SEPT. 6
Art Galleries
Spend some time admiring the works by artists Samantha Harrison, Jeongmin Ahn, Lynda Walker and Shivani Singhal in downtown Port Coquitlam today. Harrison's series, Recreations of Myth and Spirit, are in the Michael Wright Art Gallery at the Gathering Place (200-2253 Leigh Sq.); Ahn’s display, titled This Gift, is in The Outlet next door; Floral Bouquet by Walker is exhibited in the City Hall gallery; and Colors of Culture by Singhal is located in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The shows are up until Sept. 26
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo Farmers Market
Tour the Wednesday farmers market in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. where vendors and entertainers will be on site.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SEPT. 7
Music in the Park
Take your lunch to the recently upgraded Veterans Park in front of Port Coquitlam City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.) for the city’s music series from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is weather permitting and includes games in partnership with the Downtown PoCo BIA.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Fresh Food
Meet the Metro Vancouver vendors at this week’s Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs at the Terry Fox Hometown Square behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Bring your shopping bags and talk with the food producers and artisans while enjoying the music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
SEPT. 8
Karaoke Night
Almost Famous Entertainment hosts an open karaoke night at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.) starting at 6:30 p.m. Membership is not required; however, entry is $2.
MORE: pocolegion.ca
Art Reception
Meet the artists behind three new exhibitions opening this month at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam): Your Art, Your Reflections: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Anti-Racism by the Asian Impact Society; Creative Connections by SD43 art teachers; and All My Relations curated by Christine Mackenzie. The launch starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Legion Music
Long Run performs at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) at 7 p.m. A cover charge is applied to non-members; however, there is no entry fee on Saturday nights.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Ice Time
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey team plays an exhibition game against Langley at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: coquitlamexpress.ca
Music in the Square
Singer–songwriter Joan Bessie plays soulful rock anthems with her band as part of the Music in the Square performance by Coquitlam Heritage. The free all-ages show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. is Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Movie Buffs
Penelope Cruz, Javier Barden and Ricardo Darin star in the flick Everybody Knows that will be screened by the Port Moody Film Society at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. The story is about a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires who returns home to near Madrid with her two children for her sister’s wedding. The drama/crime/mystery is rated R and runs 2:13 minutes. Admission is $5 plus a $5 annual society membership.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Crossroads Music
Support the Crossroads Hospice Society with a coffeehouse show at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. featuring Stingz Aloud and Steve Somers. Admission is $10.
MORE: crossroadshospice.org/pages/coffeehouse
SEPT. 9
Hope in the Forest
Last fall, a wildfire swept through parts of Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. From 9 a.m. to noon, participants ages 16 and up can join a park interpreter to discover the impact of the flames and the resiliency of the forest in the face of disturbance. The cost is $15 per adult or $7.50 for youth/adult 65+.
REGISTER: metrovancouver.org (6694)
KidSport Sale
Bring a non-perishable food donation or cash to gain entry into the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the biannual KidSport used gear sale, a fundraiser happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that offers deals on gently used hockey, lacrosse, baseball and football equipment. Bikes are also on sale. Proceeds help pay for organized sporting registration fees for Tri-Cities families in financial need. Volunteers are sought.
MORE: kidsporttricities.ca
Repair Café
Save your broken item from the landfill and have it fixed instead by one of the volunteers at the Repair Café, a monthly event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Port Coquitlam’s public works building (1737 Broadway St.). Donations are appreciated.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Bye Weeds
Get your boots on to help remove invasive plants from the green belt near Noons Creek Drive Park. Participants to the city event are asked to meet at Mountain Meadows Elementary (999 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody) at 9:30 a.m. Bring a water bottle. Attendees ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
REGISTER: portmoody.ca (#36886)
Ice Time
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey team plays an exhibition game against Powell River at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: coquitlamexpress.ca
Salsa Night
Slip on your dancing shoes for the Latin dance night with the Salsa Dance Zone featuring Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. The party is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Port Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.). Admission is $15 and is suitable for ages 19 and older. A dance lesson for beginners is from 8 to 9 p.m.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
SEPT. 10
Market at Poirier
Pack your grocery bags full with fresh produce and wares from the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Children can also take part in the POP (Power of Produce) program.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Mid-autumn Fest
Celebrate mid-autumn with the Tri-City Chinese Community Society at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) where, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 10, there will be dozens of performances and art shows, as well as games and activities for the public. Proceeds support PoCo Heritage.
