Monday, Jan. 1
PENGUIN PLUNGE
Christen the new year by taking a dip in the Port Moody Inlet — for a cause. The Pleasantside Community Association hosts its fundraiser at the Rocky Point Park pier in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) at 1 p.m. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person or $10 for a family of four. Cash only. Treats, hot cocoa and coffee will be for sale.
MORE: 778-723-4105
Tuesday, Jan. 2
CHOIR CALL
If you’re looking to be a part of a big sound and want an energy boost for your brain, a Tri-City choir wants you to join its group in the new year. The first 2024 rehearsal for Choral Connections is tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam (2211 Prairie Ave.). Registration is open until the end of January. No audition is required; however, applicants should be able to read music. The choir is led by Ingrid Gay and accompanied by Vincent Lo.
MORE: choralconnections.ca
Friday, Jan. 5
HOCKEY NIGHT
See the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on home ice for a 7 p.m. hockey game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with Flashback. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Saturday, Jan. 6
TREE CHIPS
Take your live Christmas tree — without tinsel or decorations — to the Port Coquitlam Firehall 1 (1725 Broadway St.) to be chipped. The event is by donation and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, the Port Moody firefighters will have their drive-thru Christmas Tree chip from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Centre firehall (150 Newport Dr.). The cost is a minimum $5 donation; tree pick-up is available by emailing [email protected]. And, in Coquitlam, organizations will be chipping trees to raise funds at the following locations: Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St.); Town Centre Park (Lot A, 1299 Pinetree Way); and Canadian Tire (parking lot, 1200 Seguin Dr.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca / portmoody.ca / coquitlam.ca
RECYCLE DAY
Port Moody residents looking to recycle their holiday waste can drop them off at the Port Moody Recreation Complex parking lot (next to the tennis courts, 300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual Centralized Recycling Day accepts paper gift wrap, boxes, Styrofoam, packaging, plastic film and overwrap (Styrofoam and plastic film must be bagged separately). Ribbons, bows, foil gift wrap and glass are not allowed.
MORE: portmoody.ca
REPAIR IT
Bring your broken household item or ripped clothing to the monthly Repair Cafe, happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Port Coquitlam Public Works Yard (1737 Broadway St.). The event is run by the City of Port Coquitlam with volunteers from the Rotary Centennial club.
MORE: 604-927-5496
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with Flashback. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
GOAL!
Catch the Port Moody Panthers face off against the Chilliwack Chiefs on home ice for a 7:45 p.m. hockey game at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
SALSA DANCE
Slip on your dance shoes and groove to the Latin beats with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Salsa Dance Zone. Its dance lesson for beginners at the Port Coquitlam Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) starts at 8 p.m. And, at 9 p.m., the dance floor opens for the dance party until midnight. Admission is $15. All ages are welcome.
MORE: salsadancezone.com/events
Sunday, Jan. 7
TREE CHIP
Take your live Christmas tree — without tinsel or decorations — to the Port Coquitlam Firehall 1 (1725 Broadway St.) to be chipped. The event is by donation and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, the Port Moody firefighters will have their drive-thru Christmas Tree chip from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Centre firehall (150 Newport Dr.). The cost is a minimum $5 donation; tree pick-up is available by emailing [email protected]. And, in Coquitlam, organizations will be chipping trees to raise funds at the following locations: Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St.); and Town Centre Park (Lot A, 1299 Pinetree Way).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca / portmoody.ca
GRAND OPENING
Check out the new community hub in Anmore. The village north of Port Moody will open its new facility at 2697 Sunnyside Rd., Anmore, with a public reception from 4 to 7 p.m. The ribbon will be cut at 4 p.m. Parking is available at Anmore Elementary School. Refreshments will be served.
