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
Week of Events
Monday, May 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 –Heritage Detectives
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May 19, 2026Taylight Open Mic
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May 19, 2026Brave Voices Poetry Open Mic with Featured Poet: Fanny Kearse
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May 19, 2026 –Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic
Heritage Detectives
Join our resident local historian Bryan Ness at the Museum in a bi-weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history! No registration required! All are welcome free of charge!
Taylight Open Mic
Come sing your heart out with a fantastic group of people! Starting at 6 PM. First-come, first-served sign up at the brewery.
Brave Voices Poetry Open Mic with Featured Poet: Fanny Kearse
May Madness with another multiple feature month! Kicking off the month is our anniversary show May 5th and the launch of our second chapbook and new merch! Showwise we will not be including an open mic as the night is all feature! May 13th grab a pint at @fiveroadsbrewingco for our Poetic Pints Poetry open […]
Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic
ROCKY POINT SPIRITS OPEN MIC! Tuesday May 19th 2026! 6-9pm Located at: Rocky Point Spirits 2805 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3 Every Tuesday 6-9pm hosted by extra special guest host Pam Burns ‘Rocky Point Spirits Open Mic’ is a place for musicians to play their own music (originals or covers) for audience to […]
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 –Art Focus: May Art Salon
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May 20, 2026 –Bud Vase Bliss: Make Your Own Tiny Clay Vase!
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May 20, 2026 –Archivist Talk
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May 20, 2026Tim Hicks: Going Somewhere Tour
Art Focus: May Art Salon
Everyone is welcome to create art alongside Art Focus Members at the Michael Wright Gallery. Just bring your art supplies. As well, we welcome musicians to play alongside our art making. This is a free event and open to the public from 1-4 pm.
Bud Vase Bliss: Make Your Own Tiny Clay Vase!
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing a little handmade charm into your home? In this fun, hands-on pottery workshop, you’ll use the simple pinch-pot technique to create your very own tiny bud vase—perfect for showcasing a single fresh-cut flower from your garden or local market. Play with […]
Archivist Talk
Join City Archivist Jamie Sanford for an Introduction to what the archives does to ensure that the history of Coquitlam and Coquitlamites is well documented for future generations. He will also provide an overview of the city’s historical photos and records, and discuss some popular research topics. Everyone is welcome to attend! Registration is recommended. […]
Tim Hicks: Going Somewhere Tour
Tim Hicks is one of Canada’s most consistent country hitmakers, blending a gritty everyman style with chart-topping songwriting since his 2013 debut. With DOUBLE PLATINUM and PLATINUM hits, seventeen Top 10 singles—including the #1 smashes “No Truck Song” and “What A Song Should Do”—and more than 220 million streams, he’s earned multiple JUNO and CCMA […]
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 –Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable
Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable
Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable: · Thursday May 21 from 6 – 8 pm · Michael Wright Art Gallery (Gathering Place in Leigh Square) · Network with the local arts, culture and heritage community. All welcome. · RSVP to [email protected] The City of Port Coquitlam and PoCo Arts Council invite you to our May Cultural Roundtable on the theme of building resilient partnerships in […]
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 –Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
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May 22, 2026 –DJ Sohpz
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May 22, 2026BANG!
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May 22, 2026St.James’s Well: Live Music May Dates
Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
Art Focus is collaborating with Troupe & Poetry to create paintings with Haikus. The pieces go on sale at our Annual Spring Art Show, May 22, 23 and 24 at Mabbett Hall in the PoCo Community Centre. This painting is by Wendy Russo, and the Haiku is by Rohini Sunderam.
DJ Sohpz
DJ Sohpz brings an eclectic, high-energy mix of genres that keeps the mood high all night.
BANG!
