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Portuguese Things To Do | November 2024

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Portuguese Things To Do
November 2024

Portuguese Things To Do for 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.

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 – 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

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Portuguese Things To Do | October 2024

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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.

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 – 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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

OCTOBER 5, 2024 – Arquipélago Press has a Call for Submissions for a New Portuguese Canadian Anthology which closes on November 30, 2024

OCTOBER 5, 2024 – Festa Da Saudade / Saudade Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

OCTOBER 5, 2024 – Dinner & Dance at the Irmandade Portuguesa Do Divino Espirito Santo Cultural Society of BC in Surrey

OCTOBER 5 & 6, 2024 – The Consulate General of Portugal in Vancouver will be on a Consular Outreach Mission to Victoria

OCTOBER 7, 2024 – Registration closes for Portugal in Vancouver’s Online European Portuguese Classes for Adults

OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2024 – Festa de Nossa Senhora de Fatima / Feast of Our Lady of Fatima at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish in VANCOUVER

​OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2024 – Festa de Nossa Senhora de Fatima / Our Lady of Fatima Festival at Our Lady of Fatima Church in VICTORIA

OCTOBER 18, 2024 – A reading by Portuguese Canadian author, Avelina da Silveira, of her new book “Seagulls also die” at the Portuguese Club of Vancouver

OCTOBER 19, 2024 – Rancho Folclórico Cruz De Cristo’s Annual Halloween Party at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

OCTOBER 22, 2024 – First day of classes for Portugal in Vancouver’s Online European Portuguese Classes for Adults

OCTOBER 25, 2024 – Portuguese Storytime at Burnaby Public Library

OCTOBER 26, 2024 – Last day of business for Joe’s Café on Commercial Drive in Vancouver

OCTOBER 26, 2024 – Jantar e Baile de Halloween – Halloween Dinner Dance at the Portuguese Cultural Centre in Burnaby

 

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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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