Head the Burnaby farmers’ market for all your fresh produce this Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A healthy, plant-based diet that avoids processed foods is good for your health, and making the farmers’ market a regular routine is a great way to make that change. The market is in the city hall parking lot at 4949 Canada Way.
Don’t miss the Korean Fest this Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Swangard Stadium, for a celebration of all things Korean. There will be entertainment, food and cultural performances – think K-pop, kids’ crafts, break dancing and traditional Jaeng-gang dancing. The stadium is in Central Park. Click here for more details.
The City of Burnaby’s free summer concert series continues this weekend at Civic Square. The Sunday, Aug. 7 performance features acoustic folk duo Revealing Grace at 6 p.m., followed by bosa nova act Nova Sol at 7 p.m. Civic Square is just outside the Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, at 6100 Willingdon Ave.
We would be remiss not to mention the 17th annual Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival at Deer Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 6. Gates open at noon, and the shows run from 1 to 10 p.m. Colin James is the headliner this year. Be forewarned: it could rain this weekend, so bring a proper jacket and something to sit on that won’t soak through. Tickets and info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com. The park is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Take them to the Cameron library branch on Saturday, Aug. 6 for an author visit with Lee Födi from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Summer reading club members will be familiar with his work. The event is for children ages 7 to 12. Födi will talk about his writing and sources of inspiration, and there will be a craft activity. The event is free, but space is limited, so register by calling 604-421-5454.
