Friday, July 8
MOVIE NIGHT
The Port Moody Film Society presents the House of Sand and Fog, starring Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley. When Behrani, a struggling refugee, buys Kathy’s house for a low price at auction her emotions spiral out of control, setting off an alarming chain of events. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Visit www.pmfilm.ca for more info.
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Ease into the weekend by sitting back for an unforgettable — and free — movie experience. PoCo’s 26-foot silver screen begins its summer-long tour for Cinema Under the Stars and tonight it’s at Sun Valley (3700 Hamilton St.) with the hit James Bond flick Spectre (PG-13). PoCo Youth Crew will be barbecuing and there are pre-movie activities as well. The movie starts at 9 p.m.; in case of rain the film is moved to the following week. Check www.facebook.com/leighsquare or 604-927-8400 for confirmation.
Saturday, July 9
SHARING IS CARING
Join the Share food bank at an open house to see how this organization is helping so many in the Tri-Cities. Go behind the scenes, get a tour of the food bank and enjoy a by-donation barbecue lunch. The open house is at the food bank’s PoMo location (2615 Clarke St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.sharesociety.ca.
BANG A DRUM
Learn the art of taiko drumming at a family workshop at 2922 St. Johns St., PoMo. The introductory class with Uzume Taiko musical director Jason Overy is presented by the PoMo Shotokan Karate Dojo, and runs from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $5 (8 - 16 years) and $10 (17 and up), available by emailing [email protected].
SPLASH OUT
The Ailsa spray park (400-block Glencoe Drive, PoMo) is re-opening with a celebration today from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring the family for a free barbecue, free ice cream (for the first 125 people), fun activities and, of course, a whole lot of splashing.
VILLAGE VIBE
Leigh Square’s outdoor stage gets a workout with Dancing in the Square, part of PoCo’s summer Village Vibe series. Professionals from Belly Fusion will lead participants through a fitness-infused dance form combining belly dancing, jazz and dance expression. All ages welcome, rain or shine, from 2 to 4 p.m.
MUSIC ON THE GRILL
What goes better with a delicious barbecue dinner than an evening of great live music? The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) is firing up their annual Music on the Grill series and kicking it off with the outstanding Marc Atkinson Trio. Atkinson is a Juno-nominated musician known for his skilled Django Reinhardt-style gypsy jazz sound. The group’s versatility extends to a variety of styles, executed with exceptional skill. Also performing is West My Friend, an acoustic blend of instruments and four-part harmonies. Combine the BBQ dinner and show for $55 or the concert for $35. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555 for info and tickets.
Sunday, July 10
POOL PARTY
Nothing says summer like a pool party, right? Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the weather folks are wrong so that everyone can enjoy the Westhill Family Pool Party (203 Westhill Pl., PoMo) under a bright sunny sky. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun complete with a barbecue, games and activities, a clown, pool challenges, bouncy castle and more, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2.
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Port Moody’s weekly afternoon concert series kicks off with the chill vibe of Mostly Marley. All you need to do is head down to Rocky Point Park with friends, family, a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and be ready to get serious about summertime music. The free show runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.summersundays.ca.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
There’s more PoCo fun in store with Music in the Park, again at Leigh Square from 2 to 4 p.m. Local sibling duo Sister Says combine their unique mix of musical styles with their Haida-Tsimshian background for an exceptional sound. Gillian and Robert Thomson have collaborated with the likes of guitarist Lonny Eagleton and drummers Max Marceau Ley and more, so their show is one you’ll not want to miss.
