Monday, July 1
Give blood
Roll up your sleeve and donate to the Canadian Blood Services, which hosts a drive from noon to 7:45 p.m. at Riverside Community Church in Port Coquitlam (2329 Fremont Conn.).
REGISTER: blood.ca / 1-888-236-6283
Tuesday, July 2
Property taxes
If you own a home in the Tri-Cities, property tax bills are due today or a five per cent penalty will be applied to outstanding amounts. After Sept. 16, another five per cent will be added to unpaid sums, including unclaimed homeowners grants.
MORE: coquitlam.ca / portcoquitlam.ca / portmoody.ca
Heritage Detectives
Join Port Coquitlam historian and longtime resident Bryan Ness for Heritage Detectives, a biweekly exploration of the city’s heritage. The talk takes place at 10 a.m. at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave.). There is no cost to attend.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
PJ storytime
Take the kids to Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave.) where the Coquitlam Heritage Society will host a Summer PJ Storytime from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is geared for kids ages three to five. Registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Wednesday, July 3
PoMo market
Head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) where the southern parking lot will be filled with vendors for the weekly summer farmers market, on from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is run by the Grow Local Society.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
PoCo genealogy
Find out how to research your family history at the PoCo Genealogy Group meeting at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave.). The monthly meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Thursday, July 4
PoCo market
Head to the Terry Fox Hometown Plaza behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) to check out the food, drinks and handmade products at the weekly Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. Running from 3 to 7 p.m., the gathering organized by the Fraser North Farmers Market Society is kid- and dog-friendly and includes live music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Friday, July 5
Summer art
Check out the original art at the PoMo Summer Art Market, on from 5 to 9 p.m. at PCI on Spring Warehouse (3006 Spring St.), near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station. The event includes DJ music, an interactive mural, a licensed pop-up bar, snacks by Gabi & Jules and kids activities.
RESERVE: facebook.com
Legion music
Dance to the music of O’Toole’s, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Saturday, July 6
Kick for a Cure
Support the Michael Cuccione Foundation, a charity funding childhood cancer research at BC Children’s Hospital, at its annual Kick for a Cure at the Percy Perry Stadium at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). The fundraiser is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes soccer games and clinics on the fields, as well as a kids zone, food and a giant TV to watch Euro 2024. The event is in partnership with the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
MORE: kickforacure.ca
Repair Café
Keep your broken or ripped items out of the landfill and have them fixed — for free — by Port Coquitlam volunteers. The Repair Café runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public works yard (1737 Broadway St.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Free art
Families can tour the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square (next to city hall) and make an art piece based on the current shows. The Art in the Gallery program runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to attend. Art supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Food fest
Grab some food from one of the 24 vendors on site at the Worldwide Food Festival, a fundraiser for the Low Entropy Foundation. The feast is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) and includes multicultural performances and market vendors, as well as a kids zone. Prospera Credit Union is the presenting sponsor while the Tri-City News is a media sponsor.
MORE: lowentropy.org
Vintage fashion
Get dolled up to see a vintage evening wear fashion show hosted by Ivan Sayers. The event is on from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) and is a fundraiser for the Coquitlam Heritage Society. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded in a draw. Tickets are $70.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Summer art
Check out the original art at the PoMo Summer Art Market, on from 3 to 9 p.m. at PCI on Spring Warehouse (3006 Spring St.), near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station. The event includes DJ music, an interactive mural, a licensed pop-up bar, snacks by Gabi & Jules and kids activities.
RESERVE: facebook.com
Legion music
Dance to the music of O’Toole’s, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Lacrosse action
Sport your Coquitlam Adanacs jersey to cheer on the home team at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Today’s match at 7 p.m. is versus the Victoria Shamrocks.
MORE: wlaadanacs.com
Sunday, July 7
Take a hike
Join the Burke Mountain Naturalists on their hike to Crystal Falls in Coquitlam via the Coquitlam River Connector. The 10-km walk from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. starts at the Woodland Walk Trail, with an elevation gain of 420 m.
RESERVE: 604-939-4039
Farmers market
Load up your grocery bags with fresh fruits, vegetables and meat — and some handmade goods — at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam (1655 Winslow Ave.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Ride for Terry Fox
Hop on your bike for the inaugural Terry Fox Ride of Hope in aid of the Terry Fox Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for cancer research. The 24-km loop along the Traboulay PoCo Trail starts at 10 a.m. from the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.). The aim is to collect $5,000 for the foundation.
