ArtsConnect’s ArtsCalendar is a work in progress. Presently, we are working with a small group of arts organizations from across the Tri-Cities to develop the ArtsCalendar before we open up submissions from all arts organizations and we are not accepting direct submissions at this time. If your organization is interested in joining the ArtsCalendar in the future, please email your name, address, and a brief description of your organization to: [email protected]
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Calling emerging and professional artists to transform Port Moody with arts! We invite artists of all disciplines to propose, projects, pieces, performances and creative installations, that push traditional boundaries. Join us this summer for Art Out Side, a new multidisciplinary arts festival in Port Moody this summer! Arts will fill the streets, from waterfronts to […]
ย ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ก!ย ย ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ-๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐นย ๐๐ฐ๐ค๐ฌ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ | ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ, ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฆ 8A vibrant celebration of Jewish life, culture, and community โ with music, dance, art, and mouthwatering Jewish food filling the park with energy! Whether youโre part of the Jewish community or just curious to explore, this festival is for YOU. ย ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ:The Daled […]
Looking for the skirl of the pipes and the flash of tartan? The 128 th British Columbiaย Highland Games has it all. Experience the sights and sounds of Scotland right here inย BC. Our traditional Scottish Highland Games welcomes everyone to enjoy the best inย piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, the REMAX Scottish Heavy Events,ย whisky school, kids […]
Looking for the skirl of the pipes and the flash of tartan? The 128 th British Columbiaย Highland Games has it all. Experience the sights and sounds of Scotland right here inย BC. Our traditional Scottish Highland Games welcomes everyone to enjoy the best inย piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, the REMAX Scottish Heavy Events,ย whisky school, kids […]
Theย Goldenย Spikeย Daysย Festivalย is one of the oldest and longest running family events in BC and are proud to have been named to The Tri-City Newsโ A-List as โFavorite Community Event,โ multiple years running. The festival is held at Rocky Point Park June 28th to July 1st over the Canada Day long weekend. Attracting upwards of 40,000 people […]
Tirgan is a vibrant and culturally rich festival celebrating the heritage of the Iranian community. Rooted in ancient traditions, Tirgan features a lively blend of music, dance, art, and cuisine, showcasing the diverse cultural tapestry of Iran. This annual event brings together people of all backgrounds to enjoy and appreciate the beauty and depth of […]
The Blackberry Artists Society, a member of the Port Moody Community for close to30 years, is a vibrant artistsโ run co-operative made up of a diverse group of local artists. Our artisans work in a wide range of mediums, including painting, pottery, glass, fibre, wood, jewelry, and more. Members showcase their work in the Blackberry […]
Damian George began studying the work of traditional artists at a very young age, with a particular interest in the Haida and Tlingit styles. He apprenticed under Walter Joseph and Jerry Baker. As the grandson of Chief Dan George, Damian, has been strongly influenced by Northwest Coast teachings and traditions. For his strong commitment to […]
Balanced Forces is a one-of-a-kind international AR exhibition woven into Port Moodyโs Shoreline Trail as part of Art Out Side. This curated digital art experience invited global artists to explore the dynamic push and pull between opposing forcesโlight and shadow, chaos and order, nature and machine. These virtual works live in harmony (or tension) with […]
Moody by Nature” is a mural concept that captures the unique dual identity of Port Moody โ a city that’s as dynamic and stylish as it is rooted in natural beauty. The phrase itself becomes the central visual element of the mural, with “Moody” and “by Nature” each representing a contrasting yet harmonious aspect of […]
Opening Party Events: Gentle Glory:ย Gentle Glory is a solo dance work by Rachel Helten that explores themes of gentleness, empathy, and interconnectedness with nature. โ Spoken Word:ย Cโest grรขce ร mes rรฉfรฉrences culturelles et cinรฉmatographiques ainsi quโ ร ma mรจre et ses soirรฉes de projection de diaporamas que mes yeux se sont remplis de couleur et […]
Coastal Sound Youth Choir has gained an influential reputation in the Canadian choral community for its passionate and imaginative performances. The choir is made up of young people ages 15 to 24, representing municipalities across Metro Vancouver. Eclectic, heartfelt, creative, and full of the energy and determination of youth, Coastal Sound Youth Choir performances have […]
As my 50th year Celebration Open Studio Art exhibit, I will present 87 new 8″x 10″ colour photographs on metal. This will be my first major Photography Exhibit, a media I am very familiar with in my artistic process, but have not shown as finished artworks. “There are worlds of wonder within worlds. Images of […]
Canyon Riders:ย A hard-hitting rock band from Vancouver, BC Canada. These gentlemen provide a sound that brings the rich traditions of country, blues and rock and roll music together in sonic harmony, giving a new take to a familiar sound. Bound by a tight, heart pounding rhythm section, the Canyon Riders often showcase duelling guitar improvisation, […]
