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2005
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LUSITANIA, Canada’s Monthly Publication Celebrating the
Portuguese World is publishing a special edition "all about Portuguese
Heritage Month" – the publication will be available free at all events
and around Greater Vancouver businesses, community centres, halls,
libraries, etc. To receive your own copy at home please call us 604-684-5876 or email
phm@lusitania.ca with your mailing address.
http://www.lusitania.caAll Month
City of Vancouver bus shelters will have large promotional
posters. Tell us if you see one - click More Info!
mailto:phm@lusitania.caAll Month
Vancouver Public Library is making a special display of
Portuguese-language literature and authors from the Portuguese-speaking
canon (3rd floor) 350 West Georgia.
http://www.vpl.caAll Month
Channel M, Lower Mainland’s Multivision Multicultural
television station is a partner with "Portuguese Heritage Month" providing
tips, announcements and advertising for events all month long (15 times
per day). Channel M can be found on Cable 8 (Vancouver).
http://www.channelm.caEvery Monday
Check out Vancouver's METRO every Monday from May 29 to June 26
for the latest details and updates on Portuguese Heritage Month events
http://www.metronews.caEvery Thursday1864 West 57th Ave, Vancouver
SENOVA Restaurant Thursdays is Leitao - roast suckling pig, Bairrada style,
marinated for two days and served with orange - already touted as the
best pig in town $28.00. Book your table in advance by calling 604.266.8643
Thursday, June 1stSenova Restaurant, 1864 West 57th Ave, VancouverALL MEDIA INVITED: Join us for a glass of wine and traditional treats to celebrate the first day of Portuguese Heritage Month in Vancouverhttp://view.exacttarget.com/?ffcb10-fe9b11717560007b75-fe0217717365077874157172-ff2a12777160Saturday, June 3rd & Sunday, June 4thCity TV Channel 13 VancouverEthnosonic - TV show presents spotlight on Brazil music.http://www.citytv.com/vancouver/tvshows_Ethnosonic.aspxSaturday, June 3rdFraser Hwy, LangleyKing of Sax, Johnny Ferreirahttp://www.johnnyferreira.comSaturday, June 3rdBurnaby Heights (Hastings)Portuguese Canadian Seniors Foundation and JOVENSvancouver join the Hat's Off Parade. Come have fun!http://www.burnabyheights.com/qs/page/1824/1798/-1Saturday, June 3rdMembers PadArco Iris BC – B-B-Q, BGLTQ Social and Support Grouphttp://www.arcoirisbc.comSaturday, June 3rdMain Street between 28-30 AvenueMain Street Day; Performances include Sambalada, free Samba lessons, workshops and more.Sunday, June 4thVarious Locations
JOVENSvancouver around the city with MOSAICO TV. Catch the youth
group at one of the major attractions of the city – a fun game!
june4.htmlSunday, June 4thPCSF, 5455 Imperial Street, Burnaby
LUSO DAY FOR KIDS: Sign up your child aged 4 to 10 for a fun afternoon with
JOVENSvancouver: art, crafts, music, storytelling... educational fun!
../jovensvancouver/images/jovensvancouverLUSODAYKIDS3.jpgSunday, June 4th401 - 825 Granville Street
JOVENSvancouver Monthly Gathering - all 19+
students and young professionals from the Portuguese-speaking countries
and descendents and friends are welcome.
http://www.lusitania.ca/jovensvancouverMonday, June 5thPCSF, 5455 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Portuguese Canadian National Congress BC Chapter Meeting - All Congress
delegates, directors and interested individuals are welcome
http://www.congresso.caMonday, June 5thPCSF, 5455 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Saudade Foundation Community Gathering. All leaders from
organizations/businesses of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries
and Regions (CPLP) in Greater Vancouver are welcome. Please R.S.V.P.
mailto:saudade@lusitania.caTuesday, June 6thAlice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia
MY AFRICA, MY SODADE, Commonwealth Writers Prize Winner paulo da
costa (born in Angola) reads poetry commemorating the death of Nigerian
author Ken Saro-Wiwa, published in the African anthology "Dance the Guns
to Silence" (English); Author Eduardo Pinto reads from his latest book
(Portuguese); Canadian official launch of the "Sodade" magazine dedicated
to promoting Cape Verde music worldwide. (PBS/VPL)
support/june6VPL.pdfWednesday, June 7thSenova Restaurant, 1864 West 57th Ave, VancouverJoin traditional fado artists Os 3 de Portugal for an intimate performance. Special menu. For table reservations call 604.266.8643Friday, June 9thConnections Bar & Grill (Metrotown Station Square), 4405 Central Blvd, BurnabyFRIDAY FESTA Beer & Burger Night, $10 ticket includes one Burger & Beer, valid 6:30PM - 9:00PM (JOVENSvancouver)june9.htmlSaturday, June 10thBroadway Church, 2700 E Broadway, Vancouver
Vila Isabel Fundraiser - Brazilian Feijoada, Adults $25, Children $10
http://www.vilaisabel.org/comingevents.htmlSaturday, June 10thMuseum of Anthropology @ UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive
PORTUGAL DAY CELEBRATION with the Ambassador of Portugal, the Consulate
General of Portugal and special guests; Folklore Festival presentations
includes both children and teen groups from Rancho Cruz de Cristo, Amigos
do Pico Folklore and Madeira Cultural Group Folklore. 2pm $9 Museum
admission applies. Museum of Anthropology @ UBC. (PBS)
Saturday, June 10th
Salão da Igreja de São Paulo, 8251 St. Alban's Rd, Richmond
Santissima Trindade Festa - (Amigos do Pico)Saturday, June 10th
Anza Club, 3 West 8th Avenue Vancouver
Brazilian World Cup Summer PartySaturday, June 10thIgreja Nossa Senhora de Fatima, VancouverDia de Portugal FestaSunday, June 11thSalão da Igreja de São Paulo, 8251 St. Alban's Rd, Richmond
Santissima Trindade – Religious Festival Parade e Sopas a
Acoriana (Amigos do Pico)
Sunday, June 11thPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial Drive
World Cup: Angola v Portugal; See it on the big screen (PCOV)
Sunday, June 11thPCSF, 5455 Imperial St, BurnabyPortuguese Canadian Seniors Foundation open house, local entertainment, food for sale. 604-873-2979http://www.pcsf.piczo.comTuesday, June 13thPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Brazil v Croatia (PCOV)Tuesday, June 13thVancouver East Cultural Centre
MARGENS – Traditional musical & choral group from Portugal
rooted in the Azores Islands. Ticketmaster.ca 604-280-3311
show at 7pm and 9:30pm $30-$25 (VECC) (PBS)
june13.htmlWednesday, June 14thSenova Restaurant, 1864 West 57th Ave, VancouverSenova presents an evening of Portuguese gastronomy featuring wines from the Seacove group. Enjoy a five course dinner paired with a selection of top Portuguese wines. 604.266.8643Wednesday, June 14th to Sunday, June 18thIgreja Nossa Senhora de Fatima, Vancouver
Religious Festival including Sunday parade (traditional Catholic customs).
