Free concerts and the farmers' market will be the places to be if the weather holds this weekend. If not, there's plenty of fun to be had indoors too.
TODAY: Friday, May 20
BROADWAY BOUND'S BIRDIE
Friday and Saturday at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.), take a step back in time to the 1950s with the hit musical Bye Bye Birdie from the Broadway Bound youth theatre group. Based loosely on the life and early exploits of Elvis Presley, Birdie shows at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $20 for adults or $16 for children and seniors. For more information, contact Broadway Bound Productions at 604-464-2800 or [email protected].
TRIBUTE TO THE KING
Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole is a tribute to the music and the man featuring Vancouver performer Don Stewart. Tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m., with an additional 4 p.m. show on Saturday, Stewart will entertain with stories, scenes and nearly 40 timeless songs from one of the most beloved performers of all time. This two-hour show features special guest Cayla Brooke as Peggy Lee and is playing at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets range from $10 to $35 and are available at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, May 21
HOOKING HOW-TO
Learn the art of traditional rug hooking from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Freda Jackson will be teaching this rug-making technique using hook and hoop tools similar to those used when the antique art form was prevalent. This four-hour class costs $150 including all supplies. See Jackson's work online at fredahooksrugs.com. For more information, email Jill Cook at [email protected].
HENNA WORKSHOP
Henna artist Nazil Kara is hosting a two-hour henna body art workshop at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). From 3:15 to 5:15 p.m., Kara will give a quick history of henna tattooing before teaching attendees how to apply the art with a henna cone. All tools are provided but attendees are asked to bring a friend, some Scotch tape and old clothing as henna can stain. Registration is required (no drop-ins) and space is limited. The cost of the workshop is $49. To register, contact Nazil Kara at 604-415-0145 or [email protected].
FREE CONCERT
Local musicians are teaming up with Costco to raise money for BC Children's Hospital at the Costco Wholesale (2370 Ottawa St., Port Coquitlam). From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, local performers Christina Alconcel, Leenie Bennett, Carolyn Stewart, Rodeo Jonz, Hailey Morgan and more will entertain crowds outside the store. Donations welcome. For more information, call 604-552-2228.
Sunday, May 22
DANCE FEST
The 15th Annual Korean Dance Festival hits the stage at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Starting at 8 p.m., this event showcases the grace and beauty of traditional Korean dance while raising awareness about Korean culture in the Tri-Cities. Tickets range from $20 to $50 and can be purchased online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca or at the Evergreen box office. For more information, contact the festival at 778-887-7871 or [email protected].
FARM MARKET
Every Sunday until November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Coquitlam Farmers Market is held in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (corner of Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam). Farm-fresh produce and meats, homemade baked goods, arts and crafts are all on offer at this weekly gathering of local farmers and artisans.
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