Do you have an event happening in the Tri-Cities in October 2023? Send us the details: [email protected].
Sunday, Oct. 1
Food Drive
Help Tri-Cities residents who are in financial need by dropping off food donations and cash for the SHARE Family and Community Services food bank. The food drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cassandra Cake Co. in Port Coquitlam (2331 Marpole Ave.). The agency is calling for fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as non-perishable goods such as rice, canned tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, canned fruit, canned fish or meat and canned meals.
MORE: cassandracakeco.com / sharesociety.ca
Online Auction
Place a bid in the seventh annual Amanda Todd Legacy Society auction, which raises funds for the Port Coquitlam non-profit group to build awareness about online safety, cyberbullying and exploitation. The auction, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14, coincides with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and the 11th anniversary of Todd’s death at the age of 15.
MORE: 32auctions.com/AmandaToddLegacy2023
Ghost Town
Celebrate IoCo's past at the annual Ghost Town Day festival from noon to 4 p.m. The townsite, located at the corner of Ioco Road and 1st Avenue, will be open for guests to wander the area and learn about its history. The community hall will also be open and Expect Exceptional Theatre will perform at the Inlet United Church. Tickets to the shows are free, but registration is required via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: pomo.museum/events
Hockey Night
The Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the Port Moody Panthers at 7:45 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Monday, Oct. 2
History Lesson
Join Julie Schmidt at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Rhymes of Times. Share memories about school days in Port Coquitlam.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
VoiceStory
Be part of a VoiceStory social event to learn the art of conversation. Guests ages 16 and up can meet new people and practise speaking and connecting. The workshop is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Seniors Safe Tea
Seniors are invited to the City of Port Coquitlam’s first Seniors Safe Tea event. Sip on tea and enjoy the treats as Port Coquitlam Community Policing and Coquitlam RCMP host an educational talk about how seniors can avoid fraud, scams and elderly abuse. The free event is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca (#86817)
Cool 'Hoods Champs
Be a climate action hero and take part in the last of three environmental workshops at the Kyle Centre in Port Moody (125 Kyle St.). The 18+ event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is free.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Farmers Market
It’s the last day of the Summer Farmers Market in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The market is open from 3 to 7 p.m.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Free Bowling
PoCo Bowl (2263 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) hosts a free bowling as part of the Downtown BIA Harvest Festival. Enjoy a game, free popcorn and slushies and have a chance to win a prize from downtown businesses. Today's event is from 3 to 6 p.m.
RESERVE: 604-942-5244
Thursday, Oct. 5
Indigenous Land
Hear from Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist, researcher and community activist, in a Zoom presentation by the Coquitlam Public Library. Joseph will be discussing the role of plants in her own cultural reconnection and how she shares her love of plants and the land with wider audiences through her film, book and company. She will also speak to the significance of native plants and their role in Indigenous culture both past and future.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Quilling in PoCo
Teens and adults are invited to a quilling workshop at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Beginners to the rolled paper art can learn to make basic shapes and a simple card to take home.
REGISTER: fvrl.bc.ca
Friday, Oct. 6
Legion Tunes
Get your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from RePlay, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoCo Hockey
Cheer on the PoCo Trailblazers hockey team as it battles Richmond at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Saturday, Oct. 7
Happy Anniversary
Raise a glass to Tinhouse Brewing in Port Coquitlam (2140-550 Sherling Pl.), which is marking its fourth year with a party. There will be live music and appearances by Jordan Burbess, the Chris Show and Ranj Singh. Food trucks from Between 2 Buns, the Jerk Shack, Cannoli King and Planted Love will be on site.
MORE: tinhousebrewing.ca
Double Movies
Take the family to the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) to see The Little Mermaid at 1 p.m. and Super Mario Bros at 4 p.m. The screenings are a fundraiser for the SHARE Family and Community Services food bank as part of its Thanksgiving food drive.
REGISTER: https://bit.ly/2023BCFoodDrive
Hockey Night
The Port Moody Panthers face off against Aldergrove at 7:45 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Sunday, Oct. 8
Coquitlam Market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam (1655 Winslow Ave.) for the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market, which is on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to the vendors, and learn about where their food comes from and how it’s made.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Light Up in Purple
Wear purple or light a purple light to recognize and bring attention to World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is Mental Health as a Universal Human Right.”
