Friday, March 3
GLENEAGLE ART
Paintings, mixed media, photography and graphics by arts students at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary are on the walls at the Port Moody Public Library this month, along with sculptural pieces by ceramic students in the display case. The students are taught by Melanie Stokes, Mike McElgunn and Aryn Gunn, all of whom have been teaching for more than 15 years.
FESTIVAL DU BOIS
Find your inner French Canadian at the 28th annual celebration of maple syrup and music that is Festival du Bois at Coquitlam’s Mackin Park. The three-day event kicks off with an opening night dance party with music by The Sybaritic String Band, from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday’s fun begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues, packed with entertainment, until 8:30 p.m. Come at 9 a.m. Sunday for Mass and the 10 a.m. pancake breakfast, and stay for more music until 4:30 p.m. Bring the little ones to the children’s tent, and everyone is welcome in the workshop tent with a variety of performers. Tickets are $15 (Friday) and $15/$10 per day (Saturday/Sunday). Get all the details at www.festivaldubois.ca.
Saturday, March 4
KIDS’ GEAR
Having kids means having lots of gear, so if you’re looking to stock up for the next hockey season or get your little one on their first bike this summer, check out the KidSport used equipment sale at Riverside secondary in PoCo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is by donation or with a food bank donation.
WAR TALKS
Guest speaker John Goheen discusses the aircraft and the aces who braved the enemy high above the clouds in Knights of the Air, part of the Port Moody Station Museum’s series of talks on the Great War. RSVP for the 1 p.m. talk by contacting the museum at 604-939-1648 or [email protected].
STORY TIME
The Port Moody Public Library hosts a magical drop-in story time from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for kids of all ages, bringing books to life and giving little ones a chance to meet the characters, play games and create stories together. Visit www.portmoody.ca for info.
TRAIN DREAMS
Explore an experimental multimedia installation featuring animation, video, archival footage and original sound design, produced by the Common Collective, at the opening of Train Dreams at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The exhibit marks Canada’s 150th anniversary, and the more than 130 years since the first transcontinental train pulled in to Port Moody. Come at 2 p.m. for an artist talk, followed by an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
JAZZ GREAT
Singer Angela Verbrugge, with guest Dan Reynolds, performs a tribute to jazz legend Tony Bennett at the Gallery Bistro in Port Moody. Tickets are $30 and include a dinner at 7 p.m. and music from 8 p.m.; call 604-937-0998 to reserve. Visit www.angelasjazz.com or gallerybistroportmoody.com for more info.
ABRACADABRA
Who among us couldn’t use a little more magic in their lives? Camilo Dominguez brings that and more in a magical night of wonder and sleek sleight of hand tricks that will “make you believe the impossible.” Dominguez is in Coquitlam after a 2016 season of sold-out shows across Canada, with classic, original and custom-made magic for the whole family. Tickets are $37/$32/$16 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
Sunday, March 5
COFFEE CONCERT
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in musical style when the Jocelyn Pettit Band performs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Terry Fox Theatre in PoCo as part of the 18th annual Sunday Coffee Concert series. Stay after the show to meet the performers over free refreshments.
150TH FASHION
Fashionistas and history buffs can learn about Canadian history via fashion when Ivan Sayers presents a show of 150 years of Canadian garments in a nod to the country’s 150th birthday. The event is a fundraiser for the Port Moody Heritage Society and takes place at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door on show day. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org for more information.
LOVE STORIES
The Bergmann Duo performs memorable tunes from beloved works of musical theatre and opera: West Side Story and Porgy and Bess. The evening will features pieces ranging from Leonard Bernstein’s Somewhere to George Gershwin’s Summertime, as well as excerpts from these iconic Broadway shows. Tickets are $29 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.
