Thursday, Sept. 1
POCO MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head over to the new location of the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: the Terry Fox Hometown Square, behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The market, which features fresh food and handmade artwork, runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket
Friday, Sept. 2
POP TUNES
The City of Coquitlam’s Summer Concert Series wraps up tonight with a pop showcase at the TD Community Plaza at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Grab a seat in the amphitheatre to hear Ashley Pater at 6 p.m. and the headline act Queer as Funk from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Shameless Buns and BeaverTails will have their food trucks on site. The free concert is supported by Genre Partner and FortisBC.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts
Sunday, Sept. 4
WORLD OF LOVE
Tour the World of Love Multicultural Carnival at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The free event featuring performances, a lantern show and activities runs today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MORE: worldoflovecarnival.com
FARMERS FIELDS
Shop for local fare from Metro Vancouver farmers and vendors at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
ROCKY POINT CONCERT
The Legendary R&B Allstars, a 10-piece band featuring Joani Bye on vocals, wraps up the Summer Sundays concert series at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) with a show at 2 p.m. Donations to the Crossroads Hospice Society are accepted. The series was sponsored in part by the Tri-City News.
MORE: summersundays.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 7
WEBMAKING
Learn about HTML and CSS by hacking pre-existing text, links, images and videos on various templates and using those skills to create your own webpage. The online class, via the Coquitlam Public Library and Canada Learning Code, takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
PORT MOODY SHOP
Baked goods, fresh vegetables and food trucks will be at the Port Moody Farmers Market that runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, Sept. 8
SAVE ON YOUR BILLS
The Coquitlam Public Library and the Credit Counselling Society will offer you 75 ways to save on household expenses, at a virtual talk from 4 to 5 p.m. The presentation about financial literacy will show you how you can cut your bills for utilities, transportation, groceries and personal items. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
POCO MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head over to the new location of the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: the Terry Fox Hometown Square, behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The market, which features fresh food and handmade artwork, runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket
Friday, Sept. 9
ART EXHIBIT
Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) opens three new displays in its Maillardville galleries: Sharing Culture Through the Natural World (Place des Arts’ community engaged art project); Evolution of Self and Indigenous Art (various artists); and Of the Earth (Fraser Valley Potters Guild Association). The first two shows will be on view in the facility from Sept. 9 to Oct. 19 (and online from Sept. 16 to Oct. 19), while Of the Earth will be on view at Place des Arts from Sept. 9 to Nov. 3 (online from Sept. 16 to Nov. 3).
MORE: placedesarts.ca
FILM NIGHT
The Port Moody Film Society rolls Leave No Trace, a story about a father and daughter who live in Forest Park near Portland, Ore. The adventure/drama flick will be screened at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 plus a $5 society membership for the year.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Saturday, Sept. 10
KIDSPORT SALE
The biannual used equipment sale by KidSport Tri-Cities is at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Second-hand bikes, hockey gear and lacrosse outfits — in all sizes — can be picked up at a low cost. Admission is by donation or with a non-perishable item for the Share food bank. Until Sept. 9, used equipment can be dropped off at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex or the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (Arena 3).
MORE: kidsporttricities.ca
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is back for a community block party at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The food trucks include Aloha Poke, Cannoli King, Shameless Buns, Dog Amigos, Oh My Gado and It’s All About the Grill.
MORE: greatervanfoodtruckfest.com
MID AUTUMN
Join the Coquitlam Heritage Society for the Mid Autumn Moon Family Day at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), featuring a mooncake demonstration, music, dance, crafts and story time. The drop-in event from noon to 3 p.m. is free; all ages are welcome.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
STREET PARTY
The City of Port Coquitlam will close the newly rebuilt McAllister Avenue in the downtown core for a street party, from 1 to 7 p.m. Check out the free entertainment, displays and activities for the family. The Port Coquitlam firefighters will also face off against the RCMP at 3 p.m. for a free charity hockey game in the Jon Baillie Arena in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: 604-927-7529
WHL PRE-SEASON
Port Coquitlam will host the second of two Western Hockey League (WHL) pre-season games at the Jon Baillie Arena in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The game between the Prince George Cougars against the Victoria Royals starts at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: portcoquitlam.ca
COMEDY
Yuk Yuk’s presents comedian Alonzo Bodden, a regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, at The Show Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Sunday, Sept. 11
FARMERS FIELDS
Shop for local fare from Metro Vancouver farmers and vendors at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
PLANT REMOVAL
Join Port Moody city staff as they pull invasive plants along Suter Brook Creek. Meet at the works yard (3250 Murray St.) at 9:30 a.m. and wear study, closed-toe shoes or boots for the physical work. The event takes place rain or shine; gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided to volunteers.