MORE: ride.terryfox.ca/79470
Persian tunes
Learn about music and musical instruments from Iran at PoMoArts’ inaugural Summer Concert, held at 2 p.m. at the arts hub (2425 St. Johns St.). The Gomaan Trio, a group formed to experiment with the content and delivery of classical Persian music, will be at the facility to educate and perform. A meet and greet is from 3:40 to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO) production include a glass of wine and treats from Pasta Polo. Fred Soofi, a Tri-City entrepreneur who is on the VICO board of directors, is sponsoring the event; Peller Estates is supplying the wine.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Summer Sundays
Unfold a lawn chair or lay a blanket at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) to see Rain City 6 in the annual Summer Sundays concerts. The free show starts at 2 p.m.
MORE: summersundays.ca
Monday, July 8
Gallery art
It’s the last day to see the spring exhibits at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St.). Leanne M. Christie is showing her solo collection Even If I Wasn’t Here; Pat Calihou has Connecting With Our Culture Through the Places We Sit; and Kosar Movahedi, the Kwi Am Choi scholarship recipient, is displaying Fall Flat. Meanwhile, the Youth Pride Exhibition True Colours is also coming down after today.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Tuesday, July 9
City art
Check out the original art up in civic spaces around Port Coquitlam: Energy and Vibration by Tamana S.H. Djuya is at the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (next to city hall); Beautiful Trepidation by Maan Kaur is on the walls in The Outlet gallery (110-2248 McAllister Ave.); Vibrant Vision: Watercolour Adventures buy Elham Shiri can be seen at city hall; and Radio Days by Victoria Klassen is up at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.).
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Go Canada!
Head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) at 5 p.m. to cheer on Team Canada's men's soccer team as it makes its historic run at the Copa America Cup. Make sure to dress in red and white for the viewing party.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Wednesday, July 10
Lunchtime tunes
Take some time out while shopping or getting services in downtown Port Coquitlam by stopping by city hall (2850 Shaughnessy St.), where from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the municipality will have its Lunchtime Music Series at Veterans Park. Today’s entertainer is The Public Servants.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo market
Head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) where the southern parking lot will be filled with vendors for the weekly summer farmers market, on from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is run by the Grow Local Society.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, July 11
PoCo market
Head to the Terry Fox Hometown Plaza behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) to check out the food, drinks and handmade products at the weekly Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. Running from 3 to 7 p.m., the gathering organized by the Fraser North Farmers Market Society is kid- and dog-friendly and includes live music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Croquet, anyone?
The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation is back with its annual croquet tournament, a charitable fundraiser to benefit PoCo groups and hosted by Mayor Brad West. The winning team of the tournament will win the coveted Golden Mallet award. The day-long event at Citadel Middle School (1265 Citadel Dr.) is sponsored by Galactic Entertainment, Mosaic and Wesbild.
MORE: pocofoundation.com
Friday, July 12
Walk with experts
Join the Burke Mountain Naturalists on a flat-loop walk along the eastern areas of Port Coquitlam, including the Hyde Creek Nature Reserve and the Blakeburn Lagoons. The nine-kilometre trek starts at 9 a.m.
RESERVE: 604-939-4039
PoCo sports fest
The Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance is back this weekend with its community festival at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St.) and Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Try your hand at activities such as rugby, karate and cricket. Check the website for dates and times.
MORE: pocosport.ca/sportsfestival
Comedy night
Grab a seat at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) to see the Jokers Canada comedians at the Coquitlam Comedy Classic. The show starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: jokerscanada.ca
Indigenous voices
The Coquitlam Heritage Society will screen a series of short films that focus on Indigenous culture and relations, starting at 7 p.m. at Mackin House in Coquitlam (1116 Brunette Ave.). There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of Under Fire, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Movie night
The Brand New Testament, a dark comedy by the Belgian filmmaker Jaco Van Dormael, will roll in the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. The 2015 movie is in French and German, with subtitles in English. Admission is $5 (cash or cheque only) plus a $5 annual membership to the Port Moody Film Society.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Saturday, July 13
PoCo sports fest
The Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance is back this weekend with its community festival at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St.) and Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Try your hand at activities such as rugby, karate and cricket. Check the website for dates and times.
