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Arts, Culture and More This Weekend

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival

 
Live music from award-winning musicians, captivating dance performances, Indigenous and cultural education opportunities, and more are just days away at this weekend’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam.

Drop by for free performances and activities, including:

  • Carmanah and Dan Mangan take the TD Community Plaza stage in Town Centre Park (Friday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.);

  • Aeriosa Dance Society performs a breathtaking aerial routine from a grove of Douglas fir trees at Blue Mountain Park (Saturday, Aug. 20, 12:50, 2:20 and 3:50 p.m.);

  • Musical performances from Ugandan-Canadian singer-songwriter, Yvonne Kushe and a site-specific contemporary dance piece by Ballet B.C. dancer, Livona Ellis. Place des Arts and the Art Gallery at Evergreen will offer fun art activities for the family and Still Moon Arts Society will offer a Lantern Installation Workshop (Saturday, Aug. 20); and
  • A series of performances and workshops including puppet making, hip-hop dance, Métis Jigging dance and a musical performance from Ana Bon-Bon, mixing blues, country and show tunes. Coquitlam Public Library will be on site with the Library Link and family story time (Sunday, Aug. 21).

 
For information, including a schedule of events, park locations and a list of food vendors, click the link below.
 
KALEIDOSCOPE

Queer as Funk band

Pop Music in Town Centre Park

Summer Concert Series

 
We rocked out on July 15, we swung the evening away on Aug. 5, and now we’re looking forward to bopping to the beat at Pop Night. Musical guests are lighting up the TD Community Plaza Stage for the Summer Concert Series on Friday, Sept. 2 from 6 – 9 p.m., with the support of presenting partner Coquitlam Centre. Look forward to great performances from Ashley Pater and Queer As Funk.

For more info about the musical lineup and food vendors, click the link below.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Adult and child playing tennis

Coquitlam Sports Fair

Town Centre Park

 
Try out new sports, discover what local sports groups have to offer and find fun ways to stay active at Coquitlam’s Sports Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1 – 3 p.m. at North Field #6 in Town Centre Park.

Twenty-one sports groups will take part, including Bamboo Fitness and Martial Arts, Coquitlam Moody Ringette Association, Coquitlam Tennis Club, Tri-Cities Oldtimers Hockey League, Vancouver Ultimate League and many more.

Click the link below for more information and the full list of sports organizations.

SPORTS FAIR

Parks staff performing the tractor dance

Watch the Tractor Dance

Aug. 24 at Town Centre Park

 
Coquitlam’s Parks staff are performing the famous Tractor Dance on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at the south field ball diamond in Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way), rain or shine. Step into the shoes of a Communities in Bloom judge be amazed by this choreographed equipment ballet performed by City staff.
 
Stay after the performance to snap a selfie on the Parks equipment, meet the equipment operators and enjoy a free treat! Click the link below to R.S.V.P. to the Facebook Event.
 
TRACTOR DANCE

Sunny photo of a park

Park Upgrade Projects

Summer 2022

 
Crews will be taking advantage of the summer weather to bring a number of improvements to parks across the community. These projects are just a few that fall under Coquitlam’s Capital Plan, which includes major recreation, facility and outdoor space projects to meet the community’s current and future needs.
 
Upgrade work will be starting in the coming weeks on Alouette Park, Crane Park, Oakdale Park and Riverview Park. Click the link below for more Info on park construction projects.
 
PARKS

Adults playing pickleball

Pickleball Lessons are Back

Beginner and Skills & Drills Classes

 
Are you interested in learning about the wildly popular sport of pickleball? Good news—we have programs starting this fall for beginner and more seasoned players.

Learn the basics of pickleball, including introductory skill development in Pickleball Beginner. Or take your play to the next level in Pickleball Skills and Drills.

PICKLEBALL

Youth hugging a tree

Canopy and Nature Walks 

Tree Spree

 
The Park Spark team is offering some tree-rific walks through Coquitlam’s parks.

  • Nature Walks: Friday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Riverview Forest
  • Tree Canopy Walk: Thursday, Sept. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Town Centre Park

 
For more info about these free activities and to register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

TREE SPREE

Bee on a purple flower

Garden Workshops

Park Spark

 
Join the Park Spark team for these exciting free garden workshops this month.

  • Water Wise Gardening and Rain Gardens: Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden

  • Solitary Bees with Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology: Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden

 
For more info about these free workshops, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

GARDEN


This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca

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