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Welcome to our Community Event Listings. ZOOM and other virtual events are listed in the 1st section and then other press releases and "on-going event" are listed in the 2nd section.
If you would like to add your event please use the form at the bottom of this page. If you prefer a calendar format visit our Community Calendar but please note that not all press releases are posted in the calendar, as some press releases are not date specific. |
Virtual Events
Thursday, May 28th (Via ZOOM) Pandora's Collective Presents TRIPLE BOOK LAUNCH Daniela Elza + M. C. Warrior + Kevin Spenst Brief readings and Q&A Hosted by Rob Taylor and Twisted Poets Literary Salon 6-7pm PST/ 9-10pm EST Please click on the link below to leave us your email address and we will send you the link to our virtual meeting room. https://forms.gle/BhN9CjuHCbJoqW1C9 Event will be on Zoom. Supported by the Writers Union of Canada www.pandorascollective.com 
May 27th Wednesday of every month
Pandora’s Collective Present and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB via Zoom Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences with us. Each person is responsible for either borrowing or buying their own copy to read. (4th Wednesday of each month except December) Upcoming Dates: May 27th: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted “gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession,” it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s." - Amazon.ca June 24th: Washington Black: A Novel by Esi Edugyan July 22nd: Educated by Tara Westover Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Via Zoom. Registration required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link and instructions. Hosts: Mary Duffy and Sita Carboni www.pandorascollective.com 
Tuesday evenings 7-8 pm
“Sharing the Space” Expressive Arts Writing Workshop Hosted on Zoom by the Waldman Jewish Library Free. No experience necessary. To Register Contact: Waldman Library <library@jccgv.bc.ca> At a time when we are all self-isolating and anxiety can creep in as each day brings uncertainty it is essential for us to find space for ourselves to be expressive and to connect with one another. Join Bonnie Nish and Ali Denno in this on-line Expressive Arts Creative Workshop that will allow you to discover through these creative writing and art practices a place to unload your stress and come away with insight, calm and bonding. Bonnie Nish is Executive Director of Pandora’s Collective Outreach Society and Word Vancouver. Bonnie has been widely published worldwide in such places as The Ottawa Arts Review, The Danforth Review, Haunted Waters Press, Illness Crisis & Loss Journal Volume 24 and The Blue Print Review. Bonnie’s first book of poetry ‘Love and Bones ’ was released by Karma Press in 2013. Bonnie has a Masters in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Language and Literacy Education at UBC. Her next book “Concussion and Mild TBI: Not Just Another Headline” an anthology of concussion related stories, was published by Lash and Associates in August 2016. Bonnie is a certified Expressive Arts Therapist with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from the Vancouver Expressive Arts Therapy School who has worked extensively with youth and adults in high-risk situations. She has conducted writing and expressive arts workshops for over 20 years across North America. Learn more about Bonnie's expressive therapy work here. Ali Denno is a writer and counselling student who has a passion for combining creative writing with the counselling world. She has facilitated workshops at Pacifica Rehab and the Jewish Community Centre through Pandora’s Collective. Ali has a degree in creative writing from KPU and a BA in Psychology from UBC. Ali has published her poetry in online journals for aspiring writers and has an essay in “Concussion and Mild TBI: Not Just Another Headline” an anthology of concussion related stories. 
