July 21
RIBFEST
Tuck into some meat, cornbread and corn — and enjoy a beverage and entertainment — at RibFest, a three-day fundraiser hosted by the Port Moody Rotarians. The feast runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). Entrance is by donation. Presented by Dominion Lending Centres, the event includes seven ribbers who are lined up to run the barbecues. Volunteers are needed.
The Tri-City News is a media sponsor.
MORE: portmoodyribfest.ca
July 22
PRIDE IN POCO
Join supporters of the LGBT2SQ+ community at the annual Pride in PoCo party, an event organized by the city’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
MAILLARDVILLE TRIP
Take a guided tour of the French-Canadian enclave of Maillardville courtesy of Coquitlam Heritage. The free walk is part of Historic Places Day and last about an hour. Tours are at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in English, and 1:30 p.m. in Mandarin.
REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca
COCO JAFRO
Music on the Grill continues at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) with the Afro–Latin funk band Coq Jafro. A barbecue will be served at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Tickets are $69 for the meal and show, or $45 for the concert only.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
July 23
FARMERS MARKET
Grab a grocery bag or two and head over to pick up some fresh food and artisan goods at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). Metro Vancouver vendors and crafters will be on site, as well as live entertainment.
MORE: makebakegrow.com
