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]
This resource has been made possible through the financial support of ArtsConnect’s members. If you would like to support the further development, please consider becoming a member here: Membership
Come learn painting with us! Just bring your curiosity and paint shirt! Each class is designed for: Breaking through a creative block with a fun exercise. Building on and expanding your acrylic painting skills. Exploring new ideas and fresh approaches to your projects. This class: Pallete knife painting, florals/gardens The PoCo Arts Council, with funding […]
March 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
The Paperboys – Inlet Theatre Music Series Get ready for a night of foot-stomping tunes with The Paperboys at the Inlet Theatre! This in-person event promises to deliver high-energy music that will have you dancing in your seat. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience their unique blend of Celtic, Bluegrass, and Latin sounds live. Grab your […]
We are so excited to announce a one-night-only collaboration between Raha Studio and Brave Brewery, celebrating our first solo exhibition! When we thought about art, we didn’t just want people to look at it—we wanted them to feel it. We wanted each piece to stir something within, to spark an internal experience. And beyond that, […]
March 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
Friday, March 28 At 7:30pm — Ivan Boudreau with Brian Nicholl We’re at the Gathering Place – by Leigh Square!!! 1100 – 2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam, BC (for Google mapping) Ivan Boudreau is a professional musician/songwriter and wandering minstrel for over 45 years, with deep roots in Nova Scotia, youthful years in Boston, Toronto […]
PRIVATE PARTS: THE SECRETS WE KEEP Written & Performed by Joanna Rannelli Dramaturg & Director: Kerry Ipema Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep is a one-woman storytelling show about the private parts of Joanna Rannelli’s life told through secrets. A funny, touching and thought-provoking show that takes the audience on a journey of love, loss and […]
Open Mic Night at Bevees Booze-Free Bottle Shop & Beverage Room is days away. We love supporting local performing artists – we sure would love to see more of you at our events. Thursday, April 3 Mic opens at 7pm Free Parking Hosted by Ben Crosby The only alcohol-free Open Mic event in town Minimum […]
AGNIESKA WILCZNSKA QUINTET WITH THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTET Presented by the Polish Canadian Jazz Society Join the Agnieszka Wilczynska Quintet with the Jodi Proznick Quartet, only at Evergreen Cultural Centre.
April 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
Join us Friday, April 4 from 6-9pm for the grand reopening of the transformed Leigh Square — a cornerstone of our downtown revitalization project! The grand re-opening celebration will include: Live music from Ashley Pater Food trucks: Big Red’s Poutine and Gordo’s Concession Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30pm See the interactive water feature that will integrate lights and music Family-friendly […]
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Your Image, Various mediums coordinated by Coquitlam Heritage; Urban Invitation, Watercolours by Dong Li; and Colonial Layers, Mixed Media and Sculpture by Robert Morris. Invite your friends for an evening of art, conversation, and community at this free community event. All three exhibitions will be on view at Place des Arts […]
PIANO HEIST Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin Lifelong friends and colleagues Rhodes and Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, […]
In this informative and free public talk, Dr. Tatiana Mellema will discuss the important relationships that exist between art and public space. The discussion will also introduce the various processes by which public art finds its way into the public landscapes of our cities with specific reference to the role that municipalities play. Dr. Mellema […]
Hailing from Coquitlam, Dani is a mesmerizing singer-songwriter known for her soulful performances and deeply emotive lyrics that leave audiences spellbound. Connect with us this Saturday at 7pm!
