The Burnaby Village Museum is hosting a First Nations cultural presentation on Saturday, July 8, the first of nine this summer. Wayne Point, a Musqueam community member and archaeologist, will share his knowledge. By learning from Musqueam’s oral histories and ancient belongings, he’s learning to make tools used by his ancestors. The presentation is on from noon till 4 p.m. The village is at 6501 Deer Lake Ave.
Head to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre on Saturday, July 8 for the annual Tanabata Festival. The event, on from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is based on the legend of the Weaver Princess and the Cowherd Prince (lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month). Enjoy Japanese folk dance, water balloons, ring toss, fishing, cotton candy and more. Come dressed in jinbei or yukata. Tickets cost $3 at the door. The Nikkei Centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Join Cathy Griffin of HUB Burnaby on Sunday, July 9 for a community ride between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The group will ride through North Burnaby and over the Second Narrows Bridge. Meet at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. Wear a helmet and bring water and a snack. This is a no-rain activity. Must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Summer Sundays at Civic Square return this weekend. Bring a blanket and join city staff for a free outdoor concert in the park – located beside the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch at Kingsborough and MacKay. On Sunday, July 9, the Metropolitan Concert Band will be entertaining the crowd from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by Willy Blizzard (an Indie-roots trio) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Make your way to Deer Lake Park on Sunday, July 9 for Symphony in the Park, a free performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The program features classics and popular favourites by the VSO. Make sure to arrive early, and if you’d like, bring a blanket and a picnic basket and make an evening of it. The show is on from 7 to 9 p.m.
Get rid of personal files during a shredding event on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rona (Kingsway and Edmonds). Shredding is by donation. You can bring up to four bankers boxes.
Send your weekend suggestions to Tereza, [email protected].