MORE: anmore.com
Monday, Jan. 8
HERITAGE TIME
Join Julie Schmidt at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) at 10:30 a.m. for Rhymes of Times. This week’s theme is Happy New Year.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
VOICESTORY
Make new friends and learn social skills at the VoiceStory: Conversation and Connection session at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). From 6:30 to 8 p.m., participants will be able to practise their conversational skills with a stranger. Tonight’s meeting focuses on listening; light refreshments will be served. The event is in partnership with Low Entropy and is suitable for ages 16 and over.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Tuesday, Jan. 9
COUNCIL WATCH
See Port Coquitlam and Port Moody city councils in action at their regular meetings at city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St. / 100 Newport Dr.) at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca / portmoody.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 10
ART-QUILLING
Quilling is an art form using strips of rolled paper that is shaped and glued to create decorative designs. You can learn basic shapes and make a simple card to take home in this beginner class at the Terry Fox Library inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Materials will be provided for the session from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is required.
MORE: fvrl.ca
KARAOKE NIGHT
Sing some familiar tunes with friends at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam). The karaoke mic is open from 7 to 10 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Thursday, Jan. 11
CHECK MATE
Teens ages 14 and up and adults can pop in to the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to try their hand at chess. Chess sets will be provided.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
OPENING RECEPTION
Meet the artists behind the three new displays opening at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.). The reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. to see the shows from the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (touring exhibit); Melanie Olson (Targeted); and Robert Ascroft and Sue A. Cowan (Wood, Water, Stone: The Coquitlam River). The exhibits are up until March 4. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Jan. 14. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 12
CHOCOLATE, ART
Tour the Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) to see the latest exhibition, Rebecca Bair: Where the Light Meets My Shoulder, and sip on a cup of hot chocolate before touring the City of Coquitlam’s Lights at Lafarge, the largest free outdoor light show in Metro Vancouver that’s on until the middle of February. The gathering happens from 5 to 6 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
HOCKEY NIGHT
See the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the Delta Ice Hawks on home ice for a 7 p.m. hockey game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with the Diggers. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Jan. 14. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
MOVIE NIGHT
Watch the Norwegian/Canadian drama Insomnia at the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. The 1997 flick is being screened by the Port Moody Film Society. Admission is $5 plus a $5 annual society membership. Cash and cheque are accepted at the door. Ticket sales start at 6:45 p.m.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
LIVE MUSIC
It’s a double bill at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, located in the Mabbett Room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.), where John Bowman and Pat Chessell will perform. The show in support of the Crossroads Hospice Society starts at 7:30 p.m. Entry is with a minimum donation of $10 (cash only at the door).
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
Saturday, Jan. 13
HOT CHOCOLATE
Start off the weekend with a warm chocolate drink at one of four Coquitlam and Port Moody shops that are taking part of the 14th annual Hot Chocolate Festival, which launches today and runs until Valentine's Day around Metro Vancouver. The four locations are BjornBar Bakery (111-581 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam); Doughnut Love (107-1655 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam); Cassandra Cake Co. (105-2331 Marpole Ave., PoCo); and Cannoli King (1125-950 Seaborne Ave., PoCo).
MORE: hotchocolatefest.com
ROBBIE BURNS
Hear the words and music of Scotland’s most-beloved poet, Robbie Burns, at his birthday celebration at Place des Arts in Coquitlam (1120 Brunette Ave.). Hosted by Rob MacDonald, the ceilidh with the Celtic band Blackthorn starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $21/$16.
MORE: placedesarts.ca/events
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Jan. 14. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with the Diggers. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
GOAL!
Catch the Port Moody Panthers face off against the Grandview Steelers on home ice for a 7:45 p.m. hockey game at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
SALSA DANCE
Slip on your dance shoes and groove to the Latin beats with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Salsa Dance Zone. Its dance lesson for beginners at the Port Coquitlam Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) starts at 8 p.m. And, at 9 p.m., the dance floor opens for the dance party until midnight. Admission is $15. All ages are welcome.
