The weather is expected to be spotty this weekend but, fortunately for Tri-City residents, there are plenty of activity options - both indoor and out. From magic shows to lacrosse games, there is more than enough to keep you busy this Victoria Day long weekend.
TODAY: Friday
TAP TAP
Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical by theatre students at Coquitlam's Gleneagle secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr.) under the direction of Ashley Freeborn, ends tonight. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets at $12/$8 are available at the door of the school.
IT'S MAGIC
Magic man Vitaly will be at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) tonight to present an evening of "impossible" illusions. His show, Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders, starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door. Visit eveningofwonders.com.
Saturday, May 18
PLANT FOR SALE
Green thumbs with the Burquitlam Community Organic Gardens (515 Ebert Ave., Coquitlam) will sell vegetables, herbs, perennials and annuals between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 604-939-0292 or email [email protected].
COMIC TIME
Teens in grades 8 to 12 can join artist Carla Dearman for a two-session workshop to learn about comic art at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) from 2 to 3 p.m. Dearman will cover skills such character design, page layout and composition, figure drawing, inking and more. Call 604-927-7999.
LATIN STYLE
The Coquitlam-based Hot Salsa Dance Zone presents its Victoria Day long weekend salsa night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $8 at the door, with the dance party starting at 8:30 p.m. following a dance class. For tickets, call 604-725-4654 or visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, May 19
YUMMY!
Load up on fresh grub grown, made or raised locally - including produce, baked goods, meats, seafood and prepared foods - as well as crafts at the Coquitlam Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (624 Poirier St., off Winslow Avenue) in Coquitlam.
KOREA DANCE
The Vancouver Korean Dance Society presents the 17th annual Korean Dance Festival at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7 p.m. The show, Celebration of the Year of Korea, will recognize multiculturalism and diversity in the arts and will feature new and traditional dance styles. Tickets at $20 are available through the ECC box office at 604-927-6555. Visit koreandance.ca.
Monday, May 20
Saints go marching
The Port Coquitlam Saints junior lacrosse club will take on the Okotoks Raiders during a rare afternoon game at the Port Coquitlam rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). The game starts at 2 p.m. Visit www.pocosaints.com.
