Friday, Dec. 1
Christmas Craft Fair
It’s the 42nd year for the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair, held this year at the Poirier Forum (next to the Dogwood Pavilion, 618 Poirier St.) from 4 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5/$3 (no cost for kids 12 and under). Tickets are via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: coquitlamcrafts.com
Coach vs Coach
See the coaches of the Coquitlam Minor Hockey League battle it out on ice to raise money for SHARE Family and Community Services. The game takes place at 6 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Non-perishable food donations, as well as cash, tap and grocery gift cards, will be accepted for admission.
Light of the season
Hear music and poetry in the Sounds of the Season concert, a kick-off to the Reflections Festival at Place des Arts in Coquitlam (1120 Brunette Ave.) from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $21/$16. A cash bar will be available.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Front Page hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoCo hockey
Head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for a 7 p.m. hockey game between the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers and Richmond.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
One-Act Play
Theatre students at Heritage Woods Secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) get ready for next week's MetFest at the school by presenting two 30-minute shows: I'm a Teenager Get Me Out of this Family, written by Jim Garvey and directed by students Kinley Yu and Olivia Schneider; and Metamorphoses, penned by Mary Zimmerman and directed by students Zephyr Walters and Mila Morshedian. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.
TICKETS: schoolcashonline.com
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Saturday, Dec. 2
Repair Café
Have volunteers from the Rotary Centennial Club and civic workers fix your broken household item for free at the monthly Repair Café, which takes place at the Port Coquitlam Works Yard (1737 Broadway St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe
Port Moody fair
Grab a gift for a special someone at the 8th annual Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair, on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.). Admission is free. Proceeds support A Better Life Foundation.
MORE: pmcraftfair.weebly.com
Now That’s Ugly
It’s time to don those nasty holiday threads for the 10th annual Original Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash, happening at 10 a.m. from Anmore Elementary (30 Elementary Rd.). Trophies will be awarded for the ugliest sweater, best group costume, ugliest kids sweater and ugliest dog sweater. Take part in the 5-km walk/run and finish off with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies by the fire with the non-profit society organizers. Admission is between $10 and $50.
MORE: facebook.com/nowthatsugly
Christmas Craft Fair
It’s the 42nd year for the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair, held this year at the Poirier Forum (next to the Dogwood Pavilion, 618 Poirier St.) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5/$3 (no cost for kids 12 and under). Tickets are via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: coquitlamcrafts.com
Winter in PoCo
Hear the live entertainment while you shop at the Winter Artisan Market for a city-run festival at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from noon to 8 p.m. Christmas in the Square will also include food trucks, a site-wide sip-n-shop from local craft breweries and distilleries and an official lighting of the civic Christmas tree at 5 p.m. You can also take a photo with Santa and make a craft. The musical line-up includes the Collage Singers, Beauty Shop Dolls, Ben Crosby, Phat Santa Swing and Diane Lines while Taylight and Tinhouse breweries will pour their suds.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Cram the Cruiser
Help the Coquitlam RCMP detachment Cram the Cruiser with non-perishable food and cash donations from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Police vehicles will be parked outside the Safeway stores in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam for the annual fundraiser for SHARE Family and Community Services.
MORE: 604-945-1550
Poetry with Jude
Scribes can hear from Jude Neale, a Canadian poet, vocalist, spoken word performer and mentor, at the Tri-City Wordsmiths’ next session at the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 1:30 p.m. The event is in-person and via Zoom. Email for the link: [email protected].
MORE: tri-citywordsmiths.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Front Page hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
One-Act Play
Theatre students at Heritage Woods Secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) get ready for next week's MetFest at the school by presenting two 30-minute shows: I'm a Teenager Get Me Out of this Family, written by Jim Garvey and directed by students Kinley Yu and Olivia Schneider; and Metamorphoses, penned by Mary Zimmerman and directed by students Zephyr Walters and Mila Morshedian. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.
TICKETS: schoolcashonline.com
PoMo Panthers
Grab a seat at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to cheer on the Port Moody Panthers as the ice hockey team battles Ridge Meadows at 7:45 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Sunday, Dec. 3
Christmas Craft Fair
It’s the 42nd year for the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair, held this year at the Poirier Forum (next to the Dogwood Pavilion, 618 Poirier St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5/$3 (no cost for kids 12 and under). Tickets are via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: coquitlamcrafts.com
Winter market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the Winter Farmers Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Artist Nickie Lewis will offer a wildlife-friendly crafting activity.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Holiday market
Shop for Christmas presents at the holiday market at Site B in Port Moody (3012 Murray St.) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Winter Wonders
Go for a storywalk in an old train caboose and have word with Santa at the holiday festivities at Heritage Square in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.), a presentation by the Coquitlam Heritage Society. The event runs rain or shine from noon to 3 p.m. and there is no cost to attend.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Cool Yule
Vocalist LJ Mounteney and guitarist Andrew Hillhouse ring in the holidays with the jazz group Van Django at a concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The band includes Cameron Wilson, Brent Gubbels and Finn Manniche. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, Dec. 4
Conversation, connect
Build deeper connections by changing your language in three simple steps with VoiceStory. Its Conversation and Connection session is a free social event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Thursday, Dec. 7
Walk the Labyrinth
Seek peace and meditate at the Inlet United Church in Port Moody (2415 Spring St.) as you walk in the labyrinth at The Springs. The calming, one-hour practice starts at noon and 6:30 p.m. The event is free; however, donations are accepted. Underground parking is available for evening walks only.
