Teens can admire Katniss Everdeen in action in The Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1 at the Terry Fox Library. The movie will be shown to youth aged 12 and up at the Port Coquitlam branch (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) on Friday, Aug. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
AVENGERS
See Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth jump into action in Avengers: Age of Ultron, in Port Coquitlam on Friday.
The city rolls out its 26’ silver screen for the last time this summer as part of the Cinema Under the Stars series, which is sponsored by G&F Financial Group and Telus. The PG13 movie is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. at Gates Park (2575 Wilson Ave.). Call 604-927-8400.
READINGS
A theatre company founded by a Port Coquitlam native will showcase new works of two emerging playwrights this weekend in Vancouver. Maryanne Renzetti’s Staircase Theatre will present staged readings during its second annual Movin’ On Up, held on Saturday at CBC Studio 700. Directed by Brian Cochrane and hosted by comedian Adam Pateman, this year will highlight pieces by Christopher Cook and CJ McGillivray. Tickets at $10 are available at the door (700 Hamilton St.) or online at eventbrite.ca.
DA BEAT
Tri-City residents can hear sounds from around the world at a Port Moody eatery next month. The Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) will feature The Devon Wells Trio (appalachian/bluegrass) on Sept. 4; Jocelyn Pettit and Band (celtic) on Sept. 12; Zimbamoto Trio (African) on Sept. 19 and Mohamed Assani with Amargjeet Singh (Indian) on Sept. 26. Tickets are $12 for each show by calling 604-366-5159. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a set menu dinner available for an additional $12. The music starts at 7:30 p.m.