ARTIST: Pierre Leichner “Although we live in a period of great wealth, there continues to exist poverty and hunger; although we are increasingly aware of our environment, we continue to damage it incredibly; and although we have made great strides in understanding human diseases, we struggle to provide person centered care and promote health. There […]
Damian George began studying the work of traditional artists at a very young age, with a particular interest in the Haida and Tlingit styles. He apprenticed under Walter Joseph and Jerry Baker. As the grandson of Chief Dan George, Damian, has been strongly influenced by Northwest Coast teachings and traditions. For his strong commitment to […]
Mozaico Flamenco puts on colourful, vibrant, energetic flamenco shows with rare versatility and polish. We will take the audience on a journey to the sunny South of Spain, where Flamenco originated. Our repertoireis extensive and has a range from traditional regional Spanish folk dances to traditional Flamenco Puro gypsy style, to contemporary forms. Our shows […]
Mara Cortez is a Filipino-Canadian artist who believes in the power of art to heal, bring people together and tell stories that matter. Based in Vancouver, BC, Mar is a muralist, cultural worker, and community leader who creates vibrant, meaningful public art that reflects the heart of the communities she works with. Since starting her […]
After a record-breaking event in 2024, the Caribbean Days Festival is set to make an even bigger splash this summer as it continues to thrive in its new home at Coquitlamโs Town Centre Park. The festival, now in its 36th year, will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 10AM to 10PM and Sunday, July […]
The Blackberry Artists Society, a member of the Port Moody Community for close to30 years, is a vibrant artistsโ run co-operative made up of a diverse group of local artists. Our artisans work in a wide range of mediums, including painting, pottery, glass, fibre, wood, jewelry, and more. Members showcase their work in the Blackberry […]
โZlata Loprestiย is a visual artist based in Port Moody, working primarily with acrylics and paint pens. Her work blends the organic flow of nature with the dreamlike elements of fantasy, creating vibrant, otherworldly scenes that invite the viewer into a space of wonder and reflection. Self-taught with additional studies at Emily Carr University of Art […]
Mara Cortez is a Filipino-Canadian artist who believes in the power of art to heal, bring people together and tell stories that matter. Based in Vancouver, BC, Mar is a muralist, cultural worker, and community leader who creates vibrant, meaningful public art that reflects the heart of the communities she works with. Since starting her […]
An indoor pop-up installation/ family friendly pARTy. This activation will include the Pattern Nation Blobs: Interactive textile sculptures hung in a 10x 10 pop up tent, a DJ Booth with DJ Costa Besta playing South African music, and participatory mural art creation table. Pattern Nation is a slow fashion sustainable clothing design brand, artist collective […]
Eroded Origins: *Speak for Me! If the Forest Could Speakโฆ What Would It Say? Overview: *Speak for Me!* is an interactive climate art workshop that invites the public into a creative dialogue on environmental stewardship. Having traveled across several BC communities, this evolving installation uses art to spark reflection and inspire action on the climate […]
After a record-breaking event in 2024, the Caribbean Days Festival is set to make an even bigger splash this summer as it continues to thrive in its new home at Coquitlamโs Town Centre Park. The festival, now in its 36th year, will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 10AM to 10PM and Sunday, July […]
Damian George began studying the work of traditional artists at a very young age, with a particular interest in the Haida and Tlingit styles. He apprenticed under Walter Joseph and Jerry Baker. As the grandson of Chief Dan George, Damian, has been strongly influenced by Northwest Coast teachings and traditions. For his strong commitment to […]
Vancouver performing arts company Pangaea Arts presents STORIES ONWHEELS, an original street theatre storytelling act for the whole family. Tales are brought to life by a high-energy comic performer, using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to the back of a unique bicycle. Inspired by a traditional Japanese travelling […]
MAMALIA presents COSMIC BOOGIE -Intergalactic Funk & House. Psychedelic visuals, melodic dance rhythms that play in tandem with interactive visuals & lights. โChanneling a young Chaka roller skating with Opolopo on Saturnโs rings.โ โ Exchange Bureau Music Detroit MAMALIA was conjured where opposites collide!ย Where tropical monsoons meet the rocky mountainsโฆ UK born, Canadian-based Filipinx […]
TIME 2:00PM – 7:00PM (Shannon Thiesen, Alex Allen) 4:00PM – 7:00PM (Bev Bakka) Draw Me In the spirit of forest fun, stop by and Bev will sketch you. In less than five minutes she will create a little line drawing that may capture your essence. Then you can dab a bit of water colour […]
Vancouverโs Clara Shandler performs under the moniker Sidewalk Cellist. She’s performed on three continents, her music has been featured in films and has been performed by small ensembles and orchestras, she’s collaborated with dancers, poets and theatre productions to create memorable experiences, and has released her fourth full-length album in September 2024. Sounds like Joni […]
