Friday, March 21
TED TALKS
From 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. today, you can hear inspirational words from the TED 2014 speakers in Vancouver via a webcast at the Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries. Both Coquitlam branches at City Centre and Poirier are showing the lecturers; they are also projected in the Inlet Theatre at PoMo city hall (100 Newport Dr.). There is no cost for admission; however, seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Visit conferences.ted.com/TED2014/program/guide.php for the line-up.
ARTIST'S CHOICE
The first exhibit by the Port Moody Art Association at the Port Moody Arts Centre opened this week and will continue until April 10. The show, titled Artist's Choice, features 66 paintings from 30 member artists in the city's largest art organization. PMAC (2425 St. John's St.) is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Visit pomoarts.ca.
FOR SINGLES
The Tri-City Singles Social Club for people aged 50 and better meets at 7:30 pm. at the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody). Call 604-466-0017. Also, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.), the Circle of Friends for adults over 50 meets to discuss future activities together. Call 604-941-9032.
TAKE A DIP
The Westminster Savings credit union hosts a free swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-927-6999.
GAME 6
Round 2 of the BCHL playoff action happens tonight at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) when the Coquitlam Express club battles the Langley Rivermen on home ice for Game 6 (Game 7, if needed, will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre). For tickets to the local event, call 604-936-4625 or visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
FUNNY BONE
Port Coquitlam's Second Storey Theatre (201-2550 Shaughnessy St., above Dairy Queen) launches its Sudden Death Improv series tonight at 8 p.m. The shows, under artistic director Graham Myers, run Friday and Saturday nights until April 26. Tickets at $12/$10 are available by calling 778-285-0109 or visiting secondstoreytheatre.com.
Saturday, March 22
RETROSPECTIVE
Vancouver artist Pat Service shows three decades of her paintings in the gallery at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) until April 17. It is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
LA FAMILIA
Spring has sprung at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) so drop into the Coquitlam facility from 1 to 4 p.m. for some family fun and activities to celebrate the new season. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
CARNIVAL FUN-RAISER
A springtime carnival to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation will be held at a strata complex at 675 Noons Creek Dr. in Port Moody from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $3. Call 604-362-3735.
Sunday, March 23
LOCAL GRUB
Tour the displays of more than 50 Metro Vancouver vendors at the Port Moody Farmers' Market outside the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no cost for entry. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.
POLISH FEST
Polonez Tri-City Polish Association marks its 25th year by showcasing the artistic talent of its members at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.). The official opening of the exhibit, titled Art Fusion, is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the galleria and includes work from Hanna Barbara Berwid, Maria Marcinek, Tomasz Cetnarowski and Elizabeth Dykosky. Among the dignitaries who will be at the reception will be Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Linda Reimer, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam. The display is up until March 29.
HAPPY NOWRUZ
The Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society marks the new year with an all-ages party featuring Persian entertainment, food and cultural activities at Glen Park (1149 Westwood St., Coquitlam) from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call 604-464-9616 or visit tcics.com.
SOUP AND BROTH
Join the Tri-Cities Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. as they help out residents of Joy's Place, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The cost at $55 includes a lesson in soup making plus appetizers, a light dinner and wine. For more information on the program or to reserve a spot, email [email protected].
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