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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the year of the horse with us at Mackin House on February 7 from 12pm-3pm! Learn about Lunar New Year traditions through stories and songs with Yuto Books\, with story time sessions available throughout the day in three different languages (English\, Mandarin\, Cantonese). We will also have English and Chinese books available from Yuto Books for browsing. \nThere will also be crafts available throughout the day\, and various snacks and drinks to try out. Stop by our kitchen during select times to chat with community member Jessica Yue and learn how you can make traditional New Year snacks at home. Also be sure to visit our decorated photoshoot space upstairs and get a Lunar New Year photo taken by our staff. \nAll ages and language backgrounds are welcome. \nFree. RSVP appreciated but not required. \n12:30pm-1pm: Cantonese Storytelling \n1pm-1:30pm: New Year snacks demo \n1:30pm-2pm: Mandarin Storytelling \n2pm-2:30pm: New Year snacks demo \n2:30pm-3pm: English Storytelling
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Mackin House\, 1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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SUMMARY:Tri-City Wordsmiths' Workshop: Resilient Writers: Dealing with Rejection\, Negativity\, and (Inner) Critics by Christina Myers
DESCRIPTION:Tri-City Wordsmiths’ first workshop of 2026 is this weekend. Resilient Writers: Dealing with Rejection\, Negativity\, and (Inner) Critics by Christina Myers Sat.\, Feb. 7th\, 2026 1:30 – 4PM. \nEven the most successful writers face rejection\, bad reviews\, and harsh critics – including the loudest critic of all: our own internal voice. This workshop first helps participants to identify the various ways that negativity can prove challenging in our writing efforts and then looks at a variety of tools to help manage and balance that. Through examples\, discussion and a few practical workshops\, the session is aimed at helping writers to feel confident and to remember that the “hard stuff” is a universal experience. \nBio: \nChristina Myers is a writer\, editor and former journalist. She is the author of two books (Halfway Home: Thoughts from Midlife and The List of Last Chances) and the editor of two non-fiction anthologies. She has been longlisted for the Leacock Medal\, twice shortlisted for the Fred Kerner book prize\, won the 2023 Canadian Book Club Award in the fiction category\, and is currently a finalist in two categories for the 2025 Canadian Book Club Awards. She is a member of Da’naxda’xw First Nation\, grew up all over Canada\, and lives in Surrey\, BC\, with her family. She is represented by Meg Wheeler at Westwood Creative Artists; find her online at [https://linktr.ee/christinamyers] \nOur workshops are available to the public for FREE\nOn ZOOM or IN-PERSON: \nProgram Room\, Terry Fox Library\, 2150 Wilson Ave.\, Port Coquitlam\nTo attend\, please e-mail tri.city.worksmiths@gmail.com and say if it’s in person or on Zoom.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/tri-city-wordsmiths-workshop-resilient-writers-dealing-with-rejection-negativity-and-inner-critics-by-christina-myers/
LOCATION:Terry Fox Library\, 2150 Wilson Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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SUMMARY:Port Coquitlam Writers Group - Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Engage with other local writers through prompts\, readings\, and brainstorming\, and discover a safe space to work on your craft. \n\n\n\n\nDo you love to write or feel like you have poetry or stories just waiting to come out? Come to the Port Coquitlam Writers Group at the Gathering Place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8pm. Engage with other local writers through prompts\, readings\, and brainstorming\, and discover a safe space to work on your craft. Open to beginning\, emerging\, or established wordsmiths\, 16 and older; attending the first meeting is free\, then you can purchase a Poco Arts Council annual membership for $10. Bring a pen and paper or laptop and your creativity!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-coquitlam-writers-group-drop-in/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Leigh Square\, 2253 Leigh Square Pl\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poco Arts Council":MAILTO:https://pocoarts.wordpress.com/contact/
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club at the Ibex Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us out in the community at Ibex Cafe for tasty book choices and tastier food! This is an in person program located at IBEX CAFE. \nEver been interested in attending a book club but don’t want to commit to the conversation? What to enjoy some choice books in like minded company? Like tasty food and drinks? Come to Ibex cafe to grab a book from a specially themed library selection while eating and drinking a treat! Each of the featured Wednesdays a librarian will bring a curated mini collection to pick from\, and other library resources to ask questions about and enjoy. Grab a book\, buy a snack\, and relax in the beautiful cafe surroundings. Come support both your local library and a local business! \nThis program will be held at IBEX CAFE located at 3537 Princeton Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC V3E 0K3\, part of the Burke Mountain Discovery Center. See cafe details here: https://www.cafeibex.ca/ \nAll ages are welcome at the cafe but book collections will be mostly adult collections with a limited selection of children’s materials. Anyone can (and should!) swing by to peruse but table space will be limited to patrons who purchase items from the cafe. This program is weather dependent and will follow cafe or library closures in inclement weather.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/silent-book-club-at-the-ibex-cafe/
LOCATION:Ibex Cafe + Kitchen\, 3537 Princeton Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3E 0K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library - The City Centre Branch":MAILTO:https://www.coqlibrary.ca/about-us/contact-us
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SUMMARY:Authors Afternoon at PoMo Arts Centre Featuring: Mallee Stanley | Krista Wallace | Ming Louie Stein | Suzanne Grant
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a literary adventure with us! 
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/authors-afternoon-at-pomo-arts-centre-featuring-mallee-stanley-krista-wallace-ming-louie-stein-suzanne-grant/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca
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SUMMARY:Port Coquitlam Writers Group - Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Engage with other local writers through prompts\, readings\, and brainstorming\, and discover a safe space to work on your craft. \n\n\n\n\nDo you love to write or feel like you have poetry or stories just waiting to come out? Come to the Port Coquitlam Writers Group at the Gathering Place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8pm. Engage with other local writers through prompts\, readings\, and brainstorming\, and discover a safe space to work on your craft. Open to beginning\, emerging\, or established wordsmiths\, 16 and older; attending the first meeting is free\, then you can purchase a Poco Arts Council annual membership for $10. Bring a pen and paper or laptop and your creativity!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-coquitlam-writers-group-drop-in/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Leigh Square\, 2253 Leigh Square Pl\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poco Arts Council":MAILTO:https://pocoarts.wordpress.com/contact/
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SUMMARY:The Culture Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us each month as we discuss a novel\, comic\, movie\, poem\, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage\, anti-racism\, and diversity. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend Friday evenings\, connect with community\, or read a more unique array of books\, the Culture Club may be perfect for you! \nHere’s our upcoming discussion line up: \nFebruary: The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr (book – pick up at museum)\nMarch: Women Talking by Miriam Towes (book – pick up at museum) AND/OR Women Talking by Sarah Polley (film – available on Prime)\nApril: Beans by Tracey Deer (film – available for free on CBC Gem)\nMay: Denison Avenue by Christina Wong (book – pick up at museum)\nJune: Queer poetry club (we will link to recommendations of LGBTQ poets and people can also come with their own favourite) \nLast Friday of every month from 6 PM to 8 PM.\nRSVP appreciated but not required.\nFree. Ages 18+.\n1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/the-culture-club/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Mackin House\, 1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Film,Literary Arts,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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