WEEKEND

It’s a celebration of Chinese culture and heritage at this vibrant annual cultural festival The free event is open for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of China whether it is listening to traditional Chinese music, undergoing Chinese medical therapy, shopping for unique crafts or savouring rich, flavourful food. A fireworks show might be in the cards, but the event organizers note that the show can be cancelled

WHEN: Saturday, June 24, from 3 to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Swangard Stadium (6100 Boundary Rd.)

COST: Free admission; reserve a spot at https://tinyurl com/

Celebrate Nordic culture in this grand festival happening at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25

The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, one of MetroVancouver’s most beloved events, is back for its 26th year in Burnaby for community members to revel in live music and performances, cultural displays and exhibits This family-friendly event will also have artisans on site for you to check out arts and crafts from Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. And of course, savour the best of Scandinavian foods (and, beer garden).

WHEN: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 10 a m to 4 p m

WHERE: Scandinavian Community Centre (6540 Thomas St)

COST: $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday; free for ages under 16; visit https://tinyurl.com/ scandinavianmidsummerfestival for more information.

Gather with strangers to eat cake, drink coffee and discuss death at this meet-up coming to SmallVictory Bakery in Brentwood mall on Saturday, June 24 from 1 to 2 p m The objective of the event is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”

The hour-long free event is funded by the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program through Burnaby Neighbourhood House The group will hold a direct discussion of death with no agenda, rather than a grief support or counselling session

WHEN: Saturday, June 24

WHERE: Small Victory Bakery, Brentwood mall (4580 Brentwood Blvd.)

COST: Free, reserve your spot at https://tinyurl com/deathcafecoffee compiled by Abhinaya Natesh

Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month at this spectacular culmination of festivities at Civic Square on Saturday, June 24

For the first time, the City of Burnaby has proclaimed June as Filipino Heritage Month, and the whole community is invited to the Pinoy Festival to enjoy a day of Filipino culture with a street dance parade kicking it off.

WHEN: Saturday, June 24, from 10 a m to 7 p m

WHERE: Burnaby Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave.)

COST: Free