WEEKEND

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Shadbolt Celebrates

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is celebrating its adult students with a showcase dance performances, visual and ceramic art exhibitions and demonstrations, as well as live music on Thursday, June 8, from 7:15 to 9:30 p m The dance performances are slated to be on the James Cowan Theatre stage, while guests can view the visual and ceramic art exhibitions in the atrium, galleria cases, centre aisle gallery and Encores Café. Studio 103 will host the demonstrations and life drawing as well as a reception with live music and refreshments

WHEN: Thursday, June 8; 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave.)

COST: For tickets and prices, contact the Box Office at (604) 205-3000 or email boxoffice@burnaby.ca

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Ecosystem Restoration

Happy Environment Week, Burnaby. On Saturday, June 10, the city, along with the Lower Mainland Green Team and the Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society, is bringing a special “ecosystem restoration” event from 9:45 a m to 1 p m for you to roll up your sleeves and join them for an invasive species plant removal. With only limited spaces available, organizers advise registering early. If you’re looking to get your hands green, there are other multiple environment-friendly activities hosted this week to celebrate Burnaby environment week.

WHEN: Saturday, June 10; 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Cariboo Heights Forest (9192 Klenner Dr )

COST: Cost: Free; register at tinyurl.com/bd7eueud.

ECO-CENTRE OPEN HOUSE

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COST: Free

Portugal Day Weekend

Celebrate the Portuguese community with live music and culinary fare by attending the Portugal Day Weekend on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a m to 10 p m and Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Revel in some cultural dances from Portugal, savour delicacies like sardinhas assadas (grilled sardines), frango no churrasco (flame-grilled chicken), bifanas (pork steak sandwich), jaquinzinhos fritos (deep-fried baby horse mackerel), natas (Portuguese custard tarts), filhós (Portuguese fitters) and batata frita (fries) at the free event held at the Portuguese Cultural Centre (5455 Imperial St., Burnaby). Visit pccbc.ca for more information

WHEN: Saturday, June 10; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 11; 10 a m to 6 p m

WHERE: Portuguese Cultural Centre (5455 Imperial St, Burnaby)

COST: Free

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Drag Brunch At The Rec Room

open house will be hosted by Burnaby Eco-Centre, which will help community members learn about reducing waste in a fun, engaging way. The free open house will feature live music. You can delve into 20-plus different recycling categories and learn how to reduce waste and contribute to a greener Burnaby

A free bag of compost will also be available to Burnaby residents on a first-come, first served-basis (maximum two per household) The centre is also offering a chance to meet its staff falcon.

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 10 a m to 2 p m

WHERE: Eco-Centre (4855 Still Creek Dr )

Happy Pride, Burnaby. It’s time to bring two of Burnaby’s most beloved things together yet again brunch and drag at the weekend Drag Brunch at The Rec Room on Sunday, June 11. Hosted as usual by The Established, Shanda Leer, the drag brunch will feature some of B C’s finest drag talents, including the creative mind of Abb ‘Original this weekend. The organizers note that this is going to be “a brunch for the books”

Tickets are priced at $20 (excludes brunch) Visit www therecroom.com for more details.

WHEN: Sunday, June 11; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Rec Room at the Amazing Brentwood COST: $20; Visit tinyurl.combdh7yt7y

-Compiledby Abhinaya Natesh