It’s late August and that means it’s time to really pack in as much summertime fun as possible because back-to-school is just around the corner.
Friday, Aug. 26
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Head to the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody and get ready to hit the stage in the first night of the open mic series. Host Amy Lubik will be encouraging audience members to showcase their talents starting at 6:30 p.m.
EXPLORE THE EVENING
Colony Farm Regional Park is a jewel in the Tri-Cities, and if you’ve enjoyed the paths and wildlife of the park during the day, now’s your chance to see what sunset brings. All ages are welcome to this casual nature walk, from 7 to 8 p.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Colony Farm Road.
Saturday, Aug. 27
TAKE A HIKE
If you haven’t been out to explore the tremendous hiking opportunities here in the Tri-Cities’ own back yard, this weekend is a great time to get started. Check out Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer (and professional map maker) Steve Chapman’s latest Hike of the Week column, which explores the route up to Munro and Dennett lakes and promises spectacular views. Visit www.coquitlam-sar.bc.ca for info on the 10 essentials to bring on any hike.
VILLAGE VIBE
ZeeRowe brings the party vibe to Village Vibe at Leigh Square from 2 to 4 p.m. The band, featuring Grant Rowe’s original songs backed up by the talents of Kaeden Macleod on drums and Jeremy Alain on bass, plays a mix of rock-rooted tunes that are sure to light up the stage. Also at Leigh Square is Delaney Rose, a Vancouver-based songwriter with an inspiring catalogue of uplifting music; visit delaneyrose.com for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 28
MARKET MEMBERS DAY
Head to the Coquitlam Farmers Market (Dogwood Pavilion parking lot) and load up on the best of summer’s bountiful produce. Members will save even more, with specials like $1 organic baguettes, $1 off jars of jam, 50% off zucchini, 10% off a 30-pound box of apples and much more. Be sure to stop by the Science AL!VE folks from SFU in the workshop tent. Market memberships are $10 and come with oodles of member-only specials. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; visit makebakegrow.com for info.
WALK THE WALK
Take a walk to raise funds for our furry friends at PoCo’s Lions Park today at noon. The event will feature games, prizes, “pawdicures” by Uptown Dawg, nutrition displays, hot dogs and more. And of course, bring Fido for the dog walk; visit www.dogwaydogrescue.org for more info.
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Enjoy a full day of festivities at the Tirgan Summer Festival at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam from noon to 7 p.m., presented by the Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society. Sanctioned as a 125th anniversary event, the festival is open to everyone to enjoy traditional games of Tirgan for both kids and adults, live Persian music, folk dance performances, arts and crafts market, contests and prizes and other children’s fun, including storytelling, face painting and the Vancouver TumbleBus.
SUMMER SUNDAY
The outstanding Summer Sundays series at PoMo’s Rocky Point Park is winding down, but going out with a bang. Today’s show is the second-to-last and features crowd favourite and multi-Juno award winner Jim Byrnes. He’ll be joined by Western Canadian Music Award winners The Sojourners for this special 10th anniversary show, from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.summersundays.ca for more info.
PARK TUNES
Go on a voyage of discovery with the Mystiques at PoCo's Leigh Square for Music in the Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Featuring performing artists Fanny Starchild and Vegari Cendar playing spirited originals, inspiring French /English lyrics and soulful gypsy harmonies in a magical combination of calypso, reggae, pop and more.