MORE: facebook.com/Tricityccs
Pooch Art
Take your dog to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for a pARTy@PdA: Pawcasso Edition. Have your dog walk on your canvas then fill in the blanks for an abstract masterpiece. Non-toxic paints will be provided. The event is for adults only. A cash bar will be open.
TICKETS: placedesarts.ca
Ditch the Car
Park your vehicle and walk to downtown Port Coquitlam for the city’s first Car Free Day, taking place on Sept. 10 from noon to 8 p.m. along McAllister Avenue. The party is sponsored by the city, the Downtown PoCo BIA and TransLink.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/carfreeday
SEPT. 11
Rhymes with Times
Join Julie Schmidt at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to talk about Drive in Movies.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
SEPT. 12
Heritage Detective
Stop by the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon to learn about the City of Port Coquitlam’s history with Bryan Ness.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
SEPT. 13
Trail Planning
Help the City of Port Moody create a future trail network. Share your thoughts at a Shoreline Trail pop-up information session between 3 to 5 p.m. in the 3200-block of Murray Street in Port Moody (between Klahanie Drive East and West), where city staff and consultants will have information boards and maps of Port Moody’s current trail system.
MORE: engage.portmoody.ca/trail-network-plan
PoMo Farmers Market
Tour the Wednesday farmers market in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. where vendors and entertainers will be on site.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Keep Bills Low
The Coquitlam Public Library and the Credit Counselling Society present an online workshop about financial literacy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will gather tips on how to save on various household expenses including utilities, transportation, groceries and personal items. Participants will also be encouraged to share their best practices with each other. Registration is required. The library will be offering this tutorial using Zoom.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Wildlife and You
The City of Port Coquitlam is offering ways to live in bear and coyote territory at a session on Sept. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The event in the JB Young Room will see city staff talk about wildlife behaviours in an urban environment, as well as provide tips on how to prevent conflict with the animals.
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/wildlife
Writers in Our Midst
Scribes can mingle and chat about their work at Writers in Our Midst (WiOM), which takes place at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
MORE: portmoodylibrary.ca
SEPT. 14
Music in the Park
Take your lunch to the recently upgraded Veterans Park in front of Port Coquitlam City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.) for the city’s music series from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is weather permitting and includes games in partnership with the Downtown PoCo BIA.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Chinese Exhibit Talk
Coquitlam Heritage’s Markus Fahrner and Emily Zhang lead a curator’s talk about the new exhibit at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from noon to 5 p.m. The display, titled Chinese Immigration Act 1923, is presented in English and Mandarin.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Fresh Food
Meet the Metro Vancouver vendors at this week’s Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs at the Terry Fox Hometown Square behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Bring your shopping bags and talk with the food producers and artisans while enjoying the music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Art 4 Life is 10
It’s the 10th year for PoMoArts’ Art 4 Life exhibition and the 2023 kicks off with a reception at the venue (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) from 6 to 8 p.m. The group display is geared for the young and young-at-heart, with inspiring art for the whole family. The show runs until Oct. 26.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
SEPT. 15
World of Love
See a lantern show, multicultural performances and art exhibits at the World of Love Multicultural Carnival from Sept. 15 to 17 at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The art display is up today from 1 to 5 p.m. while the opening ceremony is on Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. Admission is free to the event, which is hosted by the North America Chinese Cultural Promotion Society and the Coquitlam School District.
MORE: worldoflovecarnival.com
Music Bingo
Try your hand at music bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.). The action starts at 6:30 p.m. and cards are $1 each; prizes will be awarded.