MORE: pocosport.ca/sportsfestival
Repair Café
Volunteers are at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help fix broken household items brought in by residents for repair. It is the fourth time Coquitlam has hosted a Repair Café, which is designed to keep items like clothing, furniture, electrical appliances, bikes and toys out of the landfill. There is no cost for a repair.
MORE: coquitlam.ca/repaircafe
Free art
Families can tour the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square (next to city hall) and make an art piece based on the current shows. The Art in the Gallery program runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to attend. Art supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of Under Fire, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Cocktails, music
The legendary musician Jim Byrnes performs at the inaugural Summer Cocktail Concert series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) for a show at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. to ticket-holders. Admission is $49.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Comedy night
Grab a seat at the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) to see the Jokers Canada comedians at the Coquitlam Comedy Classic. The show starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: jokerscanada.ca
Lacrosse action
Sport your Coquitlam Adanacs jersey to cheer on the home team at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Today’s match at 7 p.m. is versus the Langley Thunder.
MORE: wlaadanacs.com
Movie night
Catch a free movie under the stars with the City of Port Coquitlam, which will inflate its 40’ tall silver screen at Evergreen Park (north of Prairie Avenue, off Cedar Drive) for The Marvels at 9:15 p.m. Bring a picnic, blanket, lawn chairs and drinks.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Sunday, July 14
Farmers market
Load up your grocery bags with fresh fruits, vegetables and meat — and some handmade goods — at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
National baseball
Cheer on the B.C. teams taking part in the 2024 Intermediate Canadian Championship for Little League Canada. Hundreds of 13U provincially winning players, their coaches and supporters from across the country will be at Mackin Park in Coquitlam (1046 Brunette Ave.) from July 14 to 24 for a chance to win the title and advance to the international competition in California. Volunteers and donors are sought.
MORE: coquitlamlittleleague.ca
PoCo sports fest
The Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance is back this weekend with its community festival at Gates Park (2300 Reeve St.) and Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Try your hand at activities such as rugby, karate and cricket. Check the website for dates and times.
MORE: pocosport.ca/sportsfestival
Summer Sundays
Unfold a lawn chair or lay a blanket at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) to see The Legendary R&B Allstars — in their last year — at the annual Summer Sundays concerts. The free show starts at 2 p.m.
MORE: summersundays.ca
Music in the Park
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and take a seat to watch the free afternoon performances at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam (2300 Lions Way). The city’s Music in the Park features a range of professional musicians from around the Lower Mainland. All ages are welcome. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Today’s performers are the Beauty Shop Dolls, the Jason Lane Band and Matt Storm.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Tuesday, July 16
Heritage Detectives
Join Port Coquitlam historian and longtime resident Bryan Ness for Heritage Detectives, a biweekly exploration of the city’s heritage. The talk takes place at 10 a.m. at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave.). There is no cost to attend.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Lacrosse action
Sport your Coquitlam Adanacs jersey to cheer on the home team at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Today’s match at 7 p.m. is versus the New Westminster Salmonbellies.
MORE: wlaadanacs.com
Wednesday, July 17
Lunchtime tunes
Take some time out while shopping or getting services in downtown Port Coquitlam by stopping by city hall (2850 Shaughnessy St.), where from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the municipality will have its Lunchtime Music Series at Veterans Park. Today’s entertainer is The Shoe Shakers.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo market
Head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) where the southern parking lot will be filled with vendors for the weekly summer farmers market, on from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is run by the Grow Local Society.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, July 18
Camping 101
Join Parks Canada officials at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) for Camping 101, a guide on packing necessities for a front-country camping experience.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
PoCo market
Head to the Terry Fox Hometown Plaza behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) to check out the food, drinks and handmade products at the weekly Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. Running from 3 to 7 p.m., the gathering organized by the Fraser North Farmers Market Society is kid- and dog-friendly and includes live music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Coquitlam in Bloom
Head over to Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for the city’s free public activities during Coquitlam in Bloom Week, July 14–21. The fun takes place from 4 to 8 p.m.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Friday, July 19
Softball provincials
Coquitlam Moody Softball hosts U17b teams for the provincial championships, running from July 19 to 21 at Mundy Park in Coquitlam. Players are coming in from around Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Prince George and West Kootenays.
