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

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TGIF!

Let’s get the fun started with our seven great things to check out in Vancouver today, Friday, February 9.

And for more things happening around town check out our events section.

What: One more time, we’re gonna celebrate! Hit up this dance party dedicated to everything Daft Punk and the dynamic electronic dance scene of the 2000s with DJs Trevor Risk and Phil David. You’ll hear Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem, MSTRKRFT, Soulwax, Diplo, and more.
When: Friday, February 9
Time: Doors open at 10:30 pm
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $8 in advance, $12 at the door

What: VIMFF is an annual international nine-day community festival, featuring mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and other special events.
When: Friday, February 9 to Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Various venues
Tickets: Online

What: Ring in the Year of the Dog and stock up your supplies at this annual Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair. Featuring booths specializing in Chinese New Year themed decorations, traditional snacks, sweets and foods, gifts, toys, fresh flowers and plants, and more.
When: Friday, February 9, 2018 – Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Aberdeen Centre – 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
Admission: Free

What: British Columbian-born Ndidi Onukwulu won the Maple Blues New Artist of the Year award in 2007, and has performed her unique music around the world.
When: Friday, February 9, 2018
Time: 8 pm
Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts – 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Tickets: Online, $40

What: Sleeping Beauty Dreams re-imagines the famous princess as an overprotected daughter looking for a way to break free of her castle walls in order to search for true love and her true self. A contemporary look at this classic tale, Marionetas de la Esquina’s humorous storytelling and whimsical puppetry awaken this sleeping princess as never before.
When: Friday, February 9, 2018
Time: 7 to 8 pm
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Tickets: Online, pay-what-you-can, minimum $10

What: The leading non-experts in Vancouver Comedy will come together for one night of uninspiring, totally pointless and downright offensive talks. Featuring keynote speaker Simon King, plus Mark Hughes, Emma Cooper, Sam Tonning, Megan Milton and more.
When: Friday, February 9, 2018
Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10, or corporate plus ticket for $350

What: New Zealand pop singer-songwriter Kimbra is on tour to support her upcoming 2018 release Primal Heart.
When: Friday, February 9, 2018
Time: Doors 8 pm
Where: Imperial – 319 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $26.50