MORE: inletunited.ca
Friday, Dec. 8
Brotherhood
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) to see Joyeux Noel, a film based on a true event that happened on Christmas Eve during the First World War involving Scottish, French and German soldiers. The 1997 movie is being screened by the Port Moody Film Society at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 plus a $5 society membership for the year.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
’Twas the Night
Conductor Justin Maller leads the Coquitlam Chorale Society vocal ensembles in a show called ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, with pianist Lorna Yeates, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship in Coquitlam (1160 Lansdowne Dr.). The holiday show will feature modern adaptations of familiar songs of the season. All ages are welcome. Tickets range from $10 to $25.
MORE: coquitlamchorale.com
Where’s the penguin?
Families can be part of a musical adventure at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7 p.m. for Molly Wilson’s Search for the Christmas Penguin. Tickets are $10.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Rhythm Street hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Express game
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey to support the local hockey team as it meets Langley on home ice: the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
PoCo hockey
Head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for a 7 p.m. hockey game between the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers and Surrey.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Saturday, Dec. 9
Board games
Spend the afternoon playing board games with friends or new friends at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). The event is free and runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137. No experience is necessary.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Carols and Bells
Ring in the holidays with Carols and Bells, a show hosted by the Resilience Ringers Bell Choir and Como Lake United Church in Coquitlam. The band Avalon Valley will also perform at the show, which runs from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the church (535 Marmont St.).
TICKETS: Eventbrite.ca / 604-931-8555
’Twas the Night
Conductor Justin Maller leads the Coquitlam Chorale Society vocal ensembles in a show called ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, with pianist Lorna Yeates, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship in Coquitlam (1160 Lansdowne Dr.). The holiday show will feature modern adaptations of familiar songs of the season. All ages are welcome. Tickets range from $10 to $25.
MORE: coquitlamchorale.com
Blues Brothers
Jake and Elwood’s Blue Brothers Revue lands in Port Moody for two shows today at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.): 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. The concerts are fundraisers for the Summer Sundays performances at Rocky Point Park. Tickets are $43.93.
TICKETS: summersundays.ca/tickets
Matt & Matt
Centennial Secondary graduates Matt Rose and Matt Layzell from the band The Matinée will perform new material at Mariner Brewing (H-1100 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam). Doors open at 7 p.m.; entry is free.
MORE: marinerbrewing.ca
En francais
Les Echos du Pacifique choir presents its 50th Christmas concert, at 7 p.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Catholic Church in Coquitlam (830 Laval St.). The show, under the artistic direction of Marla Mayson, will see special performances from violinists Conor Stuart and Jessica Tseng. There will be some new arrangements of Christmas standards, as well as seasonal favourites and carols.
MORE: lesechosdupacifique.info
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Rhythm Street hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoMo Panthers
Grab a seat at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to cheer on the Port Moody Panthers as the ice hockey team battles Richmond at 7:45 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Sunday, Dec. 10
Winter market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the Winter Farmers Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Talk to the Metro Vancouver vendors and learn about their businesses.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Train tea
Sip on tea on an old train in front of the POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $15/$10.
CALL: 604-939-1648
Christmas farce
It’s Christmas Eve and Claire is trying to make a meal to welcome the new vicar. But a series of unfortunate events disrupts the party, including an attempted burglary. That’s the plot of the farce Happy Hollandaise, a play by Tim Koenig that’s being mounted by Coquitlam’s Dogwood Drama Club. The production marks the directorial debut for Jean Baker, a longtime member of the 50-plus theatrical troupe that will present the show at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from Dec. 10 to 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 can be bought at the door, from club members or from the Dogwood Designs gift shop at the pavilion.
CALL: 604-931-5243
Human Rights Day
Join the Tri-City chapter of Amnesty International and the Justice for Iran group at the annual Write for Rights event, taking place in rooms 136 and 137 in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Starting at 1:30 p.m., participants can hear from speakers and write letters to political prisoners and the authorities who are holding them captive.
