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SUMMARY:Art Out Side 2026: Call for Artists: Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Calling local artists to transform Port Moody through the arts this summer! Applications are now open to submit your proposal 💥 \nArt Out Side 2026 is a city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival taking place August 7–16. From waterfronts to commercial hubs\, alleyways to park benches\, the festival invites bold artistic voices to animate public space and reimagine how and where art is experienced. \nCurated by PoMoArts with the support of the City of Port Moody. \nWe invite artists of all disciplines to propose engaging works in visual and media arts\, performance\, poetry\, sound\, interactive installations\, film\, sculpture\, dance\, and other creative forms: \n🎥 Solo or group-led projects that meaningfully transform public space\n🎸 One-day or one-night performances at designated festival sites\n🧑‍🎨 Temporary installations (short-term or multi-day)\n🎭 Large-scale activations (mass movement\, participatory art\, immersive environments\, collective performance)\n🏘️ Lead muralists for pre-approved sites (teams welcome)\n🎤 Roaming performers\, pop-up artists\, and buskers animating designated festival zones \nApply now by March 15\, 2026 at https://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-2026-call-for-artists-deadline/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Literary Arts,Music,Photography,Poetry,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:37th annual Festival du Bois
DESCRIPTION: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 your pals and come meet us in Mackin Park! \nJoignez-vous à nous pour une fin de semaine de musique francophone\, trad et du monde\, de délicieuse nourriture et d’une généreuse portion de culture francophone ! Nous avons hâte de vous voir (en chemise à carreaux !) au parc Mackin. \nDetails and lineup:\nwww.festivaldubois.ca\nMarch 6 • 7 • 8\, 2026 \nTickets
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/37th-annual-festival-du-bois/
LOCATION:Mackin Park\, 1046 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Music
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SUMMARY:2026 Art Out Side Festival: Artist Applications
DESCRIPTION:💥SAVE THE DATE 💥 Artist applications open February 17 for the 2026 Art Out Side Festival in Port Moody. \nIf 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 🙌 \nStay tuned for more! \nhttps://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/2026-art-out-side-festival-artist-applications/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Literary Arts,Music,Photography,Poetry,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:HollyDaze in the Heights
DESCRIPTION:The Official Start of the Holiday Season! HollyDaze in the Heights is a 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.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/hollydaze-in-the-heights/
LOCATION:1000 Block of Ridgeway Avenue (between Nelson and Marmont Streets)\, Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Music,Vendor Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Heights BIA":MAILTO:info@austinheights.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T200000
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SUMMARY:Diwali in Coquitlam
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiwali is a South Asian religious festival focused on light and triumph of good over evil. Having historical origins dating back thousands of years\, this celebration is an important cultural practice for many Hindus and Sikhs in Coquitlam\, making it a part of our city’s diverse heritage. \nFriday\, October 10th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nFree. Registration required to access theatre performances\, but no registration required for other activities. \nEvergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for performances
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/diwali-in-coquitlam/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cultural Centre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Vendor Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 we’ll have performances\, mooncake tasting\, crafts\, and mooncake making demos. \nSchedule of festivities:\n12:15 PM: Lion Dance\n1:00 PM: Silk Road Music\n1:30 PM: Mooncake Demo\n2:15 PM: Appare Yosakoi\n2:30 PM: Mooncake Demo \nThe Mid Autumn Moon Festival is a harvest festival based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar\, with roots dating back millennia. This festival is an important observance for communities across East-Asia and South-East Asia\, making it part of the heritage of many Coquitlam residents. \nSaturday\, October 4th – 12 PM – 3 PM.\nFree. No registration required.\n1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/mid-autumn-moon-celebration/
LOCATION:Mackin House\, 1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T170000
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CREATED:20250814T181825Z
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SUMMARY:Port Moody’s Car-Free Day: ArtsConnect
DESCRIPTION: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 and offerings. \nYou can also learn about ArtsConnect and our fifty-five (and going and ongoing) years of connecting artists to audiences to businesses in Anmore\, Belcarra\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody as the Tri-Cities Arts Council. \nAnd\, learn about the relaunch of ArtsConnect’s popular online ArtsCalendar. The ArtsCalendar serves the people of the Tri-Cities with a central online location to learn about the many diverse local activities in the arts that are going on and coming up. The ArtsCalendar is live thanks to the financial contributions of ArtsConnect’s members. And yes\, you can also become an ArtsConnect member.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-moodys-car-free-day-artsconnect/
LOCATION:St. Johns Street (Between Queens Street and Moody Street)\, St.Johns Street (Between Queens Street and Moody Street)\, Port Moody\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Music,Vendor Market,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T190000
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Art Out Side Closing Finale!
