Friday, Aug. 11
GOOD-BUY
The last Market at Brewers Row of its inaugural season ends today in the parking lot of the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) across from Brewers Row. Vendors will sell their wares from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Market, which is sponsored by Rebecca Permack of Burke Mountain Homes, Artisan Gifts and Flowers and The Tri-City News. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.
AL FRESCO SHOW
Olivia Penalva and Andrew Allen team up for the second Summer Concert show at Coquitlam Town Centre Park Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way). The emerging pop star opens the concert at 7 p.m. while Allen — who has toured with such acts as Bruno Mars, One Republic and The Barenaked Ladies — headlines at 8 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts.
Saturday, Aug. 12
EVE’S WALK
Meet Port Coquitlam resident Eve Fedyk at the playground at Robert Hope Park (2137 Lamprey Dr., PoCo) at 6 a.m. as she begins her 15-hour walk to Stanley Park in Vancouver and back to raise awareness for people with disabilities.
FUN FAIR
The Tri-City Multicultural Society brings its third annual family fun fair to Central community school (2260 Central Ave., Port Coquitlam) from noon to 4 p.m. Visit tcmulticulturalsociety.com.
HELLO SUMMER
Parishioners with the Northside Foursquare Church (1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) host a mid-summer bash for families from 1 to 4 p.m. that includes a free barbecue, entertainment, a bouncy castle and a dunk tank. No cost. Call 604-942-7711 or visit northsidechurch.ca.
DISNEY CLASSIC
The updated version of Beauty and the Beast — starring Emma Watson (Harry Potter) as Belle and Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) as the Beast — is screened at 2 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) for families. Presented by the Port Moody Public Library, the two-hour long flick is suitable for viewers aged five and up; parents must stay with their children during the film. No cost. Visit portmoody.ca.
BANDSHELL VIBE
Get your dancing shoes on as Asi-Somos takes to Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside city hall) at 2 p.m. for the city’s Village Vibe Performing Arts series. The high-energy quartet will be followed by Western Jaguar, an indie-rock band from Mission. No cost. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
KALEIDOSCOPE
Hop on the Evergreen Extension to Lafarge Lake-Douglas for the city of Coquitlam’s second annual Kaleidoscope Festival, which runs from 2 to 10 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Bif Naked headlines at 8:30 p.m. For a full line-up of activities and entertainment, visit coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope.
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
Catch the Milk Crate Bandits at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) for a New Orleans-style jazz show at 8 p.m. The band is promoting its new EP titled The Neighbourhood, which was recorded in New Orleans and features songs about East Vancouver. Doors opens at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served after 7 p.m. Cost is $25 for the meal and tunes. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
DOUBLE FEATURE
The Port Moody Film Society rolls two American comedies tonight: A Serious Man at 7:30 p.m. and Hail Caesar at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door of the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., inside Port Moody city hall) plus a $5 society membership fee (good until December). Visit pmfilm.ca.
SALSA SUMMER
Alberto and Teresa are heading on a summer break after tonight’s fun fiesta in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The Latin party starts at 8 p.m. with a merengue lesson for beginners followed by a dance from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Take the Evergreen Extension to Lafarge Lake-Douglas or park for free outside the venue. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, Aug. 13
FARMERS MARKET
Hockey players from the Coquitlam Express Jr. A club will flip and serve fresh blueberry pancakes at the Poirier Street farmers market, which runs in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
BEAR-Y NICE
Join Port Moody city officials at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) as they unveil the Canada 150 eco-sculpture, from 1 to 2 p.m. Funding for the public art project comes in part from the federal government. Visit portmoody.ca.
5 ON A STRING
The bluegrass band 5 on a String plays a show at the Leigh Square bandshell from 2 to 4 p.m. for the city’s Music in the Square summer series. No cost. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
R&B HEAVEN
The popular R&B Allstars return to Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St.) for the Summer Sunday Concerts, a music series sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. Proceeds go to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.
