This weekend brings us a plethora of events for everyone to enjoy. We have some opening receptions and art exhibitions, a grand opening of a vegan restaurant, some kid’s events and some performances too. Quite the mix, so get out there and enjoy with the Tri-Cities has to offer!
What: ISS Job Options BC Information Session
When: Thursday, January 12 from 1:00-2:00pm
Where: ISSofBC Port Coquitlam Career Centre [map]
The skinny: Get the help you need for the job you seek. Job Options BC program offers 5 weeks of facilitated group work with training allowances, up to 5 weeks of work placement with wage subsidies and short term skills training based on job goals.
More info: 604.468.6262
What: Opening Reception
When: Thursday, January 12 from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Port Moody Arts Centre [map]
The skinny: Please join us to celebrate the new exhibit featuring Maegan Elise, Chris Mackenzie, Rosemary Burden, Angela Gooliaff and Tony Chu.
More info: 604.931.2008
What: Grand Opening of Chomp Vegan Eatery
When: Thursday, January 12 from 6:00-10:00pm
Where: Chomp Vegan Eatery [map]
The skinny: The restaurant will have been serving dishes like the Mac ’n Cheesy and the Full-afel for almost seven weeks on January 12. That’s the date that Chomp owner Vanessa Mills has picked for the eatery’s grand-opening celebration. The event promises live music and gift-card draws. Ten percent of the restaurant’s sales that night will go to the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society.
More info: 604.917.0201
What: Sacred Economics – An Evening with Charles Eisenstein
When: Thursday, January 12 from 7:30-9:00pm
Where: Kushala Yoga at Suter Brook [map]
The skinny: In this talk, Charles Eisenstein will explain the forces driving the collapse of our current system, and lay out a vision of a new kind of money system that will replace it. Explore avant-garde concepts including negative-interest currencies, local currencies, resource-based economics, gift economies, and the restoration of the commons.
More info: 604.461.YOGA
What: A Talent for Murder
When: Thursday, January 12-15 at 8:00pm
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre [map]
The skinny: A Talent for Murder by Jerome Chodorov and Norman Panama. Presented by Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Fans of “Murder, She Wrote” are bound to enjoy watching who gets killed and who ‘dunnit’ in this wildly entertaining play.
More info: 604.927.6555
What: Swim, Movie, Pizza
When: Friday, January 13 from 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Hyde Creek Recreation Centre [map]
The skinny: 7-12 year olds are invited to attend this exciting and popular program.
More info: 604.927.PLAY
What: Crossroads Coffeehouse
When: Friday, January 13 at 7:00pm
Where: The Gathering Place [map]
The skinny: The Land of Deborah is an independent artist with a unique take on life, love and the pursuit of fair trade chocolate. Her songs are a cornucopia of feel good, infectious songs, sprinkled with quiet moments of introspection and emotional revelations. It is personal, eclectic and downright fun.
More info: info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca
What: MICMACS
When: Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm
Where: Inlet Theatre [map]
The skinny: Here’s a whimsical fantasy movie with visual invention and imagination galore. Bazil has had his life ruined by weapons of war and now with the aid of a motley crew of weirdos they take revenge on the weapons manufacturer.
More info: info@pmfilm.ca
What: Stones, Chestnuts, and Snow
When: Saturday, January 14 at 12:00pm
Where: Port Moody City Hall Roundabout [map]
The skinny: The exhibition Stones, Chestnuts and Snow showcases the continuing transition into land art from photography by artist Chris Mackenzie. Using locally sourced, natural materials, Chris will be creating two land art sculptures. The public is welcome to watch the artist create the installations at these FREE events!
More info: 604.931.8255
What: ArtsConnect’s ArtistCircle 5th Anniversary
When: Saturday, January 14 from 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Port Moody Arts Centre [map]
The skinny: All are welcome to come and help us celebrate!
More info: 604.931.8255
What: Andy And Shahab Tiam Live In Concert
When: Saturday, January 14 at 8:00pm
Where: Red Robinson Show Theatre [map]
The skinny: Presented by Dream Events Productions ALL YOU CAN DANCE.
More info: 855.985.5000
What: Family Day at PdA
When: Sunday, January 15 from 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Place des Arts [map]
The skinny: Gather up the family and tour exhibitions in clay and multi-media. Then participate in a variety of all-ages, drop-in style workshops based on these exhibits. Don’t be intimidated by art, get engaged in it!
More info: 604.664.1636
Have a great week!
