Friday, July 28
CANWEST GAMES
More than 500 athletes will compete in a two-day contest at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit canwestgames.ca.
CANADA 150 TRAIN
Head over to Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) and the recreation complex for Mayor Mike Clay’s Summertime Celebration, starting at 1 p.m. The free family-fun event will include a barbecue, courtesy of the Port Moody Volunteer Firefighters Association, until 4 p.m. And stay for the Canada 150 Train, CP Rail’s salute to the country’s milestone anniversary. The transcontinental trip to Montreal — then Ottawa — starts from Port Moody with entertainers Dean Brody (country music) and Dallas Arcand (Aboriginal hoop dancer) aboard. The train leaves at 8 p.m. Visit portmoody.ca.
OUTDOOR SHOPS
Vendors, food trucks and community groups will be at The Market at Brewers Row in the parking lot of the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.
HOW NOW, SPIRIT!
The Teen Theatre Troupe — under the direction of Shakespearean expert Kevin Bennett and production assistant Hannah Case — presents a version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Coquitlam Town Centre Plaza Park (1299 Pinetree Way) tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit placedesarts.ca.
MOVIE NIGHT
Bring a lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray for the re-scheduled Cinema Under the Stars, which was cancelled last Friday due to rain. The city of Port Coquitlam hosts the free show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which starts at 9 p.m. at Sun Valley Park (3700 Hamilton St.). Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
Saturday, July 29
SHOW ’N’ SHINE
Bring your camera and talk to the owners of exotic, classic and muscle cars taking part in the annual Ultimate Car Show at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). The charity pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 10 a.m. with a barbecue, beer garden and entertainment on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Go to hardrockcasinovancouver.com.
SHARE BLITZ
Help Share Family and Community Services fill the Port Moody food bank with its Remember The Food Bank campaign today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Safeway Shaughnessy Station in Port Coquitlam, and Sunday at Safeway Sunwood Square in Coquitlam. Volunteers will be standing in front of the stores, collecting food and cash donations. Visit sharesociety.ca.
LONG TALL
Learn how to mix natural cocktails with the Coquitlam Heritage Society at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave.) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $18.50 per person. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
DADS/KIDS
Dads and male caregivers can enjoy their little ones with songs, stories, games and crafts at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Admission is free.
TEEN TUNES
Performers with the Youth Music Project and Crossroads Coffee House light up the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. for the city’s Village Vibe series. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
LATIN DANCE
The Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts its weekly Latin dance night in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Join Alberto and Teresa for the party, which runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; there is a salsa lesson in the first hour. Admission is $10 and parking is free. Or take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Call 604-725-4654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, July 30
GET YOUR GREENS
The Coquitlam Farmers Market runs in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling fresh food from Metro Vancouver growers. Visit makebakegrow.com.
NEWPORT FUN
The annual Summer Fest at Newport Village (off Ioco Road in Port Moody) starts at 11 a.m. with award-winning children’s entertainer Will Stroet and the Backyard Band followed by tribute artists at 12:30 p.m. (Celebrate Celine) and 3:30 p.m. (Abba Arrival). The R&B choir Top Line sings music by Michael Jackson, Destiny’s Child and more at 2 p.m. Proceeds support the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Visit portmoody.ca.
MILITARY CONVOY
Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) features army vehicles and other historical battlefield gear from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Heritage Square. Parking is available next door at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.). Admission is free. Call 604-516-6151 or visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
SWAMP MUSIC
Swamp City takes over the Leigh Square Community Arts Village for a Music in the Square show from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
MACK AND ATTACK
Nigel Mack and The Blues Attack deliver a high-energy show at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Summer Sundays Concerts series. Visit summersundays.ca.
