Fall is in the air. Can you feel it? I’m pretty sure I can. School is starting on Tuesday and summer is winding to a close. Here’s how you can soak up the last gasp of the season.
What: Lantern Making Workshop
When: Thursday, September 2 from 12:30-2:30pm
Where: Henderson Place Mall [map]
The skinny: Make a lantern at this free workshop, and enter the lantern contest as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival which will be held on September 18.
More info: 604.689.8898 or bcho@henderson-development.com
What: Sierra Leone: Women and Culture
When: Thursday, September 2 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Poirier Library [map]
The skinny: Lee Stow has been a photojournalist for the past 20 years. For more than 3 years, Lee has made field visits to live with the women in Sierra Leone to photograph their daily lives and report on their situation. Sierra Leone is trying to rebuild after more than a decade of brutal civil war, and women are trying to reclaim their rights, as well as fight for survival in a country where their life expectancy is around 42. Lee’s body of work tells a story of harsh realities but one of hope.
More info: 604.937.4144
What: Chris Ayries Concert
When: Thursday, September 2 at 7:30pm
Where: Inlet Theatre [map]
The skinny: From the time Chris Ayries started performing as a young teenager, audiences walked away knowing that they had heard something very special. Whether she is exploring the sensitivity of a ballad or knocking you back on your heels with sheer power on her pop tunes, Chris is sure to delight and amaze you! Her influences include everyone from Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks, from Mavis Staples to Annie Lennox.
More info: 604.931.2008
What: Internet Searching
When: Friday, September 3 from 3-4pm
Where: Poirier Library [map]
The skinny: For those who have taken the Beginner class or have sufficient experience. Registrants must be comfortable using the Internet, entering an address in the address bar, and scrolling up and down a page. In this class, you will learn how to get more relevant search results. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited.
More info: 604.937.4144
What: Friday Night Live Concerts
When: Friday, September 3 from 6-8pm, and then continuing weekly until September 24
Where: Spirit Square [map]
The skinny: Bring your chair and picnic dinner to enjoy free live music in the park!
More info: 604.927.6952 or spiritsquare@coquitlam.ca
What: Engelbert Humperdinck
When: Friday, September 3 at 8pm
Where: Red Robinson Show Theatre [map]
The skinny: It was over four decades ago that Engelbert Humperdinck – music’s “King of Romance” – emerged as one of the foremost entertainers in the world. Once called “the premiere voice of the 20th century” by The London Times, the multiple Grammy nominee with the ultra-smooth 3 1/2 octave range and natural charisma has sold over 150 million records worldwide including 64 Gold and 24 Platinum albums. His popularity continues to cross every generation and gender while his fan club remains one of the largest in the world with over 250 chapters.
More info: 280.4444
What: Effective Study Strategies – in Korean
When: Saturday, September 4 from 1-3pm
Where: Poirier Library [map]
The skinny: A speaker from the Vancouver Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation will discuss effective study strategies to enable success at school. There will be time for questions after the presentation. Call ahead to register.
More info: 604.936.5900
What: Evening with Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers
When: Saturday, September 4 at 8pm
Where: Red Robinson Show Theatre [map]
The skinny: Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers are leaving the unforgiving sea and TV’s Deadliest Catch for the open road. In this live interactive event, they’ll swap stories as they take the audience through some of the roughest situations that the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high seas. Fans across North America will have a chance to hear the stories behind the show, view never-before-seen video footage and partake in a question and answer session as Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers bring the intimate world of crab fishing to live audiences.
More info: 280.4444
Have a great week!
