Friday, July 7
LOTTERY WIN
Staff at Save-On-Foods (2991 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) will congratulate Kurt and Marlis Gebeshuber with a party at the grocery store from 2 to 4 p.m. The couple hit the $9.3-million jackpot in April, after buying a Lotto 6/49 ticket at the business. The "We Sold A Winner Celebration" bash will include free cake at the lottery retail area as well as free swag and lottery tickets for adults.
NIGHT MARKET
Head over to the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) where vendors will sell their wares in the parking lot for The Market at Brewers Row, from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.
FIRST NATIONS
Eight Tri-City churches have put their name to a formal letter of apology to the Kwikwetlem First Nation and other Aboriginal groups in Canada as part of a reconciliation. And they will read out their letter at Town Centre Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at a city- and Canada 150-sponsored event — organized by the Rising Eagle Organization — that starts at 7 p.m. and includes music from Art Lucier and the Reviver Band. Admission is free. Visit risingeagle.ca.
VEGAS ACT
The Las Vegas-based Circo Osorio Circus will have its Big Top up at Coquitlam Centre mall for shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
FILM NIGHT
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, pillows, snacks and bug spray as the city of Port Coquitlam screens The Secret Life of Pets. The Cinema Under the Stars movie will roll out on the 26-foot tall silver screen at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) from 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
Saturday, July 8
DANCE TIME
Dancers and performers with the Mellado Dance Elite and Coastal Edge Dance Centre in Port Coquitlam take to the bandshell at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of the city’s Village Vibe. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
LIVE MUSIC
Kat & Tony, a jazz-blues-roots duo, entertain at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with the show an hour later. Cost at $25 includes the meal. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com for details.
MUSIC ON THE GRILL
The Bills headline this summer’s first Music on the Grill concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with guest band Mildly Wild. A barbecue meal will also be served on the patio prior to the show, with Port Coquitlam DJ Chersea looping the tunes. Tickets are $35 for the show only, or $55 for the dinner and concert. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
MOVE YOUR HIPS
Get your dancing shoes on for a cha cha lesson with Alberto and Teresa at 8 p.m., followed by a dance party until 12:30 a.m. The weekly bash takes place in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Admission is $10. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com for details.
Sunday, July 9
FARMERS FIELDS
Grab your grocery bag for the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a vegetarian Indian cooking class at 10 or 11:30 a.m. with Jasbir Mandair of Mandair Farms. And be sure to cut out the discount coupon in Wednesday’s Tri-City News (page A5) for 10% off produce from Ripple Creek Organic Farm. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.
POOL PARTY
Slip your bathing suit on for the Westhill Family Pool Party at Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody) from 1 to 4 p.m. CUPE Local 825 is providing the barbecue and entertainment, which includes kids’ games and activities, a magic show and balloon shapes by Gizmo the Clown. Cost is $2 per person. Visit portmoody.ca for more information.
LINDEN TREES
Admire the Linden trees and other mature vegetation at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam during at an all-ages tour from 1 to 3 p.m., organized by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. Meet at 1 p.m. at the uphill entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. Admission is free. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Singer-songwriter Norine Braun will perform at the city of Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Square at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
ROCKY POINT TUNES
John Delaney & The Indestructibles kick off the annual Summer Sundays Concerts at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) with a show from 2 to 4 p.m. The series is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. Admission is free. Visit summersundays.ca for the upcoming line-up.
UKULELE BDAY
The Cutie Circle will serve cake and refreshments during its third birthday bash in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be lots of strumming and singing so be sure to bring your instrument for the free festive jam session (a few ukuleles will be available for new players). Visit cutiecircle.com.
