Featured Events in Burnaby in June, 2025 (May Updated)

Unwind your mind and stretch out your toe beans with Cat! An evening of sound bathing and oracle card readings for each attendee. Join Cat every Tuesday evening for a cozy journey into relaxation as her soft sound waves radiate rejuvenation tranquility throughout the studio. Information Source: The Mindful Lab - Meditation + Creative Studio | eventbrite

Join us for an evening of reflection, inspiration and curiosity as we host our AGM and learning journey grant sharing circle. 6:30-7:15pm Socializing and nibbling, looking at grant projects 7:15-7:45pm Vancouver Reggio Association Annual General Meeting 7:45-9:00pm Sharing Reflections of Grant Recipients and questions Professional Development Certificates will be uploaded to your account on the VRA website (please note attendees must be present for AGM as well as sharing circle) Information Source: Vancouver Reggio Professional Development Association | eventbrite

Indigo Magic with Naomi Yamamoto of Flight Path Designs Step into the mesmerizing world of indigo dyeing with local textile artist, Naomi Yamamoto. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the captivating process of Japanese indigo resist dyeing methods, utilizing tools like blocks, clamps, string, and clothes pegs to create intricate patterns on fabric. We'll supply small fabric pieces for creating samples. We kindly ask participants to bring their own pre-washed cotton, silk, linen, or hemp materials for dyeing. This presents an excellent opportunity to reimagine and up-cycle items with the beautiful blue of Indigo. To ensure sufficient space in the dye vat for everyone, please refrain from bringing large & bulky items(maximum 1 metre of fabric). Prepare to gain a foundational understanding of the dyeing process and craft exquisite hand-dyed pieces to cherish. Under Naomi’s guidance, anticipate an event brimming with alchemy, experimentation, and joyful creativity. Materials to Bring: Pre-washed cotton, silk, linen, or hemp materials for dyeing(maximum 1 metre of fabric). Ensure all items undergo pre-washing with a gentle detergent to remove any chemicals that may interfere with the dyeing process. Dress in workshop-ready attire, and if available, bring an apron to protect your clothing. IMPORTANT Blank dye-able items such as cotton shawls, silk scarves, and bamboo socks are available for pre-purchase. Please inquire to the instructor at ( designsbyflightpath@gmail.com ) before the workshop. This workshop is an outdoor event in the Nikkei Garden, but it may be moved in-doors or postponed depending on weather conditions. For more programs, events, or information please visit https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/ Information Source: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre | eventbrite

Ready, Set, Dash! Get ready for a joyful run/walk down Hastings Street that’s perfect for all a ges and abilities —wheelchairs and strollers are welcome! Whether you're sprinting or strolling, this is a chance to get moving and celebrate being active with the people you love. This inclusive event is free for everyone and part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge right here in Burnaby! If you'd like to receive a Finisher Gift Bag, they’re available for just $5. This short ’dash' down Hastings Street is presented by the Heights Merchants Association and supported by local businesses. All proceeds benefit the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society. Let’s come together, have fun, and get active as a community! NEW START LOCATION THIS YEAR: The traditional 3-block distance (Ingleton to Carleton). ALL PARTICIPANTS LINE UP AT INGLETON AVENUE FOR WARMUP @ 9:30am. The finish line will be the same for all participants, just past Carleton. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS: Click through to register and pay online for any Finisher Bags (while quantities last). Everyone is welcome to join the dash for free ; however, WILL NOT receive a Finisher Bag unless a Finisher Bag is purchased. TEAM CAPTAINS: Children must have a Team Captain (over the age of 15) accompany them who will be responsible for ensuring each member of their team crosses the finish line. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Please no recreational scooters, bikes, etc. FINISHER BAGS: will be available directly after the race outside the Gulf & Fraser Credit Union Branch (4191 Hastings Street, Burnaby @ Carleton & Hastings) until 10:30am June 7 at the latest) OR to avoid lineups, pickup your Finisher Bag on June 5th & 6th, inside Gulf & Fraser Credit Union Branch . More details by email once registered. A SPECIAL THANK YOU: to Burnaby Heights Merchants Association, United Optical , and all the amazing local sponsors for making this event—and the Finisher Bags—possible! Information Source: Presented by The Heights Merchants Association | eventbrite

