MAY 28
BIG MACHINES
The City of Port Coquitlam will open its public works yard (1737 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam) to show off its tools and machinery used for engineering projects, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event falls after Public Works Week, May 15–21, that had the theme “Ready & Resilient.”
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/publicworks
CHA-CHA-CHA
The rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) will be open for the weekly Hot Salsa Dance Zone dance party, starting at 8 p.m. No experience is needed and singles are welcome. The party is hosted by Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler.
MORE: hotsalsadancezone.com
TEEN NIGHT
Teens (ages 13 to 17) can explore the arts and enjoy a games night with their peers at Art After Dark, an online event hosted by Place des Arts’ Youth Arts Council. The gathering is from 7 to 9 p.m. via Discord. Prizes will be available.
REGISTER: placedesarts.ca
MAY 29
HIKE FOR HOSPICE
Honour a loved one and help to raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society. The annual Hike for Hospice is a 5 km walk/run that starts at 10 a.m. at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). There will be participant photos, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a BBQ by donation, refreshments, ice cream and a water station. The hike is presented by Phoenix Truck & Crane.
REGISTER: crossroadshospice.org
SILK ROAD MUSIC
The Naadaleela Ensemble — featuring Persian ney player Amir Eslami; Carnatic musicians Vidyasagar Vankayala (voice) and Curtis Andrews (mridangam); jazz guitarist Jared Burrows, and members of the adventurous Orchid Ensemble (Lan Tung-erhu, Dailin Hseih-zheng, Jonathan Bernard-percussion) — entertain with their world beats sound at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m.
