MichaelColeisaguitaristwith Kalimba,a10-piecetributebandthat coversEarth,WindandFiretunes. ThegroupwillperformAug.6at RockyPointParkinPortMoody.
SUNDAYS: TheCoquitlamFarmersMarketruns from9a.m.to1p.m.eachSundayintheparking lotofDogwoodPavilion(1655WinslowAve.). Visitmakebakegrow.com.
WEDNESDAYS: ThePortMoodySummerFarmersMarketiseveryWednesdayintheparkinglot ofthePortMoodyRecreationComplex(300Ioco Rd.)from3to7p.m.Visitmakebakegrow.com.
THURSDAYS: ThePortCoquitlamFarmers Marketison Thursdaysfrom3to7p.m.inthe TerryFoxHometownSquare(behindthePort CoquitlamCommunityCentre,2150Wilson Ave.).Visitfarmersandmore.org.
Popdowntokaraokenightatthedowntown PortCoquitlamlegion. Thefunstartsat6:30pm. Thereisa$2drop-infee,membersfree. Thisisa communityeventandeveryoneiswelcome.Also takesplaceonAugust18.
SUMMERCONCERT
Kalimba,a10-piecetributebandcoveringthe songsbyEarth,WindandFire,hitsthePCTPerformanceStageatRockyPointPark(2800-block ofMurrayStreet,PortMoody)forafreeshowas partoftheSummerSundaysConcertsseries.DonationsareacceptedtotheCrossroadsHospice Society. Theshowstartsat2p.m.
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ARTSHOWS
TourthegalleriesatPoMoArts(formerlythePort MoodyArtsCentre,2425St.JohnsSt.)toview thesummerexhibitions:Caring(ceramicsartists inresidencefrom1998–2023);andHonouring thePast,EmbracingtheFuture(PoMoArts25th anniversary). Thefacilityisopenonweekdays from10:30a.m.to9p.m.andweekendsfrom10 a.m.to4:30p.m.
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POMOFAMILYFUN
JoinPortMoodyrecreationstaff atEasthillPark (1385UnionSt.)foraplaydayfrom10a.m.to3 p.m. Thefreeactivitiesincludebasketball,bocce, badmintonandarts;therewillalsobebubbles andfacepainting.Staff willbebackattheparkon Aug.13and21.Meanwhile,civic-ledplaydays willalsobesetupattheNorthShoreCommunityPark(1400DavidAve.)onAug.8,15and22 (sametimes);WesthillPark(203WesthillPl.)on Aug.9,16and23;KylePark(2501St.GeorgeSt.) onAug.10,17and24;andHeritageMountain Park(20ParkglenPl.)onAug.11,18and25.
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JoinMounties, fire fighters,communitypolice volunteersandMetroVancouverTransitPolice forthePoCoSprayDayattheTerryFoxHometownSquare,southofthePortCoquitlamCommunityCentre(2150WilsonAve.).Bringyour waterpistolsforgamesfrom1to3p.m. MORE:portcoquitlam.ca
Watchadocumentaryaboutclimatechangethen bepartofadiscussionwithTri-Citymembersof ForceofNatureattheCityCentrebranchofthe CoquitlamPublicLibrary(1169PinetreeWay) from6to8:30p.m. The90-minute filmistitled TheMagnitudeofAllThings(2020)andfocuses onthe filmmaker’schildhoodinOntario. MORE:coqlibrary.ca
August11
Catchthedebutof ThePorter’sRevivalbytheNigerian-born,SouthAfrican-raisedLoluOyedele, thewriter-in-residencethissummeratMackin HouseMuseuminCoquitlam.Oyedele,aninterdisciplinaryartist,createdanoriginalimmersive performanceinspiredbythestoriesofdiscriminationagainstBlackportersbytherailcompanies andothersintheearly20thcentury.Hisshort showsintheCPRailcabooseoutsideMackin HouseMuseum(1116BrunetteAve.,Coquitlam) runfrom5to7p.m.,aswellasonAug.25. The in-situperformancesarefree;however,registrationisrequired.
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ThefourJs—JayLeonardJuatco,JayEsplana, JasonNickelandJonnyHolisko,betterknownas Trilojay—coverthehitsontheAsylumSound StageinHardRockCasinoVancouver(2080 UnitedBlvd.,Coquitlam)startingat9:30p.m. Theshowisforadultsonly;thereisnoentry charge.OnAug.12, TheRainCity6performsat theAsylumwithDJFadyMain.
