Portuguese Things To Do
May 2025
Spring has sprung and so have a new crop of Portuguese events! Below is my list of Portuguese Things to Do for May. I’ll keep updating it with new happenings, so be sure to check back often 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 are welcome.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MAY 3, 2025 – Pub Night with the Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo in New Westminster
MAY 3, 2025 – Portuguese Flag Raising Event at the Kitimat Chamber & Visitor Centre
MAY 5, 2025 – World Portuguese Language Day / 5 de maio, o Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa
MAY 9, 2025 – Decade Dance – Spring Disco at the Lusco Canadian Multicultural Society in Penticton
MAY 9 & 10, 2025 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver
MAY 10 & 11, 2025 – Our Lady of Fatima Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Victoria
MAY 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day Dinner at the Luso Canadian Club in Kitimat
MAY 11, 2025 – A Special Sunday Dinner at the Luso Canadian Multicultural Society in Penticton
MAY 19, 2025 – Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo is performing at the Burnaby Village Museum
MAY 24, 2025 – Festa da Primavera / Spring Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby
MAY 25, 2025 – Rancho Folclorico Cruz de Cristo is performing at the 25th Annual European Festival
MAY 31, 2025 – Escola Portuguesa Nossa Senhora de Fatima is hosting a Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
MAY 31, 2025 – Deadline for the Portuguese Heritage Scholarship Program
UPCOMING EVENTS…PLAN AHEAD
JUNE 7 & 8, 2025 – Save the date for Portugal Day!
JUNE 8, 2025 – Dia de Portugal in Prince George!
JUNE 13-15, 2025 – Holy Spirit Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Victoria
JUNE 14 & 15, 2025 – Feast of Santo Cristo at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver
JUNE 21, 2025 – Festa de S. João / St. John’s Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of BC in Burnaby
AUGUST 30-31, 2025 – Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Victoria
OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2025 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in Vancouver