MORE: pocolegion.ca
Legion Music
Front Page performs at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) at 7 p.m. A cover charge is applied to non-members; however, there is no entry fee on Saturday nights.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Ice Time
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey team plays an exhibition game against Surrey at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: coquitlamexpress.ca
SEPT. 16
Go the Distance
Lace up your runners for the 2023 Traboulay 50K Challenge presented by FiiT Projects and Taylight Brewing. The run, in support of SHARE Family and Community Services, starts with event registration at the brewery (402-1485 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam) and launches from Peace Park. Teams of two will work to complete two laps of the Traboulay PoCo Trail, alternating every five kilometres between running and cycling. Registration is $50 per person and includes a T-shirt.
MORE: trackie.com/portcoquitlam.ca
Trail Planning
Help the City of Port Moody create a future trail network. Share your thoughts at a Shoreline Trail pop-up information session between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Bert Flinn Park (1300 David Ave., Port Moody), where city staff and consultants will have information boards and maps of Port Moody’s current trail system.
MORE: engage.portmoody.ca/trail-network-plan
Season Launch Party
Tour the art gallery and enjoy the music from the Juno-nominated band The Bills at the 2023–24 season launch of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The exhibition tour with the artists opening RISE: Sandeep Johan and Sarah Khan is at 4 p.m., with the reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and the musical show at 7:30 p.m. featuring Marc Atkinson, Adrian Dolan, Chris Frye, Richard Moody and Scott White. Tickets are now on sale.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Salsa Night
Slip on your dancing shoes for the Latin dance night with the Salsa Dance Zone featuring Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. The party is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Port Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.). Admission is $15 and is suitable for ages 19 and older. A dance lesson for beginners is from 8 to 9 p.m.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Cayla and the Band
Listen to the tunes from Cayla Brooke and her all-star band for the season launch of the Inlet Theatre Music Series at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper are organizing the popular music series, and keyboardist Sample will be featured in Brooke’s ensemble that also includes Miles Foxx Hill on bass, Buff Allen on drums and Tim Porter on guitar. Tickets are $35 via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
SEPT. 17
Market at Poirier
Pack your grocery bags full with fresh produce and wares from the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Children can also take part in the POP (Power of Produce) program.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Be Gone Weeds
Help the Burke Mountain Naturalists pull invasive plants like Japanese knotweed around the Deboville Slough in Coquitlam. Staff from the City of Coquitlam and volunteers with the Friends of Deboville Slough will be on site for the work party that runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the kiosk on the northern side of the dike at the trailhead (4100 Cedar Dr., Coquitlam).
CALL: 778-230-1509
Dear Terry
Remember Port Coquitlam’s hometown hero — and raise money for cancer research — at one of the Tri-Cities’ four Terry Fox community runs. In PoCo, the 43rd annual run starts at 10 a.m. by the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier St., Port Coquitlam) and will take participants to the Terry Fox Hometown Square and back. Runs are also happening in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore.
MORE: terryfox.org
Riverview Trees
Join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society as it leads a tour of the səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview Lands to talk about the world-class arboretum on site. The free, two-hour tour starts in the upper parking lot of the Henry Esson Young (HEY) Building; look for signs. The walk is from 1 to 3 p.m.
MORE: rhcs.org
Family Day
Take the kids to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for Family Day at PdA, happening from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Maillardville venue. Join in the arts and crafts with instructors and artists to explore the season theme of Wonder.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
SEPT. 18
Climate Champ
Be a climate action advocate with Cool ‘Hoods Champs by attending a workshop at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody). The event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is free and open to adults.
MORE: portmoody.ca
SEPT. 19
Help with Dementia
The Coquitlam Public Library and the Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre offer a program for family caregivers of people with dementia. The workshop is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with speaker Karen Tyrell.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
SEPT. 20
PoMo Farmers Market
Tour the Wednesday farmers market in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. where vendors and entertainers will be on site.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SEPT. 21
Music in the Park
Take your lunch to the recently upgraded Veterans Park in front of Port Coquitlam City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.) for the city’s music series from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is weather permitting and includes games in partnership with the Downtown PoCo BIA.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Fresh Food
Meet the Metro Vancouver vendors at this week’s Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs at the Terry Fox Hometown Square behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Bring your shopping bags and talk with the food producers and artisans while enjoying the music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
First Nations Land
Join ethnobotanist, researcher and community activist Leigh Joseph for an online talk via the Coquitlam Public Library at 6 p.m. Leigh, whose traditional name is Styawat, is from the Skwxwú7mesh First Nation. She uses traditional Squamish harvest techniques to gather plants for her company, Sḵwálwen Botanicals, and recently published a book on essential Indigenous plant knowledge called Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Ancient Egypt
Join Jeff Narver, a lifelong enthusiast of ancient Egypt, as well as a traveller and author, at the Terry Fox Library (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam) for a presentation about the past civilization from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
REGISTER: fvrl.bc.ca
SEPT. 22
Boogie Night
Catch one of two performances by the Legendary R&B Allstars at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody): at 7 or 9 p.m. The 10-piece band is a well-known Vancouver staple and recently played Summer Sundays Concerts series at Rocky Point Park. The shows are presented by Port Moody Jamz; tickets are $35, or $60 for both performances.
