With cooler, rainier weather expected to hit the region most Lower Mainlanders will be looking for indoor activities to partake in this weekend. Fortunately for Tri-City residents there is plenty to do. From hockey games to theatre events to antique coin appraisals, there is something for everybody.
TODAY: Friday, Jan. 13
MOVIE NIGHT
Grab a bowl of popcorn and join members of the Port Moody Film Society as they screen Micmacs this Friday at the Inlet Theatre. This whimsical fantasy movie tells the story of Bazil, whose life is ruined by weapons of war before he and his comrades take revenge against the weapons manufacturer. The film is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who created Amélie in 2001 and A Very Long Engagement in 2004. The movie is rated 14A and is 105 minutes long. Tickets are available at the Port Moody city hall galleria after 6:45 p.m. on film nights. There are no presales. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. and the theatre doors open at 7:15 p.m. For more information go to pmfilm.ca.
SWIM & EAT
Young people looking for something to do this Friday are invited to join in the Swim, Movie, Pizza night at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.). Children between the ages of 7 and 12 are eligible to participate and the movie offered will be PG rated. There is a $15 charge and pre-registration is required by calling 604-927-PLAY. For more information email [email protected].
BONSPEIL
Port Moody Curling Club Bonspiel -- featuring four South Korean rinks - runs today (Friday) through Sunday at the Port Moody Recreation Complex. Action begins at 6:45 p.m. tonight and continues all day Saturday, with the finals slated to begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
SHOOTOUT
Centennial Centaurs Top-10 Shootout senior girls high school basketball tournament started yesterday (Thursday) and continues today through Saturday at Centennial's gym on Poirier Street. The event features 16 teams, including the top-10 ranked squads in the B.C. AAA ranks, with the Riverside Rapids entering the draw polled No. 1 in the province. The final is slated for 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Centennial's Blue Gym.
Saturday, Jan. 14
ON THE ROAD
The Great Canadian Roadshow is paying for gold and silver coins at an appraising event at the Executive Plaza Hotel (405 North Rd.) in Coquitlam, which wraps up on Saturday. No appointment is necessary and admission is free. The Roadshow is also purchasing antique collectibles, scrap gold and silver, jewelry, watches and musical instruments. Any donations will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and will be matched dollar for dollar by the Roadshow. The event takes place between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information call 1-800-746-0902.
HOCKEY NIGHT
The Port Moody Black Panthers will host the Mission Icebreakers in a Pacific International Jr. B hockey league game at the Port Moody Recreation Complex on Saturday. The puck will drop at 7:45 p.m. as the Black Panthers look to snap a five-game losing skid versus the 3-22-3-0 Icebreakers. For more information go to portmoodyblackpanthers.com.
Sunday, Jan. 15
FAMILY FUN
Gather up the family for a tour of exhibits as Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) hosts family day at its Maillardville gallery. Those who attend are also encouraged to participate in a variety of all-ages drop-in workshops based on some of the featured pieces. The event runs between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. and admission is by donation. For more information email [email protected], call 604-664-1636 or visit placesdesarts.ca.
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