The April live music lineup at St. James’s Well is here… Join us every Saturday from 9 PM – 12 AM for great tunes, cold drinks, and good times. -Saturday, April 5: 9pm-12am @patrickgavigan -Saturday, April 12: 9pm-12am @johnnybootleg -Saturday, April 19: 9pm-12am @jordanr_burgess -Saturday, April 26: 9pm-12am @nickhope_ Your go-to spot for live music, […]
Dates: TUE 08 APR 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM WED 09 APR 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM THU 10 APR 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM FRI 11 APR 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM SAT 12 APR 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM SAT 12 APR 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Knitting Pilgrim by Kirk Dunn […]
Mashup: Origami Night Spend your evenings at the museum and try your hand at some origami! Read about the history and cultural heritage of the craft and learn how to fold different designs. We will have materials out along with various instructions of different difficulty levels. Start your visit by making something easy or test […]
We’ll have a mocktail bar and appetizers for mix and mingle social time. At the open mic hour we encourage all poets, professional or amateur to share a poem, we’ll also have a few classics ready to try. Concluding the night will be a few fantastic performances from local poets: Aidan Chafe, Aaron Hunter and […]
Mashup: Origami Night Spend your evenings at the museum and try your hand at some origami! Read about the history and cultural heritage of the craft and learn how to fold different designs. We will have materials out along with various instructions of different difficulty levels. Start your visit by making something easy or test […]
April 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
Port Moody Film Society presents: Tampopo Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:30pm Cost: $5.00 + $5.00 Annual Membership In this very Japanese paean to the joys of food, trucker Goro rides into town like a modern Shane to help Tampopo, the owner of a struggling diner. The movie is constructed as a series of episodes […]
Join us for the unveiling of this year’s StreetArts banners! A tent will be set up on-site, with a brief presentation at 1:15pm, followed by refreshments. Afterward, enjoy a self-guided walking tour to view the newly installed banners. The route begins by heading west along Murray Street, then south on Moody Street, continuing west on […]
The April live music lineup at St. James’s Well is here… Join us every Saturday from 9 PM – 12 AM for great tunes, cold drinks, and good times. -Saturday, April 5: 9pm-12am @patrickgavigan -Saturday, April 12: 9pm-12am @johnnybootleg -Saturday, April 19: 9pm-12am @jordanr_burgess -Saturday, April 26: 9pm-12am @nickhope_ Your go-to spot for live music, […]
Wed, Apr 16 | Michael Wright Art Gallery Everyone is welcome to bring their art supplies and create their art alongside Art Focus club members or meet our members and watch them create their works of art. Musicians are also welcome to play music
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April 18 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
The April live music lineup at St. James’s Well is here… Join us every Saturday from 9 PM – 12 AM for great tunes, cold drinks, and good times. -Saturday, April 5: 9pm-12am @patrickgavigan -Saturday, April 12: 9pm-12am @johnnybootleg -Saturday, April 19: 9pm-12am @jordanr_burgess -Saturday, April 26: 9pm-12am @nickhope_ Your go-to spot for live music, local vibes, and Saturday […]
POCKET SYMPHONIES: BEETHOVEN’S 5TH AND MORE… The Bergmann Piano Duo with special guests Jasper Wood & Joseph Elworthy Experience Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony in a fresh, new context through this ‘pocket’ version by Carl Burchard for one piano 4 hands, violin and cello that leaves nothing out in terms of fullness and exuberance. This ‘quartet’- with wonderful […]
Please Welcome Judy Osiowy! Who will be this months local artist that will come and teach about their technique. Click for more details about her. Art demonstrations are free and open to the public. Time & Location Apr 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Outlet, 2248 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3B2, […]
Join us for our Spring reading at Western Sky Books on Thursday, April 24th at 7 pm. We’ll have five great writers sharing their work: Nikki Hillman, W.L. Hawkin, Goran Yerkovich, Taryn Hubbard and Loghan Paylor. Check out the bios in the discussion. See you there!
SECHILLE SEDARE Leela Gilday & Jay Gilday A contemporary roots duo featuring sibling songwriters Leela Gilday and Jay Gilday. Sechile Sedare (pronounced ‘seh-chee-leh’ ‘seh-dahr-eh’) means ‘my younger brother, my older sister’ in the Dene language. This musical collaboration sees Jay and Leela co-write and co-create new repertoire together, harnessing their talents as deeply insightful and […]
April 25 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at the Inlet Theatre. Join us for a fantastic performance by the talented band Mimosa. This bilingual (French/English) Vancouver quintet draws on Jazz, Brazilian Sambas, French Chanson and Cabaret music to concoct its own unique sound: gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations. With four critically […]
The April live music lineup at St. James’s Well is here… Join us every Saturday from 9 PM – 12 AM for great tunes, cold drinks, and good times. -Saturday, April 5: 9pm-12am @patrickgavigan -Saturday, April 12: 9pm-12am @johnnybootleg -Saturday, April 19: 9pm-12am @jordanr_burgess -Saturday, April 26: 9pm-12am @nickhope_ Your go-to spot for live music, local vibes, and Saturday […]
April 28, 2025 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave #150, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A5, Canada Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop. Admission is free. No registration required.