DESCRIPTION:A Taste of Community\n5:30PM – 6:30PM (A Taste of Community) \nJoin us for a delicious closing celebration of the Art Out Side Festival at PoMoArts! \nBeloved 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\, flavorful food\, Chef Soofi will prepare nutritious recipes on-site — and yes\, you’ll get to taste the magic!  He is generously donating his time and ingredients to help us end the festival on a flavorful high note — don’t miss it! \nAbout the Artist: \nFred Soofi\, a member of BC Chefs Association\, founder and chef of Pasta Polo & Brick Oven Pizza in Coquitlam since 2001. In 2005 he opened Il Mercante on Queen St in Port Moody which was the first in the Tri-Cities making pizza in a wood burning oven. \nHe has always been very involved in the community\, Coquitlam Farmers’ Market\, SHARE Food Bank\, Peoples’ Pantry and others. Fred is Advisor on the Advisory Council of Port Moody Arts. \nFred has been active in Port Moody moving and preserving heritage homes at risk of demolition. The Appleyard building which in 2004 was moved to the present location as part of Port Moody Arts Centre was the heritage house he saved from demolition and then restored. \n\nObscura – A Visual Journey of Shadows and Light ‍\n6:30PM – 7:00PM (Obscura) \nStep into the magical world of Obscura\, a wordless visual performance blending shadow theatre\, optical illusions\, and original music. Inspired by cabinets of curiosity and silent film aesthetics\, this poetic piece follows the initiatory journey of a young girl guided by mysterious figures in search of light. \nAccessible to audiences of all ages\, Obscura enchants with its ability to tell a universal story through dreamlike imagery and an immersive soundscape. A contemplative\, sensory experience where each viewer’s imagination comes alive in the dark. \n‍ \nAbout the Artists: \nEmily Geoffroy\nEmily Geoffroy is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural project leader who creates immersive visual and performative experiences blending education and imagination. Passionate about visual storytelling\, she works with shadow theatre\, video\, and participatory installations that spark curiosity and wonder. \nMagda Ochoa\nMagda Ochoa is an actress\, director\, and theatre educator with over 30 years of experience. Trained in Canada\, British Columbia\, and Mexico\, she has taught acting and directing at the University of the Americas and led numerous French-language productions in Vancouver (Alliance Française\, La Boussole). She is the founder of Farandula Theatre.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-art-out-side-closing-finale/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION: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 don’t just make things up\, we make things happen. Improv is spontaneous storytelling through the magic of saying “yes.” Whether we’re performing for a packed house or leading a workshop\, we’re all about building community through laughter and shared experience. \nAbout the Artist: \nPut simply\, improv is a theatrical art form where performers do not use a script. Many describe improv as “making things up on the spot”; however\, it’s not quite that simple! Improv is about supporting your fellow performers\, connecting with the audience\, and of course\, it’s about saying “yes”. \nAt IT\, we don’t just make things up\, we make things happen. Improv is spontaneous storytelling through the magic of saying “yes.” Whether we’re performing for a packed house or leading a workshop\, we’re all about building community through laughter and shared experience.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:City Hall Amphitheater\, 100 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Ripples of Sound
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout the Artist: \nVELA is a Breathwork Facilitator and Musician who guides healing journeys that help people reconnect with themselves. Using her voice\, sounds of nature and instruments like handpan\, crystal bowls\, rattles and chimes\, she creates experiences that support relaxation and deepen presence. Her sessions offer a supportive space to slow down\, soften\, and return to our true nature
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-ripples-of-sound/
LOCATION:Mossom Creek Hatchery\, 12 Mossom Creek Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Radiant Contours: LED Installation
