If you have a bit of time between back-to-school shopping excursions, be sure to check out some of the many great offerings in the Tri-Cities this weekend.
Friday, Aug. 28
NIGHT AT THE OPERA
The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) welcomes the Vancouver Opera as they perform Opera Tales, a fairytale concert combining several operatic and musical theatre pieces. Audiences will hear Mozart, Verdi and Dvorak music evoking fairy tales from Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel, sung by soprano Eden Tremayne, mezzo-soprano Francesca Corrado, tenor Rocco Rupolo and baritone Zachary Read. The show is suitable for all ages, including kids. Tickets are $25 for the show, which runs to Aug. 30, at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Aug. 29
FREE HOCKEY
Have a daughter inspired by Hayley Wickenheiser? You may want to bring her to the free girls hockey event at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Girls aged five and up can try the sport in a free, fun environment; all current Tri-Cities Predators are welcome to attend and bring a friend to try hockey as well. Arrive early for equipment fitting or bring your own. Register at www.tcpreds.com.
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Acclaimed performer Karen Fowlie is set to sing in Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square this afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m., bringing original country/rock songs that evoke a unique blend of Neko Case and Carrie Underwood. She’ll be joined by KP Duty, also known as Karyn McLaurin and Paul Shuley, a married couple who met through their shared love of music and are still wowing audiences today.
HOCKEY NIGHT
Is it hockey season already? It is for the Coquitlam Express, who are facing off against the Langley Rivermen in an exhibition game at the Port Coquitlam rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). Better yet, it’s free, though a donation to the Share food bank is appreciated. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.; visit www.coquitlamexpress.ca for more information.
Sunday, Aug. 30
SUMMER SUNDAY
Party pumpers the So Tight Band will be rocking Rocky Point Park in Port Moody with a mix of R&B, funk, disco, pop and more. The concert, from 2 to 4 p.m., is the last of the Summer Sunday series so be sure to squeeze in a last afternoon of free music fun.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Get groovy with Swamp City Revival at PoCo’s Leigh Square from 2 to 4 p.m. Known for their old-time sound, Swamp City brings to life the soulful sounds of the southern roots and blues genre courtesy of Kat Wahamaa (vocals, guitar, mandolin, rubboard), Tony Rees (vocals, guitar, slide, harmonica), Randy Schultz, (vocals, guitar), Mickey Hovan (bass) and Joe Backus (drums), so be sure to arrive ready to dance.
ART OF BEER
Learn the ins and outs of your favourite beverage at the Art of Craft Beer event at Yellow Dog Brewing (2817 Murray St., PoMo) from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the brewery, learn about hops and the fermentation process and, of course, taste a few brews. Tickets are $26.51/$21 (Arts Centre members) at 604-931-2008.
