Local Arts

Now that the school year is underway, the Port Moody Arts Centre is dedicating the entire month of October to roll out a series of arts activities for the whole family. Art 4 Life launches with an afternoon reception this Sunday at the St.

Singer-songwriter Zoey Wren and pianist Leo Bae have teamed up for a new lunchtime jazz series in Port Moody. Until Oct. 29, the pair will appear on Thursdays at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Port Coquitlam’s library is part of a new literacy push to get kids — from newborns to preschoolers — ready for kindergarten.

Tri-City artists, musicians, dancers and foodies are putting their heart out there for Culture Days this weekend. And there’s a bevy of activities to fall in love with — for free! — all around Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

Tickets are now on sale for Place des Arts’ biggest fundraiser of the year.

Kevin Tookey ends is performance career with a world-premiere piece by Joe Laughlin of Joe Ink.

The Incompleat Folksinger runs next week at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

Coquitlam arts venue hosts a day-long camp for the first Pro-D Day of the new academic year.

The Beatles tribute band The Taxmen will rock Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Friday to launch a new season at the arts venue.

Applying to an art college or university is never easy, says a Port Moody Arts Centre teacher.