MORE: salsadancezone.com/events
Sunday, Jan. 14
HOCKEY DAY
See the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the Ridge Meadows Flames on home ice for a 3 p.m. hockey game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Jan. 14. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, Jan. 15
HERITAGE WRITERS
Learn how to capture your life story for your family and posterity at the Heritage Writers Group at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam). The event with Julie Schmidt takes place at 10:30 a.m. The theme for the week is Happy New Year.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Love making friendship bracelets? Want to make Taylor Swift bracelets? Join the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) for bracelet-making from 4 to 5 p.m. All supplies are provided for the class, which is open for youth ages eight to 12.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
COUNCIL WATCH
See Coquitlam city council in action at its regular meeting at city hall (3000 Guildford Way) at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 17
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
ART’S BIRTHDAY
You can paint blindfolded while listening to music, take part in a community dance and sample cakes at Site B Brewery in Port Moody (3012 Murray St.) to celebrate the birthday of "ART." The event hosted by PoMoArts marks the day that Fluxus artist Robert Filliou declared Jan. 17 as the day “ART” was born. The all-ages bash runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features ARTCakes from Tri-City bakeries Cassandra Cake Co., Doceria Da Maria Cake Factory and Pely’s Gluten Free Bakery. There will also be music fro DJ 24 and dancing.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
KARAOKE NIGHT
Sing some familiar tunes with friends at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam). The karaoke mic is open from 7 to 10 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Thursday, Jan. 18
ARTS NETWORK
Join the City of Port Coquitlam arts and culture staff and other creative minds at the monthly Cultural Roundtable, a gathering from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Michael Wright Art Gallery (200-2253 Leigh Sq.).
EMAIL: [email protected]
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 19
NEW ART
Four new exhibitions open at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) with a reception featuring the artists: Emerging Talent 26 (SD43 Grade 12 art students); Fragile Stories: Encaustic Portraits (Rick Herdman); All the Parts of Me (Amy Dyck); and Diaspora (Azadeh Mehryar). The displays will be up until March 14 and online starting Jan. 26.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
HOCKEY NIGHT
See the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the Richmond Sockeyes on home ice for a 7 p.m. hockey game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with the Brian Zalo Mix. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Saturday, Jan. 20
TEEN SEWING
Learn the basics or improve your sewing skills at this class hosted by the Terry Fox Library inside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Teens ages 13 and up can make a fun, easy project from 1:30 to 3 p.m. All supplies are provided.
REGISTER: fvrl.ca
BOARD GAMES
Find a new board game — and meet some new people — at the Board Games Day at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., participants ages eight and up can learn a board game at the drop-in event. Registration is not required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with the Brian Zalo Mix. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents an updated adaptation of the 18th century comedy The School for Scandal with a modern version by William Harwell Wilson. The shows run at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) from Jan. 11 to 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $63/$57.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
ROCK ’N ROLL
See two musical acts from the 1980s and 90s in Coquitlam: Great White and Slaughter. The concert in The Show Theatre at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam (2080 United Blvd.) starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are via ticketmaster.ca.
MORE: greatcanadian.com
GOAL!
Catch the Port Moody Panthers face off against the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers on home ice for a 7:45 p.m. hockey game at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
SALSA DANCE
Slip on your dance shoes and groove to the Latin beats with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Salsa Dance Zone. Its dance lesson for beginners at the Site B Brewery in Port Moody (3012 Murray St.) starts at 8 p.m. And, at 9 p.m., the dance floor opens for the dance party until midnight. Admission is $15. All ages are welcome.
MORE: salsadancezone.com/events
Sunday, Jan. 21
GOAL!
Catch the Port Moody Panthers face off against the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on home ice for a 7:45 p.m. hockey game at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: pportmoodypanthers.com
Tuesday, Jan. 23
MINERS TRAPPED
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story is a play about Maurice Ruddick who served as a lifeline to his fellow miners during nine days in 1958 while they were trapped 4,000 ft. underground. Created by Beau Dixon, with music and lyrics by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman, the one-man show runs from Jan. 23 to 27 at 7:30 p.m. (with a matinee on Jan. 27) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
COUNCIL WATCH
See Port Coquitlam and Port Moody city councils in action at their regular meetings at city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St. / 100 Newport Dr.) at 7 p.m.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 24
ICE TIME
Catch the Coquitlam Express hockey team on home ice for a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs. The puck drops at noon at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.).
