Thursday, Nov. 3
CAFE MUSIC
Sit back with a latté and enjoy the tunes from performer Angie Faith, from 6 to 8 p.m at C Market Coffee (110-820 Village Dr., Port Coquitlam). Entry is free.
MORE: cmarket.ca
Friday, Nov. 4
ARTS SOCIAL
Mingle with creative leaders from across Metro Vancouver at the bi-annual Cultural Summit this weekend. Its kick-off event, Arts Night, is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Entry at $25 includes both the Arts Night at the all-day conference on Nov. 5.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca/ coquitlam.ca
Saturday, Nov. 5
ART SALE
Purchase original artwork from members of the Port Moody Art Association at their annual show, happening today and Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wellness Room at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody). Unlike other years, all artwork purchased can be taken home at the time of sale.
MORE: portmoodyartassociation.com
FIX IT
Volunteers with the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial are at the city’s Public Works Yard (1737 Broadway St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to fix items as part of the monthly Repair Café.
MORE: facebook.com/repaircafepoco
FOX XMAS
Shop for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers at Terry Fox Secondary’s Christmas Fair, held at the school (1260 Riverwood Dr., Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 exhibitors will be selling their wares and organizers are also fundraising through a bake sale, 50–50 draw and concession. Proceeds support the Terry Fox parent advisory committee (PAC). Entry is $2 and includes a chance to win a door prize. There will be no ATM on site. The fair is sponsored in part by the Tri-City News.
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BOWIE, COCKER
Pay tribute to the musical catalogues of David Bowie and Joe Cocker at a show in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) at 7 p.m. Tickets for the production, by Givol Talent Group Canada, are $38 or $45 at the door.
MORE: eventbrite.ca/ givoltalent.com
HOCKEY NIGHT
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey players meet Powell River on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Sunday, Nov. 6
WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the winter farmers market, run by the Grow Local Society. Tour the market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to find fresh fare, meats and handcrafted items.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SALMON SUNDAYS
Join volunteers any Sunday, rain or shine, at the Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre (Mossom Creek Drive, Port Moody) to help out with odd jobs and learn about watershed stewardship and fish culture. The gate is open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
MORE: mossomcreek.org
A LITTLE WIND MUSIC
Musicians with the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble (PSWE) honour two American masters: Robert Russell Bennett and Morton Gould. Their show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) is at 3 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
HOCKEY NIGHT
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey players meet Cranbrook on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The game starts at 3 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Tuesday, Nov. 8
DIGITAL TOOLS
Learn how to promote your business using Google My Business — and use Canva to create business cards — at a social media talk hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library and Canada Learning Code. The online session is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
AFRICAN SOUNDS
Black Umfolosi, whose members are native to South Africa, perform at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The group is made up of Thomeki Due, Sotsha Moyo, Austin Chisare, Sandi Dube, Luzibo Tabona Moyo and Mthoksozisi Moyo. In 2020, they released the album Washabalal’ umhlaba — translated as the Earth Perishes, a message about climate change. Tickets are $35/$32/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Nov. 9
BE MINDFUL
Self-care and mindful practices to manage stress in the workplace is the topic for an online workshop hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library and ISSofBC Job Quest. The event is geared to new Canadians. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
ARTIST TALK
Hear from artist Lyse Lemieux as she describes her solo exhibit, So dawn goes down to day, at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Lemieux will talk with gallery curator Katherine Dennis at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Nov. 10
MOVIE NIGHT
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) to see the animated biography from Iran and France called Persepolis. The screening hosted by the Port Moody Film Society takes place at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 plus a $5 annual society membership. Cash or cheque only. The film is rated 14A.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Friday, Nov. 11
LEST WE FORGET
Take time to honour our veterans and fallen heroes. Remembrance Day services will begin at around 10:30 a.m. at cenotaphs in Coquitlam (Blue Mountain Park); Port Coquitlam (Veterans Park, in front of city hall); and Port Moody.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/remember
COMEDY TOUR
Comedians Ivan Decker, Chris Turner, Orissa Kelly, Alex MacKenzie and Simon King hit the stage at The Show Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. as part of their Hungry for Laughs comedy tour. All proceeds go the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Saturday, Nov. 12
PHOTOMOTION
The Pacific Digital Photography Club returns to the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) for its 19th annual Photomotion show. The event, which in the past two years has been held online, will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets at $18 can be bought using PayPal.