DESCRIPTION: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 patterns that echo wind and water. The sculpture stands on a 3 by 7 foot cedar platform that houses its 110 volt to 12 volt DC power system. Weather-resistant and self-contained\, it installs quickly and requires only a standard outlet. Radiant Contours is designed to be touched. Viewers are encouraged to explore the terrain with their hands\, engaging with the work through texture\, light\, and movement. At night\, it becomes a quiet beacon\, offering a moment of calm and connection in public space. Ideal for parks\, walkways\, or transitional urban sites\, the piece transforms overlooked areas into immersive experiences. The work is part of an ongoing exploration into spatial storytelling\, using digital fabrication and geographic data to create sensory connections to place. Radiant Contours turns physical data into atmosphere\, and public space into poetry. \nAbout the Artist: \nNeil creates objects and spaces tailored to unique people and places. He work as an industrial designer\, fabricator\, concept artist\, and educator. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest\, his practice blends technology and art to shape immersive\, spatial experiences. Neil graduated from Emily Carr University in 2016 with a degree in Industrial Design\, he draws influence from local landscapes and communities.  His work often uses topography and GIS to offer viewers a new perspective\, lifting them above ground level into new realms.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-radiant-contours-led-installation/
LOCATION:Mossom Creek Hatchery\, 12 Mossom Creek Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Community Tapestry - Latch Hooking
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nShe loves interactive artworks that invite people not only to view\, but also engage. Physical interaction and playfulness drive many of her designs. Amy paints vibrant murals on walls\, benches\, and pianos. You’ll see her work in Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf\, YVR Airport\, Downtown Chilliwack\, Surrey\, and Hastings-Sunrise. She dreams of enlivening public spaces with fun\, approachable sculptures. \nFollow Amy on social media: \nInstagram: @amy.yunru.bao
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-community-tapestry-latch-hooking/
LOCATION:Port Moody Farmers Market\, 300 Ioco Road\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Glow in the Dark Live Painting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Artist: \nTaka Sudo is born and raised in Tokyo\, now residing in BC Canada. Taking influences from those totally different environment to create the unique style of artworks\, but most powerful and true inspiration is meeting people with amazing creativity from all over the world. Scattered abstract elements composed of neon color\, neutral color\, newsprint and photo collage etc. assemble into organic shapes\, to find out strong true energy among real and unreal. Those scattered various elements in abstraction are the representation of our environment\, existence\, daily life\, current affairs\, information\, and each person’s passion\, energy etc. \nLOCATION \nSecret (unveiled on Monday\, August 4 at 8:00AM)
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-glow-in-the-dark-live-painting/
LOCATION:City of Port Moody\, Port Moody\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250804T230000
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Sonic Bloom
DESCRIPTION: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 a large-scale projection\, ideally outdoors. Everyone will grow a unique flowering plant native to B.C.\, combining into a garden that evolves with their every movement. The music of Ruby Singh’s Polyphonic Garden will fill the air and activate the flowers as they pulse with each beat. Singh created this Western Canadian Music Award winning album over the course of two years of travels to six biomes throughout so-called “British Columbia.” Using biosonification\, Singh raises songs from indigenous flora and fungi\, transforming bio-electricity into midi data to inform pitch and rhythm. The melodies are then mixed with field recordings and unique instrumentation. What emerges are complexly layered sonic ecologies of connection to the natural world\, where Singh imagines how we might move towards right relations with these generous lands\, waters and skies. The installation will culminate with alive performance by Ruby Singh. Grounded in local ecologies\, Sonic Bloom is a multisensory immersive and interactive experience that connects participants to nature through their bodies. Their active participation in the piece reminding them of their role in shifting our relationship with the more than human world all around us. \n‍ \nAbout the Artist: \nBiome is the collective multisensory\, immersive work of Ruby Singh and John Desnoyers-Stewart grounded in rewilding human relationships with the more-than-human. Ruby Singh is a multi award winning performer\, composer and producer residing on the unceded territories of  the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Tsleil-Waututh Nations (Vancouver BC.). His creativity crosses the boundaries of music\, poetry\, photography and film engaging with mythos\, memory\, justice and fantasy.  