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Mark your calendars for Bravo Burnaby! May 28 to June 13, 2010. Come out and celebrate the best of Burnaby’s arts, culture and entertainment. Festivals, parades, family fun, kids activities, games, music, sports, theatre, contests, dance, food and much, much more. With events scheduled throughout the city, there’s something for everyone! See you at Bravo Burnaby!

Burnaby is the perfect escape for the whole family. Experience the community at the local Farmer's Market, spend your Sundays at the Civic Centre, or see what events the Burnaby Village Museum has lined up.

Browse the Burnaby Farmers’ Market

Stroll, browse and enjoy the delicious and creative offerings of the Burnaby Farmers’ Market every Saturday from now until October 30th. 

Indulge in some delectable ready-to-eat nibbles while enjoying the live music at this festive weekly event.

Along with conventional and organic produce, the Burnaby Farmers’ Market offers a tempting array of sweet and savoury items – including jams and jellies, fresh salsa, sauces and an array of freshly baked goods (and much more).  Local artisans will also be on hand with specially-crafted pottery, woodwork, jewellery, soaps and other items.

Beyond the crafts and cuisine, the market also features a book exchange and a children’s play area – as well as special family days and cooking competitions.  Special family days include Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving.  Cooking competitions take place the first Saturday of each month at noon.  (Just don’t forget your recipe!)

The Burnaby Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm until October 30th at the Burnaby City Hall parking lot (next to Deer Lake Parkway near Canada Way).
 
For more information on the market, special family days and/or the cooking competitions, please visit Burnaby Farmers’ Market.

Summer Sundays in the City

Burnaby’s Summer Sundays program is back with a variety of free family-friendly entertainment that showcases some of the city’s best artists, musicians and performers.

Returning for a second season, the 2010 Summer Sundays program offers something for everyone and runs every Sunday from July 4th to August 29th (except August 1st) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Burnaby’s Civic Square.  For specific weekly performance information, please visit shadboltcentre.com each week or phone 604-570-4000.

Along with cultural performances, Summer Sundays also includes playground activities (weather permitting) during the week.  Drop by and get involved in sports, games, creative arts activities and much more. 

For more information on specific dates and activities, please phone 604-570-4000.

Spend some time at the movies… outside.  Rain or shine, Burnaby’s Civic Square will host three Movie Nights in August.  Just bring a blanket and some snacks, then get cozy while enjoying your night at the movies.  Movie Nights will take place from 8:30pm to 10:00pm on three Thursdays in August: August 5th, August 19th and August 26th.   For more information on Movie Nights in Civic Square, please phone 604-540-5904.

Located beside the Bob Prittie Library near Metrotown, Burnaby’s Civic Square includes a spacious grassy area offering ample opportunities to relax amid the beautiful scenery.

For more information on Summer Sundays or any of the activities at Civic Square, visit www.shadboltcentre.com or www.burnaby.ca/active - or call the numbers listed above. 

Vaudeville & More at the Burnaby Village Museum

The Zany Crazy Vaudevillian Days of summer are back for another season at the Burnaby Village Museum! 

Presented by Footlight Theatre, this classic Vaudeville show is one of the Village’s most popular attractions – and promises to be a rousing good time for the whole family.

This year’s show is full of classic Vaudevillian songs from the early 1900s that you’ll find yourself merrily singing along to.  Of course, the show is also spiced with plenty of comedy that will not only keep you laughing in the aisles but – true to Vaudeville style – will also make you groan (in good humour, naturally).
   
The Vaudeville show is appropriate for all ages, and will run Sunday afternoons and holidays from Father’s Day to Labour Day.  Performances will be at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm; the show is included with museum gate admission.

 

Bravo! Burnaby at the Burnaby Village Museum

There are special tinsmith demonstrations on both Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30, 11am -4:30pm. Traditionally, tinsmiths would make lamps, gridirons, ladles, storage containers, stove pipes and even cookie cutters.  Come see a guillotine, a crimper and a break being used.

These demonstrations  add to the museum’s 2010 theme – Tools of the Trade. On site exhibits, displays and demonstrations highlight the lives, skills, and tools of tradespeople in the 1920s.

 

Party at the Burnaby Village Museum

Join the Village in honouring Canada’s special day amid the backdrop of its 1920s village streets.  On July 1st from 11:00am to 4:30pm, the Village will be transformed into a large birthday party full of fun family entertainment – including musicians, entertainers, displays and demonstrations.  And, of course, no birthday would be complete without cake!  Admission to the village is free on Canada Day.
 
Travel back in time to enjoy a memorable BC Day at the historic Burnaby Village Museum on Monday, August 2nd from 11:00am to 4:30pm.  (Regular admission rates apply.)

 

The Burnaby Village Museum is open from May 1st through September 6th, Tuesdays through Sundays (including statutory holidays).  Hours are 11:00am to 4:30pm. 

Find more information on the historic Burnaby Village Museum,  or phone 604-293-6501.