A musical weekend is in store for us with fresh sounds from all over the globe converging on the Tri-Cities. Most of these performances are free, so get out there and don't miss a note of it.
TODAY: Friday, July 29
FRIDAY MARKET
Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts another Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. in Coquitlam's Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., across from Coquitlam city hall). Enjoy local food, music and activities, including a storytime hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. Today's music stage will feature jazz band The Gabriole Sinclaire Trio. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
Saturday, July 30
REAVELEY 'RAISER
The Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity is holding its inaugural bottle drive to raise money for families with children who have lost a loved one suddenly. The drive is running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a barbecue at the H&M Bottle Depot in New Westminster (18 Duncan St.) and a temporary collection site from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Canadian Tire (2850 Shaughnessy St.). With each full bag of recyclables, participants will be entered into a draw to win a 42-inch plasma TV. Pickup is also available in the Tri-Cities for those who can't make it to the drive. Email [email protected] to arrange a pick-up or visit crccs.ca for more information.
SUMMER SOUNDS
Visit downtown PoCo at 2 p.m. for another instalment of Village Vibe on the outdoor stage at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam). This week's artist is musician The Land of Deborah, a British-born pop singer-songwriter now living in Vancouver. For a sample of her music, visit thelandofdeborah.com. For more information on the event or others in the Summer in the City series, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
GRILLIN' WITH GURR
Evergreen Cultural Centre's Music on the Grill series returns with a performance by roots crooner Babe Gurr, followed by Latin fusion band Locarno featuring Tom Landa of the Paperboys. The pre-show barbecue dinner on the ECC patio opens at 6:30 p.m. while doors for the concert open at 7:30 p.m., with an 8 p.m. curtain. Tickets for the dinner and concert are $50, or $30 for the concert only. Groups of eight or more can receive a discount on their purchase by calling the box office 604-927-6555. Tickets are available by calling the box office or online at evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
ROCK IN ROO'S
Zeppelina, Vancouver's all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, will rock Roo's Pub and Grill with a free show starting at 9:30 p.m. and carrying on into the wee hours (2962 Christmas Way, Coquitlam). For more information, visit roospub.com or hear the band at myspace.com/zeppelinamusic.
Sunday, July 31
BAND OF GYPSIES
Deanna Knight and the Hot Club of Mars are the latest performers to take part in the weekly Music in the Park series happening every summer Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at PoCo's Lions Park (2300 Lions Way). The self-described "gypsy-swing" band has been touring the jazz and folk festival circuits playing a unique selection of throwbacks from the 1920s and '30s. All Music in the Park shows are free, so bring a friend and a blanket and enjoy the summer sounds. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
SOUL PARK
Port Moody's Rocky Point Park will be rocking with the funky sounds of Phat Edna's Soul Revue. Part of the city's Summer Sunday Concerts series, this eight-piece R&B band will have the crowds moving from 2 to 4 p.m. Check them out at myspace.com/phatednassoulrevue. For more on the Summer Sunday Concerts, visit summersundays.ca.
FARMERS' MARKET
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Coquitlam Farmers Market is open in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Crafts, goodies, local produce and beverages are available all morning. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
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