Upcoming Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable:
- Thursday Sept 17 from 6-8 pm
- Michael Wright Art Gallery (Gathering Place in Leigh Square)
- Network with the local arts, culture and heritage community. All welcome.
- Register online ahead of this meeting.
Join us for the launch of Culture Days with an interactive and engaging evening with multi-instrumentalist Boris Sichon. Boris will introduce us to his incredible collection of instruments from around the world, teach us percussion rhythms, and lead us in a drum circle.
The Cultural Roundtable is a free event, open to everyone interested in arts, culture and heritage in Port Coquitlam. Light refreshments provided. Space is limited to 50 participants; please register in advance.
Click here to register online ahead of this meeting.
About the Artist
Boris Sichon was born and raised in the Ukraine, and studied percussion at the Academy of Music in St. Petersburg. Over his career, he has worked with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, the Jewish chamber musical theatre in Moscow, the Russian National Folkloric Band, the Footsbarn Travelling Theatre in France, the Habima National Theatre in Israel, and taught at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.
Boris has performed in 25 different countries, on 5 different continents. He came to Canada in 2004, performing, leading workshops, and writing music for theatre.
During his extensive travels, Boris has collected traditional local instruments and learned to play from well-known native musicians. His unique collection of ethnic musical instruments now comprises over 200 rare and unique musical instruments.
Cultural Roundtables are a lively networking event is open to everyone interested in arts, culture and heritage in Port Coquitlam. This event is a great opportunity to meet local artists and representatives from arts, culture and heritage organizations, as well as Arts & Culture staff from the City of Port Coquitlam.
Upcoming Cultural Roundtables
Location: Michael Wright Art Gallery at the Gathering Place (Leigh Square)
- November 19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Winter Arts Social
- The Winter Arts Social Event will be a fun and entertaining evening to celebrate arts, culture and heritage in Port Coquitlam, featuring live music, refreshments, and networking. Attendees will be invited to paint a handmade ornament to take home. The City and PoCo Arts Council will recognize a number of arts, culture and heritage groups and individuals who have made a positive contribution to our City’s cultural life in 2026.