There’s music, dance and theatre galore packed into this weekend, not to mention opportunities to donate to make a difference in your community.
Friday, Feb. 26
MUCH MUSIC
Enjoy an intimate and interactive evening of music hosted by pianist Kristian Alexandrov and singer/percussionist Shannon Gaye; the duo will be joined by Britt and Carly McKillip for the 7:30 p.m. show ($12) at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo). Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. ($12); call 604-937-0998 to reserve a spot.
COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT
Get down to some roots, blues, folk and more when Mad For Joy hits the stage at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square in PoCo. Jocelyn Hallett and Adam Kerby combine great songs with serious guitar-playing talent for a show not to be missed. Doors open at 7 p.m.; admission is $5 and proceeds benefit Crossroads Hospice.
FRINGE HITS
Get two doses of side-splitting theatre in one night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) presentation of Til Death (by Ryan Gladstone) and No Tweed Too Tight (by Ryan Gladstone with Bruce Horak), running tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Til Death brings us the six dead wives of Henry VIII, swapping stories in an afterlife waiting room of sorts, while No Tweed offers up the outrageous insurance investigator Grant Canyon (circa 1976), bumbling along — highly inebriated, of course — from airplane crash to Russian sub and beyond. Get more info and tickets at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 27
SPRING FLING
Purchase some gently-used items at the Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., PoMo) Spring Cleaning Flea Market and help send music students to Beijing. There will also be booths selling a variety of products at the event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MUCHO MERENGUE
Get an easy intro to Latin dance’s easiest steps with a merengue lesson at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre at 8 p.m. Once you’ve mastered a few moves, stay for the party from 9 p.m. Admission to the licensed event is $10. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 28
FOOD BANK DRIVE
The first months of the new year can be a lean time for the Share food bank, but here’s your chance to help re-stock the shelves. Unity Port Moody (www.unityportmoody.com) hosts a food drive at the Old Mill Boathouse (2715 Esplanade St., PoMo) at 3 p.m., with family games, popcorn and entertainment.
FASHIONS ON THE HOME FRONT
Renowned fashion historian Ivan Sayers is at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo) with his collection of clothing; he’ll be discussing the impact that the war had on fashions for men, women and children. The presentation is at 2 p.m. and tickets are $23, available at www.inlettheatre.ca.