MORE: who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day
History Tales
Join longtime Port Coquitlam resident Bryan Ness at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon for Heritage Detectives. Share memories about the city.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Conversations about Race
Hear speakers at the Coquitlam Public Library talk about race in Canada as part of its fall series. Tonight, Christine Mackenzie, a First Nation artist and facilitator from the Kwakiutl Nation, will discuss Indigenous identity and culture at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca/speakerseries
Book Talk
Discover the history of Port Moody with author and former Belcarra mayor Ralph Drew, who is releasing his new book, Terminus Town: Port Moody’s Transition Through Time, at POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody). His talk is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Entry is by donation.
REGISTER: ralphdrewpomo.eventbrite.ca
Thursday, Oct. 12
PoCo Art
The City of Port Coquitlam opens three art exhibits with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square in Port Coquitlam. In the Michael Wright Art Gallery is Stories in Light by the International Watercolour Society of Canada. In The Outlet gallery is Neither Here Nor There, but Everywhere. Neither Then Nor Now, but Forever by Natasha Boskic, Linda Haftner, Pierre Leichner, Alex Lavrov, Johnny Tai, and Barbara Tevarotto. And at the Port Coquitlam City Hall gallery is Wax Fusion by Angela Tahara.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Murder on the Train
Grab a seat at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) to see the first show in Stage 43’s season: Murder on the Orient Express. Directed by Miles Lavkulich, the comedic whodunit is an adaption by Ken Ludwig and runs from Oct. 12 to 21 at the Coquitlam venue.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
PoCo Hockey
Cheer on the PoCo Trailblazers hockey team as it battles North Vancouver at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Lost in Translation
N’riko and Tara Cannistraci bring their show Lost in Translation to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. N’ricko is from Naples, Italy, while Cannistraci is a Silician American. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the comedic and musical production.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Friday, Oct. 13
Watercolour Battle
Join the PoCo Arts Council at Taylight Brewing (402-1485 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam) for a Watercolour Battle fundraiser featuring artists ZhiGang Zhu, Coral Ye Chen, Danni Liu, Natalia Outkina, Ingrid Lefevre, NB Gurung and Ting Zhao. The event is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Eventbrite.ca
Crossroads Music
Pull up a chair at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam) to hear tunes in aid of the Crossroads Hospice Society in the Tri-Cities. Willoughby Ridge, a four-piece acoustic string band that plays an eclectic mix of traditional and modern music, opens the show at 7:30 p.m. At 8:45 a.m., Caden Knudson hits the stage for a solo performance. Admission is $10 at the door (cash only).
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
Movie Night
Settle in at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) to watch the flick Another Round, a presentation by the Port Moody Film Society. The movie at 7:30 p.m. follows four Danish schoolteachers who hope daily drinking will cure their midlife slumps. The 2020 film won the Best Foreign Language Oscar. Admission is $5 (cash or cheque) with a $5 annual society membership.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Legion Tunes
Get your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from Sweet Max, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Home Ice
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey and cheer the hometown hockey team as it battles Surrey at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Heart Fame
Ann Wilson of the legendary band Heart joins Tripsitter for a show at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. Tickets are via Ticketmaster.ca.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Saturday, Oct. 14
Solar Eclipse
Kids ages eight and up, as well as teens and adults, can join astronomer Bill Burnyeat for a solar eclipse viewing from the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. Burnyeat will be in the parking lot to lead the viewing.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Protect Our Children
Speakers from the PLEA Community Services’ Children of the Street program, along with the Fraser Health Forensic Nursing Service, the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative will talk about how to protect children in the Tri-Cities. Presented by the Tri-Cities’ Rotary Clubs, the free event is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship in Coquitlam (1160 Lansdowne Dr.). Lunch and light refreshments will be served.
REGISTER: protectourchildrenforum.my.canva.site
Rock and Gem Show
The Port Moody Rock and Gem Club is back with its 42nd annual show and sale at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody) today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event theme is "Everything Rocks! An introduction to the lapidary hobby, rocks, minerals and geology." Admission is by donation.
MORE: portmoodyrockclub.com
Repair Cafe
Take your broken household items to the monthly Repair Cafe, where volunteers and City of Port Coquitlam staff will help you fix them. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public works yard (1737 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam).
MORE: 604-927-5496
Craft Sale
Head over to the Glenayre Community Centre (492 Glenco Dr., Port Moody) with your shopping bags for the Glenayre Craft Sale and Food Drive. The event is on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes wares created by local artisans and refreshments. Non-perishable food items and cash can also be donated for the SHARE food bank.
