UPCOMING EVENTS

• The second annual Winter Artisans Fair at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village runs Nov. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts for more info.

• The Coquitlam Chorale is Getting in the Mood for Christmas Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre; call 604-927-6555.

• Place des Arts becomes a Christmas wonderland for Light up the Square Dec. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636 for info.

• Envision's Light up the Lake is on Dec. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. This family event features a Christmas artisan market, children's activities, hot chocolate and more. Call 604-777-6168.

• The Coastal Sound Music Academy's Family of Choirs presents Holiday Wreath Dec. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m. at Evergreen Cultural Centre.

THEATRE/DANCE

• Art, a comedic play by Yasmina Reza, is presented by Fight Like a Girl Productions at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre Nov. 19 to 21 and Nov. 26 to 28. Visit www.fightlikeagirlproductions.ca or call 778-217-0435 for info.

• Join the Christmas Salsa Party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for a free salsa class (no partner required) and a performance by Hot Salsa Dance Zone. Tickets are $12 at www.hotsalsadancezone.com.

• The North Shore Theatre for Children presents The Clever Pigs Nov. 25 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or call 604-927-6555.

• Table 23 improv performances run Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Gallaghers at Newport Village, Port Moody.

• Improv youth workshops by Table 23 run Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Second Storey Theatre (#201-2550 Shaughnessy St., PoCo). Visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com.

MUSIC

• Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse lineup includes Lisa Miller Trio (jazz) Dec. 4. Shows are at the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, open stage at 7:30 p.m., main show at 9 p.m.

• Arsen Shomakhov, blues guitarist with Bruce O'Neill on bass and Adam Drake on drums is on Nov. 21 at 8:15 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, with an opening performance by the Dr. Charles Best Jazz Band. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

• Critically acclaimed Canadian pianist Darrett Zusko performs at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32/$27/$22 and includes a "sparkling" post-concert reception in the lobby.

• Fall rehearsals for the Coquitlam Chorale Mondays, 7:30 p.m., 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. New singers welcome.

• The Wilson Centre Silver Chord Choir welcomes new members. Practices run Mondays, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo). Call 604-927-7970.

VISUAL ART

• Port Moody Arts Centre presents the Instructors & Students Show; 6x6 Fundraising Member Show (to Dec. 18); Heritage Holidays - Your Christmas Marketplace (Blackberry Artists Society) to Jan. 5. Visit www.pomoartscentre.ca.

• Evergreen Cultural Centre features The Tree: From the Sublime to the Social, an exhibit from Vancouver Art Gallery's permanent collection, to Nov. 28. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or 604-927-6555.

• Place des Arts exhibit features Positively Petite Miniatures exhibition and sale Nov. 19 to Dec. 19; opening reception is Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Visit www.placedesarts.ca.

• Leigh Square Community Arts Village features Kaleidoscope - Art Focus members and more; Bowl Bonanza - Tri-City Potters Club exhibit runs Nov. 17 to Jan. 17; opening reception Nov. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Art Explorations with featured artists are Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts for details.

• Other venues: PoCo city hall (ArtFocus artists C. Pearce and J. Hansen); ScotiaBank (Port Moody Arts Centre Instructors Show).

• Port Moody Public Library needs artists for its 2010 art display space. To book a one-month display submit a sample of work, biographical information, list of work to be displayed and a title to irene.jakse@cityofportmoody.com.

• Call for artists interested in displaying their work at the Terry Fox Library can contact Anthea Goffe at 604-927-7999.

• Artisans can sell their crafts, jewelry, pottery and more at the Christmas Artisan Showcase Nov. 27 to 28 at the Glen Pine Pavilion. Tables are $12/members, $15/non-members; call 604-927-6940 to book.

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