MORE: pdpc.ca/ 604-929-7860
CANADIAN LEGEND
Hear iconic musician Jane Mortifee with Port Moody residents Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper in a house concert at the Heron’s Nest (154-101 Parkside Dr., Port Moody). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
POSITIVELY PETITE
Shop early for Christmas gifts at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) as the facility opens its annual Positively Petite show, as well as its Holiday Artisan Shop. The opening reception featuring the artists is at 7 p.m. Sales are on a first-come first-served basis. The art exhibition and sale is on until Dec. 15 (and online from Nov. 18 to Dec. 15) while the Holiday Artisan Shop is open from Nov. 12 to Dec. 17.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
FIREFIGHTERS GALA
Firefighters in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will join forces again to raise funds for their charitable societies. The inaugural Mayors Charity Ball will feature musical performances, a buffet dinner, a silent auction and a 50–50 draw. Proceeds support the societies’ nutritional snack programs for elementary schools. The event takes place at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlamfirefighterscharity.com
Sunday, Nov. 13
WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the winter farmers market, run by the Grow Local Society. Tour the market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to find fresh fare, meats and handcrafted items.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SALMON SUNDAYS
Join volunteers any Sunday, rain or shine, at the Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre (Mossom Creek Drive, Port Moody) to help out with odd jobs and learn about watershed stewardship and fish culture. The gate is open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
MORE: mossomcreek.org
BYE WEEDS
Help parks staff with the City of Port Moody take out invasive plants along the Shoreline Trail near Pigeon Cove. Meet at 9:30 a.m. by the Shoreline Trail sign on the northern side of Murray Street, halfway between Klahanie Drive East and West. Wear closed-toe shoes or boots, and old clothes, and bring a water bottle. The event is rain or shine. Registration is encouraged.
MORE: 604-469-4556
Tuesday, Nov. 15
REMEMBERING VIMY RIDGE
Ridge is the name of a production that tells the story of Vimy Ridge, the “battle that made Canada” and resulted in more than 10,000 dead. The show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) features Brenda McLeod, a writer, theatre artist and musician, with The Fugitives, a Canadian fold musical group that’s been nominated for a Juno award. Ridge runs from Nov. 15–19. Tickets are $45/$38/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Nov. 16
WORKPLACE SUCCESS
Learn about the nine skills for success in the workplace in a career prep workshop presented online by the Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC Centre. The virtual event is at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
INDIGENOUS VOICES
Join Lori Thom, a member of the Aboriginal Women’s Action Network, at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to learn about murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls across the country. The event at 7 p.m. is free; however, registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Thursday, Nov. 17
WINTER ART
Head over to PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) for the opening reception of the ninth annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market and the Blackberry Christmas Marketplace. The reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free. Winter Treasures is open until Dec. 22.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Friday, Nov. 18
HOCKEY NIGHT
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey players meet Langley on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Saturday, Nov. 19
WINTER MARKET
Help Riverside Secondary raise month for its after-graduation celebrations next year at Winter Market 2022. The Port Coquitlam school (2215 Reeve St.) have exhibitors booths, as well as a bake sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is $3; no charge for kids under 12. Cash only.
MORE: facebook.com/riversidecraftfair
HOLLYDAZE
Walk around Coquitlam’s Austin Heights neighbourhood for Hollydaze, an inaugural event hosted by the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA) from 5 to 9 p.m. on LeBleu Street (off Austin Avenue). The outdoor family festival kicks off the holiday shopping season and includes Christmas tree sales, kids games, a holiday photo booth and entertainment.
MORE: austinheights.ca
HOCKEY NIGHT
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey players meet Vernon on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
CROSSROADS GALA
The Crossroads Hospice Society returns with its full, in-person gala Treasures of Christmas, at the Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam (1-405 North Rd., Coquitlam) at 6 p.m. The event at 6 p.m. features a cocktail reception, entertainment, a silent auction and raffles, with proceeds supporting hospice care at the Port Moody facility.
