Dinner at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

MAY 25, 2024 – Surf & Turf Feast at the Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society of Osoyoos

 

 

 

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Portuguese Things To Do | April 2024

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Portuguese Things To Do
April 2024

Spring is here and so is a new list of Portuguese Things To Do for April 2024!  I will update this list as I discover new events, so check back often. Obrigada!

MONDAYS – SATURDAYS

FRIDAYS

  • 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.
  • Luso Canadian Association – Located in Kitimat, they serve dinner every Friday night in their Luso Lounge. Reservations are required.
  • Casa de Macau – Located in Richmond, members can come and play some Mahjong on the first and third Friday of every month.

SATURDAYS

  • Casa de Macau – Located in Richmond, members can drop in every second and fourth Saturday for music, tombola, etc.

SUNDAYS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 12 – 14, 2024 – Permanência Consular em Kitimat

APRIL 14, 2024 – The International Pilgrim Statute of Our Lady of Fatima at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver

APRIL 20, 2024 – Festa da Liberdade – Freedom Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

APRIL 20 – MAY 31, 2024 – Celebrating 50 Years of Portuguese Democracy an Exhibition: The Legacy Of A Carnation at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

APRIL 21, 2024 – Fundraiser to support the Ladies Portugal Curling Team at the Luso Canadian Portuguese Club in Penticton

APRIL 24, 2024 – The Consulate General of Portugal
to visit Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Victoria

APRIL 27, 2024 – Inauguration Anniversary Dinner & Dance at the Irmandade Portuguesa do D.E. Santo in Surrey

APRIL 27, 2024 – Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo Fundraiser at Lougheed Village Bar and Grill in Burnaby

 

 

 

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