MORE: facebook.com/AmnestyTriCities
Winter concert
Join Choral Connections and conductor Ingrid Gay — with Vincent Lo on piano — for its holiday show Tidings of Comfort & Joy at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam (1260 Riverwood Gate) at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25/$20.
MORE: choralconnections.ca
Into the Woods
Support young Tri-City actors in the Theatrix Youtheatre program as they present Into the Woods Jr. at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $12/$10/$8 (no cost for kids ages two and under).
MORE: ticketowl.io/theatrix
Choral music
Get into the holiday spirit with the Coastal Sound Music Academy, which presents Comfort & Joy at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22/$17/$12.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, Dec. 11
Rhymes of Times
Join staff at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Rhymes of Times, a reminiscing session led by Julie Schmidt. The theme for the event is Holiday Happenings.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Christmas farce
It’s Christmas Eve and Claire is trying to make a meal to welcome the new vicar. But a series of unfortunate events disrupts the party, including an attempted burglary. That’s the plot of the farce Happy Hollandaise, a play by Tim Koenig that’s being mounted by Coquitlam’s Dogwood Drama Club. The production marks the directorial debut for Jean Baker, a longtime member of the 50-plus theatrical troupe that will present the show at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 can be bought at the door, from club members or from the Dogwood Designs gift shop at the pavilion.
CALL: 604-931-5243
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Christmas farce
It’s Christmas Eve and Claire is trying to make a meal to welcome the new vicar. But a series of unfortunate events disrupts the party, including an attempted burglary. That’s the plot of the farce Happy Hollandaise, a play by Tim Koenig that’s being mounted by Coquitlam’s Dogwood Drama Club. The production marks the directorial debut for Jean Baker, a longtime member of the 50-plus theatrical troupe that will present the show at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) at 1:30 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room. Tickets at $10 can be bought at the door, from club members or from the Dogwood Designs gift shop at the pavilion.
CALL: 604-931-5243
Ballet Victoria
The Gift of the Nutcracker is Ballet Victoria’s version of the popular stage production and runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) featuring Tchaikovsky’s score. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Ballet Victoria
The Gift of the Nutcracker is Ballet Victoria’s version of the popular stage production and runs at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) featuring Tchaikovsky’s score. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Holiday crafts
Learn how to make decorated jewelry holders with Creativebug at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). The session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is in rooms 136 and 137 and is suitable for ages 12 and up.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Song for Solstice
Celebrate the upcoming winter season with the vocal ensembles Quayside Voices and The UppaTones at a show in the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) at 7 p.m. Cheska Henson performs at the pre-show. Tickets are $33.28/$22.63 via Eventbrite.ca
MORE: quaysidevoices.com
Express game
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey to support the local hockey team as it meets Nanaimo on home ice: the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Thursday, Dec. 14
Ballet Victoria
The Gift of the Nutcracker is Ballet Victoria’s version of the popular stage production and runs from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) featuring Tchaikovsky’s score. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
A Christmas Carol
Gather in the parlour at Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.) from 6 to 9 p.m. to hear Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol being told by Patrick Stewart via the radio — just like in the olden days. There will be small breaks in between the narration and refreshments will be served. The free event is suitable to ages 12 and up; donations and registration are encouraged
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Check mate
New or experienced chess players are invited to try their hand with game opponents at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Chess sets will be provided; the games are for ages 14 and up.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Friday, Dec. 15
Art, cocoa
Tour the Art Gallery at Evergreen in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from 5 to 6 p.m. to see the latest exhibition Rebecca Bair: Where the Light Meets My Shoulder. Then, sip on a cup of hot chocolate before circling the Lights at Lafarge.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Under Fire hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoCo hockey
Head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for a 7 p.m. hockey game between the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers and White Rock.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Saturday, Dec. 16
Check mate
New or experienced chess players are invited to try their hand with game opponents at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Chess sets will be provided.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Under Fire hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Express game
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey to support the local hockey team as it meets Alberni Valley on home ice: the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). The game starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Wintersongs, holiday classics
Hear Canadian singer–songwriter Laila Biali perform as part of the Inlet Theatre Music Series at Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. Biali’s show includes fellow Juno award-winner Jane Bunnett on saxophone and flute and other special guests: Rebekah Wolkstein on violin, Katrina Chitty on viola, Dan Fortin on bass and Ben Wittman on drums. Tickets at $35 are via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Sunday, Dec. 17
Winter market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the Winter Farmers Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Talk to the Metro Vancouver vendors and learn about their businesses.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Train tea
Sip on tea on an old train in front of the POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $15/$10.