MORE: portmooody.ca
Writing a Memoir
Scribes can learn how to write a memoir with Heather Conn at the Tri-City Wordsmiths workshop, on from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam (2150 Wilson Ave.) or via Zoom. Conn is the author of No Letter in Your Pocket, two Vancouver histories and two fiction picture books. She has written for 50 publications and a variety of anthologies.
MORE: tri-citywordsmiths.ca
South Asian
Join Gurdeep Birdi, a board member with the Diwali Celebration Society, for an artistic gathering at the Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. South Asian musicians, visual artists, writers and dancers will perform and share stories inspired by the current exhibit: RISE: Sandeep Johal and Sara Khan. The event, hosted in part by Coquitlam Heritage, is open to ages 12 and up.
REGISTER: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Lagerhosen
Party Oktoberfest-style at Lagerhosen, happening from 4 p.m. to midnight at Site B (3012 Murray St., Port Moody). Beer, music, food, games and contests will be served up; German costumes are welcome.
TICKETS: lagerhosenfest.com
Indigenous Art, Stories
Be part of a workshop led by Indigenous artist and educator Christine Mackenzie at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 6 p.m. Participants ages 18 and older can create an artwork based on Mackenzie’s exhibit, called All My Relations, at the gallery. Registration via Eventbrite.ca is by donation, which will benefit the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
REGISTER: placedesarts.ca
Bowie Tribute
Sing David Bowie’s songs at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) as part of Bowie: The Tribute — Re-Live the Reality Tour. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Eventbrite.ca
Hockey Night
The Port Moody Panthers face off against Richmond at 7:45 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Ripped Bodies
Australia’s hot bod act, Thunder from Down Under, steams up The Show Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) for a performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are via Ticketmaster.ca.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Sunday, Oct. 15
Snap, Snap
Tomorrow is the deadline for photo submissions for the City of Port Moody’s 2024 civic calendar. Photo submissions of Port Moody are accepted from Tri-City residents.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Coquitlam Market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam (1655 Winslow Ave.) for the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market, which is on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to the vendors, and learn about where their food comes from and how it’s made.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Bye Weeds
Join officials with the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Noons Creek Hatchery and the City of Port Moody to pull invasive plants from the green belt at Thurston Terrace. Help the group tackle English Ivy that’s spreading through the forest. Meet at the trail entrance at Noons Creek Drive and Cunningham Place at 9 a.m. and wear appropriate clothing. Don’t forget a water bottle. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided. Participants ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
REGISTER: portmoody.ca
Rock and Gem Show
The Port Moody Rock and Gem Club is back with its 42nd annual show and sale at the Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody) today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event theme is "Everything Rocks! An introduction to the lapidary hobby, rocks, minerals and geology." Admission is by donation.
MORE: portmoodyrockclub.com
First Repair Cafe
Got a small appliance or household item needing to be fixed? Take it to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) for the City of Coquitlam's inaugural Repair Cafe. Volunteers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help you with your broken piece — for free.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/RepairCafe
Family Day at PdA
Take the family to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for an art-filled afternoon led by the facility’s teachers, from 1 to 3 p.m. The fall-themed event is free; however, registration is encouraged via Eventbrite.ca.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Free Nature Art Day
The Wondrous Tree Fellowship hosts an afternoon for families to explore nature. Meet at the Kinsmen Hall (2175 Coquitlam Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to hear live children's entertainment from Bill Marshall and Kate Smith and take part in activities.
MORE: https: facebook.com/WondrousTreeFellowship/ [email protected]
Home Ice
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey and cheer the hometown hockey team as it battles Chilliwack at 3 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Monday, Oct. 16
PMPL Book Club
Are you looking for a place to discuss books? Join Port Moody’s librarians for a monthly book club from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library (100 Newport Dr.) to read and talk about timely, popular and engaging books. For October, the club will be reading 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
Tuesday, Oct. 17
Business Showcase
Discover new businesses, meet entrepreneurs and connect with people in the community at the 2023 Business Showcase hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The one-day trade show is from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Show Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam).
REGISTER: tricitieschamber.com
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Coffee with West
Join the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for a coffee with Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. The chat is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at De Dutch (200-2748 Lougheed Hwy., Port Coquitlam).
MORE: tricitieschamber.com
Conversations about Race
Hear speakers at the Coquitlam Public Library talk about race in Canada as part of its fall series. Tonight, members of the Tri-Cities Local Partnership’s Immigration Advisory Table will discuss their journey to Canada and share their backgrounds. There will be time for questions from the audience. The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca/speakerseries
Thursday, Oct. 19
Wear Purple
Sport the colour purple today in recognition of brain awareness caused by interpersonal violence. The Royal Purple — including the BC Tri-Cities Royal Purple (formerly the Port Coquitlam Royal Purple) — has partnered with brain injury associations across Canada to deliver care bags to shelters.