MORE: coquitlamsoftball.pointstreaksites.com/view/coquitlamsoftball
Police, fire trucks
As part of the annual Coquitlam RCMP Junior Mountie Police Academy, emergency personnel will show their vehicles and gear for a public show and shine. Held at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.), the drop-in event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes exhibitions from the RCMP, Coquitlam Fire/Rescue, Coquitlam Search and Rescue, BC Ambulance Service and CrimeStoppers. There is no cost to attend.
MORE: bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
RibFest 2024
Bring your appetite to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) for the annual RibFest, a three-day feast organized by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. The grills will be fired up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Entrance is by donation. Non-service dogs, off-site beverages and day tents are not permitted. The Tri-City News is a media sponsor. Volunteers are sought.
MORE: portmoodyribfest.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of the Brian Zalo Mix, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Saturday, July 20
Free art
Families can tour the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square (next to city hall) and make an art piece based on the current shows. The Art in the Gallery program runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to attend. Art supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
RibFest 2024
Bring your appetite to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) for the annual RibFest, a three-day feast organized by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. The grills will be fired up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Entrance is by donation. Non-service dogs, off-site beverages and day tents are not permitted. The Tri-City News is a media sponsor. Volunteers are sought.
MORE: portmoodyribfest.ca
Coquitlam in Bloom
Head over to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) for the city’s free public activities during Coquitlam in Bloom Week, July 14–21. The fun takes place from 2 to 5 p.m.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of the Brian Zalo Mix, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Pride Pirates
The Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) hosts an all-ages Pride party with an interactive show for the family called Pride Pirates and the Ship of Destiny. Produced by What The Frock, the presentation starts at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Sunday, July 21
Farmers market
Load up your grocery bags with fresh fruits, vegetables and meat — and some handmade goods — at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
RibFest 2024
Bring your appetite to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) for the annual RibFest, a three-day feast organized by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. The grills will be fired up from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Entrance is by donation. Non-service dogs, off-site beverages and day tents are not permitted. The Tri-City News is a media sponsor. Volunteers are sought.
MORE: portmoodyribfest.ca
Tree walk
Spend a couple of hours wandering around the grounds of səmiq̓ʷəʔelə / Riverview Lands to observe the world-class arboretum. Meet near the Henry Esson Young (HEY) building (2601 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) at 1 p.m., where members of the Riverview Centre Horticultural Society will lead a walk, rain or shine.
MORE: rhcs.org
Music in the Park
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and take a seat to watch the free afternoon performances at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam (2300 Lions Way). The city’s Music in the Park features a range of professional musicians from around the Lower Mainland. All ages are welcome. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Today’s performers as part of the Pride in PoCo celebrations are Carrie Dawn, Margaux Rita, Scarlett Rosé and Genesis.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Wednesday, July 24
Lunchtime tunes
Take some time out while shopping or getting services in downtown Port Coquitlam by stopping by city hall (2850 Shaughnessy St.), where from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the municipality will have its Lunchtime Music Series at Veterans Park. Today’s entertainer is Sue Breton.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Spray day
Get your water blasters ready! Volunteers withe the Port Coquitlam Community Police, as well as Coquitlam Mounties, PoCo firefighters and Metro Vancouver Transit Police will be at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 1 to 3 p.m. for a spray day in the Terry Fox Hometown Square. No registration is required. Police and fire vehicles will be on display.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo market
Head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) where the southern parking lot will be filled with vendors for the weekly summer farmers market, on from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is run by the Grow Local Society.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Thursday, July 25
PoCo market
Head to the Terry Fox Hometown Plaza behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) to check out the food, drinks and handmade products at the weekly Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. Running from 3 to 7 p.m., the gathering organized by the Fraser North Farmers Market Society is kid- and dog-friendly and includes live music.