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
JOB INTERVIEW
Be part of an online presentation from the Coquitlam Public Library and the WorkBC Centre to learn how to answer job interview questions. A career advisor will be on hand to guide participants via Zoom from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
VOICESTORY
Make new friends and learn social skills at the VoiceStory: Conversation and Connection session at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). From 6:30 to 8 p.m., participants will be able to practise their conversational skills with a stranger. Tonight’s meeting focuses on how to be an effective communicator; light refreshments will be served. The event is in partnership with Low Entropy and is suitable for ages 16 and older.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
KARAOKE NIGHT
Sing some familiar tunes with friends at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam). The karaoke mic is open from 7 to 10 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
MINERS TRAPPED
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story is a play about Maurice Ruddick who served as a lifeline to his fellow miners during nine days in 1958 while they were trapped 4,000 ft. underground. Created by Beau Dixon, with music and lyrics by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman, the one-man show runs from Jan. 23 to 27 at 7:30 p.m. (with a matinee on Jan. 27) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Jan. 25
GIVE BLOOD
Representatives from the Canadian Blood Services will be at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take blood donations from the public.
REGISTER: blood.ca
ROBBIE BURNS DAY
Honour the Scottish poet and lyricist Robbie Burns on his 265th birthday with the Port Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.). For $60, tuck into a full roast beef dinner — including haggis — and enjoy the entertainment from the Port Coquitlam Legion Community Pipe Band and Highland dancers. The event at 6 p.m. is a fundraiser.
CALL: 778-285-1659
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Coquitlam residents ages 16 and up can learn the basics to the game Dungeons and Dragons at a class hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. The session takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.).
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
MINERS TRAPPED
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story is a play about Maurice Ruddick who served as a lifeline to his fellow miners during nine days in 1958 while they were trapped 4,000 ft. underground. Created by Beau Dixon, with music and lyrics by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman, the one-man show runs from Jan. 23 to 27 at 7:30 p.m. (with a matinee on Jan. 27) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 26
HOCKEY NIGHT
See the Port Coquitlam Trailblazers face off against the Port Moody Panthers on home ice for a 7 p.m. hockey game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: pocohockey.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with Vinyl. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
HA HA
Jokers Canada is back at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) for two more shows: at 7 and 9:30 p.m. tonight. The Port Moody Comedy Classic events are for ages 19 and up. Tickets are $35.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
ICE TIME
Catch the Coquitlam Express hockey team on home ice for a game against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.).
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
MINERS TRAPPED
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story is a play about Maurice Ruddick who served as a lifeline to his fellow miners during nine days in 1958 while they were trapped 4,000 ft. underground. Created by Beau Dixon, with music and lyrics by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman, the one-man show runs from Jan. 23 to 27 at 7:30 p.m. (with a matinee on Jan. 27) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
LIVE MUSIC
It’s a double bill at the Crossroads Coffeehouse, located in the Mabbett Room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.), where Gary Poole and Electric Dandelion will perform. The show in support of the Crossroads Hospice Society starts at 7:30 p.m. Entry is with a minimum donation of $10 (cash only at the door).
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
Saturday, Jan. 27
REPAIR CAFE
Coquitlam residents are invited to bring small household items that need to be repaired to the city’s Repair Café, running today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mundy Park Field House (629 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam).
MORE: coquitlam.ca/repaircafe
POKEMON TOURNEY
Kids ages nine to 13 are invited to participate in a single knockout format Pokémon Tournament starting at 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). Prizes will be handed out to first, second and third place winners, with small takeaways for all participants. The room will be available for exhibition play after the first round.
MORE: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/9578708
DRAGON YEAR
Start the Lunar New Year off early with the Coquitlam Heritage Society, which from noon to 3 p.m. will host a celebration at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave.). You can browse through books, enjoy a snack, have a photo taken and hear a story time (in English at 1 p.m.).
