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SUMMARY:Ma Murray Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating our Founding Families\n\n\nLet’s gather together and celebrate Ma Murray Day with fun for the whole family. \n\n\nMa Murray Day takes place every year in September to honour Margaret “Ma” Murray – a Canadian newspaper editor\, publisher and columnist who became a legend in Canadian journalism. Ma Murray settled in what is now Anmore\, with a homestead in the area from 1917 to 1934. Anmore celebrates her role in our history by bringing the community together each year to enjoy refreshments and participate in activities for all ages. \nThis year’s Ma Murray Day is on Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Dr. Hal Weinberg Spirit Park. \nThis free\, family-friendly event brings the community together for an afternoon of live entertainment\, local vendors\, family activities\, great food and more. Whether you’re visiting the Market Fair\, enjoying live performances or taking part in the activities\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/ma-murray-day/
LOCATION:Dr. Hal Weinberg Spirit Park\, 1009 Ravenswood Drive\, Anmore\, BC\, V3H 5M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Vendor Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Village of Anmore":MAILTO:village.hall@anmore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T160923Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Krista Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet local favourite Krista Wallace and get your hot off the press copy of her fifth and final novel in the Gatekeeper series\, Gatekeeper’s Revalation signed. \nCopies of previous books in the series will also be available to get caught up or you are intrigued and want to dive into the series (you’ll be hooked!)
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/book-signing-with-krista-wallace/
LOCATION:Western Sky Books\, 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St.\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sky Books":MAILTO:info@westernskybooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T213938Z
CREATED:20260827T213938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T213938Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to draw in the gallery during this monthly Sunday session. This is an open drawing activity meant to encourage looking\, slowing down and spending time in the gallery space. Prompts may be offered\, but you are welcome to draw in any way that feels comfortable to you. There is no expectation to create a finished artwork. All drawings are welcome! No experience is necessary and supplies are provided. \nBy donation. Pre-registration encouraged\, drop-ins welcome.\nRecommended for ages 16+.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/drawing-in-the-gallery-4/
LOCATION:The Gallery at Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T165158Z
CREATED:20260902T165158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165158Z
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SUMMARY:Taylight Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come sing your heart out with a fantastic group of people! Starting at 6 PM. First-come\, first-served sign up at the brewery.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/taylight-open-mic-5/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Taylight Brewing\, #402 - 1485 Coast Meridian Road\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 5P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taylight Brewing":MAILTO:cheers@taylightbrewing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T172054Z
CREATED:20260911T172054Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:ROCKY POINT SPIRITS OPEN MIC! Tuesday September 8th 2026 6pm – 9pm\, we are at the point of the year where we could be inside or outside depending on the weather\, by October we will be permanently back inside. \nLocated at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St\, Port Moody\, BC V3H 1X3 \n6-9pm Tuesdays hosted by Joel David Shook \n‘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+ 😊) \nHope to See you there! 🎶👍
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/rocky-point-spirits-open-mic-64/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Spirits\, 2805 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Point Spirits":MAILTO:info@rockypointspirits.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T170819Z
CREATED:20260911T170736Z
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SUMMARY:Port Moody Community Band: Pre-Season Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Port Moody Community Band is having a pre-season open rehearsal this coming Tuesday at Pioneer Memorial Park (just across from the Rec Centre\, 254 Knowle Street\, Port Moody) and would love to see some more members of the community dust off your old clarinet or trumpet to sit in with the band! We’ll be starting around 6:30PM and going until we can’t see the music anymore\, so come on out\, bring a friend and play some music with us! If you can’t make that one\, we start our regular rehearsals up again on Tuesday September 22nd at Port Moody Secondary School from 7-9PM\, and are always looking for new members! Feel free to reply or DM me for more details about the band!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-moody-community-band-pre-season-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Pioneer Memorial Park\, 275 Knowle Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 3J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260904T160102Z