MORE: BrainLove.ca
PoCo Test Alert
Port Coquitlam will issue a city-wide test alert through its emergency notification system, Alertable, at 10:25 a.m. to coincide with the ShakeOut BC earthquake drill. The alarm, which will go off following the drill, is the first public test of the city system and is designed to ensure residents have access to local information about emergencies. Residents are asked not to call 9-1-1 during the test.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/alertable
Write It Well
Scribes can visit the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 3 to 4 p.m. for a writing workshop with author Gisela Woldenga. The session takes place in the Nancy Bennett Room; writers can bring their manuscripts.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
True2You
Join the Port Moody Police at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to talk about online safety. The True2You: Empowering Parents workshop is free.
MORE: 604-461-3456
VoiceStory
Be part of a VoiceStory social event to learn the art of conversation. Guests ages 16 and up can meet new people and practise speaking and connecting. The workshop is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Movie Night
Grab a seat on the dog park patio at Yellow Dog Brewing in Port Moody (1-2817 Murray St.) for a movie night during Penticton Beer Week. The free screening starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: yellowdogbrew.com
Circus Time
The Las Vegas-based Circus Osorio returns to the Coquitlam Centre campus (2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam) for shows until Oct. 30 under the big tent. Tickets are $25/$20/$10.
MORE: tickets-ca.americancrowncircus.com/categories/coquitlam
Magic of ABBA
Dance to the music of ABBA with a tribute show from Abra Cadabra at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are via Ticketmaster.ca.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Friday, Oct. 20
Free Bowling
PoCo Bowl (2263 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) hosts a free bowling as part of the Downtown BIA Harvest Festival. Enjoy a game, free popcorn and slushies and have a chance to win a prize from downtown businesses. Today's event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RESERVE: 604-942-5244
Halloween Treats
Kids ages five to 14 can spend their Pro-D Day decorating cupcakes and making a Halloween craft at Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.) with members of the Coquitlam Heritage. The cost is $8 per student and the event runs in two age-appropriate sessions, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Legion Tunes
Get your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from Whiskey Bent, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Home Ice
Pull on your Coquitlam Express jersey and cheer the hometown hockey team as it battles Powell River at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Meanwhile, the Port Moody Panthers face the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers in a game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 7 p.m. Wear pink for the Breast Cancer Awareness Night.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca / pocohockey.ca
Saturday, Oct. 21
Arts Auction
The online auction to support arts education through Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) opens at 9 a.m. today. The fundraiser includes prizes such as cultural experiences, gift certificates and travel opportunities. The virtual auction via the 32auctions.com platform closes Nov. 4 at 9 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Quilters' Guild
The Blue Mountain Quilters' Guild presents its 2023 Quilt Show "Together Again" at Maple Creek Middle School (3700 Hastings St., Port Coquitlam) today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry is $10 cash; no cost for kids under 12. Proceeds from this year's raffle quilt will support the Talitha Koum Society and Tri-City Transitions Society. This year, the guild has donated more 330 quilts to local organizations.
MORE: bluemountainquiltersguild.ca/
Plant in the Park
Help the City of Port Moody install native trees and shrubs at Bert Flinn Park. Meet at the entrance at David Avenue at 11 a.m. Wear appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided. Teens ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Jam Session
Bring your instruments to Port Moody's Pioneer Park (275 Knowle St.) for a communal jam session with Adam Faber and his Lethbridge Privateers, from noon to 2 p.m. Songbooks with easy-to-play tunes will be provided. All ages are welcome.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Watercolours for Teens
Teenagers can explore watercolour painting in a beginners workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). The topics include mixing colours, hand and water control and brush strokes. No experience is necessary and supplies will be provided.
REGISTER: fvrl.bc.ca
Halloween Howl
Get your costume on for the City of Port Coquitlam’s annual Halloween Howl at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.). As well, the Anmore Manor (1151 Robin Way, Anmore) is back open for another Halloween season to frighten visitors. Entry is by a donation to the SHARE food bank.