CALL: 604-939-1648
Holiday skate
Skate with Santa and his helpers at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/register
Monday, Dec. 18
Heritage writers
Capture your life story for posterity with Julie Schmidt of PoCo Heritage. Bring your pen and paper, or laptop, for the session at the museum (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This month’s theme is Holiday Happenings.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Choo choo
It’s the 25th year of the CP Rail Holiday Train, which rolls into Port Moody and Port Coquitlam tonight. In Port Moody, it arrives behind the recreation centre (300 Ioco Rd.) at 5:20 p.m. for the 5:45 p.m. show, and in Port Coquitlam, the train enters the West Coast Express station off Kingsway Avenue at 7:05 p.m. for the cross-Canada finale from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. with performances from Tyler Shaw and Kieza. Make sure you bring a non-perishable item for the SHARE Family and Community Society food bank.
MORE: cpkcr.com/holidaytrain
Tuesday, Dec. 19
PoMoArts treasures
Pick up some last-minute gifts at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.) before Winter Treasures local artisan market and the Blackberry Christmas Marketplace close tomorrow, Dec. 20. Shopping hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Get a new job
Learn the basics of writing an effective resume with the WorkBC Centre. The free online workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. is presented by the Coquitlam Public Library via Zoom.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Holiday ha ha
It’s every elf for themselves in The Comedy Department’s Holiday Comedy Rumble, a show on at 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). The company was formed by Denise Jones and David Milchard, two well-known Vancouver performers. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
TICKETS: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Holidays for little ones
Families with young children ages two to five can stop by Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.) to decorate cookies, make a craft and listen to a holiday story from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be provided. The cost is $8 per child.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Watercolours of Canada
Stop by the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Leigh Square, next to Port Coquitlam City Hall, to see Stories in Light, a juried exhibit by the International Watercolour Society of Canada that recently held its summit in Port Coquitlam. Also, check out the display next door in The Outlet gallery titled Neither Here Nor There, but Everywhere. Neither Then Nor Now, but Forever by Natasha Boskic, Linda Haftner, Pierre Leichner, Alex Lavrov, Johnny Tai, Hoda Mir and Barbara Tevarotto. As well, Angela Tahara has her exhibit called Wax Fusion in the city hall gallery (2580 Shaughnessy St.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare
Holiday ha ha
It’s every elf for themselves in The Comedy Department’s Holiday Comedy Rumble, a show on at 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). The company was formed by Denise Jones and David Milchard, two well-known Vancouver performers. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
TICKETS: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Dec. 21
Holidays for little ones
Families with young children ages two to five can stop by Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.) to decorate cookies, make a craft and listen to a holiday story from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be provided. The cost is $8 per child.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Holiday ha ha
It’s every elf for themselves in The Comedy Department’s Holiday Comedy Rumble, a show on at 3 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). The company was formed by Denise Jones and David Milchard, two well-known Vancouver performers. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
TICKETS: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Conversation, connect
Build deeper connections by changing your language in three simple steps with VoiceStory. Its Conversation and Connection session is a free social event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Friday, Dec. 22
Holidays for little ones
Families with young children ages two to five can stop by Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.) to decorate cookies, make a craft and listen to a holiday story from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be provided. The cost is $8 per child.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Art, cocoa
Tour the Art Gallery at Evergreen in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from 5 to 6 p.m. to see the latest exhibition Rebecca Bair: Where the Light Meets My Shoulder. Then, sip on a cup of hot chocolate before circling the Lights at Lafarge.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as the Diggers hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoCo hockey
Head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for a 7 p.m. hockey game between the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers and Grandview.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
Saturday, Dec. 23
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as the Diggers hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoMo Panthers
Grab a seat at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to cheer on the Port Moody Panthers as the ice hockey team battles Grandview at 7:45 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Sunday, Dec. 24
Winter market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the Winter Farmers Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Talk to the Metro Vancouver vendors and learn about their businesses.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Christmas Eve skate
Lace up your skates for a Christmas Eve spin at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/register
Friday, Dec. 29
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Replay hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Saturday, Dec. 30
Bird counter
Be part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in the Tri-Cities with the Burke Mountain Naturalists. Join a team in the field or watch your bird feeders for the day (if you living within the official count circle).
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Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Replay hits the stage at 7 p.m.
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Sunday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve skate
Lace up your skates for a New Year’s Eve day spin at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/register
Legion music
Take to the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) as Whiskey Bent hits the stage at 7 p.m.
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QuiRing in the New Year
It’s the 15th anniversary of QuiRing in the New Year, a classical music concert hosted by Coquitlam musicians Reg Quiring (viola) and Rosemary O’Connor at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Hear the couple play with the Quiring Chamber Players from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. before the calendar turns to 2024. Tickets are $46/$40/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Operation Red Nose
If you’re out tonight and need a safe ride home, call the volunteers at Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities — an organization that supports KidSport Tri-Cities to help families register their children in sports. A driver and navigator will drive you home in your own vehicle while an escort driver in another car follows behind to collect the volunteers afterward. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
CALL: 778-866-6673