REGISTER: 604-469-4556
TREE WALK
Lace up your hiking shoes for a tour of the historical səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview Lands in Coquitlam. Hosted by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society, the walk will be led by an arborist. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the upper side of the Henry Esson Young (HEY) building; look for signs. Dress for the weather; the event takes place rain or shine.
MORE: rhcs.org
Wednesday, Sept. 14
PORT MOODY SHOP
Baked goods, fresh vegetables and food trucks will be at the Port Moody Farmers Market that runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, Sept. 15
ART4LIFE
Tour PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) to see the entries in the ninth annual Art 4 Life exhibition, which runs until Oct. 30. The pieces include works from community artists of all ages.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
POCO MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head over to the new location of the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: the Terry Fox Hometown Square, behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The market, which features fresh food and handmade artwork, runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket
GO, PESTS!
The urban wildlife team with the City of Coquitlam will talk about how you can keep your home free of unwanted visitors such as rats and mice, in a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). There will be a question and answer session afterward. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
ROCK MUSIC
Under the Midnight Sun is the tour name for The Cult, which performs at The Show Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. A presentation by JACK 96.9 FM, the concert by the British band is promotion for its 11th studio album that drops this fall and includes the newly released single Give Me Mercy.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Saturday, Sept. 17
SEARCH AND RESCUE
You can meet the Tri-Cities’ heroes and check out their fleet of search and rescue vehicles at an open house at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The Coquitlam SAR team, which is marking its 50th year under its first female president, Helena Michelis, will be near Lafarge Lake from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public can also learn about safety tips while hiking in the region, as well as watch the live demonstrations.
MORE: coquitlam-sar.bc.ca
ELECTION SEASON
Coquitlam voters can meet candidates running in the civic election, which takes place on Oct. 15. The gathering at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) is from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is informal; campaign materials will be distributed.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
SEASON LAUNCH
The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) starts its new season with a celebration of the arts. The party begins in the art gallery to open the latest exhibit, from 5 to 7 p.m.; speeches will be held at 5:45 p.m. Then head over to the Studio Theatre to see and hear the 19-piece big band, the Bruce James Orchestra. Tickets are $25 per person.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
JUMP! IN PORT MOODY
Pianist and vocalist Diane Lines brings her show Jump!, co-created with Voni Grinder and Tony Chamberlist, to the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) to launch the inaugural Inlet Theatre Music Series season. The performance at 7:30 p.m. is a celebration of the music following the big bands but before rock ’n roll hit the scene. Tickets are $30.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
Sunday, Sept. 18
TERRY FOX RUNS
Honour Port Coquitlam hometown hero Terry Fox — and support cancer research — at one of the community runs taking place in the Tri-Cities this year: Port Coquitlam (Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 10 a.m.); Coquitlam (Mundy Park at Hillcrest Street entrance, 10 a.m.); and Port Moody (Rocky Point Park, 10 a.m.). Check the website for updates and ways to donate online.