CREATED:20260904T160102Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Books & Gifts Preview with Colin Rier from Ampersand
DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something new!  \nJoin us for an evening with our rep from Ampersand and Raincoast Books\, Colin Rier. Colin will share the scoop on the hottest Fall releases\, recommending books you didn’t even know you have to read. And a bonus: he’ll preview unique gifts for your early Holiday shopping! \nTea and Treats will be served. \nPlease RSVP as we have a limit of 20 attendees.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/fall-books-gifts-preview-with-colin-rier-from-ampersand/
LOCATION:Western Sky Books\, 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St.\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sky Books":MAILTO:info@westernskybooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T182329Z
CREATED:20260911T182014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182329Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Roundtable: An Evening of Percussion with Boris Sichon
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Port Coquitlam and PoCo Arts Council for the launch of Culture Days with an interactive and engaging evening with multi-instrumentalist Boris Sichon. Boris will introduce us to his incredible collection of instruments from around the world\, teach us percussion rhythms\, and lead us in a drum circle. \nThe Cultural Roundtable is a free event\, open to everyone interested in arts\, culture and heritage in Port Coquitlam. Light refreshments provided. Space is limited; please register in advance. \nRegistration link: Cultural Roundtable with Boris Sichon
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/cultural-roundtable-an-evening-of-percussion-with-boris-sichon/
LOCATION:Michael Wright Art Gallery\, 200-2253 Leigh Square\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:info@portcoquitlam.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T174133Z
CREATED:20260819T174133Z
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SUMMARY:Coquitlam Culture Days Kick Off and Visual Arts Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kick-off of Culture Days in Coquitlam at this event. Learn more about the events planned for Culture Days across the City\, connect with other creatives from the community\, and celebrate the new exhibitions that are on display in our community centres and City Hall! The City and its cultural partners have a number of different opportunities for you to engage with culture in many different ways and all for free! This reception will have free food and drinks.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/coquitlam-culture-days-kick-off-and-visual-arts-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Town Centre Park Community Centre\, 1207 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 4S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260823T173340Z
CREATED:20260823T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T173340Z
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SUMMARY:BANG!
DESCRIPTION:Mixing songs that are hot on the charts right now with danceable hits of the 70’s\, 80’s and 90’s and current songs\, BANG!’s setlist has been designed to be free of tired bar songs and is loaded with great club songs that make the room want to dance. \nThat’s why BANG! is such a buzz band in Vancouver — with BANG! taking over the stage\, your night will never be dull! \nJoin us for BANG’s high-energy performance in Asylum at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, beginning at 9PM. \nNo cover charge. \n\n\nARTIST LINEUP MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/bang-4/
LOCATION:Great Canadian Casino Vancouver: Asylum Sound Stage\, 2080 United Blvd\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 6W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Canadian Casino Vancouver":MAILTO:https://greatcanadian.com/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173054Z
CREATED:20260911T173054Z
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SUMMARY:The Well: September Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to The Well and enjoy an evening with one of these talented local artists. We’ve got a live DJ on Fridays\, and live music on Saturday nights. \nGive us a call at the pub to get your table booked!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/the-well-september-live-music/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:St. James’s Well\, 248 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5B9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. James%E2%80%99s Well":MAILTO:https://stjameswell.ca/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T235900
DTSTAMP:20260811T160129Z
CREATED:20260811T160129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160129Z