OSCAR BC is thrilled to announce our OSCARCON '25: Integrate. Innovate. Improve. This year, we will gather on June 7, 2025 at BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC. This annually-held event serves as a valuable platform for learning, collaboration, networking and strategizing for enhanced efficiencies in healthcare delivery. Our learning themes this year are: Integrate : Focusing on seamless interoperability and collaboration with available healthcare systems and tools. Innovate : Focusing on new tools, technologies, and methodologies that push the boundaries of current OSCAR EMR capabilities. Improve : Focusing on optimizing OSCAR EMR for better usability and efficiency, to measure clinical performance and productivity, and assess physician and patient outcomes and satisfaction. Please download the full OSCARCON Program to see all the details including the day's agenda, location maps, speaker bio's, and presentation descriptions. Download the full Event Program HERE _______________________ Information Source: OSCAR BC | eventbrite

Student Discussion Panel: From Dream to Admission – Our Paths to Top US and Canadian Universities Hosted by Burnaby South PAC in collaboration with One Dream Foundation Event Overview: Join us for an inspiring and informative student panel discussion featuring successful applicants to top-tier U.S. and Canadian universities. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from students who have recently navigated the competitive college admissions process and emerged successfully. What You’ll Learn: How students built strong, authentic applications Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and community involvement Strategies for writing impactful essays and preparing for interviews Tips tailored to both U.S. and Canadian university admissions Lessons learned, surprises along the way, and advice for younger students Whether you’re a student with big dreams or a parent looking for insight and guidance, this session will provide real-world advice, motivation, and clarity for the road ahead. Why Attend? Not only will you gain valuable information, but your participation also supports a meaningful cause. Proceeds and donations from this event will go toward supporting children with hearing challenges through One Dream Foundation initiatives. Recommended For: Students in Grades 6–11 and their families, especially those exploring top-tier U.S. and Canadian university options. Information Source: Burnaby South Parent Advisory Council (PAC) | eventbrite

Overview This in-person summer school is offered by SFU’s Research Computing Group on behalf of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada . It is hosted by SFU’s Big Data Hub and is open to all researchers at SFU and other Canadian post-secondary institutions. Each day we will have morning (9:30am - 12:30pm) and afternoon (1:30m - 4:30pm) sessions. You can attend as many or as few of the courses as you want. All sessions will be in-person at the Big Data Hub at SFU’s main (Burnaby) campus, in the Applied Sciences Building (top floor). To participate in the hands-on exercises, you will need to bring your own laptop. We will provide guest accounts on our HPC training cluster. For more specific requirements, please see the individual course pages. *Please note that tickets are non-refundable (full refunds issued if course is cancelled) What You Will Learn This year's program offers a hands-on introduction to essential tools and concepts in modern scientific computing and data-intensive research, with an emphasis on efficient, reproducible, and scalable workflows. Through a combination of guided instruction and practical sessions, attendees will develop the skills needed to navigate computational environments, manage and optimize research code, and harness the power of high-performance computing. Course Syllabus Monday, June 9: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Unix Shell Tuesday, June 10: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - High Performance Computing Wednesday, June 11: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Version Control with Git 1:30pm - 4:30pm - R optimizations Thursday, June 12: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Hands-On Git 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Parallel Programming Friday, June 13: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Accelerated Python Times are in PDT Instructors Alex Razoumov Research Solutions Lead, SFU's Research Computing Group Marie-Hélène Burle Research Solutions Specialist, SFU's Research Computing Group Why Choose SFU? Taught By Leading Experts Our instructors, who have decades of experience in both development and state-of-the-art research, will teach you in-demand skills, approaches, concepts and tools. Experiential Learning Gain hands-on experience working on complex problems, ensuring the knowledge you gained in this course can be directly applied to the real-world. Get Real-Time Feedback This interactive course is taught in person, enabling real-time feedback and encouraging you to build connections with your peers. Prerequisites Please visit the program page to review prerequisites for each session. Questions? Please contact sfu_bigdata@sfu.ca if you have any questions. Information Source: SFU's Big Data Hub | eventbrite

Please note this is a hybrid event: In person in WMC 1691 and on Zoom. In this virtual session you will learn about the minor in Social Data Analytics (SDA) and the quantitative skills it teaches that can complement your major. The minor teaches students to collect, analyze and critically evaluate the large volume of digitized, real-world data derived from and related to human behaviour. They will learn to communicate data-driven insights to the public, scholarly community and policymakers, and they will do so while respecting and upholding the privacy and ethical concerns that have emerged in the big data era. Zoom link will be sent to registrants 2 days before the event. This event is open to all SFU students. Please register with your SFU email address. Information Source: SFU Economics | eventbrite

