It's a busy weekend ahead, with plenty of art show openings, Spanish-inspired music, a walk for a cause and a fundraising pub night. How to fit it all in?
Friday, Feb. 20
PUB NIGHT
Say no more. The Terry Fox secondary parents are hosting a pub night fundraiser to raise money for the 2015 alcohol and drug-free after-grad event, and everyone is welcome. So head to the Cat & Fiddle Pub (1979 Brown St., PoCo) between 6 and 10:30 p.m. and buy a $20 ticket, which gets you dinner and a drink and a chance to win raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw.
Saturday, Feb. 21
KIDS' SWAP MEET
Looking for gear for the kids? The Easthill complex (300 Cambridge Way, PoMo) is putting on a swap meet with nearly 20 moms selling new and gently used kids' clothes, toys, books and baby items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entrance is free.
FATHER/DAUGHTER
This art show is a family affair, with dad Robert Schmitt - aged 87 years - showing his oil on canvas landscapes and still lifes while daughter Roberta Beck, a longtime PoMo resident, shows acrylic works in her signature Impressionist style. The opening reception at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) is today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and the show is on until March 15.
DOING & TEACHING
The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) also hosts an opening reception today for its latest exhibit, Doing & Teaching, featuring works by past and present teachers and staff of School District 43. The show offers a look at the broad range of creativity among the people who mentor the next generation of artists and contribute to a creative Tri-Cities community. The reception runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and the exhibit to March 14. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more info.
DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Arthur Murray Coquitlam (212-1090 Lougheed Hwy.) hosts a grand re-opening open house, where everyone is welcome, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Take a tour of the new studio and chat with staff, watch dance performances and stick around for the open dance floor from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit www.dancecoquitlam.ca for details.
WEARABLE ART
It's wearable art combined with performance art in the Port Moody Arts Centre's 2015 Wearable Art Awards. Be inspired by the jaw-dropping creativity as models show off works by some 50 artists from around the world in performances tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $25, available at www.pomoarts.ca. The wild and wonderful creations are on display at the arts centre (2425 St. Johns St.) from Feb. 26 to April 2.
VIVA L'ESPAGNA
The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble channels a Spanish vibe for tonight's show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The group will perform Emmanuel Charbier's España, written after the French composer returned from a trip to Spain, as well as pieces by Spanish composer Enrique Granados Campina and Iberia, by Claude Debussy, PSWE musicians will also be joined by a jazz trio to play Chick Corea's Spain, arranged by PSWE musical director David Branter. Tickets are $20/$15/$12 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 6040-927-6555.
Sunday, Feb. 22
CERTIFIABLE
Tomá Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible. If that title doesn't grab you, what will? This Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) show features the charming Dr. Professor Kubínek - comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian and international performer - bringing his hilarious act from opera houses, TV specials and Broadway to the Coquitlam stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35/$30/$15 at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
WALK2TALK
The I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society presents the third annual Walk2TALK at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside secondary (2215 Reeve St., PoCo) for the 2TALK texting program connecting Tri-City youth with support via text messages for bullying, depression, loneliness and more.
