Friday, July 21
RIBFEST
Three days of glorious barbecue cooking starts today at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St.) featuring live music, craft breweries and family fun. The event runs each day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and admission is free. The entertainment, programmed by Summer Sundays Concerts, begins at 2 p.m. today with The Palomars followed by Oliver & The Elements at 3:30 p.m., Ohara Lane at 6 p.m. and Billy Dixon at 7:30 p.m. Parking along Murray Street will be tight so be sure to hop on the Evergreen Extension and stop at the Moody Centre station. Visit portmoodyribfest.ca.
NIGHT MARKET
The Market at Brewers Row runs from 6 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.), next to Rocky Point Park. Visit marketatbrewersrow.com.
Saturday, July 22
HELP THE EVACUEES
Get your photo taken by a professional snapper — with Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake in the background — by Ann-Marie Ryan of Perfect The Negatives Photography for a minimum donation of $5, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the pier today and Sunday. Proceeds will go to the evacuees of B.C.’s wildfires. If raining, the event will be moved to next weekend. Take the Evergreen Extension to Lafarge Lake-Douglas. Visit facebook.com/events/325028841259945.
CANCER KICK
Kick childhood cancer where it hurts is the slogan for the annual Kick for a Cure, a soccer fundraiser at Percy Perry Stadium (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) that runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in support of the Michael Cuccione Foundation. Organizers hope to collect $200,000 for the charity in the late Coquitlam teen’s name. Take SkyTrain to Lafarge Lake-Douglas. Visit kickforacure.ca.
SEE SEALIFE
Kids can wade into the ocean at Belcarra regional park with staff and volunteers from Metro Vancouver and Belcarra Beachkeepers between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to catch, observe and release animals collected in a seine net. To get to the park, follow Ioco Road to the picnic area and look for the tents. Bring rubber boots. Registration is not required. Visit metrovancouver.org.
MORE MEAT
Catch Terry Fox secondary’s Rock School teacher Steve Sainas at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) as he kicks off today’s version of RibFest, at 11 a.m. The Elevens join in at 12:15 p.m. followed by the Hells Gate Blues Band at 1:30 p.m., Mostly Marley at 3 p.m., Lesismore at 4:30 p.m. and Mr. Boogie Woogie at 6 p.m. The R&B Allstars headline at 7:30 p.m. Take the Evergreen Extension to Moody Centre. Visit portmoodyribfest.ca.
AT THE BANDSHELL
Lincoln Street Union and Dee Frost and the Heaters turn up the volume at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village bandshell, beside Port Coquitlam city hall, from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Village Vibe Performing Arts Series. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
BARBECUE, SHOW
Music on the Grill at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) heats up with its second offering of the summer series. Big Little Lions performs with the Ben Beveridge Trio after a patio meal. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 8 p.m. inside. Take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
BLUES NIGHT
Al Foreman jazzes it up at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. The cost is $30. Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
SALSA DANCING
Join Alberto and Teresa in the rehearsal hall at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) for a salsa and Latin dance party that includes a lesson at 8 p.m. No partner is needed and no experience is required. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, July 23
FARM FOOD
Clip out the coupon in Wednesday’s Tri-City News (page A5) to receive $5 off a flat of raspberries from Mandair Farms at today’s Coquitlam Farmers Market, located in the parking lot at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
SHOW AND SHINE
The inaugural Bill Warwick Memorial Car Show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. around the Coquitlam Legion branch (1025 Ridgeway Ave.). The Legion will be open for refreshments.
RIBFEST FINALE
The meat lovers’ celebration wraps up today at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St.) with blues musician Steve Sainas returning to the stage at 11 a.m. followed by Honeyboy Wilson at 12:45 p.m., Hot Lucy at 3 p.m., R&B Conspiracy at 4:30 p.m., Coco Jafro at 6 p.m. and Brickhouse at 7:30 p.m. Visit portmoodyribfest.ca.
CEDAR WEAVING
As part of its Port Moody Welcome Post Project, Noons Creek Hatchery welcomes Cease Wyss for a cedar weaving workshop, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per participant for the materials. Registration is required. Visit noonscreek.org or email [email protected].
CELTIC TUNES
Blackthorn whips it up at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, beside Port Coquitlam city hall, from 2 to 4 p.m. for the city’s Music in the Square series. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.
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