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Buds, Branches and Bark – A Guide to Winter Identification in the Pacific Northwest, a BCIT OER textbook

British Columbia Institute of Technology May 9, 2026

Have you ever wanted to create your own book, but don’t know how to get started? Join Julia Alards-Tomalin, a BCIT instructor […]

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Burnaby Challah Bake

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 7, 2026

Come explore belonging through the baking of challah, the traditional, braided egg bread served on the Jewish Sabbath. The Friday tradition of […]

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Burnaby Village Museum Drop-In Community Rangoli Installation

Burnaby Village Museum May 6, 2026

Help us celebrate the opening of Burnaby Village Museum exhibit, Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby, Saturday, May 6th. […]

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15-Minute Neighbourhoods: Co-Creating Connected Communities

Tommy Douglas Library May 6, 2026

Imagine a neighbourhood where everything you need is just a short walk, cycle, or transit ride away. This is the vision behind […]

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Creating Avatars with Photoshop

BCIT MediaWorks, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, SE-14, inside the Library May 8, 2026

An avatar is a graphic that can be used to represent you online, on different social media sites or blogs for example. […]

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Disability Awareness Workshop

BCIT Library May 8, 2026

People with disabilities represent the world’s largest minority—the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any […]

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Dumpling & Spring Roll Making Workshop

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

Everyone can learn how to make and eat dumplings and spring rolls! In this cooking workshop, the instructors will teach you how […]

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Flies Don’t Lie! SFU Centre for Forensic Research

Burnaby Neighbourhood House (North House) May 6, 2026

Come learn about blowfly species within our local ecosystem, how entomology (the study of insects) contributes to local crime scene investigations, and […]

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Forage – A Pop-up Tasting Event at YVR Prep

YVR Prep May 5, 2026

Forage – A Pop-up Tasting Event at YVR Prep will offer you the opportunity to meet your local maker and network with […]

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Grocery Tour: Learn about Chinese Ingredients at Crystal Mall

The Crystal Mall May 8, 2026

Ever tried grocery shopping in a Chinese supermarket only to be overwhelmed by the different types of sauces and ingredients? Join Registered […]

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Guichon Creek Nature Meditation Session

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 9, 2026

Take a wellness break and join Lori Snyder as she guides us on a nature walk and meditation to connect us to […]

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Guichon Creek Tour

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 8, 2026

We will walk Guichon Creek on the BCIT campus from the bridge located just at the top end of the pond near […]

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How to keep Earth cool: A climate solutions modelling workshop

Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch May 9, 2026

There is no silver bullet in the fight against climate change. Electrification of transportation, food waste reduction, and moving away from natural […]

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Incarceration, Belonging & Abolition: An Opportunity for Dialogue

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 9, 2026

Philosophical dialogue is imperative for a healthy and vibrant society. It can add meaning and deepen a sense of belonging to the […]

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Invasive Species Basket Weaving

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 8, 2026

In this 2-hour workshop, attendees will learn how to safely remove invasive English Ivy and weave it into a beautiful basket. We […]

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Investing in our Planet - “The Heat is On”

Ismaili Centre Vancouver May 6, 2026

Join us at the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver on May 6th for a moderated discussion with Al Sovani, author of the The Heat […]

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Mastodon: A new Way to Network

May 8, 2026

Mastodon, a decentralized social networking platform, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent months. It is an open-source alternative to microblogging services like […]

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Mutual Intertwine - A Series of Belonging | Part One

Central Park, Bandstand May 5, 2026

How do you experience/feel/embrace belonging? Longing to engage a different kind of awareness than the thinking mind? In this series of workshops […]

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Mutual Intertwine - A Series of Belonging | Part Two

Central Park, Bandstand May 6, 2026

How do you experience/feel/embrace belonging? Longing to engage a different kind of awareness than the thinking mind? In this series of workshops […]

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Nature Without Borders – The Wondrous Migration of Monarch Butterflies

Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch May 6, 2026

What can the life journey of this winged wonder teach us? As part of her fieldwork as a PhD student in Education […]

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Nature Without Borders – Wondrous Migration of Monarch Butterflies (online)

May 8, 2026

What can the life journey of this winged wonder teach us? As part of her fieldwork as a PhD student in Education […]

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Of Soil, Stone and Stories

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 8, 2026

Artist and storyteller, Naomi Steinberg will be co-hosting a walking tour – Of Soil, Stone and Stories, with Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, John […]

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Process Design, Hyperbolic Crochet Workshop with Barbara Adler

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

This is a leisurely introduction to hyperbolic crochet as a ‘thought companion’ for process-led, slow creation. We’ll do a simple, hands-on lesson […]

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Rhythms

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 7, 2026

Explore different cultures through the universal language of music! Join us for an informal and intimate sharing event, featuring traditional instruments from […]

