Here's what's on around the Tri-Cities on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025:
Happy new year
Meet Jessica Yue during a Coquitlam Heritage celebration for the Year of the Snake, at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 3 p.m. Hear stories from Yuto Books staff and learn how to make traditional new year’s snacks at home.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Chess club
Find a new friend to play chess with at the Coquitlam Public Library’s chess club. Matches take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.). All ages and skill levels are welcome.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Robbie Burns
Tap your toes to the Scottish ballads by Robbie Burns in honour of the late poet’s birthday. The Celtic band Blackthorn will be joined by a piper and the Highland dance company the Wee Drams for the annual performance at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26/$21.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Have a laugh
Grab a seat at the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall, (100 Newport Dr.) to see the Jokers Canada lineup of standup comedians including Byron Bertram, Syd Bosel, Greta Lin and Ty Boissonnault. The show starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Legion dance
Under Fire performs at the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Salsa moves
Join Coquitlam’s Salsa Dance Zone for a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. at Site B Brewing (3012 Murray St., Port Moody) then party to the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to midnight. Parking is free. Admission is $15 at the door. The event is suitable for ages 19 and older.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
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