FRIDAY, MAY 26
CROSSROADS COFFEE
It’s another double bill for the Crossroads Coffeehouse Concerts: Robert Atyeo and Likewise headline the indie–folk–roots show in the Mabbett Room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The concert — a fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society — starts at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: facebook.com/crossroadshospicecoffeehouse
SATURDAY, MAY 27
COMMUNITY MARKET
More than 100 vendors will be at Terry Fox Secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Low Entropy’s Tri-Cities Community Market. Shop for baked goods, food, drinks, clothing, soaps, candles, makeup, handmade wares, photos and art.
MORE: facebook.com/lowentropy1
BIG MACHINES
The City of Port Coquitlam opens its Public Works Yard to the community to show off its trucks, tractors and other heavy machinery used for engineering jobs. With the theme “Connecting the World Through Public Works,” the show and shine is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the yard (1737 Broadway St.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
CHORAL CONNECTIONS
Through the Decades is the title of Choral Connections’ spring show, happening at 7 p.m. at Heritage Woods Secondary School (1300 David Ave., Port Moody). Directed by Ingrid Gay with Vincent Lo at the piano, the concert includes musical choral and vocal performances followed by dancing to the classic rock music of Double Image, in the grand hall. Door prizes, a raffle and 50–50 draw will be held. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a non-alcoholic cash bar will be open. Tickets are $35/$20 (12 and under).
MORE: choralconnections.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 28
BEYOND BOOKS
You can learn about the lending materials at the Coquitlam Public Library — and have a chance to win a Roku streaming stick or a $50 gift card to the Real Canadian Superstore — at the Beyond Books open house. The event takes place from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and will feature lendable tech stations (demonstrating Go Pro cameras, binocular kits); a read and watch station (exhibiting electronic resources for movies, music and eBooks); a research and learning station (for genealogical research, courses, tutorials); and a newcomer station (resources for new Canadians). Bring a piece of ID and sign up for a free library card to borrow the library materials.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca/open-house