MORE: crossroadshospice.org
Sunday, Nov. 20
WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the winter farmers market, run by the Grow Local Society. Tour the market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to find fresh fare, meats and handcrafted items.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SALMON SUNDAYS
Join volunteers any Sunday, rain or shine, at the Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre (Mossom Creek Drive, Port Moody) to help out with odd jobs and learn about watershed stewardship and fish culture. The gate is open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
MORE: mossomcreek.org
CELLO AND HARP
Cellist Ariel Barnes of the Nurnberg Symphony and Heidi Krutzen, with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London are Couloir, a duo dedicated to sharing 21st Century art music. The pair will perform at 3 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) as part of a presentation with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society for the facility’s Power Classic Sundays program. Tickets are $35/$32/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Nov. 24
KARAOKE EXTRAVAGANZA
BQFKN! — aka Big Queer Filipino Karaoke Night! — a clown–drag–karaoke extravaganza by Davey Calderon is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Created by POC, QTPOC and queer collaborators, the show was in the the 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Tickets are $35/$32/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Nov. 25
COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC
The Gram Partisans is the headline act at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, a fundraiser for the hospice society in the Tri-Cities. Doors at the Gathering Place (1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam) open at 7 p.m with the open mic starting at 7:30 p.m. The folk band takes the stage at 8:50 p.m. Entry is $5 at the door.
MORE: thecrossroadscoffeehouse.com
ANNIVERSARY GALA
See a one-of-a-kind performance for Place des Arts’ 50th year, at an anniversary gala at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The reception is at 6:30 p.m. while the production, under the direction of Susan Bertoia with design by Marcus Valliant, is at 8 p.m. The show tells the story of Place des Arts. Admission is free; however, registration is required. All ages are welcome.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Saturday, Nov. 26
ART CLUB SHOW
Check out the original pieces by members of the Coquitlam Art Club today and Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p .m. in the Centennial room at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). The mediums include textiles, drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, watercolours and pastels. Admission is free.
MORE: CoquitlamArtClub.ca
BOARD GAMES
Swing by the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a board game and to meet new people. Board Game Day runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Rooms 136 and 137. The event is recommended for ages eight and up. No registration is needed.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
SWEET LITTLE LIES
Hear the sounds of Fleetwood Mac with the cover band Fleetwood Magic, which will play the American band’s greatest hits from 1969 to 1987. The show at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39, or $45 at the door.
MORE: eventbrite.ca
HOCKEY NIGHT
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as the hockey players meet Chilliwack on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Sunday, Nov. 27
WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Grab your grocery bags and head to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the winter farmers market, run by the Grow Local Society. Tour the market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to find fresh fare, meats and handcrafted items.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
SALMON SUNDAYS
Join volunteers any Sunday, rain or shine, at the Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre (Mossom Creek Drive, Port Moody) to help out with odd jobs and learn about watershed stewardship and fish culture. The gate is open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
MORE: mossomcreek.org
DANCE MOVES
See choreographer Joshua Beamish showcase contemporary dance pieces in a production called Proximity, at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The show looks at two of his own creations: the world premiere of “Lost Touch,” and “Proximity.” As well, Beamish will perform two solos choreographed for him: “Redemption” and “Ablaze Amongst the Fragments fo Your Sky.” Beamish has danced at venues around the world. Tickets are $35/$32/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Nov. 30
CHOCOLATE MAKING
Get into the holiday spirit at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) with a Christmas chocolate making workshop, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Learn how to create Triple Sec Balls, Tipsy Truffles, Cranberry & Pistachio Bark in white chocolate and homemade marzipan. The cost is $40 per person. Registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
CLARINET MUSIC
Clarinetist and wind soloist James Campbell appears with pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann for a Musical Matinées recital at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 2:30 p.m. The trio will perform tunes from the clarinet repertoire, including from the composers Mozart, Saint Saens and Poulenc. Campbell was the profession of music at the famed Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University from 1988–2019. Tickets for the show are $30/$26/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
