Friday, Feb. 23
POEMS, VERSE
The speech arts portion of the CDMF Performing Arts Festival starts today at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo). On Friday, the competition runs all day until 8 p.m.; on Saturday, it’s 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free; however, donations are accepted. Visit cdmffestival.ca.
CAPT. UNDERPANTS
For Pro-D Day, take the kids to the Coquitlam Public Library, where both the Poirier (575 Poirier St.) and City Centre (1169 Pinetree Way) branches will run the rated-G animated movie Captain Underpants at 1:30 p.m. No registration required. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
FAN NIGHT
The Langley Rivermen go up against the Coquitlam Express, which play their last home game of the regular season at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. And enjoy the family fun and activities during fan appreciation night. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
COFFEEHOUSE
Hear live music from headliners Second Wind at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse, held in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door with proceeds supporting the Port Moody hospice. Visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.
KITT’S DREAMS
Snafu’s original — and very eccentric — play, Little Orange Man, runs tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca for tickets at $33/$28/$15.
Saturday, Feb. 24
TECH HELP
Adults can get tips from teens — for free — on how to use their electronic devices, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.). Book an appointment by calling 604-469-4577 or visit library.portmoody.ca.
PLAY BALL!
The grand opening for PoCo Heritage’s new exhibit PoCo Stories: Sports — celebrating the city’s top-notch athletes and games — and is at 1 p.m. at the museum (2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) Visit pocoheritage.org.
HISTORIC WALK
Learn about Maillardville’s past in a walking tour of the historic French-Canadian enclave. The trip starts at 1 p.m. at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) and includes tea and scones, served in the parlour at 2 p.m. The event is rain or shine. Tickets are $5 by visiting coquitlamheritage.ca.
THE BEST YOU
The BC Psychological Association hosts free public presentations in February during Psychology Month, including a workshop at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from Dr. Sara David. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., she will speak on the topic, Be the Best Version of Yourself. Admission is free. Visit psychologists.bc.ca.
ART MOMENTS
Artist David Pacholko opens his new multi-media display, Moments Remixed, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Admission is free. Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
BOOK LAUNCH
Barbados native — and Vancouver author — Ronald Callender unveils his new book The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same, at Western Sky Books (2132-2859 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). The launch and book signing is from 2 to 3 p.m. Visit westernskybooks.com.
PERSIAN SOUND
Jazz fusion and rock will be among the genres coming from the Roham & Babak Quartet Band, at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $45 are by calling 604-773-4717 or 778-833-4778.
GET GROOVY
Accomplished musicians Mike Taylor, Diane Lines and Tony Chamberlist perform at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) for their Acoustic Groove Show, starting at 8 p.m. For tickets to the dinner and concert at $34, visit gallerybistroportmoody.com/box-office.
Sunday, Feb. 25
ART EXHIBIT
Tour the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) to view the latest displays that opened Thursday night: Our Roots Exposed (April Lacheur with woodturner Jim Johnson); Spirits from the Woods (Sarah Ronald); and Industrial Revolution (Amy Li Chuan Chang). The galleries are open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit pomoarts.ca.
YOUNG VOICES
Conductor Nina Falcos leads the Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble through a program that includes compositions by Aaron Copland, Claude Debussy and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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