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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Make your way to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and check out Chino Otsuka’s exhibit, Arrival.
Tereza Verenca
Nikkei centre
Visit the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and check out Chino Otsuka’s exhibit, Arrival, which features the early history of Japanese immigrants to Canada and the young women who came as “picture brides.” The centre is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.contributed
  1. Make your way to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and check out Chino Otsuka’s exhibit, Arrival. The exhibition pulls from Otsuka’s 2014 residency at the museum, where she discovered the early history of Japanese immigrants to Canada and became fascinated with the stories of young women who came as “picture brides.” The centre is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission into the gallery, which is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, is by donation.
  2. Attend a lecture at the McGill library branch on the art of Japanese flower arrangement. Joan Fairs, a local businesswoman and Sangetsu Sensei (teacher) will be offering an hour-long demonstration on Ikebana, providing live demonstrations along the way. The event runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Call 604-299-8955 or register online at tinyurl.com/zcn4zvp.
  3. Grab some friends and go for a picnic at Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby’s only salt-water beach. Take advantage of the network of trails and breathtaking views overlooking Burrrad Inlet. Watch for marine and bird life – eagles are frequent visitors. Bring the pooch along and head over to the west side of the park known as Drummond’s Walk, a popular off-leash dog-walking trail. Group picnic sites are available by calling 604-294-7222.
  4. There’s a summer block party happening in North Burnaby on Saturday. Drop into SOLO District, located on the southwest corner of Lougheed and Willingdon. There will be entertainment, prizes, face painting, a photo booth, food samples and more. It’s all happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking is available.
  5. The South Burnaby legion has a jammed-packed weekend of activities on offer. Saturday, they’re hosting an open house and community barbecue with a branch pipe band providing the entertainment. On Sunday, cadets and youth will be visiting the seniors at the Poppy Residence hall next door. Food will once again be provided. The branch is at 5289 Grimmer St. For more information, call 604-568-2911.

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