Joshua Ralph (they/he) is a community-engaged media and environmental artist. Born on Treaty 2 Territory, they are a settler of Scottish, English, French, and Metis ancestry.ย Joshua is the founder of the Invasive Art Initiative, a traveling community workshop project aimed at upcycling invasive plants into usable supplies, where he teaches and facilitates dialogues on the […]
What if the emotional baggage we carry had a physical form? This performance invites audiences to witness pop-up performances where solo artists and pairs appear unexpectedly across Port Moody, each carrying helium balloons that symbolize their personal burdens. Through stylized physical theatre, performers embody narratives unique to their charactersโstories of loss, fear, overwhelm, control, and […]
5 on a String has been picking and singing bluegrass music all around the Pacific Northwest for over thirty years. We have a family-friendly show with plenty of hot picking and fiddle tunes to entertain just about any audience. Seniors love the old time theme and harmony singing, and even the kids are attracted to […]
Sonic Bloom is a lively interactive installation that transforms movement and sound into the growth of digital flora based on native plants local to B.C. It offers an opportunity to reflect on our connection to the nature in our own backyard. The piece uses a body tracking camera to allow participants to interact directly with […]
Taka will be set up in a secret location with black light set up to do Glow In The Dark Painting LIVE using reflective paints. Come by and watch him work and stick around to see the finished product. About the Artist: Taka Sudo is born and raised in Tokyo, now residing in BC Canada. […]
Amy(Yun Ru) Bao is a multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver BC. Her background is in traditional art and architecture. Amy admires outdoor artworks that are free for all to enjoy. She values the accessibility and inclusivity of public art, and views it as the perfect intersection of art and architecture. She loves interactive artworks that […]
Radiant Contours isa 9 foot tall outdoor light sculpture that transforms real-world topography into an illuminated vertical landscape. Its surface is made of a 10 by 10 grid of 3D printed terrain tiles, representing the contours of Southwest British Columbia .As light pulses through the layered forms, the landscape appears to breathe, animated by shifting […]
A group Sound Healing experience including international songs, instruments and music therapists. The intention is to promote music as a universal language and create a space for participants to relax and enjoy the soundscapes or join in for some singing and dancing! About the Artist: VELA is a Breathwork Facilitator and Musician who guides healing […]
Improv Theatre (IT) is a powerhouse of unscripted performance based in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team of seasoned improvisers and educators brings bold, fast-paced comedy to life -on stage, in classrooms, and at custom events across the region. At IT, we donโt just make things up, […]
A Taste of Community 5:30PM – 6:30PM (A Taste of Community) Join us for a delicious closing celebration of the Art Out Side Festival at PoMoArts! Beloved local chef Fred Soofi will be sharing his culinary talents in a live cooking demonstration using fresh, locally grown ingredients. Known for his passion for community and healthy, […]
Come by the ArtsConnect Newsstand at the City of Port Moody’s Car Free Day on Sunday 17 August 2025. Grab a copy of the ArtsConnect News (Port Moody Car Free Edition) and peruse our newsstand for information from arts organizations and businesses from across the Tri-Cities to learn about their social, cultural and artistic activities […]
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon with us through music, food, and activities! Join us at the museum on October 4 from 12 PM – 3 PM to participate. Throughout the event weโll have performances, mooncake tasting, crafts, and mooncake making demos. Schedule of festivities: 12:15 PM: Lion Dance 1:00 PM: Silk Road Music 1:30 PM: Mooncake […]
Join us on October 10 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to celebrate Diwali! Presented alongside with Diwali Fest, this celebration will feature activities for kids, snacks and drinks, vendors, a henna station, and performances inside the Evergreen theatre. Diwali is a South Asian religious festival focused on light and triumph of good over evil. Having […]
The Official Start of the Holiday Season! HollyDaze in the Heights is aย free, award-winning, outdoor family festival that brings the holiday spirit to Austin Heights! This fun-filled yearly event features live music, delicious food, holiday shopping, kids activities, and much more.
๐ฅSAVE THE DATE ๐ฅ Artist applications open February 17 for the 2026 Art Out Side Festival in Port Moody. If you are an artist who wants to explore and innovate, creating art in unexpected places and in conversation with the community, we want to meet you ๐ Stay tuned for more! https://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
The fiddle takes centre stage for a weekend of dynamic francophone, world and folk music and dance with brilliant artists from coast to coast. Join us for concerts, workshops, shows for kids & families, fun and fascinating on-site activities, fabulous food, shopping and a generous helping of francophone warmth and spirit! Grab something plaid and […]
Calling local artists to transform Port Moody through the arts this summer! Applications are now open to submit your proposal ๐ฅ Art Out Side 2026 is a city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival taking place August 7โ16. From waterfronts to commercial hubs, alleyways to park benches, the festival invites bold artistic voices to animate public space and […]