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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Reading Buddies
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application forms on library web site: https://coqlibrary.ca/reading-buddies/ Teens earn community service hours. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
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Plini - An Unnameable Desire North American Tour
Commodore Ballroom · Vancouver, BC
6:00 p.m.
No Minors! Must be 19 & older with valid government ID to attend.
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks
Rogers Arena · Vancouver, BC
7:00 p.m.
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Jazz Jam
Burnaby, BC
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. · 6 upcoming dates
Hosted by the inimitable Cory Weeds of the Cellar Jazz Society, Jazz Jam features a stellar line-up of local jazz musicians in an improvised evening of music. The Jam is open to musicians of all ages and abilities and offers a fun, informal and free opportunity to get your groove on with the best of the local jazz scene. Time: 6:30-9 pm
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Jeffrey Martin with Sam Weber
The WISE Hall · Vancouver, BC
8:00 p.m.
Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D Required)MODO-LIVE presents... JEFFREY MARTIN w/ Special Guest SAM WEBER Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 Wise Hall Vancouver, BC This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 19 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By clicking 'Agree and Check Out'., you agree that Modo…
$42.04 CAD
King Buffalo with L.A. Witch
The Pearl · Vancouver, BC
8:00 p.m.
Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE, The Plant present King Buffalo w/ L.A. Witch Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 The Pearl Vancouver, BC This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 19 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By clicking 'Agree and Check Out'., you agree that Modo Live…
$39.71 CAD
RESIST!
Burnaby, BC
Dates vary, check full schedule · 2 upcoming dates
RESIST! brings together works by Rawan Hassan روان حسن, Gord Hill, Laurence Hyde and Elizabeth MacKenzie, artists who have used their work to educate and to inspire significant social change. Since its inception, the medium of print has been employed to create and disseminate information, from early newspapers to posters, flyers, books and zines. This exhibition considers the role of artists in recording and…
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Deer Lake Artist Residencies 2026 Annual Exhibition
Burnaby, BC
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Exhibition: September 14–November 16, 2026 Opening Celebration: Thursday, September 17, 6–8 pm The Deer Lake Artist Residencies 2026 Annual Exhibition brings together new work by five artists working across photography, painting, mineral pigments, repurposed materials and mixed media. Exploring cultural memory, migration, ecological grief, identity and belonging, the artists consider what we carry with us, how…
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Lauraine Mak: 42 folds
Burnaby, BC
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October 21, 2026-January 10, 2027 42 folds emerges from a collection of around 600 handwritten notes rediscovered in a tin box in the belongings of Lauraine Mak’s childhood friend. Opening the creased papers reveal the words, drawings, smiley faces and scribbles that have remained enclosed since the moment they were first read and folded neatly back. Penned and passed back and forth between the two over the course…
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Persistence of Water
Burnaby, BC
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This exhibition focusses on the most fundamental of elements: water and its various forms. As a founding block of life on earth, water can be ubiquitous, scarce, overwhelming and calming. It forms the backdrop for leisure time, work activities, natural growth and survival. In an era of unsettling climate change, water—and how it does and doesn’t move, where it is and isn’t located—has grown increasingly…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Editing Workshop: Push Your Protagonist
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Okay, let’s face it: writers don’t like conflict. Who does? But when we allow our characters to avoid their conflicts, we run into real problems, such as unclear story goals, passive protagonists and wandering storylines. These issues stem from a lack of thorough development, which can stand in the way of a book’s potential for success or even prevent it from being published. This workshop is hosted by Tamara Gorin.…
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Sienna Spiro: My House Tour
Vogue Theatre · Vancouver, BC
7:00 p.m.
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English Practice Group
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SHARE Society's English Practice Groups allow participants to improve their English language speaking skills. For adults aged 19+. Contact: Maryam Jahanmardi, English Practice Group Coordinator Email: maryam.jahanmardi@sharesociety.ca Phone: 604-540-9161 ext. 544
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Quadeca
RICKSHAW THEATRE · Vancouver, BC
7:00 p.m.
No minors. Must be 19+ with valid gov't issued ID for entry. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm. Online tickets will go offsale at 4:00 pm Day of Show and will be available for purchase from door time on at the venue will call only. Quadeca has partnered with City of Hope, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the organization's efforts to advance cancer research, provide lifesaving treatments, and support children and families…
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Sienna Spiro: My House Tour
Vogue Theatre · Vancouver, BC
7:00 p.m.
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Commodore Ballroom · Vancouver, BC
7:00 p.m.
No Minors! Must be 19 & older with valid government ID to attend.
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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
Rogers Arena · Vancouver, BC
8:00 p.m.
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Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey
Burnaby, BC
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. · 3 upcoming dates
Arts Club on Tour presented by Shadbolt Centre for the Arts The hilarious holiday hit returns. The moms are back in the creative kitchen and ready to turn the “season of giving” into the “season of forgiving.” Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big Santa belly laughs, stuffed with dysfunction and topped with a soupçon of sarcasm—all served on a platter of naked truth. Using their special recipe of raw humour…
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From Emerging to Famous: a Conversation with Loghan Paylor
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
An accomplished teacher, entrepreneur and writer, Loghan Paylor is an author who knew who they were when they released their first novel in 2024, The Cure for Drowning. Rapidly gaining a following, The Cure for Drowning (2024) has picked up numerous award nominations and widespread critical acclaim, most recently winning Canada Reads 2026. An impressive work combining Canadian history, romance and queer elements,…
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UBC Thunderbirds Volleyball vs. TRU Wolfpack
UBC - Thunderbird Stadium · Vancouver, BC
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Sammy Virji: North America Tour 2026 Part 2
PNE Forum · Vancouver, BC
6:30 p.m.
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Crooks and Crimes: Detectives in Mystery Fiction
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Calling all mystery readers and writers! Join local authors Cathy Ace, Iona Whishaw, and Sam Wiebe for an engaging panel discussion about their award winning detective series, each featuring distinctive worlds and unforgettable lead characters. Learn about their approach to crafting compelling mysteries, then stay for a question and answer session where you can ask the authors about their books and writing process.…
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