【10 things to do in Burnaby in March】 Burnaby is packed with exciting events in March, from Spring Break to a flea market and everything in between. To get you started, here are 10 things to do around the city this month. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Brewmasters Dinner with Bridge Brewing】 ➤ What: A special Brewmasters Dinner with Bridge Brewing. Enjoy a sampling of craft beers and special menu items prepared just for the occasion. ➤ Where: Club Ilia – 8902 University High Street, Burnaby ➤ When: March 8 at 6 pm ➤ Tickets: $40, reserve by calling 604-568-4993 or emailing [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Group Sandwich Making for First United Church】 ➤ What: A dedicated group of men and women from the congregation gather to make sandwiches to be distributed from First United Church on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Help and support is always appreciated. ➤ Where: Jubilee United Church – 7591 Gray Ave., Burnaby ➤ When: March 13 (women and March 23 (men from 10 am to 1 pm --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum】 ➤ What: Discover the past at Burnaby Village Museum’s Spring Break. Learn about lead type at the printshop, feel the heat of the blacksmith’s forge and more. ➤ Where: Burnaby Village Museum – 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby ➤ When: March 13 to 24 from 11 am to 4:30 pm ➤ Tickets: Free admission. Carousel Rides only $2.65 each and Adventure Guides $6 each. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【What a Young Wife Ought to Know】 ➤ What: Set in 1920s Ottawa, Hannah Moscovitch’s What a Young Wife Ought to Know tells the story of Sophie, a young working-class wife who has a lot to learn about love, sex and birth control. This play is both a vital examination of important women’s issues, and a love story that resonates with all audiences. ➤ Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts – 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby ➤ When: March 15 to 18 at 8 pm ➤ Tickets: Online, $29-$38 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Leprechaun Toonie Skate】 ➤ What: Ice skating, face painting, magical crafts and a pot of gold games. ➤ Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre – 3676 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby ➤ When: March 17 from 2:30 to 5 pm ➤ Tickets: $2, free for children three years and under. Skates and helmut included. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Spring Break Movie Matinee – Moana】 ➤ What: From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, a sweeping adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. ➤ Where: Burnaby Public Library – Tommy Douglas Branch – 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby ➤ When: March 23 at 1:15 pm ➤ Tickets: Free. Best suited for Ages 5 and up, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the room. Space is limited to 60 people, and will be on a first come, first served basis. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Beaver Watch】 ➤ What: Try to spot a beaver as it goes about its nightly work. Presented by Metro Vancouver. ➤ Where: Burnaby Lake Regional Park ➤ When: March 18 from 6 pm to 8 pm ➤ More Info: Online, $8 per adult, $4.25 per child/youth/adult 65+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【King of the Courts – Squash Tournament】 ➤ What: The 25th annual King of the Courts squash tournament. This is a Squash BC “AA” sanctioned event that brings in players from all over the lower mainland. The tournament includes 3 guaranteed matches, a tournament t-shirt, a banquet dinner, door prizes, placement prizes and more. ➤ Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex – 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby ➤ When: March 23 to 26 ➤ Registration: Online --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Flea Market】 ➤ What: Clean out your cupboards or find yourself a great bargain. More than 50 tables of pre-loved items are on display to comb through. ➤ Where: Confederation Community Centre – 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby ➤ When: March 25 from 9:30 am to 2 pm ➤ Admission: Free for buyers --------------------------------------------------------------------- 【BC-Korea Business Connections with the Consul General of Korea – High Tea Kimchi】 ➤ What: Part of Burnaby Board of Trade’s High Tea event series – business and culinary events that highlight opportunities in the Asia-Pacific, address relevant topics, and facilitate connections amongst our diverse business community. At this event, meet and connect with dozens of professionals from across our diverse business community, enjoy a delicious sampling of classic Korean cuisine, and hear special remarks from the Consul General of Korea Gunn Kim. ➤ Where: Arisu Korean Barbeque – #203-4501 North Road, Burnaby ➤ When: March 29 from 3 to 4 pm ➤ Tickets: Online, $20