Friday, June 16thConnections Bar & Grill (Metrotown Station Square – Holiday Inn), 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby
THE ART WORKS OF JOAO DE MATOS- The Portuguese Collection and
other works- View the oil paintings of Azorean-Canadian and local artst
Joao De Matos as he presents his Portuguese paintings and other
expressionistic and abstract works. Free entrance. All members of the
Portuguese community welcome. Food provided, cash bar. A print will be
auctioned off for B.C. Childrens Hospital.
Friday, June 16thPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Mexico v Angola (PCOV)Saturday, June 17th825 Granville Street
Learn PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE - special two-hour class. Free. (PBS) 604.684.5876
Participants must sign up by clicking the More Info link.
mailto:school@lusitania.caSaturday, June 17thPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Portugal v Iran (PCOV)Saturday, June 17thPURE Night Club, 6200 Kingsway, BurnabyPortugal vs Iran After Party, a club night fundraiser for JOVENSvancouver. $7 includes free drink until 11:30pmSunday, June 18thVictoria Park, Vancouver
Commercial Drive Festival, visit the World Cup stage where Brazil
and Portugal will shine. FREE.
http://www.commercialdrivefestival.orgSunday, June 18thPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Brazil v Australia (PCOV)Tuesday, June 20thCinematheque, 1131 Howe Street
Portuguese Film and Video Festival, Cinematheque $25 Tuesdays pass
or $10 per session (PBS)
http://www.portuguesefilm.comTuesday, June 20thNelly Furtado releases her new album LOOSE in storeshttp://www.nellyfurtado.comWednesday, June 21stSenova Restaurant, 1864 West 57th Ave, VancouverManuel Ferreira guides you through a dinner featuring flights of BC and portugal paired with contemporary offerings from Senova. 604.266.8643Wednesday, June 21stStudio 16, Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver, 1551 West 7th AvenueSuzana da Camara concert, $15-$10, Tickets 604.736.9806june21and28.htmlWednesday, June 21stPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Portugal v Mexico (PCOV)Wednesday, June 21stPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Iran v Angola (PCOV)Thursday, June 22ndPortuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial DriveWorld Cup: Japan v Brazil (PCOV)Friday, June 23rd & Saturday, June 24thRiver Rock Casino, Richmond, BC, CanadaKing of Sax Johnny Ferreirahttp://www.johnnyferreira.comFriday, June 23rdThe Centre for Performing Arts, VancouverSEU JORGE (concert) International Jazz Festival, ticketmaster.ca Jazz Hotline: 604-872-5200http://www.coastaljazz.ca/index.cfm?page_id=62&view=DETAILS&event_id=369Saturday, June 24thLady of Sorrows Church
ESPIRITO SANTO (Tradicao Ilha Terceira) Info TBA
Saturday, June 24th, Sunday, June 25th
Opening of the Brazilian Dance Center; Open House, dance workshops and performances all day long. For info: 604 325 6342
Sunday, June 25thLady of Sorrows Church
ESPIRITO SANTO, Mass, Sopas (Lunch),
Dance all afternoon (Tradicao Ilha Terceira) More Info TBA
Tuesday, June 27thCinematheque, 1131 Howe Street
Portuguese Film and Video Festival (PBS)
http://www.portuguesefilm.comWednesday, June 28thSenova Restaurant, 1864 West 57th Ave, VancouverSuzana da Camara intimate setting. Book your dinner table by calling 604.266.8643june21and28.htmlThursday, June 29thCentennial Theatre, North Vancouver
SARA TAVARES (Portugal/Cape-Verde) music concert, Centennial
Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Van. Centennial Theatre Box Office
604-984-4484 $30-$25 (PBS) "If sunshine made a noise, it would probably
sound like this" Taplas-UK
june29.htmlFriday, June 30thChivana Restaurant Bar Lounge, 2340 W. 4th Ave.
Corcovado Brazilian Local Band
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/index.cfm?page_id=97&view=DETAILS&event_id=263