In 2022 Singh received the Lieutenant Governor’s Jubilee Award for excellence in Art and Music. In 2023 he received his inaugural Juno nomination and he won both the WCMA award for best Global Music Artist of the Year and BC Touring Council’s  Artist of the Year. Singh believes in art’s ability to reimagine futures\, to repurpose aesthetic freedoms toward civil and environmental justice. John Desnoyers-Stewart is an interdisciplinary artist/researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Critical Future Studio/Lab. He integrates artistic practice with engineering knowledge to create innovative artworks to connect people and evoke new perspectives on our shared physical reality. He has exhibited his multi-user mixed reality installations\, Star-Stuff\, Eve 3.0\, and more in over80 exhibitions at art galleries and festivals around the world. Through his art and research\, he explores positive social applications of mixed reality\, investigating its potential to connect us more deeply to ourselves\, each other\, and our surrounding physical reality. \nFollow Ruby Singh online: \nWebsite: www.rubysingh.ca \nInstagram: @rubysingh_
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-sonic-bloom/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250719T181422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T181422Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: 5 on A String
DESCRIPTION: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 the staccato sounds of the banjo and fiddle. We play and sing in the old time radio show style\, and we’ll get their toes tapping and hands clapping… Guaranteed. It’s been wonderful to perform all across B.C.\, Alberta\, and Washington state over the years and the friends\, fans\, and relationships we have shared are priceless to us. We’re thrilled that we can bring our brand of mountain music to Port Moody this summer. \nFollow 5 on a String online: \nWebsite: 5onastring.com \nInstagram: @fiveonastring
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-5-on-a-string/
LOCATION:Queens Street Plaza\, 49 Queens Street\, Port Moody\, BC
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250719T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T180511Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: The Art of Letting Go
DESCRIPTION: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 characters—stories of loss\, fear\, overwhelm\, control\, and the struggle to let go. These spontaneous appearances build toward a culminating group performance in a shared space\, where all participants gather and\, in a final gesture\, attempt to release their balloons—an act of communal letting go. Ideally\, the final performance space will double as an interactive installation where members of the public can write down something they wish to let go of\, attach it to a balloon\, and add it to a growing sky of balloons. Over (potentially) the weekend\, the space will transform into a collaborative artwork built by the community—an ever-shifting sculpture that reflects the baggage we carry around with us in our everyday lives. This work brings together art\, theatre\, narrative\, and participation to ask: What do we carry? And what happens when we choose to let go? \nFollow No One’s Watching: \nWebsite: no-oneswatching.com \nInstagram: @noones_watching \n  \nLOCATIONS* \nPoMoArts \n2425 St Johns Street\, Port Moody \n‍ \nGrit Cafe \n50 Queens St\, Port Moody \n‍ \nLittle Beans \n70 Kyle St\, Port Moody \n‍ \nQueen’s Plaza \n49 Queens St\, Port Moody \n‍ \n* Happening simultaneously at different locations
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-the-art-of-letting-go/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250719T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T182001Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Bird Key Chain Workshop Newport
DESCRIPTION: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. 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 histories and stories of local ecologies. He has worked with dozens of organizations on developing environmental-art programming\, having been recognized in publications such as The National Observer for his ongoing ecological outreach projects. With Joshua having presented talks at UBC\, Concordia\, and BC-wide environmental conferences\, their art and film work have had the privileges of being showcased to international audiences. \nFollow Joshua’s work online: \nWebsite: www.invasiveartinitiative.ca \nInstagram: @invasive_art_initiative
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-bird-key-chain-workshop-newport/
LOCATION:Backyard Bird Centre\, 249 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250709T173600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T182209Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Sidewalk Cellist
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver’s 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. \n\n\n\n\nSounds like Joni Mitchell meets Yo Yo Ma meets Nirvana. \nClara is a dedicated educator\, committed to making music lessons fun by tailoring lessons to fit each individual student. She currently teaches cello\, piano\, and composition at the East Vancouver Community Music School and online through Music Arts School in Cambodia.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-sidewalk-cellist/
