Get spooked, get dancing and get rocked this howl-aween weekend but, most importantly, be sure to have a ghostly good — and safe — time.
Friday, Oct. 28
SUGAR STILL
Chicago’s Sugar Still returns to PoMo’s Gallery Bistro tonight for an evening of outstanding music featuring Americana, roots, bluegrass and gypsy folk. Pair it with dinner at 6:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. show. Call 604-937-0998 to reserve.
MYSTERY ON TOUR
With Halloween on the horizon it’s the perfect time to be spooked — with a humorous twist, of course — with a Sherlock Holmes mystery. The Arts Club takes its show Baskerville from the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage on tour, with five actors taking on more than 40 characters in this quirky whodunit at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.com or call 604-927-6555 for info and tickets.
Saturday, Oct. 29
ROCK ON
Gems, crystals, fossils, rocks and more — it’s the annual Rock & Gem Show, presented by the Port Moody Rock & Gem Club. This year the theme is Seeking Sulphur: From Resource to Precious Stone, so it’s little wonder the club is partnering with Pacific Coast Terminals for the event. Drop by today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PoMo’s Kyle Centre to see all manner of stones along with jewelry, craft supplies, demonstrations and prizes. Visit www.portmoody.rocks for more info.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Port Moody’s series on its future land strategies continues this afternoon with a chance to give your feedback on plans to relocate the city’s works yard to the former Barnet landfill site. Drop by city hall from 1 to 4 p.m. to ask questions, get info and have your say (or fill out the form at www.portmoody.ca/engage after Saturday).
PARANORMAL POMO
After years of research the Northern Paranormal Investigations Society will be revealing whether the Port Moody Station Museum is, indeed, haunted. This spook-tacular event is at the museum at 8 p.m. and is for those aged 18 and up. Admission is free but anyone interested (or brave enough!) should RSVP at 604-939-1648. Visit portmoodymuseum.org for more info.
SCARY SALSA
Get your ghoulish moves on for the salsa and Latin Halloween Night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. As always, the evening begins with a lesson at 8 p.m. with the party running 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Be sure to wear something freaky. Admission is $10; visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 30
HALLOWEEN SKATES
Get into the spooky spirit with a skating session for the whole family at the Port Moody arena from 1 to 4:15 p.m. All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult), as are strollers. Admission is $3.50/person. In PoCo, skate at the rec complex in costume and enjoy face painting and other activities from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.
FAMILY DAY AT PDA
Gather the little ones for Place des Arts’ Family Day, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The free event features hands-on art activities and a chance to tour the exhibits, along with Mr. I’s annual Halloween concert — Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories ($10/person) at 3 p.m. Call 604-664-1636 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com to purchase. More info is at www.placedesarts.ca.