MORE: 604-927-7529 and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064786416229
Sunday, Oct. 22
Coquitlam Market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam (1655 Winslow Ave.) for the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market, which is on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to the vendors, and learn about where their food comes from and how it’s made.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Volunteer Fair
Find out how to better connect with the community at a volunteer fair hosted by Community Volunteer Connections. Organizations and non-profit groups will have information about how you can help with online and in-person activities in the Tri-Cities. It’s a great way for seniors to get out and high school students to earn volunteer credits for graduation. The event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) is free to attend.
MORE: volunteerconnections.ca
Salmon Come Home
Visit the Hoy Creek Hatchery in Coquitlam for the annual Salmon Come Home event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hoy–Scott Creek Watershed Society and the City of Coquitlam host the family-friendly event at the hatchery, which is located north of Princess Gate.
MORE: hoyscottcreeks.org
Beatles Beat
Sing along to the Fab Four songs at Get Back Unplugged at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). The show at 7:30 p.m. features musicians Cameron Wilson, Andrew Hillhouse, LJ Mounteney, Brent Gubbels, Allan Dionne and David Gibbons. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Tuesday, Oct. 24
History Tales
Join longtime Port Coquitlam resident Bryan Ness at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to noon for Heritage Detectives. Share memories about the city.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Birds and Bees
The Arts Club Theatre Company on Tour arrives at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) with The Birds & The Bees. Running from Oct. 24 to 28, the show follows a turkey farmer named Sarah who has split from her husband and has moved in with her mother, Gail, a beekeeper. The production has mature themes, strong language, sexual content and nudity. Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Audio Editing
Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Come and learn the basics of audio editing with Audacity and take the first step toward making that podcast a reality. The workshop runs at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
Conversations about Race
Hear speakers at the Coquitlam Public Library talk about race in Canada as part of its fall series. Tonight, an officials with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre will discuss anti-semitism. The event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way). Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca/speakerseries
Thursday, Oct. 26
Asexual Awareness
For LGBTQ History Month and Asexual Awareness Week, Coquitlam Heritage hosts a poetry workshop and gathering for people who identify as part of the asexual community. From 7 to 9 p.m., participants can write and share their words with poets Coral Santana and Kelsi James. Refreshments will be served. The event at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) is free and is open to ages 15 and up.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
Friday, Oct. 27
For the Gals
The Tri-City branch of the Valley Women’s Association will be on the patio of Samz Pub in Port Coquitlam (2342 Elgin Ave.) for its gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is $40 for members, and $45 for guests. Membership is $50 per year. Other networking events are scheduled for Nov. 24, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 22, April 26 and May 24.
REGISTER: vwatricities.com/our-events
Legion Tunes
Get your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from the Diggers, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
PoCo Hockey
Cheer on the PoCo Trailblazers hockey team as it battles White Rock at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). And don't forget to dress up in a Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Saturday, Oct. 28
Heritage Boo!
Coquitlam Heritage has transformed Heritage Square (1116 Brunette Ave.) for a “ghoulish” party, happening from noon to 3 p.m. Hear tunes from the Carnival Band, make crafts and enjoy the entertainment. And don’t forget to dress in a Halloween costume. The event is free and no registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Trick & Treats
Families with young children can take their dressed-up angels and devils to Coquitlam Centre (2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam) for a Halloween tour. Costumed kids (ages 12 and under) can visit the mall's treat stations between noon and 3 p.m. and enter for a chance to win a Halloween basket. The event is on today and Oct. 29.
MORE: coquitlamcentre.com
Under the Moon
Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper host the second show in their second annual Inlet Theatre Music Series at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) with Blue Moon Marquee taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. The band is made up of A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette (vocals/bass/drums).
TICKETS: Eventbrite.ca
Hockey Night
The Port Moody Panthers face off against White Rock at 7:45 p.m. at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
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Sunday, Oct. 29
Coquitlam Market
Grab your grocery bags and tour the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam (1655 Winslow Ave.) for the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market, which is on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to the vendors, and learn about where their food comes from and how it’s made.
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Slightly Spooky Songs
Parents and little ones can enjoy Mr. I’s annual Halloween concert at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). From 1 to 2 p.m., families can dress up in Halloween costumes, sing songs and hear stories about Halloween. Tickets are $10 via Eventbrite.ca
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Halloween Skate
Lace up your skates and snap on your helmet for the City of Port Coquitlam’s Halloween Skate, on from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
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Middle Raged
See Geri Hall and Gary Pearson whip it up in Middle Raged, a show at 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Hall, a Gemini Award winner, is best known as a regular on This Hour Has 22 Minutes while Pearson is a writer whose has contributed to MadTV, 22 Minutes and Corner Gas. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