LOCATION:City Hall Amphitheater\, 100 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250719T182852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T182852Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Shoreline Paintings
DESCRIPTION:TIME \n2:00PM – 7:00PM (Shannon Thiesen\, Alex Allen) \n4:00PM – 7:00PM (Bev Bakka) \n  \nDraw Me\nIn 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 paint on the drawing\, bringing it to life. \n‍ \nAbout the Artist: \nYou may find yourself captured in a comic-like line drawing if you frequent local parks and businesses Port Moody. Using a fountain pen\, Bev sketches in Port Moody and area cafes\, hiking trails\, breweries\, shops and community events. She uses her line drawing technique to notice detail\, to remember people and their uniqueness. She has found that by drawing people\, she is more likely to notice what makes them tick. Adding some rosy cheeks\, some lovely yellow sunshine\, or some West Coast nature\, complete the quick little caricature-like sketch. Bev combines her two obsessions; sketching and music\, by drawing the delightful musicians at Rocky Point Spirits and Brave Brewery Open Mic nights. There is always a surprise or two to capture there! She knows that drawing people slows her down\, making her notice how special each person is. Along with providing the novelty she craves\, the practise aids in respecting everyone. It’s tough to judge after spending a few minutes of sketching what you see. The joy shines through. – Bev Bakka. \nFollow Bev on Instagram: @bevbakkaart \n  \nLive Portrait Drawings\nLive portrait drawings with coloured pencil or charcoal. Stop by and have your portrait done\, your favourite pet\, or watch the artist work. \n‍ \nAbout the Artist: \nAlex Allen is an Australian-born artist with a background in the animation and games industry\, now based in Vancouver. Working across both digital and traditional mediums including gouache and mixed media Alex explores themes inspired by science fiction\, fantasy\, and the natural world. Her vibrant compositions are known for their dynamic energy\, flowing movement\, and bold\, saturated colour palettes. \nDrawing from her industry experience\, Alex brings a sense of motion and storytelling to each piece. Her work has been exhibited at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art\, and she held a solo show titled Space Babes at Slice of Life Gallery. She has also participated in numerous group exhibitions throughout Vancouver and was featured in the March issue of The Georgia Straight. \n‍ \nFollow Alex online: \nWebsite: www.alexallenart.com \nInstagram: @alexallenart \n‍ \nPlein Air Paintings\nShannon will be setting up her easel and canvas to paint a location along the trail\, inspired by her surroundings. \n‍ \nAbout the Artist: \nShannon Thiesen is an award-winning visual artist living in Coquitlam\, B.C. She is also an Elementary Vice-Principal in the Abbotsford School District. Thiesen was awarded People’s Choice in 2020 at Paint on the Mountain\, won 1st place in the 2024 Harmony Arts Festival Ambleside Plein Air Grand Prix\, and won 1st place in the 2023 BC-Wide Live Painting Portrait Competition with Langley Arts Council. Further live painting competitions saw Thiesen representing BC in the 2016 and 2017 Art Battle Canada National Championships in Toronto. She is also the 2016 Young Distinguished Alumni award winner from the University of the Fraser Valley\, and the 2016 Abbotsford Arty Award winner in visual arts. She graduated with a Masters of Education degree from SFU in Imaginative Education and has completed several large-scale outdoor murals in the lower mainland in recent years. Her favourite subject matter includes West Coast plein air landscapes\, portraiture and our more-than-human neighbours. Thiesen thrives when painting in a public setting and often uses non-traditional tools and surfaces when creating her wildly expressive and energetic paintings. She travels extensively\, learning from top artists worldwide and documenting the new places she visits through plein air painting. She hopes to inspire each student she teaches and every adult she leads to follow their passion\, take risks and use their imaginations to make change in the world. \n  \nFollow Shannon online: \nInstagram @shanthiesen  \nFacebook: Custom Artwork: Shannon Thiesen \nYouTube: Shannon Thiesen Art
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-shoreline-paintings/
LOCATION:Shoreline Trail\, Port Moody\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250718T163859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173338Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Cosmic Boogie
