Friday, Jan. 13
ROCK THE FOX
The annual Rock the Fox performance featuring Rock School students from Terry Fox Secondary is at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door.
MORE: 604-941-5401
AT THE RINK
The Coquitlam Express hockey club battles the Chilliwack Chiefs on home ice: the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The puck drops at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
CALENDAR GIRLS
Stage 43 bares all in Calendar Girls, a British comedy about a group of women who raise funds for leukaemia research by posing nude in a calendar. The play is the second of the 40th season for the Coquitlam theatrical company, which runs its shows at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Calendar Girls runs tonight, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Jan. 15. Tickets are also available for next week’s presentations.
MORE: stage43.org/tickets or call Evergreen at 604-927-6555
MOVIE NIGHT
The Port Moody Film Society rolls Riders of Justice, a Danish action/comedy/drama from 2020 starring Mads Mikkelsen. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.). Admission is $5 at the door (cash or cheque only) plus a $5 society membership for the year.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
COFFEEHOUSE
Musicians Gary Poole and Kevin Craib headline the Crossroads Coffeehouse, a fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society. The duo recently released a CD called Kindness For Free to support the charity. Open mic starts at 7:30 p.m. with the main act performing at 8:50 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square (next to Port Coquitlam City Hall). Admission is $10.
MORE: facebook.com/crossroadscoffeehouse
LIVE TUNES
The band March Hare hits the Asylum Sound Stage in the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) tonight and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. to play a range of genres including rock, Latin, disco and country. There is no cover charge; however, guests must be at least 19 for entry.
MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com
Saturday, Jan. 14
STORIES, DAHLING
Families can pop into the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 10:30 a.m. to noon to hear Drag Queen Story Time. The event with North Shore icon Conni Smudge is suitable for children of all ages. No registration is required; however, space may be limited.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
RESCUE ME
Author Cathalynn Labonté–Smith will talk about her book Rescue Me: Behind the Scenes of Search and Rescue, at 2 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). A featured story in her book is about the disappearance of Coquitlam resident Annette Poitras in 2017. Registration is required.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
HAGGIS, ANYONE?
Blackthorn returns to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for its annual celebration of Robbie Burns’ birthday: Jan. 25, 1759. Known as the national poet of Scotland, Burns is honoured around the world for his creative works, as well as his rebellion against orthodox religion and morality. Blackthorn, which includes PdA fiddle instructor Rosie Carver, will perform some of his jigs and reels. Tickets are $21/$16.
MORE: placedesarts.ca/ eventbrite.ca
MERENGUE, CHA CHA
Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone will be at the Port Coquitlam Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam) from 8 p.m. to midnight; a beginners' lesson starts at 8 p.m. No partner is needed. Entry is $10.
MORE: hotsalsadancezone.com
Sunday, Jan. 15
FARMERS MARKET
Fresh produce and handmade goods can be picked up at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot south of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Today’s vendors include Mandair Farms, Natasha’s Pies, The Butchers Guild, Twin Donuts and Whistler Harvest Mushrooms.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
NEW EXHIBITS
Tour the galleries at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.) to see two new displays that opened on Thursday: Fibre Friends by Robin Fischer, Karen Johnson and Karlie Norrish McChesney; and Across The Jade Ocean by the Clay for You Korean Pottery Group. The facility is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
