This weekend offers plenty of ways to enjoy a special date night or have a fun outing with family and friends.
Friday, Feb. 12
STROKES SWIM-A-THON
Get your heart pumping for the big day with some great events in support of PoCo’s third annual Strokes for Heart Swim-a-Thon at the Hyde Creek rec centre (1379 Laurier Ave.). Registration is closed for the swim-a-thon but there’s a public swim and aquafit classes, masters swim challenges, spin for heart, squash and racquetball bookings, after-school events and more. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/swimathon for full details.
CHAPTER 11
Don’t panic — this Chapter 11 is all about great entertainment. Musicians Bob Collins and Rob Sheridan are at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo) for an evening of interesting music to benefit Crossroads Hospice Society at 7 p.m.
MOVIE NIGHT
Let loose at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) when the film society presents Wild Tales, an Argentine black comedy made up of standalone shorts. Each one is as dark as the next, full of revenge, suspicious conversations, arguments and more. Nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes (2014) and Best Foreign Language Oscar (2015). Show time is at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $5; visit pmfilm.ca for more info.
BELLE STARR
Named for a famous outlaw, the trio of Stephanie Cadman, Kendel Carson and Miranda Mulholland (also a member of the Great Lake Swimmers) will be firing up the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) tonight at 8 p.m. And with inspiration like the Bandit Queen, you can bet the music — a modern take on old-time folk — will be a blast. Tickets are $35/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
Saturday, Feb. 13
HEALTHY LIVING
Want to know more about healthy living? The Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo) hosts an info session covering everything from tinnitus to safe driving, aromatherapy, wholesome cooking, yoga and more, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and people of all ages are welcome to visit the displays and check out the information sessions. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca or call 604-927-7970 for more details.
MOUNTAIN FILM FEST
Get an up-close, 3-D look at the stunning topography of Antarctica, climb the west face of The Eiger with a team of paraclimbers and pursue a string of wild mustangs from Mexico to Canada when the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival stops at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo) this weekend. There are several films screening today and tomorrow; visit www.vimff.org for full details and to purchase tickets or .
CLAVINOVA NIGHTS
Catch jazz crooners Clavinova Nights in a special performance at Rodos Kouzina Mediterranean Grille (221 Ioco Rd., PoMo) at 7 p.m. Sway to the sounds of Bobby Darin’s Beyond the Sea, Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me to the Moon and much more. Reserve your table by calling 604-469-1150.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Get warmed up for Valentine’s Day the Latin way and salsa on up to your partner — or meet someone new — at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone dance party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Enjoy some chocolates and join the lesson at 8 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $10; visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 14
VALENTINE’S DAY
It’s a great day to show the ones you love just how much you love them. Head to the Port Moody arena (300 Ioco Rd.) for a Valentine’s Day skate from 1 to 4 p.m. with the family, your special someone or solo for a few turns around the ice; fee is $3.50.
