August 6
SUMMER MUSIC
Kalimba, a 10-piece tribute band covering the songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, hits the PCT Performance Stage at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) for a free show as part of the Summer Sundays Concerts series. Donations are accepted to the Crossroads Hospice Society. The show starts at 2 p.m.
MORE: summersundays.ca
ART SHOWS
Tour the galleries at PoMo Arts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.) to view the summer exhibitions: Caring (ceramics artists in residence from 1998–2023); and Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future (PoMoArts 25th anniversary). The facility is open on weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
August 7
POMO FAMILY FUN
Join Port Moody recreation staff at Easthill Park (1385 Union St.) for a play day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free activities include basketball, bocce, badminton and arts; there will also be bubbles and face painting. Staff will be back at the park on Aug. 13 and 21. Meanwhile, civic-led play days will also be set up at the North Shore Community Park (1400 David Ave.) on Aug. 8, 15 and 22 (same times); Westhill Park (203 Westhill Pl.) on Aug. 9, 16 and 23; Kyle Park (2501 St. George St.) on Aug. 10, 17 and 24; and Heritage Mountain Park (20 Parkglen Pl.) on Aug. 11, 18 and 25.
MORE: portmoody.ca
August 9
SPLISH SPLASH
Join Mounties, fire fighters, community police volunteers and Metro Vancouver Transit Police for the PoCo Spray Day at the Terry Fox Hometown Square, south of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Bring your water pistols for games from 1 to 3 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
ECO CINEMA
Watch a documentary about climate change then be part of a discussion with Tri-City members of Force of Nature at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The 90-minute film is titled The Magnitude of All Things (2020) and focuses on the filmmaker’s childhood in Ontario.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
August 11
POETRY IN MOTION
Catch the debut of The Porter’s Revival by the Nigerian-born, South African-raised Lolu Oyedele, the writer-in-residence this summer at Mackin House Museum in Coquitlam. Oyedele, an interdisciplinary artist, created an original immersive performance inspired by the stories of discrimination against Black porters by the rail companies and others in the early 20th century. His short shows in the CP Rail caboose outside Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) run from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as on Aug. 25. The in-situ performances are free; however, registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
COVER BANDS
The four Js — Jay Leonard Juatco, Jay Esplana, Jason Nickel and Jonny Holisko, better known as Trilojay — cover the hits on the Asylum Sound Stage in Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) starting at 9:30 p.m. The show is for adults only; there is no entry charge. On Aug. 12, The Rain City 6 performs at the Asylum with DJ Fady Main.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
August 12
DON’T DUMP IT
Take your broken or torn items like small appliances, bikes and clothing to the Repair Cafe where volunteers and city staff will attempt to repair it — for free. The cafe runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the City of Port Coquitlam works yard (1737 Broadway St.).
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DUMPLING FEST
The second annual BC Dumpling Fest returns to Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with dozens of multicultural dumpling vendors, performers and artists. Organized by the Asian Arts and Culture Society and sponsored in part by the Tri-City News as well as the City of Coquitlam, the festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. aims to highlight global connections and diversity in the community. The dumpling vendors lined up include Como Joy, Nina’s Pirogies, Pasta Polo, Dungan House, Sun Star Restaurant, Mr. Siopao, Morgan’s Harbour, Chef Tony Dim Sum, House of Yee and K-Ipse. Last year’s event saw 25,000 attendees.
MORE: bcdumplingfest.ca
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR
Hear from Eileen Holland, a former Coquitlam elementary school teacher and author of two chapter books for kids, at the Tri-City Wordsmiths gathering. The event takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Program Room of the Terry Fox Library (inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) or via Zoom. Email [email protected] for a link.
MORE: tri-citywordsmiths.ca
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Pack your lawn chair, blanket and beverages over to Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam) where there will be a free performance from 2 to 4 p.m.
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DOUBLE FEATURE
You can watch movies inside — and outside — at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) courtesy of the Port Moody Film Society. At 7 p.m., the group will screen Living, featuring Bill Nighy, in the Inlet Theatre and at 9 p.m., weather permitting, there will be an outdoor viewing of another British drama: The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. Admission is by cash or cheque at $5 per film plus a $5 annual society membership.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
GRAMMY WINNER
Enjoy a barbecue meal on the patio at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) before heading inside for a concert from the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning musician Alex Cuba. His show wraps up the venue’s Music on the Grill summer series. Tickets are $69 for the meal and concert, or $45 for the performance only that starts at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
August 13
TRIBUTE TO JOE
The Summer Sundays Concerts series is back at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) with a nod to Joe Cocker. Terry Raible and his band bring the Feelin’ Alright show to the PCT Performance Stage at 2 p.m. The event is free; donations for the Crossroads Hospice Society will be accepted. The series is sponsored in part by the Tri-City News.
MORE: summersundays.ca
August 15
WRITING WORKSHOP
Young scribes ages 12 to 18 years old can join Lolu Oyedele, the artist in residence for the Coquitlam Heritage Society, for a writing workshop at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; a second event is on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The sessions are free.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
EN ESPAÑOL
Spanish speakers and newcomers can get tips on how to bank in Canada at a virtual workshop hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. The online event, which will be conducted in the Spanish language, runs form 7 to 8 p.m. and is in partnership with RBC. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
August 17
TIME FOR A NEW JOB?
