Friday, July 6
ACROBATICS
See the feats by Circo Osorio Circus, which has its Big Top up in the northeast parking lot of Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam). Its shows run tonight at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Visit facebook.com/InternationalCircusUnderTheBigTop/.
NIGHT MARKET
Bring your shopping bags to The Market at Brewers Row, which opens for its second season in the parking lot at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). On from 6 to 10 p.m., the market — sponsored in part by The Tri-City News — includes such vendors as Violet+Ruby and Gypsy Jean Jewlery. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.
LAX ACTION
Wear your Adanacs jersey as its junior team takes on the New Westminster Salmonbellies at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a 7:30 p.m. game. Visit adanacs.bcjall.com.
MOVIE NIGHT
Grab a blanket, lawn chair and bug spray to watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a Cinema Under the Stars presentation by the city of Port Coquitlam. The flick rolls on the 26’ screen at 9 p.m. at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St.). No charge. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
Saturday, July 7
KICK CANCER OUT
Be part of the World Cup fun — at the local level — as Metro Vancouver soccer players battle for the ball at the annual Kick for a Cure, an all-day fundraiser hosted by the Michael Cuccione Foundation that collects money for and builds awareness about childhood cancer. The adult tournament and Domenic Mobilio Youth Invitational kickoff is at 9 a.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way); the ceremony and presentations are at 1 p.m. Bring the kids for the Canada Tire Jump Start family fun zone and hear the entertainment, starting at 2 p.m. Visit kickforacure.ca.
TAKE A WALK
Join historian Maurice Guibord, president of the Historical Francophone Society of B.C., for a two-hour walking tour of the French-Canadian enclave of Maillardville, at 10 a.m. — in celebration of Historic Places Day. Meet at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam); afterward, enjoy tea and scones in the parlour. The cost is $5 per person. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
TENNIS, ANYONE?
The first-ever Backpack Tennis tournament is today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Trasolini turf field (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody). The event features singles and doubles categories with prizes to be won, free lessons a beer garden and a silent auction. Admission is by donation with proceeds to KidSport. Visit backpacktennis.com.
IT’S MAGIC
Bring the kids to the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) at 11 a.m., where Norden the Magician will dazzle with his tricks in a free 45-minute show. Visit fvrl.ca.
VILLAGE VIBE
Emerging performers are given the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of the city’s Village Vibe series, which kicks off today. No charge. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate 40 years of the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department — one of two all-volunteer fire crews in the Lower Mainland — with its 45 members, at a community party running from 3 to 11 p.m. at Spirit Park in Anmore. Take part in the tug of war at 3:45 p.m. Speeches are at 6:30 p.m. with bonfire (weather permitting) lit at 8 p.m. And don’t forget to bring some change to donate to the department’s SCBA fundraising campaign. Visit svfd.ca for the lineup and more information on the gear fundraiser.
HOME GAME
The senior Adanacs take to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a meet against the Maple Ridge Burrards, at 7 p.m. Visit adanaclacrosse.com.
WORLD BEAT
Juno-award winners The Paperboys start the first Music on the Grill show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the series’ 10th year. The dinner portion is now sold out; however, tickets are still available for the concert at 8 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
LATIN NIGHT
Hot Salsa Dance Zone heats up the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with a Salsa lesson at 8 p.m. with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. The party continues from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Entry is $10 at the door and singles are welcome; no dance experience is necessary. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, July 8
BERRIES, BEETS
Vendors with the Coquitlam Farmers Market sell fresh food, homemade bread and more in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
PLAY BALL!
Support the Coquitlam Little League players in the 11/12 District Championships at Mackin Yard (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) as they face Langley at 11 a.m. for the round-robin tournament. Visit coquitlamlittleleague.ca.
RIVERVIEW WALK
Admire the silver lindens during a tree tour of the Riverview Hospital grounds, courtesy of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Henry Esson Young (HEY) building at 2601 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam. No charge. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
POOL PARTY
CUPE local 825 in Port Moody hosts its annual Westhill Family Pool Party and barbecue at the city facility (203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody) from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. Visit portmoody.ca.
GET YOUR GROOVE ON
The first of this year’s Summer Sundays Concerts starts at 2 p.m. today on the PCT Performance Stage at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) with the party band Groove & Tonic. Donations accepted for the Crossroads Hospice Society. The Tri-City News is a sponsor. Visit summersundays.ca.
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
The bandshell at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside city hall) comes alive with entertainment for the city’s first Music in the Square concert of the summer, from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
LACROSSE TIME
The Victoria Shamrocks face the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs for a 2 p.m. game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit adanacs.bcjall.com.
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