Books, bellydancing and The Big Game are three great
reasons to stay indoors and out of the rain this weekend.
But in case you want more, here's what's happening
in and around the Tri-Cities.
Friday, Feb. 4
COMEDY ON THE ROAD
Becky's New Car: Finding the On-Ramp to Happiness is a
comedic joyride about leaving daily routines in the dust and
racing down life's unpredictable turns and blind corners.
And that's exactly what Becky does when a dashing millionaire
becomes suddenly smitten with her at the car dealership
where she works. But when the hot pursuit reaches a fork
in the road, Becky's faced with more than one tough decision.
The show runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the
Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
with an additional 4 p.m. show on Saturday. Tickets are $10
and are available online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca or at
the ECC box office.
BY SEUSS! A MUSICAL
A creative interweaving of some of the most beloved
tales from children's storyteller Dr. Seuss, Seussical the
Musical, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at
Centennial secondary school (570 Poirier St., Coquitlam). A
cast of more than 40 Centennial theatre students, plus musicians
and crew, have been working since October to emulate
the characters from The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole
Christmas, and Horton Hears a Who! Tickets for the shows
are $13 in advance and $15 at the door for adults, and $10 in
advance and $15 at the door for students. For more information,
call Centennial school at 604-936-7205.
EAST COAST HOSPITALITY
Joe's Atlantic Grill (2410 St.Johns St., Port Moody) is hosting
an Irish/East Coast music event to raise money to give
the gift of music to an elementary school in the Philippines.
Starting at 7 p.m., this free event will feature local musicians
and a no-obligation collection box for donations of cash and
children's items like puzzles, toys, educational DVDs and
CDs. The money raised will be used to buy a stereo and a
new computer for the school as well as to ship the donated
items to the Philippines at a cost of $100 per box. The more
money that's raised, the more they can send. For more information
about the event and to get involved in the cause, call
604-931-8765.
BOOK BLOWOUT
A "gigantic" winter book sale is being held tonight from 6
to 9 p.m. at Port Moody's St. Johns Anglican Church (2208 St.
Johns St.). With more than 5,000 classic, mystery, children's,
sci-fi, comic and culinary titles to choose from, there's sure
to be something for everyone. The sale picks up again on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
BOLLYWOOD BELLYDANCE
The internationally renowned Bellydance Superstars
present Bombay Bellywood at 8 p.m. at the Red Robinson
Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). This all-new
show incorporates a wide array of Indian dance styles like
Bollywood and Bhangra with a unique mix of bellydance,
Egyptian cabaret and Native American styles. Bombay
Bellywood is the brainchild of Miles Copeland, a music
business mogul who has served as agent, manager and record
label chief for acts such as The Police, The Sex Pistols,
R.E.M.,The Moody Blues and Blondie. Tickets for the Red
Robinson show range from $39.50 to $49.50 plus taxes and service
charges. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations,
by phone at 604-280-4444 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
RANCH PARK CRAFT SALE
More than a dozen different vendors of fine books, jewelry,
candies, scrapbooks and handicrafts will be on hand for the
Ranch Park Elementary School Craft Day & Vendor Fair at
Ranch Park Elementary (2701 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam).
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission is free and proceeds
will benefit the Ranch Park parents advisory council. For more
information email Susan at suenigma@gmail.com.
Sunday, Feb. 7
WINTER MARKET
The Coquitlam Winter Farmers Market is on today from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco
Rd.). With special demos, promotions and raffles on top of
the usual local and delicious market fare, the winter market
runs alternating Sundays from November to April. Anyone
interested in lending a hand is asked to contact Alaina at 604-
318-8966 or admin@makebakegrow.com.
SUPER SUNDAY
With one of the area's largest football pools, Woody's on
Brunette (935 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) is a safe bet for Super
Bowl Sunday action. Door prizes, a 50/50 draw and brunch
start well before the big game at 10 a.m. and don't wrap up
until late Sunday night.
The John B. Pub (1000 Austin Ave., Port Moody) is hosting a
Texas-themed Super Bowl tailgate party with prize giveaways
and drink specials. $25 gets you two drinks, food and chances
for the door prize packages including Grey Cup 2011 tickets
and accommodations. Reserve your spot now by calling the
pub at 604-936-5383.
ROCK'N'ROLL JEO-PARTY
The 7th annual Trivia Night fundraiser at Our Lady of
Assumption School (2255 Fraser Ave., Port Coquitlam) has
a "Billboard Top 10" theme this year. Come with your team
dressed as your favourite music indistry legend and be prepared
to answer 6 rounds of 10 questions for fabulous prizes.
Between rounds there will be a silent auction, games, complimentary
beverages, snacks and a cash bar. Participants
are welcome to bring their own food too. Competitors will
face an expected 34 teams of 8 participants and this event
sells out fast. Tickets are $15 per person or $120 for a table.
Reserve your spot at give2ola@shaw.ca or call 778-835-3360.
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