MORE: portmoodyjamz.ca
Legion Music
The band Vinyl performs at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) at 7 p.m. A cover charge is applied to non-members; however, there is no entry fee on Saturday nights.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Ice Time
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey team plays a regular season game against Alberni Valley at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: coquitlamexpress.ca
Crossroads Music
Support the Crossroads Hospice Society with a coffeehouse show at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. featuring the duo Generations, with Gord and Wayne and the Friendly Folk opening. Admission is $10.
MORE: crossroadshospice.org/pages/coffeehouse
SEPT. 23
Mid-autumn Moon
Visit Heritage Square (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) between noon and 3 p.m. for Coquitlam Heritage’s Mid-autumn Moon Family Day. Learn about mooncakes, have your face painted and see the performances from Uzume Taiko, a lion dance by the Shao Lin Hung Gar Lion Dance Team and a show by the Chinese Music Ensemble. The party is free and fun for all ages. No registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Lax Exhibit
Check out the new exhibit at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) that celebrates the city’s lacrosse success. The launch from 1 to 2:30 p.m. centres on the display that highlights the city’s field lacrosse games of the 1910s, as well as the first PoCo women’s box team of the 1970s. The speakers include the captain of the first PoCo Women’s box lax team and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Famer Michelle Bowyer. Admission is free; however, an e-ticket is encouraged.
REGISTER: Eventbrite.ca
Make Art
Celebrate Culture Days across the country by making art in a Port Coquitlam studio with the family. Explore materials with an instructor and get creative in The Outlet at Leigh Square (2248-2250 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 2 to 4 p.m.
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/register (#83811)
Dinner and Dance
Take your partner to the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.) for its monthly dinner and dance. The band Long Run will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Membership is not required; however, there is a $2 drop-in fee.
MORE: pocolegion.ca
Ice Time
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey team plays a regular season game against Surrey at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
TICKETS: coquitlamexpress.ca
Tribute Act
Enjoy the tunes from Fleetwood Magic, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band that returns to the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) for a show at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble is headed up by Diane Warren, who portrays lead singer Stevie Nicks. Tickets are $53.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Salsa Night
Slip on your dancing shoes for the Latin dance night with the Salsa Dance Zone featuring Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. The party is from 8 p.m. to midnight at Site B Brewing and Community (3012 Murray St., Port Moody). Admission is $15 and is suitable for ages 19 and older. A dance lesson for beginners is from 8 to 9 p.m.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
SEPT. 24
Market at Poirier
Pack your grocery bags full with fresh produce and wares from the Coquitlam Farmers Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Children can also take part in the POP (Power of Produce) program.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Clean the River
Get your boots on to help the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable and the Port Coquitlam Rotary clean up the rivers and trails in Port Coquitlam. The community event is held on World Rivers Day.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Dance installation
See Sarah Hin Ching U, the Lions Park artist-in-residence, and others perform Stratum, a performance installation interlacing dance and textile arts, at one of two shows today at the park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam): 3 p.m or 4 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/register (#85537)
Live Music
The Travelling Mabels moves into the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a performance at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s TD Music Series. Eva Levesque, Lana Floen, Therry Lawson and Keith Floen return to the facility to entertain and play songs from their fourth release, Take Me Home, which was nominated for a 2022 CMAC Album of the Year.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
SEPT. 25
Climate Champ
Be a climate action advocate with Cool ‘Hoods Champs by attending a workshop at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody). The event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is free and open to adults.
