The Tri-Cities are looking rather cosmopolitan this weekend, with events ranging from a First Nations powwow, a St. Patrick's celebration and a Persian New Year party. Of course, all are welcome at each of these events, so come on out and come as you are.
TODAY: Friday, March 11
POCO POWWOW
Port Coquitlam's Awakening the Spirit of Ya-Xwa Powwow Committee is hosting its second annual powwow celebration all weekend at Kwayhquitlum middle school (3280 Flint St., Port Coquitlam). Beginning Friday at 7 p.m. and continuing from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, all are welcome to attend for some exciting First Nations singing, dancing and drumming as well as food and vendors. For more information about this non-profit event, call Lolita at 604-944-1415 or Verna at 778-809-4738.
FILM FEST
Sponsored by The Tri-City News, the 11th annual Port Moody Canadian Film Festival runs Thursday to Sunday at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). All shows start between 7 and 9:30 p.m., with Cooking with Stella and Fathers and Sons playing tonight, Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie and Chloe playing Saturday, and Gunless at 7 p.m. Sunday followed by a wrap party in the Galleria. Tickets for all shows are available at the Inlet Theatre every day of the festival starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 12
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1390
Celebrate the Persian New Year of 1390 with festive storytime fun and handicrafts for the whole family at the Coquitlam Public Library's City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam). Learn more about Iranian culture and customs and enter to win in the book draw. This free event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. but seats are limited so please register by calling Shirley at 604-937-3221.
ETCHED IN TIME
Coquitlam Heritage Society's Bridging Generations series continues with a seminar on traditional glass etching from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Space is limited for this free hands-on seminar so call 604-516-6151 to book a spot. Due to safety concerns, no children under 16 years are allowed to participate.
PIANO AT THE SALON
Considered one of the top Canadian pianists of her generation, May Ling Kwok will perform works by Mozart, Haydn, Chopin and Liszt beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Place des Arts' Leonore Peyton Salon (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets for this solo performance are $13.50 for adults, $11 for students and seniors, and are available by phone at 604-664-1636.
GET YOUR JUST DESSERTS
The Share Society's one and only annual fundraising gala, Imagine: More than Just Desserts, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Co-hosted by Steve Darling of Global TV, the night will feature a panel of professional chefs serving culinary treats and bestowing awards for best dishes from local restaurants. Entertainment will also be provided by the Underground Circus show, raffles and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $55 and are available at imagine.sharesociety.ca. For more information, call Heather at 604-529-5107 or visit imagine.sharesociety.ca.
DO YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH?
"Is It Crazy To Be A Person of Faith?" That's the title and theme of a discussion hosted by UBC Regent College professor John Stackhouse, who will respond to the challenge of atheism and explore reasons why Christians may not be so crazy after all. The discussion will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $25 in advance or $30 at the door, with a lunch included. Financial subsidies are available if needed. The event is hosted at the Coquitlam Alliance Church (2601 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam). For more information, email [email protected], call 604-464-6744 or visit cachurch.ca.
Sunday, March 13
A DASH OF IRISH
The St. Paddy's Day Run begins at 8:30 a.m. at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). The annual 5k fun run or walk and 1k kids' run is held is hosted by the Runner's Den to raise money for Eagle Ridge Hospital. Entrance fees are $20 for the 5k and $5 for the 1k run. Register online at eventsonline.ca.
SPORTS SWAP
KidSport Tri-Cities is holding its annual spring used sporting goods sale from 10 to 2 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam rec complex (2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam). Families are encouraged to donate their used sporting goods by dropping them off any time before or on the day of the sale at the PoCo rec centre, the Port Moody rec centre, Poirier sport and leisure complex, Cyclone Taylor Sports (562J Clarke Rd., Coquitlam) or Corner Sports (2276 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam). All sporting equipment including bicycles, will be accepted. all proceeds from the sale will benefit KidSport Tri-Cities, helping enroll local youth in organized sports.
CINDERELLA IN SONG
Cinderella is the English adaptation of Gioachino Rossini's opera La Cenerentola, playing at 2 p.m. as part of the Family Series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets for this fairy tale told in song are $14 for children and $18 for all others and are available online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
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