‘RockyPointSpirit Open Mic’ is a place for musicians to play their own music (originals or covers) for audience to enjoy 🎶🎤 Located at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3
The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Oceanne Trudel-Poulin A fascinating look inside the mind of Andre, a retired dancer living with his daughter Anne and her husband. Or is he a retired engineer receiving a visit from Anne who has moved away with her boyfriend? Why do […]
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music, bowling, and community spirit, as local youth bands take the stage to showcase their incredible talent at Poco Bowl! This is a perfect event for youth aged 12-19 to enjoy a safe, fun environment, whether they’re with friends, family, or flying […]
Mark your Calendars! Art Focus’ Annual Spring Show and Sale is coming up on the first weekend in May! We are back at Mabbett Hall in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, with paintings by over 20 artists. The Opening Reception will be on Friday, May 2nd from 7:00-9:00 pm with refreshments and live music by […]
Just what is it that makes a city the city that it is? What goes into what goes on in the streets and parks and paths that wind through the places that we live? What works? What doesn’t? What would you change? Why would you change it? What is it about the places we live […]
Just what is it that makes a city the city that it is? What goes into what goes on in the streets and parks and paths that wind through the places that we live? What works? What doesn’t? What would you change? Why would you change it? What is it about the places we live […]
Just what is it that makes a city the city that it is? What goes into what goes on in the streets and parks and paths that wind through the places that we live? What works? What doesn’t? What would you change? Why would you change it? What is it about the places we live […]
Saturdays are about to get LOUD at The Well! We’re stacking May with killer live music, ice-cold pints, and that can’t-miss Port Moody energy. Stay close, party hard, and support these talented local artists with us! THE MAY LINEUP – Saturday May 3: @paulgibbonsmusic (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 10: @jordanr_burgess (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 17: […]
Our show on May 6th is going to be a chapbook launch party! All the poets in our book will have 5 minute time slots to share their work. Come join us for a night of surprises, fun and great poetry.
‘Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic’ is a place for musicians to play their own music (originals or covers) for audience to enjoy (NOT a Karaoke, No Stand-up Comedy, 19yrs+ ) Hope to See you there! Located at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3
Our regular monthly gathering – bring something to talk about involving your art form whether something literary or visual. Maybe do a bit of performance, music, movement, or ? As ever, attendance is open and free. Contact me (Rose) for more info or concerns.
The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Oceanne Trudel-Poulin A fascinating look inside the mind of Andre, a retired dancer living with his daughter Anne and her husband. Or is he a retired engineer receiving a visit from Anne who has moved away with her boyfriend? Why do […]
Call for Art Mural in Port Moody. Deadline May 8th. Paying gig. Rotary PoMo Skatepark Mural The City of Port Moody invites artists or artist-led teams (to a maximum of 3 artists) who identify as First Nations, LGTBQ2S+ to submit an expression of interest to create a public art mural for the Rotary PoMo Skatepark […]
LIVE MUSIC | SATURDAY, MAY 10 We are thrilled to have Chapter 11 playing at Bevees. These talented gentlemen usually play downtown, so don’t miss them while they are performing in the Tri-Cities. They bring a contemporary style to all their music. Precise vocals over an “unplugged” smooth acoustic guitar highlight their material. You might […]
Saturdays are about to get LOUD at The Well! We’re stacking May with killer live music, ice-cold pints, and that can’t-miss Port Moody energy. Stay close, party hard, and support these talented local artists with us! THE MAY LINEUP – Saturday May 3: @paulgibbonsmusic (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 10: @jordanr_burgess (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 17: […]
GORDIE TENTREES & JAXON HALDANE: YUKON ROOTS MUSIC International award winning duo Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane have performed 1000 plus concerts together since their Texas stage debut in 2014. Armed with 10 instruments (banjo, mandolin, cigar box guitars, fiddle- saw, harmonica, resonator, acoustic, porch bass, snare) never repeating themselves onstage with brotherly harmonies & […]
‘Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic’ is a place for musicians to play their own music (originals or covers) for audience to enjoy (NOT a Karaoke, No Stand-up Comedy, 19yrs+ ) Hope to See you there! Located at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3
PoMo Players has planned a free private table reading of the radio play “A Christmas Carol”. It will take place at the CityState Boardroom on Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30pm – 10pm. No experience is necessary, just a passion for theatre and a willingness to have fun! A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play From […]
Tracing the Unbound: Past, Present, and Future of Port Moody Tracing the Unbound uncovers the connections between time, place, and memory through the eyes of the Port Moody Art Association. Featuring sweeping landscapes and intimate portrayals of local features, the exhibition offers reflective interpretations of Port Moody. Each piece tells a story, whether through the […]
True Colours Youth Pride Art Exhibition The True Colours exhibition creates a safe and welcoming space for Tri-City 2SLGBTQI+ youth, their families, and their allies. This exhibition focuses on celebrating diversity, promoting inclusivity, and creating a space for the unique contributions of youth artists in our community.