MORE: portmoody.ca
SEPT. 26
Hey, Viola!
A musical exploration of Viola Desmond and her civil rights legacy will be on show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Sept. 26 to 30. Created by Krystle Dos Santos and Tracey Power, the event includes the songs “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire,” “Dream A Little Dream” and “Mississippi Goddam.” Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
SEPT. 27
Baby and Toddler
Join sleep consultant Jolan Holmes to learn about baby and toddler sleep. The workshop at 11 a.m. at the Terry Fox Library (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam) will teach about healthy sleep, how to lengthen naps, how to deal with bedtime struggles and more.
REGISTER: fvrl.bc.ca
PoMo Farmers Market
Tour the Wednesday farmers market in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. where vendors and entertainers will be on site.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Indigenous Movies
Catch a movie or documentary at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for its Indigenous Film Festival, which runs from 2 to 8:30 p.m. The event is suitable for ages 14 and older. The festival continues on Sept. 29 from noon to 4:30 p.m. and features speakers.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
SEPT. 28
Fresh Food
Meet the Metro Vancouver vendors at this week’s Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs at the Terry Fox Hometown Square behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Bring your shopping bags and talk with the food producers and artisans while enjoying the music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Youth Art
Youth ages 13 to 18 can join artists and collaborators Sandeep Johal and Sara Khan for a two-session art-making workshop at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The session from 4 to 6 p.m. will see participants’ artwork on display at the Coquitlam Public Library in October. Materials and snacks will be provided for the youth participants. The event is free; however, registration is required.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Remembering Riverview
Meet the artists behind the new Coquitlam Heritage exhibit Riverview: An Artist’s Point of View, which opens at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nadine Flagel, Haley Perry and Lolu Oyedele, along with the facility’s Markus Fahrner and Naomi Fong, are part of the event that broaches themes of mental health and physical separation by the former patients of the century-old Coquitlam institution. The event is free and suitable for all ages.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Red Buffalo Stories
Join Indigenous storyteller Red Buffalo Nova Weipert for a presentation at 7 p.m. at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.). Weipert uses hoops, film and storytelling to share their knowledge, teachings and stories and to explore the intersectionality of their identities, touching on reconciliation, spirituality, the 7 Grandfather Teachings and the Anishinaabe Creation Story.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
SEPT. 29
Youth Art
Youth ages 13 to 18 can join artists and collaborators Sandeep Johal and Sara Khan for a two-session art-making workshop at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The session from 4 to 6 p.m. will see participants’ artwork on display at the Coquitlam Public Library in October. Materials and snacks will be provided for the youth participants. The event is free; however, registration is required.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Rainforest by Night
Experience a West Coast rainforest beneath a full moon when owls, salamanders and beavers are active. The Metro Vancouver program takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. It is suitable for ages six and up. The cost is $15 per adult or $7.50 for a child/youth/adult 65+.
REGISTER: metrovancouver.org (6699)
Karaoke Night
Almost Famous Entertainment hosts an open karaoke night at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Port Coquitlam (2675 Shaughnessy St.) starting at 6:30 p.m. Membership is not required; however, entry is $2.
MORE: pocolegion.ca
Legion Music
Flash Back performs at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) at 7 p.m. A cover charge is applied to non-members; however, there is no entry fee on Saturday nights.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Stand-up Comedy
Jokers Canada is bringing professional stand-up comics to Port Moody with a touring production, which starts at 8 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tickets are now on sale for the 19+ event. Use the promo code TRICITYNEWS to get 25 per cent off.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
SEPT. 30
Statutory Holiday
Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, honouring the children who never returned home and the residential school survivors, their families and communities. The day coincides with Orange Shirt Day and responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action #80. On March 9, 2023, the Province of British Columbia passed legislation to make September 30 a statutory holiday.
Salsa Night
Slip on your dancing shoes for the Latin dance night with the Salsa Dance Zone featuring Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. The party is from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Port Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.). Admission is $15 and is suitable for ages 19 and older. A dance lesson for beginners is from 8 to 9 p.m.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
