Better clear the schedule — this weekend packs a ton of fun into just a few days, starting with the mouth-watering RibFest and continuing with the jam-packed Kaleidoscope for Coquitlam’s big birthday.
Friday, July 22
WHO’S HUNGRY?
It’s the moment rib-lovers have been waiting a year for — the second annual Rotary Club of Port Moody RibFest returns to Rocky Point Park for three days of sticky, scrumptious rib-licious eating. The fun runs daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with family and adults-only beverage gardens, kids’ activities and entertainment by So Tight, Coco Jafro, R&B Allstars, Cassandra Bangel, Mostly Marley and much more. Get all the details for this free, family-friendly event at portmoodyribfest.ca.
STARRY NIGHT
Bring a blanket or a beach chair and sit under the stars to watch Zootopia at Sun Valley Park (3700 Hamilton St., PoCo). PoCo’s giant portable silver screen will be up for the family-friendly animated flick starting at 9 p.m. and the PoCo Youth Crew will be hosting a fundraising barbecue.
Saturday, July 23
KALEIDOSCOPE
Town Centre Park comes alive this weekend to celebrate Coquitlam’s 125th. There will be loads of live entertainment from dance to theatre, music and more, starting at noon today and running until headliner Yukon Blonde performs at 9 p.m. Don’t miss the salmon sculpture unveiling at 1:30 p.m. and be sure to get the kids busy with a variety of arts activities and games. Sunday’s festivities begin with all-levels yoga at 10:15 a.m. and continues with more music and entertainment. Be sure to get a good spot for festival closers The Odds at 5 p.m. and Jim Byrnes at 7 p.m. Don’t forget to check out the selection of craft brews and delicious food truck faret throughout the weekend. Get all the details and a full schedule of events at coquitlam125.ca/kaleidoscope.
ULTIMATE CAR SHOW
Hundreds of premier, exotic and specialty vehicles are on display at the third annual Ultimate Car Show at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event includes a chance to see a $1 million 1963 Lincoln, and a refurbished 1950s bread truck valued at $250,000. There will also be music, prizes, food and a beer garden. Get there early for the by-donation pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m.
VILLAGE VIBE
PoCo’s Leigh Square gets revved up with Jack Garton and the Demon Squadron on stage. The band will have you shakin’ to rockabilly, country, Cajun and much more; visit jackgarton.com/demonsquadron for more info. Come back to Leigh Square on Sunday, when Double Helix — brothers Tony and Peter Chotem — performs a selection of outstanding jazz originals, Celtic tunes, blues and much more. Both shows are from 2 to 4 p.m.
COSMIC WINK
The Gallery Bistro hosts Cosmic Wink, featuring guitar, fiddling and soulful vocals in a range of original tunes. Dinner is at 7 p.m. ($13) and the show is at 8 p.m. ($10); call 604-937-0998 to reserve.
DANCE PARTY
Get ready to move at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, with a salsa lesson at 8 p.m. followed by a Latin dance party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.
Sunday, July 24
SUMMER FEST
Newport Village gets all decked out for its annual summer party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., complete with live music, kids’ craft station, face painting, stilt artist, show and shine, delicious food and loads of chances to win prizes. Donations support the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