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KALIMBAPHOTO
BringyourappetitetoCoquitlam’s TownCentreParkonAug.12forthe secondannualBCDumplingFestival.
MUSICBINGO
JointhefunatthePortCoquitlamlegionstarting at5pm.Bingogetsunderwayat6:30. Thereisa$2 drop-infee,membersfree. Thisisacommunity eventandeveryoneiswelcome.Alsotakesplace onAugust25.
August12
DON’TDUMPIT
Takeyourbrokenortornitemslikesmallappliances,bikesandclothingtotheRepairCafe wherevolunteersandcitystaff willattemptto repairit—forfree. Thecaferunsfrom10a.m.to 2p.m.intheCityofPortCoquitlamworksyard (1737BroadwaySt.).
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ThesecondannualBCDumplingFestreturnsto TownCentrePark(1299PinetreeWay,Coquitlam)withdozensofmulticulturaldumpling vendors,performersandartists.Organizedbythe AsianArtsandCultureSocietyandsponsored inpartbytheTri-CityNewsaswellastheCity ofCoquitlam,thefestivalfrom11a.m.to8p.m. aimstohighlightglobalconnectionsanddiversity inthecommunity. Thedumplingvendorslined upincludeComoJoy,Nina’sPirogies,PastaPolo, DunganHouse,SunStarRestaurant,Mr.Siopao, Morgan’sHarbour,ChefTonyDimSum,House ofYeeandK-Ipse.Lastyear’seventsaw25,000 attendees.
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HearfromEileenHolland,aformerCoquitlam elementaryschoolteacherandauthoroftwo chapterbooksforkids,attheTri-CityWordsmithsgathering. Theeventtakesplacefrom1:30 to4p.m.intheProgramRoomoftheTerryFox Library(insidethePortCoquitlamCommunity Centre,2150WilsonAve.)orviaZoom.Emailtri. city.wordsmiths@gmail.comforalink.
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Packyourlawnchair,blanketandbeveragesover toLionsPark(2300LionsWay,PortCoquitlam) wheretherewillbeafreeperformancefrom2to 4p.m.
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Youcanwatchmoviesinside—andoutside—at PortMoodyCityHall(100NewportDr.)courtesy ofthePortMoodyFilmSociety.At7p.m.,the groupwillscreenLiving,featuringBillNighy,in theInlet Theatreandat9p.m.,weatherpermitting,therewillbeanoutdoorviewingofanother Britishdrama: TheDuke,starringJimBroadbentandHelenMirren.Admissionisbycashor chequeat$5per filmplusa$5annualsociety membership.
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Enjoyabarbecuemealonthepatioatthe EvergreenCulturalCentre(1205PinetreeWay, Coquitlam)beforeheadinginsideforaconcert fromtheGrammy-andLatinGrammy-winning musicianAlexCuba.Hisshowwrapsupthe venue’sMusicontheGrillsummerseries.Tickets are$69forthemealandconcert,or$45forthe performanceonlythatstartsat7:30p.m.
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August13
TheSummerSundaysConcertsseriesisbackat RockyPointPark(2800-blockofMurrayStreet, PortMoody)withanodtoJoeCocker.Terry RaibleandhisbandbringtheFeelin’Alrightshow tothePCTPerformanceStageat2p.m. Theevent isfree;donationsfortheCrossroadsHospice Societywillbeaccepted. Theseriesissponsored inpartbytheTri-CityNews
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Stirring,Soulful, Inspiring
Festivalseasonishere! Checkoutallthegreatevents wehavecomingupinthecity at visitcoquitlam.ca
August15
WRITINGWORKSHOP
Youngscribesages12to18yearsoldcanjoin LoluOyedele,theartistinresidencefortheCoquitlamHeritageSociety,forawritingworkshop atMackinHouseMuseum(1116BrunetteAve., Coquitlam)from10a.m.to1:30p.m.;asecond eventisonAug.17from10a.m.tonoon. The sessionsarefree.
REGISTER:coquitlamheritage.ca
Spanishspeakersandnewcomerscangettips onhowtobankinCanadaatavirtualworkshop hostedbytheCoquitlamPublicLibrary. Theonlineevent,whichwillbeconductedintheSpanish language,runsform7to8p.m.andisinpartnershipwithRBC.Registrationisrequired.
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August17
TIMEFORANEWJOB?
Learnhowtotweakyourresumeandgettips aboutjobsearchstrategiesatanonlineworkshoppresentedbytheCoquitlamPublicLibrary andWorkBCCentre. Thesessionrunsfrom2 to3p.m.viaZoom.Registrationisrequiredvia jss-workbc.eventbrite.ca.