Every Other Thursday Night (7-8 pm)
Starting Thursday April 30th Poetry by Candlelight - Facilitator Bonnie Nish Hosted on Zoom by the Waldman Jewish Library Free. No experience necessary. To Register Contact: Waldman Library <library@jccgv.bc.ca> Come be in community and experience the love of poetry and how it can uplift you, touch you profoundly and change your world view. Don't be alone in the dark. Light a candle and join a community of poetry lovers as we each bring something of value to the table to share. All you need is a candle, a poem and the willingness to share. Want to just listen? That is ok too. We will be touching different themes week to week but for the first one is just a poem you love and want to share. Your Words Matter To Us - VIRTUAL EVENTS
2nd Wednesday of each month - Writing/Editing Event 4th Wednesday of each month - Open Mic event Inception: The Writing and Open Mic Event began in June 2019 and has been continuing since. The bi monthly booklet started in December 2019. Who we are: “Your Words Matter” is a program that allows people of all ages and walks of lives to support one another in their creative thinking and professional success. This program involves Everyone’s Writing Event and Everyone’s Open Mic Event and a bi- monthly booklet called Words Touch Souls is created. The Writing/Editing event involves writers of all skill levels where they share their work with one another and receive constructive feedback. In other words, writers would bring copies of their work for others to edit. This event occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the South Surrey Recreation Center (14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 9P5) in room mp6 (NOW HELD VIRTUALLY) The Open Mic event involves people with various skills and hobbies who would get to perform in front of a friendly audience. They may sing, dance, perform stand up comedy, or share their writing work with one another etc. Each person is given approximately 10-15 minutes worth of time to share their work. This event occurs on the 4th Wednesday of the month, at the South Surrey Recreation Center (14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 9P5) in room mp6 (NOW HELD VIRTUALLY) Words Touch Souls: This bi-monthly chapbook is created every two months, and encompasses the artistic work (writing, dance, drawings etc.) of those who like their work to be published. People are also encouraged to be interviewed, so as to be featured in the booklet. This booklet is later showcased in various community centers and libraries. Contact: skarthik.study@gmail.com |
Press Releases
Pandora's Collective - In Person Events On Hold
(Book Talks Book Clug offered via Zoom) Hello Pandora's members. Under the evolving circumstances with Covid-19, and the government's recommendation for social distancing, we feel that it is best to put all in person Pandora's Collective events on hold, until further notice. We wish everyone well and will do our best to reschedule events, when appropriate. ~ Pandora's Collective. For events by other groups, please check in with the host of that event for any Covid-19 updates, schedule changes, etc. 
Tuesday - return date t.b.d.
Vancouver Public Library and Pandora’s Collective Present Word Whips Vancouver East 6:30-8:30 Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. Location: Vancouver Library--Hastings Branch 2674 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6 Hosts: Jami Macarty & Leanne Boschman Guest Hosts: Lilija Valis (March, May), Fran Bourassa (April) Supported by the Writers Union of Canada and The League of Canadian Poets. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com 
Tues - return date t.b.d.
Britannia Branch and Pandora's Collective Present WORD WHIPS WRITING SERIES Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. (3rd Tuesday of each month except December) January Guest Host: Wayne Smith Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Britannia Library, Gallery Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
4th Wednesday of every month
Pandora’s Collective Present and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB via Zoom Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences with us. Each person is responsible for either borrowing or buying their own copy to read. (4th Wednesday of each month except December) Upcoming Dates: May 27th: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted “gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession,” it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s." - Amazon.ca June 24th: Washington Black: A Novel by Esi Edugyan July 22nd: Educated by Tara Westover Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Via Zoom. Registration required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link and instructions. Hosts: Mary Duffy and Sita Carboni www.pandorascollective.com 
Thursday - return date t.b.d.
Pandora's Collective Presents TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON Twisted Poets is the 4th Thursday of each month (except Dec). 7 - 9:30 pm Location: HOOD 29 4468 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Three Features + Open Mic. Suggested donation at the door: $5 Twisted Poets is supported by the Writers Union of Canada and The League of Canadian Poets. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
Event Postponed - Date t.b.d.
Pandora's Collective and Britannia Library Present POETIC PAIRINGS 6:30 – 8:30 pm Join us for delightful pairings of poetic voices. Free Event. Britannia Library, Gallery Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC Host: Rosemary Nowicki Poetic Pairs: Natasha Sanders-Kay and Bonnie Nish Allan Hill and David Geary RC Weslowski and Kedrick James Natasha Boskic and Fran Bourassa Voices become differently engaged when set against another writer’s work. Listen as couplets bounce words off one another, relate their stories and rejoice in the collaboration of expression. Question period to follow. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
Tuesday - return date t.b.d.
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS - THE NORTH SHORE EDITION A warm environment, writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. Great for beginners or seasoned writers. Get past the inner critic by writing ten to fifteen minutes on each prompt. See what you can whip up. 4th Tuesday of every month Host: Fran Bourassa Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Location: The Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1A1 Contact: Fran at fbourassa@hotmail.com www.pandorascollective.com 
(Workshop Dates Postponed Until Further Notice)
Pandora's Collective and Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library present Spring Renewal - Expressive Arts Workshops Facilitator: Bonnie Nish Co-Facilitators: Ruby Cone and Ali Denno Discover your playfulness and words again whether they have been lying dormant over the winter or just moving at a slower pace. This series of interactive art and writing workshops will explore ways in which we connect to our words and help to clear space for new idea. No experience necessary. Registration Required: 604.257.5181 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library, 950 West 41st Ave, Vancouver Suggested Donation: $10-20 (to cover supplies) Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
(This reading has been temporarily postponed.)
