Friday, Nov. 4
ART SHOW (AND SALE)
Pick up something for yourself, or get a jump on next month’s shopping, at the Port Moody Art Association’s 49th annual show and sale. See works by some 80 artists showcasing more than 300 pieces in a range of media, sizes and styles. An opening reception is tonight at 8 p.m. and the event continues Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PoMo recreation complex.
COOL MOVES
The Evergreen Cultural Centre hosts Dance Allsorts; project20 and Lesley Telford in a mixed program of contemporary dance that is followed by an all-ages dance workshop. Tickets are $20/$5 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
PHOTO SHOW
Drop by the Michael Wright Art Gallery at PoCo’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village to check out the PhotoClub Vancouver members’ exhibition. The show is on until Nov. 28. Looking for more great pics? PoMo’s Gallery Bistro hosts a photo exhibit by Deb Taylor, documenting the cranberry harvest (to Nov. 20).
COFFEEHOUSE SHOW
It’s an open mic night, so bring your best to the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse show at PoCo’s Leigh Square, from 7 to 10 p.m. Visit www.crossroadshospicesociety.ca for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 5
SHORE UP
Help out the Lower Mainland Green Team as they remove English ivy and restore native species for a healthy habitat along the Shoreline Trail in Port Moody, from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instruction, tools and refreshments provided; meet at the PoMo rec complex. Contact lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com.
PIANO MAN
Elton John’s famous hit could well be on the play list when pianist Terry Jorden grabs the Gallery Bistro stage in Port Moody for an evening of classic piano bar songs from the 60s through the 90s, ranging from blues to folk, jazz, pop, country and more. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Reserve tickets ($25) by calling 604-937-0998.
WAR AND PEACE
No, it’s not the Tolstoy epic, it’s the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble illustrating the human spirit in conflict and resolution through beautiful music, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20/$15/$12 at evegreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
Sunday, Nov. 6
TRENCH TALKS
Commemorate the 99th anniversary of an epic First World War battle at a special Trench Talks presentation at the Port Moody Station Museum. Guest speaker John Goheen will talk about the battle of Passchendaele, in which Canadian soldiers followed up an exhaustive British effort to force the Germans to retreat from a strategic ridge near Ypres. The talk is at 1 p.m., followed by a photo re-enactment. Reserve a seat for the free event by calling 604-939-1648 or emailing info@portmoodymuseum.org.
GET CREATIVE
Discover the fascinating history of Minnekhada Regional Park and the hunting lodge and enjoy some family-friendly, hands-on activities at the Creative Café from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.minnekhada.ca for more info.
LAP TIME
Brave the rain and head out for a few fitness laps, a lazy float or a fun time with the kids at the Westminster Savings free swim at the Hyde Creek recreation centre from 1 to 3 p.m., or at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex in Coquitlam from 7 to 9 p.m.
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