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
STAND-UP COMEDY
Comedy and author Ryan Murphy talks about his life and new book My Life’s a Joke: An Afternoon of True Tales from a (Happily) Retired Stand-up Comedian, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). Murphy was a comic for 15 years.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
EAST COAST JAM
Join East Coaster Adam Faber for a sing-along musical jam session. The kitchen party from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. takes place in the Kyle Centre dance room (125 Kyle St., Port Moody). Bring an instrument and learn the songs; songbooks will be provided. All musical skill levels are welcome.
MORE: portmoody.ca
CHECK MATE
Families can pop in to the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to try their hand at chess. Chess sets will be provided.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
LEGION NIGHT
Enjoy the tunes and jump on the dance floor at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam) for a fun night with Vinyl. The band hits the stage at 7 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS
Tom Keenlyside and his sextet take to the Inlet Theatre stage in Port Moody (100 Newport Dr.) for the first show of 2024 presented by the Inlet Theatre Music Series, which is organized by Port Moody musicians William Sample and Darlene Cooper. The band showcases bossa nova to samba tunes starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
BOND, JAMES BOND
The Coquitlam Celebration Choir sings the music from 50 years of James Bond films at the St. Laurence Anglican Church (825 St. Laurence St.) at 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser supports Backpack Buddies and Operation Namaste.
MORE: saintlaurence.ca
MINERS TRAPPED
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story is a play about Maurice Ruddick who served as a lifeline to his fellow miners during nine days in 1958 while they were trapped 4,000 ft. underground. Created by Beau Dixon, with music and lyrics by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman, the one-man show run ends tonight at 7:30 p.m. (with a matinee on Jan. 27) at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets are $50/$42/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
SKETCH COMEDY
The Brunch Comedy lands in Coquitlam for a show in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way). See the award-winning duo Allie Entwistle and Kerri Donaldson perform at 8 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
SALSA DANCE
Slip on your dance shoes and groove to the Latin beats with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Salsa Dance Zone. Its dance lesson for beginners at the Port Coquitlam Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) starts at 8 p.m. And, at 9 p.m., the dance floor opens for the dance party until midnight. Admission is $15. All ages are welcome.
MORE: salsadancezone.com/events
Sunday, Jan. 28
MID-WINTER SHOW
Choral Connections, under the direction of Ingrid Gay, a music teacher at Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody, presents United in Song 2024, a mid-winter concert from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam (2211 Prairie Ave.); tickets are $20/$18 per person via the website or at the door (cash or cheque).
MORE: choralconnections.ca
BACH MASTERPIECE
Pianist and comedian Sarah Hagen returns to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) to perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s composition "Goldberg Variations." The work is made up of an aria and a set of 30 variations that was first published during his lifetime, in 1741; it was named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg. Tickets are $37/$34/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, Jan. 29
COUNCIL WATCH
See Coquitlam city council in action at its regular meeting at city hall (3000 Guildford Way) at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Tuesday, Jan. 30
HEALTHY BRAIN
Representatives from the Alzheimer Society of BC will present an online talk about the disease that affects more than 500,000 Canadians. You can learn strategies to maintain or improve your brain health at this session, which runs via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 31
DOG TAGS
Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents with dogs have one day left to renew their dog licenses to get a discount. All pups six months or older must be licensed in the two cities.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PAINT BY NUMBERS
Looking to de-stress in a creative way? Join participants for a relaxing painting session at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.). Artists of all skill levels are welcome. All supplies are provided for the class that runs from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
MUSICAL MATINEE
Canadian cellist Cameron Crozman joins pianists Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann for a Musical Matinees performance titled Reflections. The recital at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) starts at 2:30 p.m. and includes “Requiebros” (Memories) by Gaspar Cassado, “Blue Autumn” by Marcel Bergmann and “Spiegel im Spiegel” by Arvo Pärt. Tickets are $32/$28/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
KARAOKE NIGHT
Sing some familiar tunes with friends at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam). The karaoke mic is open from 7 to 10 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
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