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SUMMARY:Coquitlam Public Library: Design Our Library Card Decal: Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Design Our Library Card Decal\nA Call for Submissions\n\nAugust 5\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nAre you an artists or illustrator looking to see your work in the community? Coquitlam Public Library is looking for a vibrant\, full-colour artwork for our upcoming library card decals! These decals are vinyl stickers that customers can use to personalize both existing and new library cards. We want designs that celebrate reading\, community\, learning\, creativity\, or local culture. \nThe Details\n\nPrize: Selected winning artists will receive an award/honorarium of $100 per design.\nFormat: Full colour.\nDimensions: Standard card size—3.375″ x 2.125″ (85.6 mm x 53.98 mm).\n\nNote: Designs should include a small additional 0.125″ bleed around all edtes and keep key details away from the rounded corners.\n\n\n\nSubmission Guidelines\n\nWho can apply: Open to artists residing in Coquitlam; all levels and ages are welcome!\nFile formats: High-resolution PDF\, PNG\, or JPEG (300DPI minimum recommended for printing).\nOriginality: Submissions must be your own original work\, and must not involve any use of generative AI.\nMultiple entries are welcome; however\, only one work per artist will be selected. \n\nHow to Submit\nSend your design file(s) along with your full name\, contact information\, and a short 1–2 sentence description of your piece to Samantha Wink\, Marketing & Communications Manager at swink@coqlibrary.ca by 11:59 pm\, September 18\, 2026. Winners will be chosen in-house and notified via email by October 1\, 2026.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/coquitlam-public-library-design-our-library-card-decal/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Public Library – The City Centre Branch\, 1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 0Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library":MAILTO:ask@coqlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z
CREATED:20260818T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority — drawing on nature’s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T172829Z
CREATED:20260819T172829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T172829Z
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SUMMARY:Family Art in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a creative and engaging Saturday morning at the Michael Wright Art Gallery! This family-friendly series invites children and their caregivers to explore hands-on art-making inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions. Each week features a new activity led by experienced art educators\, encouraging imagination\, collaboration\, and fun in a welcoming gallery setting. \nNo prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity! All materials are provided.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/family-art-in-the-gallery-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Michael Wright Art Gallery\, 200-2253 Leigh Square\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:info@portcoquitlam.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z
CREATED:20260818T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority — drawing on nature’s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/2/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260808T164543Z
CREATED:20260808T164543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T164543Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Autumn Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Coquitlam Heritage Society is hosting its annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival at Mackin Park! \nStop by with your friends and family for lion dancing performances\, music\, crafts\, and cultural vendors from around the Tri-Cities. We’ll also be hosting free mooncake tasting\, and mooncake making demonstrations at select times. Whether you’ve been celebrating Mid Autumn Moon your whole life\, or this is your first foray into the occasion\, it’s sure to be a lovely time! \nSaturday\, September 19th from 12 PM – 3 PM\nFree. All Ages Welcome.\nRSVP Appreciated (RSVP here)\nMackin Park – 1046 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/mid-autumn-moon-festival/
LOCATION:Mackin Park\, 1046 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z
CREATED:20260818T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z
UID:10001585-1789822800-1789830000@artsconnect.ing
SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority — drawing on nature’s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/3/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T165020Z
CREATED:20260821T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T165020Z
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SUMMARY:BC Culture Days - Mushroom Viewing Walk
DESCRIPTION:BC Culture Days – Mushroom Viewing Walk September 19th at 2 pm. \nOn September 19th at 2 pm\, join us for a Mushroom Viewing Walk at Rocky Point Park for BC Culture Days! Start your journey at POMO Museum and learn about mushrooms found on the Pacific Northwest Coast in our current exhibit\, Marvellous Mushrooms by Royal BC Museum. You’ll then join Pete Hewlett from the Vancouver Mycological Society for a walk in Rocky point Park to see and learn about the fungi here in Port Moody. \nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997046472759?aff=oddtdtcreator \nParking is available at the museum. \nWe understand that Rocky Point Park is a dog friendly space but ask that you keep your dogs at home to keep your furry friends safe from the curious mushrooms you may find and to keep the trail less crowded for everyone.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/bc-culture-days-mushroom-viewing-walk/
