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Tri-Cities Today: Events around the region on Oct. 17, 2024

Read what's happening in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
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Circus Osorio is in Coquitlam in October 2024.

Here's what's on around the Tri-Cities on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024: 


Drop, cover

At 10:17 a.m., you can drop, cover and hold in an earthquake exercise with ShakeOut BC. The City of Port Coquitlam will also issue a city-wide test alert through its emergency notification system, Alertable, on Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m following the ShakeOut BC drill.

MORE: shakeoutbc.ca

 

Circus time

Circo Osorio returns with its big top to the Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy.) for family-friendly shows until Oct. 28. The tent is located kitty corner to H&M.

TICKETS: tickets-ca.americancrowncircus.com/categories/coquitlam

 

Rock Beats Cancer

Hear some great rock tunes and support the fundraiser Rock Beats Cancer at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver (2080 United Way, Coquitlam), starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $75. The event is in tribute to Rocket Norton.

MORE: rockbeatscancer.com

 

Opening Night

Stage 43 opens its 2024–25 season with Opening Night, a comedy by Norm Foster, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). The play at 7:30 p.m. is directed by Tiffany Markwart. Tickets are $30/$25.

MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca


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