Weekend guide: Enjoy the Kaleidoscope fun in Coquitlam

Friday, Aug. 27

NEW ART SHOWS

Tour the art galleries at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) to see the new solo exhibits by Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki (Coastal Spirit); Serisa Fitz-James (We Can Ask For More); and David Carey and Michel LeBlanc (Gnomes of Port Moody). The displays are up until Sept. 16. Visit pomoarts.ca.

Saturday, Aug. 28

POP-UP PARK

Catch Parlour Panter at the Shaughnessy Street pop-up park in Port Coquitlam, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/popup for a list of the Wednesday and Saturday programming at the downtown parklet.

KALEIDOSCOPE

The sixth annual Kaleidoscope Arts Festival returns in Coquitlam, but this year’s activities are not just at Town Centre Park. The two-day family event offers a mix of drop-in events (for free) and pre-registered entertainment (for $2 per person) including fitness classes with live music at Town Centre Park, Lumadrome at Pinetree Community Centre, micro concerts at Blue Mountain Park, art sessions at the Art Gallery at Evergreen, story times with the Coquitlam Public Library at Cottonwood Park, and heritage graffiti at Mackin House. For the full list of weekend events and to pre-register, go to coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope.

SPIKE AWARDS

Do you know a great business in Port Moody? Nominate it for city recognition in the 2021 Spike Awards. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 1 for each of the following categories: Arts in Business, Environmental Leadership, Inclusive Excellence, New Business and Young Entrepreneur. Visit portmoody.ca/spikeawards to fill out a form or pick up a paper copy at city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody)

Sunday, Aug. 29

FARMERS FIELDS

Pick up fresh fruits and vegetables — and other household wares — at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit makebakegrow.com.