Learn how to tweak your resume and get tips about job search strategies at an online workshop presented by the Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC Centre. The session runs from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required via jss-workbc.eventbrite.ca.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
August 18
KALEIDOSCOPE
Two indie rock bands from B.C. — The Zolas and Current Swell — headline the City of Coquitlam’s annual Kaleidoscope Arts Festival at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). The free concerts start at 6 p.m. on the Town Centre Park Community Stage.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope
ARRIBA!
Learn how to dance flamenco-style with Audrey Gaussiran at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). Her workshop is from 7 to 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall and is suited to all ages and dance levels.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
LEGION MUSIC
Get your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from Whiskey Bent, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) starting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 and 19. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
LIVE MUSIC
The band Bang! covers the best of the 1970s, 80s and 90s — as well as contemporary songs — on the Asylum Sound Stage at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and there is no admission charge. The Stage Pilots performs at the Asylum on Aug. 19.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
August 19
KALEIDOSCOPE 2.0
Continue the City of Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.). There will be free musical and multicultural performances, workshops and activities, as well as food trucks.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope
DON’T BE BOARD
Try out a new board game with your friends, family or a new acquaintance at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event is recommended for ages eight and up. No experience is needed and registration is not required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
CAR CRUISE
Put your lawn chair on the curb to watch the parade of classic, vintage and muscle cars through the City of Port Coquitlam to kick off the annual Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show on Sunday. The evening cruise will see about 100 vehicles in the car display leaving the downtown at 6 p.m. and travelling the southern and northern routes of the city for 90 minutes. Check the website for the map.
MORE: pococarshow.ca/cruise
August 20
POCO CAR SHOW
Hundreds of buffed up classic and custom vehicles from around the Pacific Northwest will be parked in downtown Port Coquitlam for the annual car show. Presented by Metro Ford Motors, the day-long event that attracts more than 20,000 visitors will also include a free model car workshop, kids activities and food.
MORE: pococarshow.ca
SONGS OF SUMMER
It’s a double bill for the Summer Sundays Concerts series at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street in Port Moody): Alexander Boyton, Jr., and Cat Levan play the PCT Performance Stage starting at 2 p.m. The shows are free; donations are accepted for the Crossroads Hospice Society. The series is sponsored in part by the Tri-City News.
MORE: summersundays.ca
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Get the family to Gates Park (2300 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) for the free screening of the Super Mario Bros. movie at 8:45 p.m. Cinema Under the Stars is presented by the City of Port Coquitlam.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
August 25
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Hear songs in English, Farsi and Spanish at the free Music in the Square show at Coquitlam’s Heritage Square (next to Mackin House Museum, 1116 Brunette Ave.). Reza Bahiri performs folk music from Iran from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Writer-in-residence Lolu Oyedele will also deliver his spoken word poetry during the intermission. No registration is required.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
LEGION DANCE
The Diggers are at the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) starting at 7 p.m., as well as on Aug. 26. There’s a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
COMIC STRIPPERS
They’re sexy and they know it! The Comic Strippers return to their home base of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for two shows on Aug. 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. The improv performance by the fictitious male stripper troupe, which includes Roman Danylo and Coquitlam native Michael Teigen, is for adults only.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
August 26
FLICK NIGHT
Get your blankets and bug spray and head over to Evergreen Park (3500 Cedar Dr., Port Coquitlam) for the free screening of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie at 8:45 p.m. Cinema Under the Stars is presented by the City of Port Coquitlam.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
FLAMENCO FUSION
See Spanish native Melón Jimenez and Canadian Lara Wong play a blend of Spanish flamenco and Indian music from 8 to 9 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The pair has played around the world, including at SunFest, TAIWANFest, Mundial Montreal and Festival de Musica Española Cadiz.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
August 27
POWDER BLUES
Tom Lavin and The Legendary Powder Blues band is back at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) to play the penultimate show in the Summer Sundays Concerts series. The Juno Award-winning ensemble, which is marking its 45th anniversary, is on the stage at 2 p.m. for a free show. Donations are accepted to the Crossroads Hospice Society.
MORE: summersundays.ca
LIVED EXPERIENCES
Hear stories about the fentanyl crisis at a gathering hosted by the Low Entropy Foundation. Emcee Winston Yeung will lead the talks at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $21.25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
August 28
POCO ARTS
Spend the morning touring the galleries in Port Coquitlam: In the Outlet at Leigh Square in the downtown, there’s Recreations of Myth and Spirit by Samantha Harrison; the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place has This Gift by Jeongmin Ahn. Next door at city hall, PoCo resident Lynda Walker is showing Floral Bouquet while Colors of Culture by Shivani Singhal is in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare
WEEKLY MARKETS
- Sundays: The Coquitlam Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). Visit makebakegrow.com.
- Wednesdays: The Port Moody Summer Farmers Market is every Wednesday in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
- Thursdays: The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market is on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Terry Fox Hometown Square (behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.). Visit farmersandmore.org.
