Friday, Aug. 3
WOMEN ARTISTS
It’s the last weekend to see three exhibits at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) before they end Aug. 9: From Where We Stand is a group show, in the Canadian Pacific Gallery, by the 13 Feet off the Ground Collective, which includes work by Port Moody painter Melanie Ellery; Pescaderia, a new series by PMAC faculty member Agata Teodorowicz, is in the Suncor Gallery; and Être Fleur Bleue is by PMAC’s ceramic artist-in-residence Malory Tate, in the Ann Kitching Gallery. The facility is closed on Monday for the stat holiday. Call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.
CLASSIC ROCK
The second offering in this summer’s concert series at the TD Community Plaza in Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) features a classic rock theme. Kevin & Paul Duo launch the free show at 7 p.m. with 1960’s and ‘70s rock sounds — with vocal stylings influenced by American and British bands — while The Cancons, an all-Canadian cover band, headline at 8:15 p.m. with tunes from the ‘80s and ’90s. They’ll juice it up with tracks from Loverboy, Platinum Blonde, The Hip, Trooper, Bryan Adams, 54-40, Men Without Hats, Gino Vanelli and Neil Young, among others. The series is hosted by the city of Coquitlam. Visit coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts.
LAX ACTION
Cheer on the Coquitlam Adanacs in Game 5 of the BCJALL series against the New Westminster Salmonbellies, at 7:30 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit bcjall.com.
SINGIN’ THE BLUES
Alan Gerber, who has appeared with the likes of Bob Dylan, BB King, Van Morrison and Janis Joplin, performs at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) at 8 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com to reserve a seat.
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Bring a blanket and snacks to Gates Park (2300 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) where the city will roll Thor: Ragnarok (2017), a PG-13 fantasy/science fiction flick based on the Marvel Comics character and starring Chris Hemsworth. The show starts at 8:45 p.m. Check the city’s social media pages if the screening is rescheduled due to rain. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
Saturday, Aug. 4
B.C. IN WWI
The Royal BC Museum in Victoria has a touring exhibit on loan at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) featuring a narrative and artifact replicas from British Columbians serving in the Great War, in the last year of the WWI centenary. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.
SCRIBES ON HISTORY
Writers can get tips from author Carol M. Cram in her talk, Living the Past: Historical Fiction for Storytellers, at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). The free event, hosted by the Tri-City Wordsmiths, is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Register by calling 604-927-7999. Visit tri-citywordsmiths.ca.
BANDSHELL MUSIC
future star and the Wind-Up Birds perform at the city of Port Coquitlam’s Village Vibe, held at the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). The free concert runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
BACHATA STEPS
Learn the steps to the bachata — a social dance from the Dominican Republic — with Alberto and Teresa from the Hot Salsa Dance Zone. The class starts at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) while the dance floor opens up with Latin beats at 9 p.m.; the party continues to 12:30 a.m. Entry is $10. No partner or experience is needed. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sun., Aug. 5
RAINBOW PRODUCE
Bring a couple of grocery bags to the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam), to purchase colourful vegetables and fruit, meat, baked goods and crafts. Visit makebakegrow.com.
DOUBLE HEADER
The Chicago-based Nigel Mack & The Blues Attack kicks off the Summer Sundays double header at 2 p.m. at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). They’ll be followed another repeat performer for the series: The R&B Allstars, who start their gig at 4 p.m. Donations are accepted to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundayz.ca.
AFRO-CUBAN
Rumba Calzada, a Juno-nominated band led by composer and musician Raphael Geronimo, entertains at the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) at 2 p.m. for the city’s Music in the Square weekly shows in July and August. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
YOUR NEIGHBOURS
Residents in Port Moody’s Pleasantside and Ioco neighbourhoods are invited to a community family picnic from 4 to 8 p.m. at the picnic shelter at Old Orchard Park (600 Bentley Rd., Port Moody). Play old-fashioned kids’ games and enjoy the view. Bring a blanket or chairs. Reserve a spot by calling 604-461-1975 and leave name and phone number, or email [email protected].
Mon., Aug. 6
BC DAY LIBRARY
Join librarians at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) for a special B.C Day storytime for newborns to kids up to six years of age, and their parents or caregivers. The free 30-minute program starts at 11 a.m. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
SCOUTING HISTORY
Check out the new Scouting exhibit at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam), where the Coquitlam Heritage Society is displaying artifacts and photos in a glass box reserved by the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame. Curated by Jasmine Moore, the show ends in November. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
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Image above: The Cancons