MORE: facebook.com/PortCoquitlamFarmersMarket
Plant swap
Bring your indoor plants, propagations and cuttings to trade with others at the Coquitlam Public Library’s plant swap, happening form 6 to 8 p.m. at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). The city’s Park Spark team and librarians will give away a small number of bulbs, cuttings and plants on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Friday, July 26
Theatrical students
Director Michael Fera leads Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe in a production of Winnie the Pooh. Adapted by Lindsay Price, the A.A. Milne story follows Pooh Bear, Piglet and their fiends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Admission is free; however, registration is required. Today’s show at the Coquitlam arts hub (1120 Brunette Ave.) starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of the Whiskey Bent, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Saturday, July 27
Caribbean Days
The 35th annual Caribbean Days Festival returns to Coquitlam's Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for its weekend celebration. Organized by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, the event runs today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. featuring food, vendors and performances. The Parade in the Park is at 11 a.m. There is no charge for admission. Due to high attendance, avoid travelling by car and take SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake–Douglas station and walk 10 minutes to the festival site.
MORE: caribbeandays.ca
Clothes for Africa
Shiloh Place hosts a Clean Out Your Closet fundraiser to help the Coquitlam-based organization support 120 boys and girls at Shiloh Place's elementary school in Africa. The nonprofit seeks donations of used, clean and re-sellable clothing, shoes, accessories and household items. Drop off is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sentinel Storage (W1084-1055 Lucille Starr Dr., Coquitlam).
MORE: www.shilohplace.ca
Free art
Families can tour the Michael Wright Art Gallery at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square (next to city hall) and make an art piece based on the current shows. The Art in the Gallery program runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to attend. Art supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Theatrical students
Director Michael Fera leads Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe in a production of Winnie the Pooh. Adapted by Lindsay Price, the A.A. Milne story follows Pooh Bear, Piglet and their fiends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Admission is free; however, registration is required. Today’s shows at the Coquitlam arts hub (1120 Brunette Ave.) are at 4:30 and 7 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Legion music
Dance to the music of the Whiskey Bent, which plays at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) from 7 to 11 p.m.
MORE: rclegion263.ca
Lacrosse action
Sport your Coquitlam Adanacs jersey to cheer on the home team at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Today’s match at 7 p.m. is versus the Burnaby Lakers.
MORE: wlaadanacs.com
Cocktails, music
The award-winning Laila Biali performs at the inaugural Summer Cocktail Concert series at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a show at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. to ticket-holders. Admission is $49.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Movie night
Catch a free movie under the stars with the City of Port Coquitlam, which will inflate its 40’ tall silver screen at Evergreen Park (north of Prairie Avenue, off Cedar Drive) for The Fall Guy at 8:45 p.m. Bring a picnic, blanket, lawn chairs and drinks.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Sunday, July 28
Farmers market
Load up your grocery bags with fresh fruits, vegetables and meat — and some handmade goods — at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Caribbean Days
The 35th annual Caribbean Days Festival returns to Coquitlam's Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for its weekend celebration. Organized by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, the event runs today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring food, vendors and performances. There is no charge for admission. Due to high attendance, avoid travelling by car and take SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake–Douglas station and walk 10 minutes to the festival site.
MORE: caribbeandays.ca
Summer Sundays
Unfold a lawn chair or lay a blanket at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street) to see Westcoast Chicago in the annual Summer Sundays concerts. The free show starts at 2 p.m.
MORE: summersundays.ca
Music in the Park
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and take a seat to watch the free afternoon performances at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam (2300 Lions Way). The city’s Music in the Park features a range of professional musicians from around the Lower Mainland. All ages are welcome. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Today’s performers are Audrey and the Imposters, and Mostly Marley.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Theatrical students
Director Michael Fera leads Place des Arts’ Summer Theatre Troupe in a production of Winnie the Pooh. Adapted by Lindsay Price, the A.A. Milne story follows Pooh Bear, Piglet and their fiends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Admission is free; however, registration is required. Today’s shows at the Coquitlam arts hub (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) are at 4:30 and 7 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Tuesday, July 30
Sports in the park
Try out a new sport or two at the Moresports in the Park, on from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Percy Perry Stadium at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). The event is geared to ages five to 12. The cost is $5.
MORE: moresports.org
Wednesday, July 31
Lunchtime tunes
Take some time out while shopping or getting services in downtown Port Coquitlam by stopping by city hall (2850 Shaughnessy St.), where from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the municipality will have its Lunchtime Music Series at Veterans Park. Today’s entertainer is Ranj Singh.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo market
Head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) where the southern parking lot will be filled with vendors for the weekly summer farmers market, on from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is run by the Grow Local Society.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
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