Friday, Aug. 7
DISNEY FLICK
Grab a blanket and lawn chair and head over to Gates Park today for a free film courtesy of the city of Port Coquitlam. The Cinema Under the Stars series will roll Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney, at the park (2575 Wilson Ave.) at 8:45 p.m. on the 26’ tall screen. The free event is sponsored by G&F Financial Group and Telus. The last movie night under the summer program is Aug. 21 and features Avengers: Age of Ultron, also at Gates Park at 8:45 p.m. Call 604-927-8400 for info.
BOLLYWOOD
Ladies can support the Port Moody Arts Centre by dressing up in saris and Indian scarves and getting pampered at city hall (100 Newport Dr.). The 11th annual Girls Night Out will have a distinct Indian theme. And there’s plenty happening during the event, which is sponsored by Scotiabank and The Tri-City News. Sample Indian cuisine appetizers by Masala Junction and enjoy fashion and art demonstrations from Cleopatra Brow Bar, Divine Soul Sister, Henna Vancouver, KC London Nail Design, Shoppers Drug Mart, Skoah and Spa Divine. For the second half of the evening, sit back and hear funny stories from comedians Erica Sigurdson, Melanie Rose, Fatima Dhowre and Jane Stanton. Proceeds go to PMAC’s Making it Work campaign. Tickets at $40 are at the Scotiabank branch on St. Johns Street or via PMAC at 604-931-2008. Visit pomoarts.ca.
Saturday, Aug. 8
DOUBLE FEATURE
See a movie indoors — then outdoors — at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) for the Port Moody Film Society’s annual summer double feature. At 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre is the Oscar-winning Grand Budapest Hotel starring Ralph Fiennes and F. Murray Abraham; at 9:30 p.m. outside (weather permitting) is another Academy award-winner: Rango, an animated western comedy that features the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Bill Nighy. Don’t forget a lawn chair and blanket. Admission is $5 for each show, at the door for PMFS members (membership is $5 and is good until December). Visit pmfilm.ca.
LATIN DANCE
Slip on your fancy shoes and best clothes and dance the night away at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). The Hot Salsa Dance Zone starts the party at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal room and continues until midnight. If you need a few pointers, take the free bachata lesson with Alberto and Teresa. Tickets are $10/$8 at the door. The event is licensed and parking is free. Call 604-725-4654 or visit hostsalsadancezone.com.
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Hear a blend of Celtic, folk, bluegrass, Americana and popular sounds at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village from 2 to 4 p.m. Shades of Green play the bandshell along with Paper Moon, a duo that mixes Tammy’s soulful voice and 12-string rhythm guitar with Rob’s blues voice and acoustic six-string. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
MABEL TIMES FOUR
The Calgary-based quartet The Travelling Mabels wraps up the Music on the Grill summer series at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) with emerging singer/songwriter Rebecca Lappa of Edmonton opening. Sponsored by Aaargon Dental Centre, the show includes a barbecue meal at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 with the dinner or $35 for the concert only. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 9
FRESH FARE
Fill up on fresh grub at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.). Visit makebakegrow.com for details.
SHAKE IT OFF
Get down to the sounds of the Famous Players — a Vancouver party, dance and cover band — at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street) at 2 p.m. The group plays the PCT Performance Stage as part of the annual Summer Sunday Concerts. The series is sponsored by Pacific Coast Terminals, TD Bank Group, Chevron Canada and The Tri-City News. Donations support the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.
BOOGIE BOOGIE
Leigh Square Arts Village lights up for another weekend show at 2 p.m. with Rumba Calzada, a Latin jazz and salsa ensemble headed up by Raphael Geronimo. The group appears as part of the city of Port Moody’s Music in the Park series.
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