Get a jump on Christmas shopping at an artisan boutique, enjoy top-notch live tunes, get up close to our fishy friends or be wowed by the amazing images captured by local photographers in this fun-packed weekend.
Friday, Nov. 13
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
Get in the festive spirit at the opening reception for Place des Arts’ Christmas Boutique and the Positively Petite miniature exhibition (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a selection of beautifully handcrafted items by local artisans, including jewelry, serving dishes, original gift cards, Christmas ornaments, fine knits and much more. Be sure to check out the new exhibits by Karen Goodfellow (Ancestral Dreams, mixed-media/assemblage) and Dante Comoglio (Horizons, photo manipulation). Visit www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636 for info.
CROSSROADS COFFEEHOUSE
Catch Tony Prophet singing and playing guitar in a grown-up show at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo), from 7 to 10 p.m. Proceeds go to the Crossroads Hospice Society.
FILM NIGHT
The Port Moody Film Society features the movie Zelary at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Based on an autobiographical novel by Kveta Legatova, the film portrays a 1940s nurse in Czechoslovakia who flees to the mountains when her resistance activities are discovered, and explores the dichotomies between town and country, modern and traditional, love and duty. Admission is $5 at the door with a $5 annual membership; visit www.pmfilm.ca.
Saturday, Nov. 14
PHOTOMOTION
See some top-notch photography at the 12th annual juried Photomotion show by the Pacific Digital Photography Club, along with a presentation by guest photographer Detlef Klahm. The collection of members’ three-minute digital slide/sound shows include photographers’ commentary; there will also be refreshments and more than $3,000 in door prizes. Shows are at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available by calling Terry Webb at 604-937-0334 or email [email protected]. Visit pdpc.ca for more info.
BAHA’I BASH
Children can join an art competition during the Baha’i bash at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.) from 1 to 4 p.m. during the Unity in Diversity-themed party, where there will also be activities for parents and an exhibit on Carl Sagan. Art supplies are provided and prizes will be awarded for the best three designs. Visit www.unityportmoody.com for more information.
FALL FAIR
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (2255 Fraser Ave., PoCo) adds a little flair to their 31st annual fall fair (known as the “mortgage buster” for the four-year-old church) by adding live music and an open mic in a lounge setting for weary shoppers. The fall fair also includes a bake sale, craft sale, bingo, kids’ games, silent auction and more, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
MY PRECIOUS
Thousands of pages and hours of film are condensed into one evening in the One Man Lord of the Rings. The fringe hit, created by Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars Trilogy), brings to life 42 characters in 65 minutes of epic storytelling — all by one person and his outrageous imagination. The show hits the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m.; tickets are $35/$30/$15 at 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
GUITAR HERO
Teacher and performer Jimmy Baldwin plays in bands ranging from the country/bluegrass beat of The Washboard Union to the Afro-inspired Jarimba, funk rockers The Electric Monks as well as jazz, rock and pop groups. Tonight, however, he’s paring it down to a trio show at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), where he also teaches guitar. Baldwin will be joined by drummer Brenda Krieg and Evan Bates on bass for some country/soul sounds in the faculty series kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Get more information or tickets are $15/$13 at 604-664-1636 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sunday, Nov. 15
FISH FEST
Head to the 16th annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival, a free event at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo), where the whole family can learn about this fish-bearing watershed. Get up close to live salmon and an eagle, check out salmon dissections, catch some storytelling and face painting and visit the hatchery. There will be a fundraising barbecue and a chance to win prizes as well. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; parking is limited but there will be free secure storage for bikes, buggies and wagons. Visit hydecreek.org for full details.