DESCRIPTION:MAMALIA presents COSMIC BOOGIE -Intergalactic Funk & House. Psychedelic visuals\, melodic dance rhythms that play in tandem with interactive visuals & lights. \n“Channeling a young Chaka roller skating with Opolopo on Saturn’s rings.” – Exchange Bureau Music Detroit \nMAMALIA was conjured where opposites collide!  Where tropical monsoons meet the rocky mountains… UK born\, Canadian-based Filipinx artist and JUNO nominated singer / songwriter / selectress Mamalia recalls the first time she heard a hypnotic drum rhythm\, Samba to Motown\, digging into her Papa’s record collection obsessively for hours as a child… Soul\, Funk\, Jazz\, & Hip-Hop filled the home and her passion for music finally turned career when she was invited to perform across the globe as a solo artist and with her award-winning band Sekoya! From New York to Milan\, Berlin Fashion Week to Notting Hill Carnival\, Mamalia’s most recent career highlights include being invited to open for Yoko Ono’s International Exhibition “Riverbed” and being a part of The Kathara Indigenous Pilipino Arts Collective’s performance at MOA. She has opened and played with the likes of Erykah Badu\, Maceo Parker\, Tanya Tagaq\, Cinematic Orchestra\, Osunlade\, Skratch Bastid\, Del The Funky Homosapien\, & Natasha Diggs to name a few… \nLOCATION \nSecret location. Check our Instagram @pomoarts the day before to find out where!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-cosmic-boogie/
LOCATION:City of Port Moody\, Port Moody\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250718T163437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173412Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Stories On Wheels
DESCRIPTION: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 storytelling show popular from the 1920s through the 1950s called kamishibai (literally “paper theatre”)\, the show combines the best of oral storytelling and visual art. Featuring gorgeous illustrations by BC artists\, as well as traditional picture cards from Japan\, several short stories are told with music\, dramatic action\, and audience interaction. You’ve never been told a story this way\, before! \n\n\n\n\nStories On Wheels has been wheeling into festivals\, special events\, libraries\, schools and museums throughout Western Canada for over 14 years. They are super excited to be part of this new outdoor festival and entertaining audiences in Port Moody!\n\n\n\n\n‍Follow the Artist: \nWebsite: http://www.pangaea-arts.com/kamishibai \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesOnWheels
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-stories-on-wheels/
LOCATION:City Hall Amphitheater\, 100 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250715T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173504Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: In the Presence of Ancestors: Coast Salish Carving Project
DESCRIPTION: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 Native culture and spirituality he was honored with the prestigious Platinum Eagle Feather award. His prints are available in limited edition here at Coastal Arts.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-housepost-carving-3/
LOCATION:Noons Creek Hatchery\, 340 Ioco Road\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250617T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201014Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Days Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. The festival\, now in its 36th year\, will take place on Saturday\, July 26 from 10AM to 10PM and Sunday\, July 27 at 11AM to 8PM\, and promises an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture\, music\, food\, and community.Established in 1988\, by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC\, Caribbean Days Festival is one of British Columbia’s largest and longest-running cultural celebrations. The event is free to attend\, family-friendly\, wheelchair accessible\, and fully inclusive. It showcases the sights\, sounds\, and tastes of the Caribbean in a way that welcomes all. \nThe festival begins with a Caribbean Days Parade on Saturday\, July 26 at 11AM. People of all ages are invited to join and dress in vibrant costumes to show their country’s pride through Town Centre Park. \nAttendees can enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine\, alongside a variety of international dishes offered at a selection of food trucks. The craft market will be open both days featuring handmade art\, jewelry\, clothing\, and other artisanal goods. Guests 19 and older can also enjoy drinks at the beer garden. \nCaribbean Days Festival will have live performances on the main stage all weekend long\, featuring Soca\, Reggae\, Calypso\, Latin\, African\, and other global musical styles. \nFree admission to enter the festival! Bring cash or card to purchase food\, drinks or goods from the craft market. There’s free on-site parking at the festival however we encourage attendees to take public transit due to limited parking.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/caribbean-days-festival-2/
LOCATION:Town Centre Park\, 1299 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7S\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Music,Vendor Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Of BC":MAILTO:chair@caribbeandays.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Eroded Origins: Speak For Me!
