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Coquitlam is a hub of cultural, arts, sporting and family-friendly events, with plenty of festivities to keep you entertained year round. Browse our Festivals & Events calendar below.
While we do our best to keep our Calendar of Events up to date, with the current rapid changes in event decisions, please visit the actual event website or contact the event organizers to confirm the event is happening.
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October Exhibitions Opening Reception – Place des Arts
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCelebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: Figurative Abstractions, charcoal, pastels and acrylics by Elsa Chesnel; and Nature in Watercolour, watercolours by Carol Rui. Individually packaged wine and soft drinks will be available from the cash bar. This event will be held in accordance with the current Provincial Health Order.... Read more
Opening Reception of “Evan Lee: Forged” – Art Gallery at Evergreen
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaWe are hosting our first public opening reception since the start of the pandemic for the exhibition 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘦: 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘥. This is a solo exhibition of photography, painting and sculpture by Evan Lee, a Vancouver-based Chinese Canadian artist who explores the limits and possibilities of materials (particularly lens-based media) through experimentation, adaptability and an economy of means. Vaccine... Read more
Evan Lee: Artist Talk – hosted by the Art Gallery at Evergreen
Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CanadaJoin us and register for Evan Lee’s online artist talk. 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘦: 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘥 presents a range of Lee’s past and most recent sculpture, painting and lens-based work that addresses perceptions of value. We look forward to hearing more from Lee about his expansive practice and career as a conceptual artist.... Read more
Tri-City Spring Home Show
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaMarch 25-27, 2022 – Poirier Sports Complex, 633 Poirier Rd, Coquitlam BC The Tri-City Home Show is back @ the Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex this coming March! The Tri-City’s ultimate one-stop shop for home improvement and building products, services, and advice in one convenient location! The show... Read more
Westcoast Amusements Carnival Returns
Coquitlam Centre 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam, B.C., CanadaFour Family Generations. Three Travelling Units. One World-Class Carnival. The Carnival is coming to Coquitlam Centre! From Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 10 West Coast Amusements Carnival will once again be in the Southwest Parking Lot, located on the corner of Barnet Highway and Johnson Street. Hours of Operation... Read more
Working the Green Chain Exhibit Reception
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaCoinciding with Sikh Heritage Month which celebrates the contributions and aspirations of all Sikh-Canadians, join us to visit our exhibit Working the Green Chain: Sikhs, Fraser Mills and the Lumber Industry. Visit the exhibit and then enjoy some tea and scones. This exhibit is upstairs in the museum, there is... Read more
Extractions Art Exhibit Artist Panel
Mackin House 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC, CanadaExtractions: Resources Through an Artistic Lens reflects on the abundance of natural resources in British Columbia that have inspired artists for millennia. Join four exhibiting artists to learn about the inspiration behind the pieces included in Extractions. Drinks will be served. Exhibit runs until Thursday May 19th, 2022. Featured artists:... Read more
Sharing Culture through the Natural World: Art Project Launch
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin Place des Arts and First Nations artist Christine Mackenzie to take part in our community art project. Help us create an art piece that celebrates multiculturalism through First Nations art and culture. Fill in the designs and experiment with techniques such as shading, colour blending, perspective and texture. We... Read more
Community Exhibition Opening Reception
Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJoin us for the opening night reception to celebrate the Place des Arts’ vibrant and creative community! This exhibition showcases artwork created by the Place des Arts community including current and past students, teachers and staff of all ages. This past year, the theme at Place des Arts has been... Read more
Train Station and Caboose Opening Weekend!
Heritage Square 1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaAfter a long winter sleep we are happy and to open up the Fraser Mills Train Station and CP Rail 1970s caboose for summer season tours! Join us opening weekend June 25th and 26th. Don't forget to visit Mackin House Museum's main floor, featuring period artifacts including two current exhibits,... Read more