LOCATION:POMO Museum\, 2734 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="POMO Museum":MAILTO:info@pomo.museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T161640Z
CREATED:20260831T161640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161640Z
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SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Season Launch Dance Party with Famous Players Band
DESCRIPTION:30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON LAUNCH PARTY\nGallery Tours | Community Mural | Music | Dance Party | Complimentary Refreshments \nABOUT THE EVENT \n\nFREE community event in appreciation of your support | Open to all! \nJoin us for an evening of art\, music\, creativity\, and community as we launch Evergreen Arts’ 2026/27 season and celebrate 30 years of inspiring live arts experiences. \nStarting at 5:15 PM\, explore The Gallery at Evergreen Arts through On the Dot: Mini Tours. These bite-sized tours invite you to discover featured artworks from the exhibition Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns and selected public art installations through conversations with gallery staff. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 10 minutes — join one or attend them all throughout the evening. \nGet creative until 8 PM! Join Port Moody artist Angie Quintanilla Coates to create a vibrant community mural that reflects the spirit of Evergreen Arts and the Tri-Cities. Bring your enthusiasm for painting and collaborate with Angie as she leads the co-creation of this special anniversary mural. Coates is a featured artist in our Public Art Program celebrating Evergreen Arts’ 30th anniversary\, with works by Tri-Cities artists featured in installations around Evergreen Arts. \nThen\, gather in our lakeside lobby for a casual and welcoming reception featuring complimentary refreshments\, a cash bar\, and live music by Andre Chrys. \nTo cap off the evening\, head into the Studio Theatre and dance the night away with Vancouver’s own Famous Players Band. \nCome celebrate the season ahead and help us kick off our 30th anniversary year in style! \nThis is a FREE event.  Pre-registration encouraged\, drop-ins welcome. \nAll Ages Welcome!\n\nBOX OFFICE: 604.927.6555 | Open Monday – Saturday\, 12 – 5PM
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/30th-anniversary-season-launch-dance-party-with-famous-players-band/
LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Music,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Community in Colour A Collaborative Mural Workshop with Angie Quintanilla Coates
DESCRIPTION:Community in Colour \nA Collaborative Mural Workshop with Angie Quintanilla Coates \nPart of Evergreen Arts Season Launch \nSaturday\, September 19 from 5-8 p.m. \n\nJoin Port Moody’s Angie Quintanilla Coates to create a vibrant community mural that reflects the spirit of Evergreen Arts and the Tri-Cities. Bring your enthusiasm for painting and collaborate with the artist as she leads the co-creation of this mural. Coates is a featured artist in our Public Art Program celebrating our 30th anniversary where works by artists from the Tri-Cities are featured in installations around Evergreen Arts. \n\nCoates’s artworks share her spirit of persistent joyfulness that comes from her Mexican culture. Her colours and geometric forms celebrate a bold optimism and dynamic investigation of form. Coates is a visual artist born and raised in Monterrey\, Mexico. She lives and works in Port Moody\, bringing her vibrant view on art and life to the Tri-Cities. Coates’s work is deeply influenced by her cultural heritage and personal journey. Her approach to colour and design nods to her Mexican roots\, and she sees her practice as an invitation for anyone who needs it to get a dose of what she likes to call dopamina mexicana.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/community-in-colour-a-collaborative-mural-workshop-with-angie-quintanilla-coates/
LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T184500
DTSTAMP:20260819T174958Z
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SUMMARY:On the Dot: Mini Tours - Evergreen Arts Season Launch
DESCRIPTION:On the Dot: Mini Tours \nEvergreen Arts Season Launch \nSaturday\, September 19 \nEvery 15 minutes from 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. \nOn these bite-sized tours\, gallery staff will talk about one artwork from the exhibition Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns or one of our public artwork installations. Tours start On the Dot\, every fifteen minutes\, and last approximately ten minutes. Join one or attend them all. \nIn The Gallery: \nLandon Mackenzie: Weather Pattern \nSeptember 5 – November 22\, 2026 \nStarting in the shallow tidewaters of Cardigan Bay\, Prince Edward Island\, and completed on the West Coast\, Landon Mackenzie’s Weather Pattern series (2021–) balances environmental unpredictability with painterly skill in this immersive exhibition of large-scale works. \nSupported by the Audain Foundation. \nOn The Building: \nTo celebrate our 30th anniversary\, public artworks by artists from the Tri-Cities appear around the Evergreen Arts building. View artworks by Coquitlam’s Jordanna George\, Port Moody’s Angie Quintanilla Coates and Port Coquitlam’s Laara Cerman.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/on-the-dot-mini-tours-evergreen-arts-season-launch/
LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260823T173618Z
CREATED:20260823T173618Z
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SUMMARY:The Pop Junkies
DESCRIPTION:The Pop Junkies have been entertaining audiences on the west coast of Canada for over two decades! \nEstablished in 1997\, this powerhouse band has become one of Vancouver’s most sought-after and popular bands in the Rock\, Pop\, Country\, Funk\, and Dance genres. Their exceptional sound\, unbeatable talent\, and electrifying performances are nothing short of mesmerizing. \nEffortlessly delivering hit after hit\, The Pop Junkies have not only compiled a great song list\, but they also deliver a musical performance that is guaranteed to blow your mind.  \nJoin us in Asylum at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver for The Pop Junkies’ upcoming live performance on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, beginning at 9PM. \nNo cover charge. \n\nARTIST LINEUP MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/the-pop-junkies-3/
LOCATION:Great Canadian Casino Vancouver: Asylum Sound Stage\, 2080 United Blvd\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 6W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Canadian Casino Vancouver":MAILTO:https://greatcanadian.com/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T173054Z
CREATED:20260911T173054Z
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SUMMARY:The Well: September Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to The Well and enjoy an evening with one of these talented local artists. We’ve got a live DJ on Fridays\, and live music on Saturday nights. \nGive us a call at the pub to get your table booked!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/the-well-september-live-music/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:St. James’s Well\, 248 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5B9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. James%E2%80%99s Well":MAILTO:https://stjameswell.ca/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T171615Z
CREATED:20260818T171615Z
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SUMMARY:Port Moody Public Art Walking Tour in Farsi
DESCRIPTION:The City of Port Moody invites you on a walking tour of public art works in Moody Centre. The tour will begin at Rocky Point Park. The tour will be in Farsi and led by artist\, Gorlriz Resevani. \nGolriz Rezvani is an Iranian-Canadian artist working across painting\, drawing\, video\, installation\, and readymade forms. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Arts from Iran and completed her Master of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia in 2026. \nRegister by September 20.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-moody-public-art-walking-tour-in-farsi/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Park\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T143000
DTSTAMP:20260818T170523Z
CREATED:20260818T170523Z
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SUMMARY:Port Moody Public Art Walking Tour in English
DESCRIPTION:The City of Port Moody invites you on a walking tour of public art works in Moody Centre. The tour will begin at Rocky Point Park and end close to Inlet Station. The tour will be in English and led by Curator Katherine Dennis. \nKatherin Dennis is the curator of The Gallery at Evergreen Arts in Coquitlam\, BC. As a curator\, writer and arts administrator specialized in public programming and audience engagement\, Dennis has worked with artists and curatorial projects across Canada including at the Art Gallery of Ontario\, Toronto\, and Vancouver Art Gallery. \nRegister by September 20.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/port-moody-public-art-walking-tour-in-english/
LOCATION:Rocky Point Park\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T165535Z
CREATED:20260819T165535Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Connections: A Workshop Series for Newcomer Artists Session 1 (of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a visual artist new to the community? Join us for three free workshops exploring opportunities for artists in Coquitlam. \nLearn from local artists\, arts professionals and cultural organizations about how to exhibit your work\, share your skills through teaching\, and connect with the local arts community. Each session features unique content\, so attend one\, two or all three to build your knowledge and connections. \nSession 1: Getting Started \nSunday\, September 20 | 2–3:30 p.m. \nPlace des Arts (1120 Brunette Avenue) \nFeaturing Kim Correia\, Program Manager\, Visual Arts and Exhibitions\, Place des Arts and Yee Chan\, Visual Artist \nBe sure to check out the second and third sessions in this series! (Details below.) \nSession 2: Connecting \nSunday\, September 27 | 2–3:30 p.m. \nCoquitlam Public Library – City Centre Branch (1169 Pinetree Way) \nFeaturing ArtsConnect\, Jay Peters\, Manager\, Programming and Community Connections\, Coquitlam Public Library\, and Golriz Rezvani\, Visual Artist \nSession 3: Exhibiting \nSunday\, October 4 | 2–3:30 p.m. \nTown Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way) \nFeaturing Julia Spitale\, Arts and Culture Coordinator\, City of Coquitlam; Katherine Dennis\, Curator\, The Gallery at Evergreen Arts; and Baran Sabahi\, Visual Artist \nFree admission. Registration is recommended through the City of Coquitlam’s Culture Days webpage. Space is limited. Presented in partnership with Evergreen Arts\, Place des Arts\, Coquitlam Public Library and ArtsConnect.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/creative-connections-a-workshop-series-for-newcomer-artists-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Place des Arts\, 1120 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T165712Z
