Fiji is conveniently coming all the way to Burnaby this weekend at Swangard Stadium with its delicious food, traditional ceremonies and culture on display.
With the lovely sun sticking around, plenty of other fun activities abound this weekend.
We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here's our Top 5 list for July 26 to 28.
1 Get experiencing almost all there is to see, taste and know about Fijian culture at the Fiji Festival at Swangard Stadium on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free, but the classical dances, appetizing food, fashion show and more are priceless. For more information, visit www.jaifijitv.com.
2 Get walking at Stoney Creek and learn more about the urban salmon stream
and just how streamkeepers are working to preserve the salmon and their habitat.
The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon on July 27. Meet at the Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre, 2730 Beaverbrook Cres., on the north end of the Stoney Creek Community School grounds.
For more information, call Alan James at 604-420-0771 or email [email protected].
3 Get jiving with Groove 'n' Tonic, an energetic seven-piece show band blending R&B, funk, rock,
pop and disco music by its seasoned musicians who love to sing and
play. The band is playing at Grand Villa Casino on July 26 and 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the new restaurant, Personas Tapas Restaurant and Lounge.
4 Get inspired at one of the four offsite Burnaby Art Gallery exhibitions, which will run until September.
There is a kiosk at Civic Square, as well as exhibitions at the McGill, Tommy Douglas and Bob Prittie libraries. Each one is featuring local and international artists with unique public art projects, prints and sculptures.
For more information, visit the Tourism Burnaby site at
www.tourismburnaby.com.
5 Get trailblazing on Burnaby Mountain and take advantage of this summer's clear skies that will afford views all the way to downtown Vancouver.
There is plenty to see, do and picnic on when it comes to the top of Burnaby Mountain on a beautiful day.
Come in the evening to watch the sunset or cycle on the multi-and dual-use trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels. For more information about the mountain, visit www.burnaby.ca.
. Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or send them to [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.burnabynow. com.
