Let the music be your master this weekend. A host of performances, recitals and concerts of every sonic stripe are planned, from old Polish gems to new unpolished rock. And with events scheduled both indoors and out, whatever the weather, the Tri-Cities has you covered.
Friday, May 27
A PERFORMER WITHOUT PARITY
Vancouver crooner Phil Moriarity sings the hits of yesterday and today at 8 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tickets are $24.95 at the Port Moody Arts Centre or online at philmoriarity.ca.
A DOUBLE SHOT
The Mersey-Dixon Line Steppers and Coastal Youth Choir are performing on a special double-bill evening as part of the Crossroads Hospice coffeehouse series at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Square Pl., Port Coquitlam). Doors open at 7 p.m. with an open stage until the featured performers take the stage at 9 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call Crossroads at 604-945-0606 or visit crossroadshospice.bc.ca/coffee.
ROCK SHOW
Coquitlam ska-rockers the Faceplants perform at 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre (2185 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). Supporting the local boys are The Knots and David Blair. Tickets are $12 at the door. Check out the Faceplants at myspace.com/thefaceplantsband.
Saturday, May 28
BANDS AT ROCKY POINT
The School District 43 and Pitt River middle school Grades 7 to 12 bands are giving an outdoor concert from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. Students, family and friends are welcome to this free afternoon event.
A PERENNIAL FAVOURITE
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., join Tri-City green thumbs for the annual Masks in the Garden plant sale and mask exhibition at 2279 Park Cres., Coquitlam. Grasses, Hostas, Astilbes, oh my!
WINE TASTING
The Best of B.C. Wines Uncorked is a semi-annual wine tasting benefit for the Port Moody Arts Centre. From 7 to 9 p.m., sample some of the province's finest vintages in the Port Moody city hall galleria (100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $45 and are available through the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.), online at bcuncorked.ca or by phone at 604-931-2008.
WIND AND WATER
The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs Ecstatic Waters, a groundbreaking work for winds and electronics from composer Steven Bryant. Show starts at 8 p.m. at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets range from $12 to $25 and are available in person at the Evergreen box office, by phone at 604-927-6555 or online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Sunday, May 29
CAN-CONCERT
With Glowing Hearts... and Voices is a celebration of the Canadian song book featuring favourites such as "The Log Driver's Waltz" and "Cape Breton Lullaby" performed by the 10-voice Coquitlam women's choir, Harmony. The show begins at 2 p.m. at Como Lake United Church (535 Marmont Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets are $15 from Meredith at 604-469-1641.
POLISH PARTY
Celebrate Polish Culture and Heritage Day with live music, dancing, arts, food and beverages from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Leigh Square bandshell (2253 Leigh Square Pl., Port Coquitlam) and the adjacent Elks Lodge (2272 Leigh Square Pl.).
PIANO CHAMP
Three-time B.C. piano champion Raymond Zeng is giving a performance featuring his original compositions and some piano standards. The recital starts at 4 p.m. at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $20 at raymondzeng.com or by calling 604-942-6086.
CHAMBER CONCERT
The Yarilo ensemble presents the first concert of its first season, paying tribute to friend and fellow composer Nikolai Korndorf at 2 p.m. at a private home at 34 Shoreline Circle, Port Moody. Für Nikolai: Time... and Again features the late composer's music for piano, cello and violin as performed by Place des Arts faculty member Anna Levy and Jane Hayes, with special guest Ariel Barnes. Tickets are $20, $15 for students and seniors and are available at the door.
DOGWOOD DAYS
The Dogwood Songsters present Young at Heart, a 1:30 p.m. spring concert at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Admission is free for kids under 10 and $6 for adults, and are available by phone at 604-933-6098.
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