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August18
KALEIDOSCOPE
TwoindierockbandsfromB.C.— TheZolasand CurrentSwell—headlinetheCityofCoquitlam’s annualKaleidoscopeArtsFestivalatTownCentre Park(1299PinetreeWay). Thefreeconcertsstart at6p.m.ontheTownCentreParkCommunity Stage.
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ARRIBA!
Learnhowtodance flamenco-stylewithAudrey GaussiranatCoquitlam’sEvergreenCulturalCentre(1205PinetreeWay).Herworkshopisfrom7 to8p.m.intherehearsalhallandissuitedtoall agesanddancelevels.
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Getyourdancingshoesontoboogietothetunes fromWhiskeyBent,whichwillplaytheRoyalCanadianLegion(1025RidgewayAve.,Coquitlam) startingat7p.m.onAug.18and19. Thereisa coverchargefornon-membersonFridaynight, butnotSaturday.
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LIVEMUSIC
ThebandBang!coversthebestofthe1970s,80s and90s—aswellascontemporarysongs—on theAsylumSoundStageatHardRockCasino Vancouver(2080UnitedBlvd.,Coquitlam). The showstartsat9:30p.m.andthereisnoadmission charge. TheStagePilotsperformsattheAsylum onAug.19.
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KALEIDOSCOPE2.0
ContinuetheCityofCoquitlam’sKaleidoscope ArtsFestivalfromnoonto4p.m.atBlueMountainPark(975KingAlbertAve.). Therewillbe freemusicalandmulticulturalperformances, workshopsandactivities,aswellasfoodtrucks. MORE:coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope
Tryoutanewboardgamewithyourfriends, familyoranewacquaintanceattheCityCentre branchoftheCoquitlamPublicLibrary(1169 PinetreeWay)from1:30to3:30p.m. Theeventis recommendedforageseightandup.Noexperienceisneededandregistrationisnotrequired. MORE:coqlibrary.ca
Putyourlawnchaironthecurbtowatchthe paradeofclassic,vintageandmusclecarsthrough theCityofPortCoquitlamtokickoff theannual DowntownPortCoquitlamCarShowonSunday. Theeveningcruisewillseeabout100vehiclesin thecardisplayleavingthedowntownat6p.m. andtravellingthesouthernandnorthernroutes ofthecityfor90minutes.Checkthewebsitefor themap.
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TheZolas(top)andCurrentSwell performattheCityofCoquitlam’s annualKaleidoscopeArtsFestivalat TownCentreParkonAug.18.
PHOTOSSUBMITTED
POCOCARSHOW
HundredsofbuffedupclassicandcustomvehiclesfromaroundthePacificNorthwestwillbe parkedindowntownPortCoquitlamfortheannualcarshow.PresentedbyMetroFordMotors, theday-longeventthatattractsmorethan20,000 visitorswillalsoincludeafreemodelcarworkshop,kidsactivitiesandfood.
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SONGSOFSUMMER
It’sadoublebillfortheSummerSundaysConcertsseriesatRockyPointPark(2800-blockof MurrayStreetinPortMoody):AlexanderBoyton, Jr.,andCatLevanplaythePCTPerformance Stagestartingat2p.m. Theshowsarefree;donationsareacceptedfortheCrossroadsHospice Society. Theseriesissponsoredinpartbythe Tri-CityNews.
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Discoverthebestplacestoliveandexplore—MYTri-Cities!
GetthefamilytoGatesPark(2300ReeveSt.,Port Coquitlam)forthefreescreeningofthe Super MarioBros.movieat8:45p.m.CinemaUnderthe StarsispresentedbytheCityofPortCoquitlam. MORE:portcoquitlam.ca
August25
HearsongsinEnglish,FarsiandSpanishatthe freeMusicintheSquareshowatCoquitlam’s HeritageSquare(nexttoMackinHouseMuseum,1116BrunetteAve.).RezaBahiriperforms folkmusicfromIranfrom7to8:30p.m.Writer-in-residenceLoluOyedelewillalsodeliverhis spokenwordpoetryduringtheintermission.No registrationisrequired.
REGISTER:coquitlamheritage.ca
TheDiggersareattheRoyalCanadianLegion (1025RidgewayAve.,Coquitlam)startingat7 p.m.,aswellasonAug.26. There’sacovercharge fornon-membersonFridaynight,butnotSaturday.