DESCRIPTION:Eroded Origins: *Speak for Me! If the Forest Could Speak… 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 crisis. Objective: Participants are encouraged to explore their relationship with the natural world and express their thoughts through art. Centered around the prompts *“If the forest could speak\, what would it say?”* and *“What is your age?”*\, the workshop gathers community voices to be embedded into a digital artwork symbolizing the fragile balance between humanity and nature. \n• Participants reflect on the prompts and share their thoughts • Age is collected to explore generational perspectives Symbolic Representation:• Ages are represented as tree rings\, linking voices to the lifespans of forests (work-in-progress) \nResponses will be integrated into a growing digital artwork series that fosters empathy\, connection\, and climate awareness through shared artistic expression. Future Development: From 2026 onward\, the series will expand to explore the elements of water\, fire\, and air. Why It Matters: As wildfires increasingly destroy homes\, habitats\, and communities across Canada and beyond\, *Speak for Me!* offers a creative platform to engage the public in urgent environmental conversations. \nA fourth-generation Chinese-Canadian\, Garrett Andrew Chong’s artistic journey began with honours from Emily Carr – mid 80’s. \nHis evolution from visual communications to digital art has consistently explored themes of light\, from early b/w infrared film to capturing unseen light with HDR technology. His current works reflect a spiritual resonance with natural elements\, shaping an illuminating narrative through the spectrum of climate art.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-eroded-origins-speak-for-me/
LOCATION:Site B\, 3012 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250717T171256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173628Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Pattern Nation pARTy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPattern Nation is a slow fashion sustainable clothing design brand\, artist collective and creative platform for colourful humans run by cosmic partners and spouses Cyd Eva and Costa Besta and friend and artist Brianna Klassen. We create handmade one of a kind & small run ungendered street wear and accessories\, interactive art installations called blobs\, visual art and surface pattern designs\, fashion films and photography\, DJ & live music sets\, events\, workshops\, collaborative projects and more. Our current work takes place on the stolen\, unceded and traditional territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm people (Kwikwetlem)in Coquitlam BC and have previously worked and lived in Vancouver Canada (all)\,Durban and Cape town South Africa (Cyd & Costa) and Bangalore India (Bri).
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-pattern-nation-party/
LOCATION:Site B\, 3012 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Festival,Music,Vendor Market,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250717T170508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173657Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Site B Mural
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince starting her journey in 2022\, Mar has transformed walls\, stairwells\, plazas\, and even picnic tables into colorful\, welcoming spaces. From the ground mural at South Vancouver Family Place to the Rainbow Stairs at John Oliver Secondary\, her projects don’t just beautify neighborhoods-they spark connection\, pride\, and conversation. She especially loves working with youth and new migrants\, offering creative opportunities to express their voices and share their stories. \nMar’s work is a blend of personal passion and cultural roots. She hosts regular Baybayin workshops\, teaching the pre-colonial Filipino script\, and mentors emerging artists to explore their heritage through public art. Her murals often combine bold colors and storytelling elements\, celebrating the diversity and shared identity of the communities she serves. \nHer art isn’t just for the streets-it’s also been showcased in galleries like Capulet Art Gallery and at events like the Indioz Bravoz Travelling Exhibition. Beyond public art\, Mar has collaborated with brands like Herschel\, Arc’teryx\, Kasama Chocolate\, Modo Car Co-op and Tanduay Rum bringing her distinct style to products\, activations\, and designs. \nMar’s work has been featured on OMNI News\, the Georgia Straight\, and ABS-CBN. She’s also earned recognition with two first-place wins in the Battle of the Brush competition by Golden Brush Events. \nAt the core of everything Mar does is a deep love for community and storytelling. Whether she’s mentoring young artists\, hosting Baybayin workshops\, or leading mural projects\, Mar’s goal is always the same: to create art that brings people together and leaves a lasting impact. \nFor more about Mar’s work\, visit linktr.ee/marawrs.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-site-b-mural/
LOCATION:Site B\, 3012 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20250717T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T173728Z
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Newport Window Mural
