Friday, Jan. 19
STICKS, PUCKS
See the hometown junior hockey team, the Coquitlam Express, face off against the Nanaimo Clippers in a 7 p.m. game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
CENT. NIGHT
Grade 12 Centennial secondary student Kiyomi Asano penned an original musical (and two compositions) based on the Off-Broadway play Audition. Led by theatre and music teachers Lisa Boddez and Carole Baker, Asano’s show — the first for the new school theatre — runs tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam and features about 40 young actors. Visit centtheatre.com for tickets.
MUSICAL 43
The Coquitlam-based Stage 43 Theatrical Society ends its run of the musical The Fantasticks this weekend at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). For tickets to tonight or tomorrow’s production at 8 p.m., call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Sat., Jan. 20
GRANT WRITING
Non-profit groups and artists organizing a cultural project, festival, event or program in Port Coquitlam are invited to a free grant-writing workshop, happening from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place (next to Port Coquitlam city hall) at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Instructor Mary Ann Anderson of Little Dog Creative will give tips. To register, email arts@portcoquitlam.ca. The deadline to apply for the first round of 2018 Community Cultural Development grants from the city is Jan. 31.
SNAP AND CHAT
Port Moody businesswoman Heather Wallace opens her first solo photography show, with a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Her display, titled Resolution, is on the walls until Feb. 12. Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
TA-DA!
Spanish magician Woody Aragon entertains at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) with an all-ages show — presented by the Vancouver Magic Circle — at 7:30 p.m. For tickets at $25, visit ibmring92.com.
VAMANOS
The rehearsal hall at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) turns into a party room when DJ and salsa dancer Alberto Gonzalez and his partner Teresa Szefler host their weekly bash from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Singles are welcome and no dance experience is necessary. Admission is $10. Call 604-725-4654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, Jan. 21
WINTER WARES
Get over to the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up some seasonal produce — grown by Lower Mainland farmers — as well as meat and crafts. Visit makebakegrow.com.
FAMILY CRAFTS
Looking for a dry, warm place to keep the kids warm and busy? Head over to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for the Maillardville art centre’s Family Day at PdA, on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Check out the new exhibitions and drop in for the all-ages workshops. Admission is free but registration is encouraged by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com. Go to placedesarts.ca.
EMERGING TALENT
The best artwork from Grade 12 students in School District 43 will be unveiled at the annual Emerging Talent display at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). The opening reception — with many of the graduating artists in attendance — is from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
GAME DAY
The BCHL’s Coquitlam Express are up against the Vernon Vipers at 2 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
LIGHTS DOWN
The magical light display circling Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake will be dismantled next week so take an hour out to tour the spectacular winter scene tonight. Park along Trevor Wingrove Way or hop on the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit coquitlam.ca.
jcleugh@tricitynews.com
