EVENTS

CALENDAR

Weekly Farmers Markets

Sundays: The Coquitlam Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). Visit makebakegrow.com.

Wednesdays: The Port Moody Summer Farmers Market is every Wednesday in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 3 to 7 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.

Thursdays: The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market is on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Terry Fox Hometown Square (behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.). Visit farmersandmore.org

Thursday, June 8

Courtroom Drama

Support the newly established Ioco Players in Port Moody as the theatrical company, under the artistic direction of Mike Arseneault, tackles the play 12AngryJurors, a twist on 12AngryMen Based o the TV movie by Reginald Rose, the show runs June 8–10 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on June 10 (including a talk back) at the Inlet United Church (2315 Spring St., Port Moody).

TICKETS: eventbrite.ca

Friday, June 9

Seniors Week

Coquitlam residents aged 50 years and older can take part in the many activities happening during Seniors Week, a presentation with Aspira Retirement Living. Today, sign up for Brain Games at Dogwood Pavilion, pickleball at Maillardville Community Centre, Navigating Your Retirement Journey talk at Glen Pine Pavilion, Tree Spree Walk at Riverview Forest or Zumba Gold at the City Centre Aquatic Complex.

REGISTER: coquitlam.ca/seniorsweek

Student Arts

It’s the last day to see ImaginingsV:ACollection ofPortCoquitlamStudentArtwork, a show by students at Terry Fox and Riverside secondary schools. The exhibit is in Leigh Square in the Michael Wright Art Gallery and The Outlet, behind PoCo city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.).

MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare

PASS THE POPCORN

Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) to watch Theeb, an adventure/drama filmed in the Middle East that’s being screened by the Port Moody Film Society The movie rolls at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 plus a $5 annual society membership; cash and cheque only.

MORE: pmfilm.ca

Legion Music

Dance the night away with Vinyl at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.). The music is on from 7 to 11 p.m. and the band also plays on Saturday night when there is no cover charge for non-members.

MORE: rclegion263.ca

Girls Night Out

Comedians and mothers Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley from the popular web series #IMOMSOHARD perform at The Show Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) at 8 p.m.

MORE: hardrockcasinovancouver.com

Saturday, June 10

Crunch Challenge

Cheer on the competitors and participants in the 2023 Coquitlam Crunch Challenge as they battle the stairs in the fundraiser for the Coquitlam Community Diversity Fund, which is part of the Coquitlam Foundation. The Stair Master contest starts at 8 a.m. followed by the Crunch 8km and The Make It or Break It at 9 a.m. Recreational walkers/runners launch at 10 a.m.

MORE: coquitlamcrunch.com

Seniors Fun

Seniors Week in Coquitlam wraps up with four more activities: Garden Volunteering at the Inspiration Garden at Town Centre Park, an Inspiration Garden tour and tea, a fashion show at Glen Pine Pavilion and a hip hop workshop at Dogwood Pavilion The dedicated week is organized by the city and Aspira Retirement Living.

REGISTER: coquitlam.ca/seniorsweek

Health Fair 50 Plus

Port Coquitlam residents can tour a Health and Wellness Fair at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) during Seniors Week in the city, presented by the Wilson Seniors Advisory Board Meet local vendors and see what services are available for seniors. Prizes will be given away The event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is free and no registration is required

MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

School Carnival

Students, staff and alumni of BC Christian Academy celebrate the school’s 30th year with a community festival in Port Coquitlam (1019 Fernwood Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair includes live music, food trucks, carnival games, vendors and cultural showcases. Entry is free.

TICKETS: eventbrite.ca

EMPOWER, UNITE

Join entrepreneur Cathy Cena and Talena Farrell, a certified personal trainer, for a new networking event for women, happening from 10 a.m. to noon at Site B Brewing (3012 Murray St., Port Moody). Titled ConnectHER, the event is designed to foster personal and professional growth. Vendors will also be on site

TICKETS: eventbrite.ca