Saturdays are about to get LOUD at The Well! We’re stacking May with killer live music, ice-cold pints, and that can’t-miss Port Moody energy. Stay close, party hard, and support these talented local artists with us! THE MAY LINEUP – Saturday May 3: @paulgibbonsmusic (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 10: @jordanr_burgess (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 17: […]
Call for Poetry Submissions: Stanzas in the Streets Hey poets! Got a short, snappy, beautiful, or bold poem you’ve been meaning to share? Here’s your chance to get your words out into the world. Stanzas in the Streets is a fresh new part of this year’s Art Shuffle— a 24-venue art walk filled with local […]
On Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 7:00pm ArtsConnect presents In the Presence of Ancestors: Transforming Community through Art at the City Centre Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. In this free public talk, Tasha Faye Evans will share her journey bringing Truth and Reconciliation to the Tri-Cities with her project, In the Presence of Ancestors. […]
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 […]
Everyone is welcome to bring their art supplies and create art alongside Art Focus members at the Michael Wright Art Gallery from 1-4 pm. Musicians are also welcome to play their music. We look forward to seeing you there!
This summer, local talent will take centre stage as Coquitlam launches Music in the Streets, a new pilot program bringing live music to enhanced public spaces in City Centre and Burquitlam. Call for Musicians The City is seeking solo artists and duos to perform at three outdoor locations between July and September. This initiative is […]
Choral Connections Choir is pleased to present IT TAKES TWO, our biennial cabaret event. This awesome evening of Singing and Dancing will take place at Heritage Woods Secondary School, 1300 David Avenue, Port Moody BC, on May 24, 2025. After a concert featuring Choral Connections Choir and small groups from within the choir, there will be dancing the to Classic […]
Saturdays are about to get LOUD at The Well! We’re stacking May with killer live music, ice-cold pints, and that can’t-miss Port Moody energy. Stay close, party hard, and support these talented local artists with us! THE MAY LINEUP – Saturday May 3: @paulgibbonsmusic (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 10: @jordanr_burgess (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 17: […]
ROCKY POINT SPIRITS OPEN MIC! Tuesday May 27th 6-9pm (Outside on the back patio weather permitting)Located at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3Every Tuesday 6-9pm’Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic’ is a place for musicians to play their own music (originals or covers) for audience to enjoy (NOT a Karaoke, No Stand-up […]
Mark your calendars! The second Tri-Cities Writers Festival is taking place May 28-31, 2025. We’re so excited to bring this festival back to the Tri-Cities, and invite you to join us as we welcome 13 celebrated authors to our communities. This is a partnership event between Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library, Terry Fox […]
Everyone is welcome to attend our free art demonstration by an artist. All art demos are free. Artist to be announced closer to the date.
Help us start our Tri-Cities Writers Festival 2025 right, with a soiree at Evergreen Cultural Centre! Don your cocktail attire, and practice your small talk! Cocktails & Conversations is a cocktail reception filled to the brim with writers and attendees of our Tri-Cities Writers Festival. Stay afterwards for a panel discussion featuring local authors Bill […]
Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition showcasing artwork by current and past students, teachers and staff of Place des Arts and Images and Ideas featuring artwork by students of Don Portelance. Both exhibitions will be on view at Place des Arts from May 30 to June 26, 2025 and online from June 6 […]
Are you a queer identifying artist who lives in Port Coquitlam? The Tri-Cities Pride Society (TCPS) applied for grant funding from the PoCo Community Foundation’s Project Grants to create an arts-based project to lift up voices from the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. The project is in two parts: first, a collaborative community art project, and second, an […]
Multitudes is a group exhibition featuring work from Sonny Assu, Chun Hua Catherine Dong, Deborah Edmeades, Odera Igbokwe, Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ and Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki. Drawing from the fantastical, these artists explore layers of identity as they traverse the present, untangle oppressive histories and imagine the future (and the self) as sites of renewal. Working […]
GAMELAN BIKE BIKE Gamelan Bike Bike draws its musical inspiration from Bali, Indonesia and its raw materials from the scrap metal bins of Vancouver. Founded as a community-based project, the ensemble brings together a diverse group of artists to materialize and animate new experimental instruments. They transformed over 100 discarded bicycle frames, along with other […]
Saturdays are about to get LOUD at The Well! We’re stacking May with killer live music, ice-cold pints, and that can’t-miss Port Moody energy. Stay close, party hard, and support these talented local artists with us! THE MAY LINEUP – Saturday May 3: @paulgibbonsmusic (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 10: @jordanr_burgess (9PM-12AM) – Saturday May 17: […]
THE ’60S Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble The greatest pop music of all time, right?! Of course, right!! We won’t confine ourselves though we demand freedom to choose, peace, free love and flowers. ABOUT PACIFIC SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a 45 piece band made up of highly skilled musicians in the […]