Friday, Sept. 25
PRO-D MATINEE
Kids looking for some indoor fun on Pro-D Day can head over to the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam. The Mary Hill Road branch will roll the hit animated comedy Home from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 604-927-7999. Meanwhile, the Coquitlam Public Library is screening the Disney flick Cinderella, starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter. The free show starts at 1 p.m. at both the City Centre and Poirier branches.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Students in grades 6 to 12 can take a break from school on this Pro-D Day by joining in on the fun at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). From 6 to 10 p.m., teens can participate in games, do artwork and learn about health and wellness — as well as snack on free food! The cost is $5 per person. Call 604-469-4556 or visit portmoody.ca and use the barcode 59167 to register online.
NEW EXHIBIT
Abstract artists Suzanne Laird and Karen Santos have a new display up at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) starting this week, called Shattering the Silence. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
FOR PETE
The Other Guys theatrical company presents a tribute to the American singer and activist Pete Seeger, featuring a concert-like show by Mark Hellman at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). The production runs tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., with a 4 p.m. matinee on Saturday as well. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
CULTURE PUSH
Friday kicks off a weekend of arts and culture across the nation and the Tri-Cities has plenty happening for the countrywide festival. Tonight, head over to Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) for the Burrard Inlet Fishfest from 5 to 9 p.m. or visit Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) for the Tri-Cities India Heritage Arts & Culture Society’s show starting at 6 p.m. For a complete list of what’s going on during Culture Days in the Tri-Cities, visit culturedays.ca.
Saturday, Sept. 26
YUMMY, COOKIE
The fundraising campaign for the Terry Fox Foundation continues with a Treats for Terry sale at the Scotiabank branch on Shaughnessy Street. Organized for the second year by Corry Moffat, a foundation volunteer in Port Coquitlam, the sale from 10 a.m. to noon will include homemade cookies and lemonade. Proceeds from the event will be matched by the bank branch. Call 604-464-2666.
FRASER MILLS FASHION
Explore one of Coquitlam’s oldest homes, Mackin House, and learn about what fashions were trendy at the turn of the 20th century when Fraser Mills sawmill was booming. Best of all, you can win a prize if you finish a scavenger hunt. Organized by the Coquitlam Heritage Society, the event runs at 1116 Brunette Ave. from noon to 4 p.m.
FALL FEST
Celebrate the new season at the Mid-Autumn Festival at Henderson Place (1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Bring the family to watch a magic show, play riddle games and enjoy activities and exhibits. Best of all, you can win prizes in the lucky draw! The event runs noon to 3 p.m. Call 604-552-6130.
MULTICULTURE
Many cultures will be represented at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall) through dance, mask making and writing workshops from 1 to 5 p.m. Dancer Jessica Yue will show her Chinese heritage pride while PoCo teacher Sheela Anand will groove to the beat of her Bharatanatyam training in the style of Vazhuvoor. Musicians Karyn McLaurin and Paul Shuley — better known as KP Duty — will provide live entertainment and puppeteer Jennie Esdale of Green Fools Theatre will guide participants in building a mask. Bow carver Michael Mayr will lead a Haida art workshop and PoCo writer Nikki Hillman will use all types of text materials to create artist trading cards. Meanwhile, pick up a ukulele with the Coquitlam Ukulele Tiny Instrument Enthusiasts Circle (or CUTIE). Call 604-927-8400.
DAY OF THE ARTS
The City of the Arts will have its inaugural Day of the Arts at city hall (100 Newport Dr.), a showcase designed to appeal to all senses. From noon to 5 p.m., stroll through the tents of the 10 visual artists, watch performances from musicians, dancers and theatre groups and taste treats from the Burrard Public House, Caffe Divano, Freshii and Mega Donair. Artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens will help attendees decorate a fabric square that will be suspended on a large metal grid (the community art project is called It’s in the Wind) or tickle the ivories on the public piano. Visit portmoody.ca/culturedays.
PAINT DEMO
André Prevost will show his unique style of painting at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. His current exhibition Journeying with the Totems is being displayed at the facility this month along with work from Nancy Cramer, Paddi McGrath, Anna Milton, Marianne Phillips, Katherine Nielsen and Carlyn Yandle. Visit pomoarts.ca.
FOR NEPAL
Classical and popular music from around the world will ring out at a Port Coquitlam church in support of a Nepal earthquake relief fund. The benefit concert, titled A Fine Day, a fine romance, at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave.) will feature Jason Cook (baritone), Martin Sadd (tenor), Lisa-Dawn Markle (mezzo-soprano) and Chloe Hurst (soprano). Tickets are $20/$15 at the door; there is no cost for kids under 12. All proceeds from the event, which starts at 3 p.m., will be donated to the fund project with the United Church of Canada. Call 604-942-0022.
INDIAN MUSIC
The Global Sounds series at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) closes tonight with its last performance for the month. Mohamed Assani and Amarjeet Singh will entertain with their Indian music, starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 (plus $12 for a set menu dinner at 6 p.m.). Call 604-937-0998.
CHA CHA CHA
Dance the night away in the rehearsal hall at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) when the Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts its weekend party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A salsa lesson will be held at 8 p.m. Admission is $10/$8 at the door. No partner or experience is needed. Call 604-725-4654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, Sept. 27
PITT, FRASER
Learn about Port Coquitlam’s rivers and trails at a 15th annual city festival happening at two parks. The family-fun event starting at 10 a.m. at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) includes music, outdoor yoga classes, a salmon release, tree plantings and kids activities. And, at noon, Peace Park (1470 Kebet Way) will have children’s games, art activities and barge access onto the Fraser River courtesy of Harken Towing. The cost of the ride is $2 per person and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets is available at Peace Park for the river journey at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Call 604-927-7935.
FAMILY DAY
Tour the exhibits by drawer Jeannette Sirois and Port Coquitlam photographer Joseph Therrien — as well as the teachers and staff at Place des Arts — during Family Day at PdA: Culture Days Edition. The Maillardville hub (1120 Brunette Ave.) also has activities based on the displays: Portraiture (inspired by photos of staff and teachers); comic jams, an improvisational drawing style with comics and animation teacher Kenten Bowick; and large, black-and-white landscape painting. The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m and registration is encouraged by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting brownpapertickets.com.
HERITAGE PLAY
The Ghost Girl of the Port Moody Station Museum is the title of the Venosta Variety Hour Radio Show play, hosted by the Port Moody Heritage Society. The annual production runs at 4 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Register at 604-939-1648.