MORE: terryfox.org
FARMERS FIELDS
Shop for local fare from Metro Vancouver farmers and vendors at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
PAWCASSO
Bring your pooch to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for Pawcasso: pARTy@PdA, an outdoor painting adventure. Canvases, non-toxic paints and dog treats will be provided. Tickets are $25, or two for $42. The 19+ event starts at 11 a.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Tuesday, Sept. 20
WORDPRESS
Pull up a chair for an online presentation about WordPress. The Coquitlam Public Library and Canada Learning Code is offering the Zoom class, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
NEW JOB
Learn the basics of writing an effective résumé with the Coquitlam Public Library and the WorkBC Centre. The free session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. is an online presentation via Zoom. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 21
8 HANDS
The Canadian Piano Quartet — aka married couples Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann and Edward and Anne-Louise Turgeon — open the Musical Matinees series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with a recital at 2:30 p.m. The foursome will play dance-inspired works such as Lecuona’s Malagueña, Tangos by Astor Piazzolla, as well as Weber’s Invitation to the Dance.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
PORT MOODY SHOP
Baked goods, fresh vegetables and food trucks will be at the Port Moody Farmers Market that runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, Sept. 22
POCO MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head over to the new location of the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: the Terry Fox Hometown Square, behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The market, which features fresh food and handmade artwork, runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket
HIP HOP
Hip hop recording artist TECH N9NE is on a Canadian tour with King Iso and will stop for a concert at The Show Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Friday, Sept. 23
PRO-D MOVIE
Families with kids in School District 43 schools who are out for Pro-D Day can head to the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam) or the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) for a screening of Dreamworks’ The Bad Guys, starring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina and Zazie Beetz. The film rolls from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. No registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Saturday, Sept. 24
50 YEARS YOUNG
Join Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) during the day as it marks its 50th year with a community art project. The project will be facilitated by a faculty artist and will represent the Maillardville venue’s impact on the community. The final art piece will be unveiled in June 2023. You can also participate on Sept. 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
PAPER PLAY
Make and decorate paper dolls and no-sew rag dolls from around the world at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 3 p.m. The free event is part of the Culture Days celebration across Canada.
RSVP: [email protected]
BOARD GAME
Drop in to the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for board game day. From 1 to 3 p.m., families with kids ages seven and older can join the fun.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
FAMILY DAYS
Family Days returns to the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Visit an outdoor installation by Krystle Silverfox to get inspired for an art craft using transparent papers, beads and other items. The event is free; however, registration is required. Parents must stay with their kids during the program, which runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; a second session is 3 to 4:30 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
WINNERS SHOW
See and hear the winners of the inaugural Dare to Shine contest organized by Tri-City resident and musician Susie McGregor. Ea Ritchie, 14, Annika Trask, 18, Willem Roelents, 25, and Judy Johnson, 58, will take the Evergreen Cultural Centre stage at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Sunday, Sept. 25
FARMERS FIELDS
Shop for local fare from Metro Vancouver farmers and vendors at the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Tuesday, Sept. 27
GOOGLE DRIVE
You can learn about Google Drive, a free Cloud storage service that lets you access you files from any device connected to the internet, at a session hosted by the Port Moody Public Library (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.). The class for adults runs from 11 a.m. to noon in the ParkLane Room. Bring your own laptop or borrow one from the library.
MORE: portmoodylibrary.ca
JOHNNY CASH
First Impressions Theatre brings its show Ring of Fire to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for four shows until Sept. 30, each starting at 7:30 p.m. The tribute to the Man in Black includes the songs “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” The production was created by Richard Maltby. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 28
PORT MOODY SHOP
Baked goods, fresh vegetables and food trucks will be at the Port Moody Farmers Market that runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
PJ STORY TIME
Kids ages three to eight can jump into their pyjamas and hear autumn-themed stories and songs at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The event from 7 to 8 p.m is free for families; however, registration is required.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Thursday, Sept. 29
POCO MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head over to the new location of the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: the Terry Fox Hometown Square, behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The market, which features fresh food and handmade artwork, runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket
TEST YOUR TRIVIA
It’s Super-fun Family Trivia Night, an online friendly contest for caregivers and their young ones (ages 12 and under). The theme for this edition is sports. Register for the test, which runs from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Friday, Sept. 30
COMEDY MOMS
Best friends, Los Angeles residents and comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, the brains behind the popular web series #IMOMSOHARD, are on their Getaway Tour, which stops at The Show Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. Their series is now in development by Warner Brothers TV.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
