FRIDAY, MAY 19
LEGION TUNES
Dance the night away with the band the Rhythm Street at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) from 7 to 11 p.m. It also performs Saturday; membership is waive on that night.
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LIVE MUSIC
March Hare performs tonight and tomorrow night at the Asylum Sound Stage at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 9:30 p.m. There’s no cover charge; however, guests must be 19+.
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SATURDAY, MAY 20
AVIAN RESEARCH
The Vancouver Avian Research Centre hosts its first open house of the season at the research and banding centre at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam. Admission is $15; registration is required.
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COLOUR FEST
Celebrate the South Asian festivals of Holi and Vaisakhi at Colour Fest, a gathering at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The free family-friendly festival signifies the arrival of spring, the end of winter, the blossoming of love and, for many, a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. Hosted by Diwali Fest, the festivities are from 5 to 8 p.m. and include musical and dance performances, a colour zone, art stations and food trucks. Tickets are up to $22.63 to take part in the colour zone.
MORE: diwalifest.ca/events/colour-fest-2023
SUNDAY, MAY 21
FARM FRESH
The Coquitlam Farmers Market is now open in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., pick up some fresh farm fare, talk to the vendors and enjoy the music and children’s crafts. The POP (Power of Produce) Kids Program will also be running.
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