Friday, Oct. 26
FAB FALL FASHION
Anyone trying to figure out what to to wear this autumn should check out the Fabulous Fall Fashions fashion show at St. Laurence Church Hall, 825 St. Laurence St., Coquitlam at 7 p.m. It’s in support of the Coquitlam Gogos with the proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to fund project supporting grandmothers and children orphaned by AIDS in 15 African countries. The fashions are provided by Creekside Fashions of Port Coquitlam. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling Julie 604-522-2275 or Pat 604-464-3298, or via email at [email protected]
CHOC TALK
Get a taste of the history of chocolate, and some wine too, at the Coquitlam Heritage speaker series’ Chocolate History and Tasting. As part of Coquitlam’s Heirlooms and Treasures exhibit, Dr. Shea Henry will give a lecture at Mackin House on chocolate’s origins, the scope and role in the modern world from marketing and manufacturing. Her historical journey will be accompanied by tasting chocolate and wine pairings. It’s for adults only (19-plus) and runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is $25 and is available at coquitlamheritage.ca.
POCO ART
Port Coquitlam’s Art Focus Artist Association hosts its 25th annual fall show this week, starting with a reception at 7 p.m. in The Outlet at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall). Among the members exhibiting and selling their original work will be Coquitlam resident Debbie Halyk, a painter and drawer. The event runs Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit myartclub.com.
HAUNTED HOUSE ON THE HILL
High on a hilltop is the Anmore Manor Haunted House surrounded by dark forest where the caretakers are said to be a little crazy and wander all hours of the night through its halls and labyrinth of rooms. Visit if you dare. It’s at 1151 Robin Way in Anmore and starts at 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday and then on Halloween starting at 6:30 p.m. Entrance to the scary grounds is by a food or cash donation to the Share Society.
Saturday, Oct. 27
GEM OF A SHOW
The Port Moody Rock and Gem Club’s 2018 Gem and Mineral Show, runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (same time Sunday) at the Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle St., Port Moody. The show is all about stories behind the passion for stone and on display will be slabs, crystals, fossils, rough rock, expert advice, demonstrations, jewelry, craft supplies and more
HERITAGE HALLOWEEN
Stories on Wheels is street theatre storytelling inspired by a traditional Japanese traveling show called Kamishibai (paper theatre). Tales are told by a comic narrator using illustrated picture cards displayed in a miniature wooden stage attached to the back of a vintage bicycle. Treats and crafts will be available for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. at Coquitlam Heritage’s Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam by donation. See coquitlamheritage.ca.
PIANO PLAY
The final showing of the Arts Club Theatre Company’s On Tour production of The Piano Teacher, goes at 3 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Friday), at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Tickets are available at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
HILARITY FOR CHARITY
Here’s a chance to get some vintage clothing, accessory or prop to accent Halloween festivities and support a charity at the same time. The Pinball Alley Vintage store in Port Moody is donating 20% of its sales Saturday to Seth Rogen’s Hilarity For Charity. It’s an organization he and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, whose mother is in the advanced stages of early onset Alzheimer’s, set up.
CAPITAL IDEA
Come see whether the Coquitlam Express can deliver a victory over the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a B.C. Hockey League battle at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Faceoff is at 7 p.m.
INSANE PARTY
The Crossroads Hospice Society will be the beneficiaries of proceeds from the Insane Asylum Halloween Party at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a live performance, dancing and a midnight costume contest. Admission is $10 with seating going on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sunday, Oct. 28
LAST CHANCE MARKET
It’s the last chance to do some outdoor grocery shopping with the final Coquitlam Farmers Market outdoor market of the season running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. For more information on vendors see makebakegrow.com.
POOL GAMES
This Halloween-themed swim will be more than doing laps. It will include games and prizes, and will be held at Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way), 1 to 3 p.m.
SPOOKY STUFF
The Mr. I’s Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories concert at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., will enchant youngsters and parents alike. Costumes are welcome and audience participation encouraged. Cost is $10 per person. The show runs from 2 to 3 p.m.
GHOULS NIGHT OUT
Two Coquitlam drag queens will follow their inaugural performance from this spring with a Halloween special. Daniel Mason — aka Jakyllyn Hyde — and Flannery Pajamas host Ghouls Night Out, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
