Ladies, it’s that time of year again to eat, laugh and get pampered at Port Moody city hall.
The Port Moody Arts Centre (PMAC) Society is rolling out its red carpet for the eleventh time to host Girls’ Night Out.
And this year’s all-female party comes with a special twist: Participants are encouraged to dress up in saris and other Indian apparel to match the Bollywood theme.
PMAC visual arts curator Janice Cotter said event committee member Keena Hicken-Gaberria came up with the idea to make it a south Asian-styled Girls’ Night Out.
Sponsored Scotiabank and The Tri-City News, the 19-plus event on Aug. 7 will see 210 women networking but also relaxing and enjoying the services of local beauty businesses, said organizer Kelly Doyle.
The pre-show reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. includes Indian cuisine appetizers by Masala Junction as well as fashion and art demonstrations from Cleopatra Brow Bar, Divine Soul Sister, Henna Vancouver, KC London Nail Design, Shoppers Drug Mart, Skoah and Spa Divine.
Raffle and surprise box sales will be held throughout the night, with many prizes donated by the Tri-City Potters and the Blackberry Artists Society.
For the second half of the evening, funny girl Erica Sigurdson will emcee and welcome performances by comedians Melanie Rose, Fatima Dhowre and Jane Stanton, until 10:30 p.m.
A two-time Canadian Comedy award nominee and the winner of Funniest Female Comic at the 2015 Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Sigurdson has been a regular since Girls’ Night Out began.
But while recent Girls’ Night Out festivities have supported PMAC’s expansion into the Centennial/Appleyard House — a drive that is now complete — this year’s fundraiser will benefit a new campaign for the society: Making it Work.
Doyle said the goal is to raise $200,000 over the next two years to pay for gear and supplies for the renovated facility. (Proceeds from this fall’s gala fundraiser, RESPECT, will also support the cause).
Already, the effort is getting a good push from PMAC’s neighbour, Scotiabank.
The branch is matching ticket sales to Girls’ Night Out as well as raffle and bar sales at the event, up to $5,000 (its staff is also volunteering on the night).
However, in order to do that, it’s asking guests to purchase their Girls’ Night Out tickets onsite at 2501 St. Johns St. As well, reserved seating is only available through ticket sales at Scotiabank and won’t be available online.
• Tickets are $45 or $40 per person for groups of six or more. Call 604-931-2008 or visit pomoarts.ca.
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