If it’s true that half the summer is now behind us, there’s even more reason to get out and enjoy all the great goings-on here in the Tri-Cities each weekend.
Friday, Aug. 5
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
What better way to catch a fun flick than under a starry night sky? PoCo’s great big silver screen rolls into Gates Park and will feature Inside Out (PG), the hit animated flick about a girl whose life is uprooted when her family moves from the midwest to San Francisco. Bring a blanket or beach chair for the 9 p.m. show.
Saturday, Aug. 6
VILLAGE VIBE
PoCo’s Saturday music series takes a turn to the wild side when The Bird and the Lion hit the stage. Elaina Buenaventura and Amanda Costa first met in Terry Fox secondary’s Rock School program and have now combined some 15 years of playing guitar and piano, among many other instruments, for an inspiring set of unique cover songs. Also playing at the Leigh Square show from 2 to 4 p.m. is Samantha Stouten, a solo singer/songwriter from PoCo, playing tunes from her upcoming EP “i don’t know.”
DINNER & A SHOW
Get an evening of goodies at PoMo’s Gallery Bistro when the musical duo Nathalie Bernard (vocals) and Darrell Swanson (keyboard) are due to perform. This Tri-Cities-based pair will play their original songs, debut a couple of new songs and covers ranging from Norah Jones to Stevie Wonder, Martina McBride, Marvin Gaye and more. Dinner is at 7 p.m. ($13) and the show is at 8 p.m. ($12). Call 604-937-0998 to book; visit www.gallerybistroportmoody.com.
Sunday, Aug. 7
GO FOR A SWIM
Take a dip — for free — at the Hyde Creek recreation centre in Port Coquitlam from 1 to 3 p.m. or at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex in Coquitlam from 7 to 9 p.m., both courtesy of Westminster Savings.
WAR ANIMALS
The Port Moody Station Museum’s Trench Talks continue with guest speaker Markus Fahrner, who will discuss the role of animals that served in the First World War. The 1 p.m. discussion is followed by a photo re-enactment. Get more info at 604-939-1648 or www.portmoodymuseum.org.
CREATIVE CAFE
There’s natural and cultural history to explore — along with your creative side — at the Creative Café at Minnekhada Regional Park. Drop by for this great summer series from 1 to 4 p.m.; visit www.minnekhada.ca for more info.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Head to Leigh Square for PoCo’s Music in the Park, where Arsen Shomakhov will be playing electric blues tunes from 2 to 4 p.m. After moving to Vancouver in 2008, the Maple Blues Awards nominee, songwriter, singer and guitarist formed a trio with bassist Bruce O’Neill and drummer Chip Hart, and continues to play at blues festivals throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada. Visit www.arsenshomakhov.ca for more info.
SUMMER SUNDAY
They’re described as “a big non-stop party rock ‘n’ roll soul band” and with a name like John Delaney and The Indestructibles, it’s a good bet this band knows its way around a stage. Speaking of which, they’ll be at Rocky Point Park’s stage for a show from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Summer Sunday concert series.
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