Shop for garage sale bargains, check out heavy duty public works equipment, enjoy loads of live music, catch a great flick and much more, all in one action-packed weekend.
Friday, May 13
HEAR PEARL
Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith, the duo behind Pearl, perform at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square in PoCo at 7 p.m. Featuring lush harmonies and instrumental support from the guitar, mandolin, clarinet, ukuleles and more, Pearl delivers original songs and crowd faves.
EX MACHINA
The outstanding Ex Machina is on the big screen at the PoMo Inlet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Alex Garland (writer of 28 Days Later and Sunshine), the award-winning thriller follows an artificial intelligence experiment as it spirals to an unexpected end. Admission is $5; visit www.pmfilm.ca.
MOTHERLOAD
It can be the best of times, and the worst of times. Created and performed by a foursome of real-life moms, Motherload dissects parenting in the modern age. Catch it at the Evergreen Cultural Centre tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $39/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, May 14
GET GOODIES
Discover treasures you never knew you needed at the Klahanie garage sale and barbecue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Canoe Club (501 Klahanie Dr., PoMo). Looking for more bargains? The Glen Pine swap meet is at Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a community shredding event. Food bank donations accepted at all events.
PUBLIC WORKS
What keeps the city of Port Moody running in tip top shape? Find out at the public works open house (3250 Murray St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out equipment and trucks, a hay ride around the yard, face painting and more. Grab lunch at the barbecue (with a Share donation). Call 604-469-4574 for more info.
BAND STAND
Let the music play — and keep on playing — at the annual Coquitlam Music Teachers’ Association Music Festival at Rocky Point Park. Bands and orchestras from Tri-City secondary and middle schools will be performing a range of tunes, with a special feature performance by 76 trombones, from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
COLONY KUDOS
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Colony Farm Regional Park becoming just that while learning about the park’s history with a tour at 1 p.m., cake at 2 p.m., a birding walk suitable for all ages at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and activities for the children throughout the afternoon.
TRENCH TALKS
Guest speaker Alan Fox discusses First World War weaponry, followed by a re-enactment of a WW1 photo and a trench tour, at 1 p.m. at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). RSVP by May 13 at 604-939-1648 or [email protected].
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The 3CityJazz Ensemble performs a benefit concert for the Syrian Family Relief Fund here in the Tri- Cities at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Anglican Church (2208 St. Johns St., PoMo). Tickets are $15 at the door.
SOUND LOUNGE
Globetrotting guitarist John Welsh drops in to PoCo’s Sound Lounge at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village tonight. Welsh’s travel-inspired music echoes influences from Ben Harper to Michael Franti, Sam Roberts and Joel Plaskett, for a blend of folk, surf rock, reggae and Latin (johnwelshmusic.ca). There’s a good chance you’ve heard his EP On the Road on the radio, so now’s your change to hear him live at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/$8/$5 at www.experienceit.ca, 604-927-7529 or at the door (cash only).
Sunday, May 15
SING WITH THE LEGENDS
The Dogwood Songsters’ (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) spring concert features legendary greats from Abba to The Beatles, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Anne Murray and more. Humming those tunes already? Good — everyone is welcome to sing along at the 1:30 p.m. show. Admission is $6 including light refreshments, children under 10 are free, available from choir members and the Dogwood gift shop. Call 604-927-6098 for more info.
