Friday, April 6
HOME SHOW
With spring cleaning underway, it may be time to also think about home renovations — and the annual Tri-City Spring Home Expo has some ideas for property owners. Running Friday (1 to 6 p.m.), Saturday (9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam), the trade show includes presentations by Thoma Doehring of Tri-City Paint and Decorating and Ronnie Vanstone of Design Alley Interiors and Renovations. No cost for admission. Visit homeshowtime.com.
POCO ARTS
The Friends of Leigh Square showcase some of Port Coquitlam’s best artists and creators — including painters, dancers, digital performers, potters, musicians, writers and photographers — at a Celebration of the Arts from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., beside PoCo city hall). No cost for admission. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
NEW ART
Meet the artists behind three new exhibits opening tonight at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam): Mark Bowen presents Treetopia (photography/mixed media); Shohreh Sachs shows Colour of Life (ceramics); and Moira Calder has Contemplation of Forces (mixed media). No cost for admission. The reception starts at 7 p.m. Visit placedesarts.ca.
Sat., April 7
UP THE CREEK
Trio Sports Events hosts the Up the Creek Run, a 5- and 10-k event — plus a free kids fun run of 500 m or 1k, at 10 a.m. — starting at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam) at 8:30 a.m. Registration cost is $30 (via trioevents.ca) or $35 on race day.
BIBLES ANYONE?
Como Lake United (535 Marmont St., Coquitlam) is having a blow-out sale before the church is demolished to make way for a new residential development and adjoining church. Bibles, music books, furniture and vinyl records — and even the outdoor plants — are up for grabs, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. No cost for admission. Visit comolakeunitedchurch.com.
WOOF, MEOW
The new BC SPCA education and adoption centre for the Tri-Cities opens its doors (1-2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam), moving its digs from its former site on Westwood Street in Port Coquitlam. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and includes tours of the new facility. Large groups and people with mobility issues who require assistance can call 604-468-4044 or email [email protected]. No cost for admission. Visit spca.bc.ca/events/tricities-open-house.
LAUGH FOR A CAUSE
Kick back and have a giggle while supporting the Gaby Davis Foundation, a non-profit group named after a late Coquitlam River elementary student that helps families affected by childhood cancer. Its Laughing Matters 3.0 comedy night gala is at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) and is emceed by John Cullen with Graham Clark, Kyle Bottom and Katie-Ellen Humphries taking the stage. Tickets at $40 are via gabydavisfoundation.com.
CHA CHA CHA
Rip up the dance floor in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with the Latin beats supplied by DJ (and dance instructor) Alberto Gonzalez. Take the Salsa lesson at 8 p.m. then try out your new moves under the disco ball until 12:30 a.m. Parking is free or ride the Evergreen Extension to Lafarge Lake-Douglas. Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, April 8
FARMERS MARKET
Shopping for dinner tonight or lunches during the week? Head over to the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where Lower Mainland farmers and vendors will have kiosks set up inside and outside the main entrance. No cost for admission. Visit makebakegrow.com.
LEST WE FORGET
Honour the soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge by attending a commemoration at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) from noon to 4 p.m. No cost for admission. Visit portmoodymuseum.org.
PRODIGIES
The top music students who competed for a provincial spot in the CDMF Performing Arts Festival — held last month at Port Coquitlam’s Trinity United Church — will showcase their talent at an honours concert. The performance will be held in the sanctuary (2211 Prairie Ave.) starting at 1:30 p.m. Visit cdmffestival.ca.
CRAFT MAKING
Gather the family and drop into Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for an afternoon of hands-on activities, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., followed by a student music concert. No cost for admission; however, registration is encouraged via brownpapertickets.ca.
SHIPS AHOY
Robinson Crusoe and Friday land at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a special family show — suitable for kids aged five to 12 — as part of the facility’s Westminster Savings Family Series. Adapted by Colin Heath, the production by Axis Theatre runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Admission is a minimum donation of $10. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
TEA TIME
Support the fraternal order of Job’s Daughters as Bethel #63 “Jobies” hosts a spring tea and bazaar in the Masonic hall (2660 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Visit bcjobsdaughters.org.
NAMASTE
Learn how to unwind at a free meditation class, held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Visit meetup.com.
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