7 things to do in Vancouver today: Friday, March 9

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Time for Friday Fun! Wheelchair Rugby, The Dears, and more, here is our list of seven great events to check out in Vancouver today, March 9.

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What: Enjoy brews from 40 BC breweries, along with local fare from 8-10 restaurants and caterers, at this festival of all things beer.
When: Friday, March 9 to Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Westwood Plateau Golf Club – 3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam
Tickets: Online, March 9 – $59, March 10 – $49

What: The best wheelchair rugby teams from across Canada and the Pacific Northwest battle for the title in Division 1 and 2.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018 to Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Richmond Olympic Oval – 6111 River Road, Richmond
Admission: By donation

What: Comedy duo Carmelahhh have performed at Sidekicks, MixTape, The Lady Show, and the Vancouver International Improv Festival. They’re celebrating their one-year anniversary with some of their favourite classic sketches and a few new works.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018
Time: 9 pm
Where: Studio 1398 – 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10

What: Bruce Anderson, Chairman of Abacus Data, shares his latest public opinion findings regarding Canada’s opportunity to demonstrate leadership in the low carbon economy, carbon pricing and clean energy solutions.
Following his remarks, Bruce will join Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Western Region, Innergex Renewable Energy, Tom Syer, Director of Government Affairs, Teck Resources, and Merran Smith, Executive Director, Clean Energy Canada for a panel discussion on how the findings of this research may impact public policy decisions and British Columbia’s competitiveness.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 am
Where: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – Mackenzie Ballroom – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $45

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What: Montreal indie rockers, The Dears perform in support of Times Infinity Volume Two. Featuring guest Lou Canon.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018
Time: Doors 8 pm
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $20

What: The Vancouver Goalball Club hosts the third annual International Vancouver Goalball Grand Slam. Nine teams are attending from BC, Alberta, USA, Japan, and Puerto Rico.
When: Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 11, 2018
When: 10 am
Where: Fortius Sport & Health – 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
More Info: Online

Image: Debra DiGiovanni

What: A night of comedy with Debra DiGiovanni, four time Canadian Comedy Award winner, finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, star of Match Game on The Comedy Network, and her own comedy special “Single Awkward Female”. Also featuring Nic Enright Morin, Syd Bosel, and emcee Jan Bannister.
When: Friday, March 9, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre – 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey
Tickets: Online, $45