Friday, Feb. 3
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
The attack at a Quebec City mosque Sunday night has left the nation shocked and saddened by the unspeakable violence. At the Masjid Al-Hidayah mosque here in Port Coquitlam, members will be gathering for a funeral prayer in absentia from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; they are inviting the public to join them for an open house after 2 p.m. if they wish to show their support or express their condolences. The mosque is at 2626 Kingsway Ave.
WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE
No, it’s not politics, it’s Shakespeare — that is, Monster Theatre’s new adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, playing at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. A whimsical take on an already lighthearted story enlists Shakespeare himself as a Puck-like emcee, aided by the audience’s improvisation, to reinvent the play through fun and imagination. All family shows are pay-what-you-can (suggested price is $10 per person). Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information.
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE
You may have a tough time not singing along when the students of Pinetree secondary begin belting out Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, My Favorite Things and, of course, The Sound of Music in their adaptation of this beloved classic. The musical features more than 35 young actors backed by a live orchestra and all the drama, romance and war-time suspense. The show runs at Pinetree secondary in Coquitlam to Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. (and again Feb. 9 to 11). Tickets are $12 through the Pinetree office (3000 Pinewood Ave.).
UNDER THE SEA
Port Coquitlam resident and thespian extraordinaire Damon Calderwood is going under the sea for a turn as King Triton in Align Entertainment’s The Little Mermaid. The Coquitlam-based company has the B.C. premiere of the Disney musical, which will be helmed by director Chad Matchette (also a PoCo resident) and the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts’ artistic director. It’s been nearly 30 years since Disney released the movie version of the musical, so Calderwood hopes the Tony-award nominated musical draws a range of age groups to the audience. The Little Mermaid runs to Feb. 18 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre (7373 Macpherson Ave., Burnaby). Tickets are $39/$27 at vtixonline.com. Visit www.alignentertainment.ca for more info.
YOUTH SKATE PARTY
Youth in Grades 6 to 12 can get together for a Black Ice Party at the Port Moody Arena 2 from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy skating with your friends along to music from a live DJ; there will also be prizes and snacks at the event. Admission is $2 or $5 with skate rental.
Saturday, Feb. 4
PAINTING THE ‘HOOD
Join celebrated local artist Reza Doust at an exhibit opening featuring his latest series, Painting the Neighbourhood, at the Silk Art Gallery (2419 Clarke St., PoMo). The vibrant pieces showcase the quiet beauty of the Tri-Cities’ landscapes through rich oil paintings. An opening reception is at 3 p.m. Visit www.silkgallery.ca for more information.
BLUES CLUE
The Gallery Bistro in Port Moody hosts Al Foreman in a Blues in the Night concert. Foreman combines music and conversation for a “blues education” as he reflects on the components of the blues styles that have shaped his life. Tickets for dinner (7 p.m.) and show (8 p.m.) are $30; reserve at 604-937-0998 or [email protected].
ANOTHER BRICK?
The Bergmann Duo hit the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage to play Marcel Bergmann’s new piano arrangements of a selection of Pink Floyd’s most famous tunes. Monday, Welcome to the Machine and Shine on You Crazy Diamond are on the playlist, but will there be Another Brick in the Wall? The duo will also perform Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells Part 1 (theme from the Exorcist), a song that spawned a cult following. Tickets are $29 at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Sunday, Feb. 5
FARMERS MARKET
Duck indoors for a browse through the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market at the recreation complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With so much amazing food on display, lovely crafts (perhaps a Valentine’s gift?) and more, there’s a good chance you won’t leave empty handed.
COFFEE & A CONCERT
Spend your Sunday afternoon soaking up the sounds of Sweet Scarlet (www.sweetscarletmusic.com), a self-directed a cappella vocal ensemble based in Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre in PoCo. The six friends let their love of vocal music shine in songs ranging form pop classics to contemporary favourites combined with music from around the globe. Stay after the show to enjoy refreshments and meet the group. Tickets are $13/$11/$7 (children 12 and under are free) at 604-927-PLAY, at www.experienceit.ca or with cash at the door.
