Friday
JR MOUNTIES SHINE
The 96 cadets in this summer’s Coquitlam RCMP Jr. Mountie Police Academy — as well as the public — will get a chance to meet with first responders and check out the gear they use in life-saving missions, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The free show ‘n shine will include displays from the RCMP, Port Moody Police, Coquitlam Fire and Rescue, BC Ambulance Service, Coquitlam Search and Rescue and the BC Sheriff Service. Call 604-945-1572.
LOOP PEDAL TUNES
Catch American musician Rebecca Stoelinga — aka Stolie — at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) for a dinner and show, starting at 7 p.m. To reserve a seat at $30, call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
UNDER THE STARS
Pack your blankets and bug spray to watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 at 8:45 p.m. at Sun Valley Park (3700 Hamilton St., Port Coquitlam). Cinema Under the Stars is presented by the city. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
Saturday
NI-HAO TO YOU
The Glen Pine Chinese Choir marks its 10th year with a concert at Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) at 2 p.m. They will sing songs in English, Chinese and Taiwanese. Refreshments will be provided by the Glen Pine 50Plus Society. Call 604-927-6940.
IN TIMES OF WARFARE
See how the soldiers lived in the trenches during a First World War reenactment at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St, Port Moody) at 4 p.m. Visitors will be transported back in time when they witness work done by soldiers as well as weapons inspections, trench communication and a piper. Visit portmoodymuseum.org.
CAR PARADE AT NIGHT
Pull up a lawn chair to the side of a Port Coquitlam main street and watch dozens of vintage, muscle and classic cars roll by as part of the annual Port Coquitlam Car Show cruise. The drivers will leave from Leigh Square Community Arts Village at 6 p.m. and make their way up Citadel Heights before heading north, looping around Victoria and Apel drives, winding down Cedar Drive and toward Riverside Drive and returning via the Coast Meridian Overpass to Leigh Square for a barbecue at 7:30 p.m. For the cruise map, visit pococarshow.ca.
SUGAR STILL
The Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) presents Sugar Still, an acoustic duo that recently dropped its third album titled Go. For the dinner and concert at $30, which starts at 7 p.m., call the eatery at 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
MUSIC ON THE GRILL
The “Grill” portion is sold out; however, tickets at $35 are still available for the Evergreen Cultural Centre concert featuring the sounds of Dawson Rutledge and Tiller’s Folly. The show is the last of this summer’s Music on the Grill series. The venue is located at 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Sunday
FRESH FOOD
Present the coupon in The Tri-City News (Wednesday, page A5) for 20% off a bag of greens at Nutrigreens at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). More than 60 vendors will be on hand to sell produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Visit makebakegrow.com.
CLASSICS, REPLICAS
Hundreds of classic, muscle and vintage vehicles — as well as replicas from T.V. and film shows — will be on display at the 13th annual Port Coquitlam Car Show, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown core (with entertainment at the Leigh Square bandshell on until 8 p.m.). Last year’s event drew more than 50,00 spectators and owners. Call 604-674-2899 or visit pococarshow.ca.
CAR-FREE DAY
Join Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay — an electric car owner — as he hosts the city’s first-ever car-free day from noon to 7 p.m. on St. Johns Street (between Douglas and Moody streets). There will be live music from Anmore’s Greg Drummond plus The Rhythm Method (an eight-piece R&B/funk/pop band) as well as craft beer from Port Moody’s Brewers Row, family activities and business displays. Visit portmoody.ca.
RIVERVIEW TOUR
The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will lead a free tree tour of the Coquitlam arboretum and grounds starting at 1 p.m. Meet at the uphill entrance of the Henry Esson Young (HEY) building on Kalmia Drive. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
SUMMER IN THE PARK
Musicians from the So Tight Band will whip it up at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) for the Summer Sundays Concerts, which is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. The free show starts at 2 p.m. and donations will be accepted for the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.