DESCRIPTION:‍Zlata Lopresti 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 + Design\, Zlata explores the delicate balance between the real and the imagined. Her pieces often feature bold lines\, layered textures\, and a sense of storytelling that bridges the seen and unseen worlds. Through her art\, Zlata invites others to reconnect with the magic of the natural world and the power of imagination\n‍ \nGeorgina Avila: Since I ever remember I have been creating art in many ways\, shapes\, and forms. Certainly from drawing all my home walls as a kid and the last few years\, I have dedicated my life and soul to the visual arts. I have been creating photographs and paintings ever since and besides the exhibitions and publications about my work around the world\, this has been my way of living\, my job\, my therapy and to let art define who I am and what I want to say and express. I feel I am an infinite creative soul always looking for more to give to society and make social conscience through my pieces. Since I became a mother my artistic cells\, exploded even more and my commitment to make a better world and great pieces with your is stronger than ever. I fully believe that art can change minds\, souls\, and hearts in the most honest way possible. The world will always need art. \n‍ \nJoshua 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.  Joshua is the founder of the Invasive Art Initiative\, at raveling community workshop project aimed at upcycling invasive plants in to usable supplies\, where he teaches and facilitates dialogues on the histories and stories of local ecologies. He has worked with dozens of organizations on developing environmental-art programming\, having been recognized in publications such as The National Observer for his ongoing ecological outreach projects. With Joshua having presented talks at UBC\, Concordia\, and BC-wide environmental conferences\, their art and film work have had the privileges of being showcased to international audiences.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-newport-window-mural/
LOCATION:Newport Village\, Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Random Gluing / Art in the Window
DESCRIPTION:The Blackberry Artists Society\, a member of the Port Moody Community for close to30 years\, is a vibrant artists’ 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 Gift Shop\, located inside PoMoArts\, as well as in displays throughout the Tri-Cities. Dorothy Doherty\, a talented multi-media artist\, will be leading our hands-on collage workshops for Art Out Side.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-random-gluing-art-in-the-window-2/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Days Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. The festival\, now in its 36th year\, will take place on Saturday\, July 26 from 10AM to 10PM and Sunday\, July 27 at 11AM to 8PM\, and promises an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture\, music\, food\, and community.\nEstablished in 1988\, by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC\, Caribbean Days Festival is one of British Columbia’s largest and longest-running cultural celebrations. The event is free to attend\, family-friendly\, wheelchair accessible\, and fully inclusive. It showcases the sights\, sounds\, and tastes of the Caribbean in a way that welcomes all. \nThe festival begins with a Caribbean Days Parade on Saturday\, July 26 at 11AM. People of all ages are invited to join and dress in vibrant costumes to show their country’s pride through Town Centre Park. \nAttendees can enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine\, alongside a variety of international dishes offered at a selection of food trucks. The craft market will be open both days featuring handmade art\, jewelry\, clothing\, and other artisanal goods. Guests 19 and older can also enjoy drinks at the beer garden. \nCaribbean Days Festival will have live performances on the main stage all weekend long\, featuring Soca\, Reggae\, Calypso\, Latin\, African\, and other global musical styles. \nFree admission to enter the festival! Bring cash or card to purchase food\, drinks or goods from the craft market. There’s free on-site parking at the festival however we encourage attendees to take public transit due to limited parking.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/caribbean-days-festival/
LOCATION:Town Centre Park\, 1299 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7S\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Festival,Music,Vendor Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Of BC":MAILTO:chair@caribbeandays.ca
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SUMMARY:Art Out Side: Site B Mural Prep
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince starting her journey in 2022\, Mar has transformed walls\, stairwells\, plazas\, and even picnic tables into colorful\, welcoming spaces. From the ground mural at South Vancouver Family Place to the Rainbow Stairs at John Oliver Secondary\, her projects don’t just beautify neighborhoods-they spark connection\, pride\, and conversation. She especially loves working with youth and new migrants\, offering creative opportunities to express their voices and share their stories. \nMar’s work is a blend of personal passion and cultural roots. She hosts regular Baybayin workshops\, teaching the pre-colonial Filipino script\, and mentors emerging artists to explore their heritage through public art. Her murals often combine bold colors and storytelling elements\, celebrating the diversity and shared identity of the communities she serves. \nHer art isn’t just for the streets-it’s also been showcased in galleries like Capulet Art Gallery and at events like the Indioz Bravoz Travelling Exhibition. Beyond public art\, Mar has collaborated with brands like Herschel\, Arc’teryx\, Kasama Chocolate\, Modo Car Co-op and Tanduay Rum bringing her distinct style to products\, activations\, and designs. \nMar’s work has been featured on OMNI News\, the Georgia Straight\, and ABS-CBN. She’s also earned recognition with two first-place wins in the Battle of the Brush competition by Golden Brush Events. \nAt the core of everything Mar does is a deep love for community and storytelling. Whether she’s mentoring young artists\, hosting Baybayin workshops\, or leading mural projects\, Mar’s goal is always the same: to create art that brings people together and leaves a lasting impact. \nFor more about Mar’s work\, visit linktr.ee/marawrs.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-out-side-site-b-mural-prep/
LOCATION:Site B\, 3012 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Arts
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