CREATED:20260906T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T165712Z
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SUMMARY:Paparazzi! Opera on the Rocks
DESCRIPTION:PAPARAZZI! OPERA ON THE ROCKS\nPresented by First Impressions Theatre \nDireceted by Claude Giroux \nBy Keiran Martin Murphy \n  \nABOUT THE SHOW \nFinally\, Opera and Comedy together as they were never meant to be! Join Paparazzi and his merry band of music makers as they explore opera as the source for all popular music. \n  \nABOUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS THEATRE \nFirst Impressions Theatre is a beloved community theatre company located in the picturesque village of Deep Cove in North Vancouver. Known for its intimate atmosphere and high-quality performances\, the company produces a range of plays each season\, typically running from September to May. Performances are held at the cozy Deep Cove Shaw Theatre\, offering audiences a warm\, personal and engaging theatre experience. \n\n  \n\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE!\nAdults: $54 | Seniors: $47 | Students: $19 \n  \nBOX OFFICE: 604.927.6555 | Open Monday – Saturday\, 12 – 5PM
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/paparazzi-opera-on-the-rocks/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Evergreen Arts Studio Theatre\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Impressions Theatre":MAILTO:info@firstimpressionstheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260911T182629Z
CREATED:20260819T173346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182629Z
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SUMMARY:Fluid Art Demonstration with Marika Morissette
DESCRIPTION:Join visual artist Marika Morissette for a live acrylic pour painting demonstration as part of Culture Days 2026. Through bold colour\, movement\, and experimental techniques\, Morissette will create multiple fluid art paintings in real time while sharing insights into her creative process and artistic inspiration. \nAudience members will experience a variety of acrylic pouring methods\, including flip cups\, puddle pours\, swipe techniques\, balloon kisses\, torching\, straw blowing\, and bottle-bottom pours using a spinning lazy susan. Inspired by abstract expressionism and patterns found in nature\, Morissette’s vibrant works evoke coral reefs\, flowing water\, and microscopic life. \nRegister online here! This free drop-in demonstration offers a unique opportunity to experience fluid art firsthand and explore the expressive possibilities of abstraction in an engaging gallery setting. Suitable for all ages.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/fluid-art-demonstration-with-marika-morissette/
LOCATION:Michael Wright Art Gallery\, 200-2253 Leigh Square\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:info@portcoquitlam.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T171433Z
CREATED:20260824T171433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T171433Z
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SUMMARY:NOOD Life-Drawing Port Moody WEDNESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun evening of life-drawing in Port Moody WEDNESDAYS monthly 5:30-8:30 PM at PoMoArts\, 2425 St Johns Street! \n\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab a friend and come draw with us! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to practice your art skills and meet other local artists. See you there! \nThis is an adult-only event. Must be 19+ to attend. \nImage shown painted by Colin Campbell.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/nood-life-drawing-port-moody-wednesdays-4/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOOD":MAILTO:https://nood.space/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165724Z
CREATED:20260818T165724Z
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SUMMARY:White Pines New Author Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the newest additions to the Port Moody Pubic Library’s White Pines Local Author Collection at our annual gala! Join us at the Inlet Theatre while we celebrate Port Moody’s vibrant community of writers. There will be light snacks and mingling followed by a presentation of the authors in the theatre. \nThis is a drop-in event\, no registration is required.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/white-pines-new-author-gala/
LOCATION:Inlet Theatre\, 100 Newport Drive\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 5C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Moody Public Library":MAILTO:https://forms.portmoodylibrary.ca/Contact-Us-Online
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