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They’resexyandtheyknowit! TheComicStrippersreturntotheirhomebaseoftheEvergreen CulturalCentre(1205PinetreeWay,Coquitlam) fortwoshowsonAug.25and26at7:30p.m. The improvperformancebythe fictitiousmalestrippertroupe,whichincludesRomanDanyloand CoquitlamnativeMichaelTeigen,isforadults only.
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August26
Getyourblanketsandbugsprayandheadoverto EvergreenPark(3500CedarDr.,PortCoquitlam) forthefreescreeningofthe GuardiansoftheGalaxyVol.3movieat8:45p.m.CinemaUnderthe StarsispresentedbytheCityofPortCoquitlam.
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SeeSpanishnativeMelónJimenezandCanadian LaraWongplayablendofSpanish flamencoand Indianmusicfrom8to9p.m.intherehearsal halloftheEvergreenCulturalCentre(1205PinetreeWay,Coquitlam). Thepairhasplayedaround theworld,includingatSunFest,TAIWANFest, MundialMontrealandFestivaldeMusicaEspañolaCadiz.
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FrontPageatRoyalCanadianLegion,PortCoquitlam(2675ShaughnessySt)startingat7:00pm $2drop-infee,membersfree. Thisisacommunityeventandeveryoneiswelcome
August27
TomLavinand TheLegendaryPowderBlues bandisbackatRockyPointPark(2800-blockof MurrayStreet,PortMoody)toplaythepenultimateshowintheSummerSundaysConcerts series. TheJunoAward-winningensemble,which ismarkingits45thanniversary,isonthestageat 2p.m.forafreeshow.Donationsareacceptedto theCrossroadsHospiceSociety.
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JeongminAhnportraysthepotential beautythatcanbefoundinthings oftenregardedtobewithoutvalue, suchasusedanddisposedof objects.
JEONGMINAHNARTWORK
HearstoriesaboutthefentanylcrisisatagatheringhostedbytheLowEntropyFoundation. EmceeWinstonYeungwillleadthetalksatthe EvergreenCulturalCentre(1205PinetreeWay, Coquitlam)from6to8p.m.Ticketsare$21.25. MORE:evergreenculturalcentre.ca
August28
SpendthemorningtouringthegalleriesinPort Coquitlam:IntheOutletatLeighSquareinthe downtown,there’sRecreationsofMythandSpirit bySamanthaHarrison;theMichaelWrightArt GalleryintheGatheringPlacehas ThisGift by JeongminAhn.Nextdooratcityhall,PoCo residentLyndaWalkerisshowingFloralBouquet whileColorsofCulturebyShivaniSinghalisin thePortCoquitlamCommunityCentre(2150 WilsonAve.).
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JointheParkSparkteamforfreeeducationalworkshops attheInspirationGardeninTownCentrePark.
•PartsofaPlant
•PerfectPerennials
•TreesintheGarden
•WaterConservation
•Zero-to-HeroOrganic GardenSeries
Toregister,visitcoquitlam.ca/gardenandclickRegister forPrograms.Intheonlineregistrationsystem,goto DropIn(Pre-registered)andclickAllAges.Next,open theDropInParkSparkdropdown,oremail garden@coquitlam.ca
Signupfortheseexcitingplanterworkshops.
•CreateaHerbContainer
•CreateaHangingBasket
•CreateaPollinatorPlanter
•CreateaSummerPlanter
JointheParkSparkteamandcelebrate Coquitlam’streecanopywithatree-rific TreeSpreeactivityhappeninginAugust, rainorshine.
TreeCanopy/UnderstoryWalks
•Thursday,Aug.10from2–3p.m. atRiverviewForest
Formoreinfoaboutthisfreeactivityandto register,emailParkSpark@coquitlam.ca.
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There’sstilltimetosubmityourfantastic frontagesandbeautifulbalconiesinour2023 CoquitlaminBloomProudtoGrowHerecontest. Noneedtowaitforaneighbourtoenteryou— self-nominationsareencouragedandentries forthecontestwillbeaccepteduntilfall2023.
EmailParkSpark@coquitlam.catolearnmore andgetinvolvedinthisexcitingopportunity. Visitcoquitlam.ca/CIBtoviewthephoto gallery.
Increasethenaturalhabitatforlocalbirdsand wildlifewhilehelpingtokeepourparkslooking theirbest—jointheBadSeedteamandhelp removeinvasiveplantsatNestorandTownCentre Parksthroughoutthesummer.
•TownCentrePark Aug.4from4–6p.m.
•NestorPark Aug.9from4–6p.m.
Formoreinformationaboutthisvolunteer opportunity,emailParkSpark@coquitlam.ca