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. That’s why BANG! is such a buzz […]
St.James’s Well: Live Music May Dates
Late patio nights, music and pints – Plan your May weekends around our live music lineup: Fridays from 9:30pm to 12:30am May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @yoseph_djblackout Saturdays from 9pm to midnight May 2 @nickhope_ May 9 @paul.fournier.970 May 16 @nickhope_ May 23 @patrickgavigan May 30 Anthony P 📍 St. James’s Well Pub
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 –Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
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May 23, 2026 –Train Wreck Brewing: Open Jam
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May 23, 2026 –ArtsConnect: Artist-Run Suburbs
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May 23, 2026 –Opus Essential Watercolours: Try-it and Explore 15 New Colours with Elena Markelova
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May 23, 2026 –The FeraTwins
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May 23, 2026Playlist
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May 23, 2026St.James’s Well: Live Music May Dates
Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
Art Focus is collaborating with Troupe & Poetry to create paintings with Haikus. The pieces go on sale at our Annual Spring Art Show, May 22, 23 and 24 at Mabbett Hall in the PoCo Community Centre. This painting is by Wendy Russo, and the Haiku is by Rohini Sunderam.
Train Wreck Brewing: Open Jam
PORT MOODY! THIS ONE’S FOR THE MUSIC LOVERS Our Open Jam is going down and the stage is yours. Whether you play, sing, or just want to soak in the vibes this is where you want to be. 🗓 Saturday, May 23 ⏰ 1PM – 4PM 🎸 Full backline ready 🎤 Host band – The […]
ArtsConnect: Artist-Run Suburbs
On Saturday 23 May 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00pm, ArtsConnect will bring together artists of all disciplines and creative professionals of all stripes from across the Tri-Cities for Artist-Run Suburbs. Over the course of the afternoon at Evergreen Arts, participants will explore just what a city might look like with the arts and artists at […]
Opus Essential Watercolours: Try-it and Explore 15 New Colours with Elena Markelova
Join Elena Markelova for a hands-on colour swatch workshop and discover Opus Essential Watercolours, featuring our 15 new colours! During this workshop, participants will experience the exceptional pigment load and professional performance of Opus Essential Watercolours. You will have the opportunity to swatch each colour to test its vibrancy, granulation, staining ability, removability, and gradation. […]
Playlist
Playlist is an energetic band delivering the best in live entertainment. Playing all the current hits, and the hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s; disco, funk, country… You name it, they play it all! This band is made up of seasoned musicians totaling over 120 years of entertaining experience. Their sets have the widest variety […]
St.James’s Well: Live Music May Dates
Late patio nights, music and pints – Plan your May weekends around our live music lineup: Fridays from 9:30pm to 12:30am May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @yoseph_djblackout Saturdays from 9pm to midnight May 2 @nickhope_ May 9 @paul.fournier.970 May 16 @nickhope_ May 23 @patrickgavigan May 30 Anthony P 📍 St. James’s Well Pub
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026 –Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
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May 24, 2026 –Choral Connections Presents 13th Annual Spring Concert
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May 24, 2026 –DRAWING IN THE GALLERY
Art Focus Artists’ Association’s 33rd Spring Art Show
Art Focus is collaborating with Troupe & Poetry to create paintings with Haikus. The pieces go on sale at our Annual Spring Art Show, May 22, 23 and 24 at Mabbett Hall in the PoCo Community Centre. This painting is by Wendy Russo, and the Haiku is by Rohini Sunderam.
Choral Connections Presents 13th Annual Spring Concert
CHORAL CONNECTIONS PRESENTS 13th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT. we are a mixed Non-auditioned choir of 80 members, with age range of18 years & up. DOORS OPEN 1.30 PM WHEELCHAIR SPACES-3 available in front row house right #1,2,3 SCENT FREE VENUE: Kindly consider those with allergies and refrain from wearing srong perfumes, after shaves lotions etc. CHORAL […]
DRAWING IN THE GALLERY
DRAWING IN THE GALLERY KAREN ZALAMEA: EVERY SURFACE IS A SHRINE 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 […]