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S/S 2024, Artist Talk with Barbara Adler

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

Stories of semi-rural life on the Sunshine Coast meet French fashion forecasting, mermaids and the long tail of hustle culture in this […]

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Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day

Shrum Science Theatre, SFU B9200 May 13, 2026

Please note: The Burnaby Festival of Learning is happy to support the Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day, which takes place next weekend on […]

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Senior Storytelling through Creative Writing

Bill Copeland Centre May 9, 2026

Using creative writing, participants will reflect on their own, personal stories of belonging, exploring themes of home, food, climate & reconciliation or […]

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Spring-Summer 2024 (S/S 2024), Textile and Sound Installation

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

S/S 2024 (Spring-Summer 2024) is one half of a series of audio and textile installation-performance works that are inspired by seasonal colour […]

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Story Walk in Edmonds Park |1st

Edmonds Park May 5, 2026

Join a librarian from Burnaby Public Library for a special outdoor storytime at Edmonds Park! Storywalks are fun opportunities to experience a […]

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Story Walk in Edmonds Park | 2nd

Edmonds Park May 5, 2026

Join a librarian from Burnaby Public Library for a special outdoor storytime at Edmonds Park! Storywalks are fun opportunities to experience a […]

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Storytelling for Teens with David Robertson

May 8, 2026

Join the library for an online storytelling workshop with award-winning author David Robertson! Burnaby teens, ages 13–19, will have the chance to […]

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Take a foraging tour through BCIT’s edible gardens

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 8, 2026

Did you know BCIT has a network of edible gardens? Or that planting fruit trees, and other edible plants can be part […]

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The Edible Landscape: Demystifying Food Justice

Burnaby Village Museum, Discovery Room May 5, 2026

How have the environmental changes, food systems, and the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your food security? And what does food justice mean in […]

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Understanding Reconciliation: The Indian Act, Residential Schools, and a Novel for TRC Times

Burnaby Public Library, McGill May 7, 2026

Join long-time educator and award-winning Cree-Stoney author, William G. Lindsay, as he explores the Indian Act, residential schools, and reconciliation through a […]

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What is a Hygiene Kit?

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 5, 2026

Have you ever heard of a hygiene kit? These kits are a great way to provide extra support and comfort to those […]

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What is a Hygiene Kit?

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 5, 2026

Have you ever heard of a hygiene kit? These kits are a great way to provide extra support and comfort to those […]

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Story Walk in Edmonds Park |1st

Edmonds Park May 5, 2026

Join a librarian from Burnaby Public Library for a special outdoor storytime at Edmonds Park! Storywalks are fun opportunities to experience a […]

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Story Walk in Edmonds Park | 2nd

Edmonds Park May 5, 2026

Join a librarian from Burnaby Public Library for a special outdoor storytime at Edmonds Park! Storywalks are fun opportunities to experience a […]

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The Edible Landscape: Demystifying Food Justice

Burnaby Village Museum, Discovery Room May 5, 2026

How have the environmental changes, food systems, and the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your food security? And what does food justice mean in […]

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Forage – A Pop-up Tasting Event at YVR Prep

YVR Prep May 5, 2026

Forage – A Pop-up Tasting Event at YVR Prep will offer you the opportunity to meet your local maker and network with […]

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Mutual Intertwine - A Series of Belonging | Part One

Central Park, Bandstand May 5, 2026

How do you experience/feel/embrace belonging? Longing to engage a different kind of awareness than the thinking mind? In this series of workshops […]

Join Now

Spring-Summer 2024 (S/S 2024), Textile and Sound Installation

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

S/S 2024 (Spring-Summer 2024) is one half of a series of audio and textile installation-performance works that are inspired by seasonal colour […]

Join Now

Burnaby Village Museum Drop-In Community Rangoli Installation

Burnaby Village Museum May 6, 2026

Help us celebrate the opening of Burnaby Village Museum exhibit, Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby, Saturday, May 6th. […]

Join Now

S/S 2024, Artist Talk with Barbara Adler

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

Stories of semi-rural life on the Sunshine Coast meet French fashion forecasting, mermaids and the long tail of hustle culture in this […]

Join Now

Process Design, Hyperbolic Crochet Workshop with Barbara Adler

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

This is a leisurely introduction to hyperbolic crochet as a ‘thought companion’ for process-led, slow creation. We’ll do a simple, hands-on lesson […]

Join Now

Investing in our Planet - “The Heat is On”

Ismaili Centre Vancouver May 6, 2026

Join us at the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver on May 6th for a moderated discussion with Al Sovani, author of the The Heat […]

Join Now

Dumpling & Spring Roll Making Workshop

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 6, 2026

Everyone can learn how to make and eat dumplings and spring rolls! In this cooking workshop, the instructors will teach you how […]