The infrastructure powering today's cloud and AI revolution depends on massive networks. For the world's largest cloud operators, the drive for scalability, control, cost, and product velocity has resulted in significant innovations in both hardware and software for data center connectivity. This talk explores the evolution towards network disaggregation - separating hardware and software, akin to the shift from single-vendor smartphones to the open Android ecosystem. We'll examine the limitations of traditional approaches at cloud scale and delve into how open source software on custom-designed hardware is enabling more flexibility, faster iterations, and cost-efficiency, to ultimately build the critical "invisible highways" necessary for the future of cloud and AI. Register now to learn how Nexthop.ai is working to unlock the benefits of open source software like SONiC for Cloud and AI networking. Information Source: Raymond To (Event organizer) | eventbrite

We're thrilled to present Dr. Michelle Kunimoto as our 2025 Paul Sykes Memorial Lecturer! Abstract : From the early days of exoplanet discovery to the revolutionary understanding of thousands of planets today, the field of exoplanet science has evolved at an astonishing pace. In this talk, Dr. Kunimoto will share their experience searching for potentially habitable planets with NASA's Kepler mission and discovering thousands of planets with NASA's TESS mission, highlighting the challenges and thrills of analyzing massive datasets to find new worlds. As the field has progressed, the focus has shifted to understanding the atmospheres of exoplanets and rethinking what makes a planet habitable. Exoplanet science provides the opportunity to start answering the age-old question: Are we alone? Bio: Michelle Kunimoto is an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC, where she also obtained her PhD. She was previously a postdoctoral fellow at MIT where she worked on NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. Dr. Kunimoto is an expert on discovering and characterizing strange new worlds outside of the Solar System, known as exoplanets. She aims to understand the demographics and diversity of exoplanets, especially those that are potentially habitable and Earth-like. Across all of her planet-hunting endeavours, Dr. Kunimoto has found over 3400 planets and planet candidates. Information Source: RASC Vancouver | eventbrite

About the Award The TaxFighter Award is given out by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) to recognize Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to the cause of taxpayer emancipation. This award has been given to lawmakers, media personalities, academics and average citizens who have stood out and stood up in fighting for limited and accountable government. About the Recipient Jordan Bateman is VP-Communications of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA). Through his work at ICBA, his previous work at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, and as an elected councillor in Langley Township, Jordan has racked up several wins for taxpayers. Most famously, Jordan led the ‘NO’ campaign in the 2015 TransLink sales tax referendum. Despite being outspent 170 to 1 and opposed by Vancouver’s political elites, the ‘NO’ campaign came from behind in the polls for a landslide win. Jordan was also the leading champion against the Medical Services Premium tax that was ultimately abolished in BC. At ICBA, Jordan has helped lead campaigns challenging BC’s gas tax, supporting responsible resource development projects, and fought union-only contracting rules that tacked billions onto the cost of public infrastructure projects. About the Event Please join us for an after-work reception on Thursday June 19, 2025 at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre as the CTF bestows its TaxFighter Award to Mr. Bateman, and recognize his contributions to the cause of limited and accountable government. About the Tickets General tickets are available to CTF supporters and the general public. If you are a member of the CTF's Taxpayers Caucus, a code is available for complimentary admission for you and one guest. If you do not have the code, please e-mail mharvie@taxpayer.com . If you cannot attend, please consider donating a ticket to a student. The CTF will find worthy students to attend in your place. Students interested in attending the event should email mharvie@taxpayer.com , as donated tickets/sponsorships may be available. Thank you for your support of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Thank you to our generous sponsors : Information Source: Canadian Taxpayers Federation | eventbrite

Join us in this hands-on workshop, creating a water based design with sculptural flowering Anthurium, suspended in clear glass with underwater styling incorporating ceramic goldfish. *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability, and may differ from the example in the photo. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Burnaby-Lougheed | eventbrite

Welcome to the Canadian Cultural Festival presented by BCIT & CISM Magazine ! Three Sections: Main Stage performances and food, Job fair and Resume+Interview Workshop & Panel, Outdoor Yoga and Wellness , Come join us at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre for a day filled with Canadian culture, food, music, arts&crafts, health and wellness, job fair and more! Immerse yourself in the diverse traditions and heritage that make Canada unique. From Indigenous performances to Canadian multicultural delicacies, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day celebrating all things Canadian! Anyone who registered for the festival, will have the chance to win a big raffle prize over $150!! First 50 participants join festival on event day win a goody bag over $50+! Information Source: Vancouver Young Volunteer Association | eventbrite