This Coquitlam hub for live events, exhibitions, and theatre has been operating since 1996. Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, they’re bringing in a new roster of talented performers.

But first off, what is the Evergreen Cultural Centre? Well, it’s actually a collection of many different exhibits that vary from outdoor to indoor to a fascinating showcase of emerging creators known as (Re)Visions: Emerging Creators Incubator. One of its most famous is the art gallery, where you can walk through beautiful halls of artistry made by five accomplished BC-based artists.

However, during these times you may want to pay a visit to the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s outdoor art exhibits, which have been modified to include safety and distancing measures. One of the most well-known is a piece named PLACE, created by Romane Bladou. It captures a breathtaking landscape, translucent water surface, and a perspective of a ferry passenger. The theme centers around having a peaceful and quiet time to yourself while waiting for arrival.

(Re)Visions: Emerging Creators Incubator, was a 10-day artists exhibition back during August 2021 showcasing up-and-coming artists and their craft. The art pieces reflect on the global problem of systemic racism as well as many other social issues during this pandemic. The artists all came together to learn from each other as well as educate the viewer in a unique and visual language. All artists received mentorship from staff at the Evergreen, who taught them curation and performing arts skills, in a sense it was “learning on the job.”

In a series of cabaret-style events the 25th anniversary performance lineup is packed with an enticing roster. Going all the way to the end of this year, they will be selling tables from as low of a price as $18 per person. I don’t want to spoil the upcoming talents, but if you are interested, here’s a link to their page. Personally I will be attending the performance on October 16th as that fits exactly into my taste of music.