Join Now

Nature Without Borders – The Wondrous Migration of Monarch Butterflies

Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch May 6, 2026

What can the life journey of this winged wonder teach us? As part of her fieldwork as a PhD student in Education […]

Join Now

Flies Don’t Lie! SFU Centre for Forensic Research

Burnaby Neighbourhood House (North House) May 6, 2026

Come learn about blowfly species within our local ecosystem, how entomology (the study of insects) contributes to local crime scene investigations, and […]

Join Now

15-Minute Neighbourhoods: Co-Creating Connected Communities

Tommy Douglas Library May 6, 2026

Imagine a neighbourhood where everything you need is just a short walk, cycle, or transit ride away. This is the vision behind […]

Join Now

Mutual Intertwine - A Series of Belonging | Part Two

Central Park, Bandstand May 6, 2026

How do you experience/feel/embrace belonging? Longing to engage a different kind of awareness than the thinking mind? In this series of workshops […]

Join Now

Understanding Reconciliation: The Indian Act, Residential Schools, and a Novel for TRC Times

Burnaby Public Library, McGill May 7, 2026

Join long-time educator and award-winning Cree-Stoney author, William G. Lindsay, as he explores the Indian Act, residential schools, and reconciliation through a […]

Join Now

Burnaby Challah Bake

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 7, 2026

Come explore belonging through the baking of challah, the traditional, braided egg bread served on the Jewish Sabbath. The Friday tradition of […]

Join Now

Rhythms

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 7, 2026

Explore different cultures through the universal language of music! Join us for an informal and intimate sharing event, featuring traditional instruments from […]

Join Now

Creating Avatars with Photoshop

BCIT MediaWorks, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, SE-14, inside the Library May 8, 2026

An avatar is a graphic that can be used to represent you online, on different social media sites or blogs for example. […]

Join Now

Mastodon: A new Way to Network

May 8, 2026

Mastodon, a decentralized social networking platform, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent months. It is an open-source alternative to microblogging services like […]

Join Now

Take a foraging tour through BCIT’s edible gardens

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 8, 2026

Did you know BCIT has a network of edible gardens? Or that planting fruit trees, and other edible plants can be part […]

Join Now

Guichon Creek Tour

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 8, 2026

We will walk Guichon Creek on the BCIT campus from the bridge located just at the top end of the pond near […]

Join Now

Storytelling for Teens with David Robertson

May 8, 2026

Join the library for an online storytelling workshop with award-winning author David Robertson! Burnaby teens, ages 13–19, will have the chance to […]

Join Now

Invasive Species Basket Weaving

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 8, 2026

In this 2-hour workshop, attendees will learn how to safely remove invasive English Ivy and weave it into a beautiful basket. We […]

Join Now

Disability Awareness Workshop

BCIT Library May 8, 2026

People with disabilities represent the world’s largest minority—the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any […]

Join Now

Of Soil, Stone and Stories

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts May 8, 2026

Artist and storyteller, Naomi Steinberg will be co-hosting a walking tour – Of Soil, Stone and Stories, with Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, John […]

Join Now

Nature Without Borders – Wondrous Migration of Monarch Butterflies (online)

May 8, 2026

What can the life journey of this winged wonder teach us? As part of her fieldwork as a PhD student in Education […]

Join Now

Grocery Tour: Learn about Chinese Ingredients at Crystal Mall

The Crystal Mall May 8, 2026

Ever tried grocery shopping in a Chinese supermarket only to be overwhelmed by the different types of sauces and ingredients? Join Registered […]

Join Now

Buds, Branches and Bark – A Guide to Winter Identification in the Pacific Northwest, a BCIT OER textbook

British Columbia Institute of Technology May 9, 2026

Have you ever wanted to create your own book, but don’t know how to get started? Join Julia Alards-Tomalin, a BCIT instructor […]

Join Now

Guichon Creek Nature Meditation Session

BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Ave May 9, 2026

Take a wellness break and join Lori Snyder as she guides us on a nature walk and meditation to connect us to […]

Join Now

Incarceration, Belonging & Abolition: An Opportunity for Dialogue

Bonsor Recreation Complex May 9, 2026

Philosophical dialogue is imperative for a healthy and vibrant society. It can add meaning and deepen a sense of belonging to the […]

Join Now

How to keep Earth cool: A climate solutions modelling workshop

Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch May 9, 2026

There is no silver bullet in the fight against climate change. Electrification of transportation, food waste reduction, and moving away from natural […]

Join Now

Senior Storytelling through Creative Writing

Bill Copeland Centre May 9, 2026

Using creative writing, participants will reflect on their own, personal stories of belonging, exploring themes of home, food, climate & reconciliation or […]

Join Now
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