Poetry Evening with Pandora’s Collective Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery 7- 9 pm 950 West 41st Ave, Vancouver Host: Bonnie Nish Poets: Heidi Greco, Leanne Boschman, David Pritchett, Quinn Casey, Laura Farina, Daniela Elza, Amanda Wardrop Art Exhibit: Community Longing and Belonging Come out and hear the work of these wonderful poets who have written to this art exhibit. There will be an open mic time when the audience will have an opportunity to write and read poems relating to the exhibit. Presented by the Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery in collaboration with Pandora’s Collective and the Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library, and made possible by the Yosef Wosk Poetry Initiative Grant Community Longing and Belonging How do we make meaning of the concept of community, the real and the imagined spaces we inhabit? What does community longing look like, and what are the possibilities for belonging in an ever changing world? This 2nd annual exhibit is in celebration of the Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Month. Art piece included above: “A Home for All in Aquamarine” by Julia Zimet Russell Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 
Wednesday - return date t.b.d.
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS BY THE WATER We provide writing prompts and encourage people to take the challenge. Emphasis is on exercising the right brain in a safe environment – sharing is optional. Host: Karen Shaw Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: White Rock Library on Buena Vista Avenue. 15342 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 (604) 541-2201 Contact: pcwhiterock@yahoo.ca or Karen Shaw, chezshaw2013@gmail.com www.pandorascollective.com Karen Shaw, chezshaw2013@gmail.com 
May 9th & 12th
LITERASIAN 2020 FESTIVAL A festival of Asian Canadian Writing Genesis: Writing Life Into Art Featuring: ANOSH IRANI CARLO JAVIER FIONA LAM KAWIKA GUILLERMO KEVIN KAPENDA RACHEL D’SA Purchase your festival pass at LITERASIAN.COM |
On Going Events...
Sundays
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Every Sunday (except holiday weekends)
POETIC JUSTICE – POETRY NEW WEST HERITAGE GRILL, BACK ROOM Come early & sign up for Open Mic. Time: 2PM-4PM, FEATURED POETS START at 2 pm Location: HERITAGE GRILL, 447 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC For updated information visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poeticjusticepnw/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215251815176114/ If you would like to feature in our series email co-managers Candice James & Alan Hill at poeticjusticepnw@gmail.com Usually every 2nd Sundays** (We skip holiday weekends) The Grind Writers Group, Vancouver - on Main Street 10am - 12:30pm Since 2006 Facilitator: Margo Lamont All levels, genres, outlooks, orientations, ages welcome. ** We sometimes have out-trips or have a cancellation, so please email (grindwriters@gmail.com) and introduce yourself before you attend the first time - and will confirm location. Blog: http://grindwriters.blogspot.ca/ Grind News: http://issuu.com/home/publications Facebook: "The Grind Writers Group" 2nd Sundays of the odd months of the year (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) DEAD POETS READING SERIES From 3-5pm @ Vancouver Public Library, Main Branch, Georgia Street downtown Vancouver, downstairs. Free Event. For more information and featured readers: www.deadpoetslive.com |
Mondays
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Every Monday of the month
HERITAGE WRITERS meets at the Heritage Grill Mondays 10 to noon. $5. drop-in. Memoirs, Fiction, Non Fiction, Poetry. Readings and workshops. Contact: Ruth Kozak at ruthaki1@shaw.ca for further information. Every Monday of the month VANCOUVER POETRY SLAM Featured readers, poetry open mic and poetry slam 7 pm sign up, show starts at 8 pm. Location: Café Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive 4th Monday of each month is the YOUTH POETRY SLAM Featured poets each week and a poetry open mic plus the competition. Slam Director: Hal Lackie Contact: hal@vancouverpoetryhouse.com Website: http://vanslam.ca/ Every Monday of the month VANCOUVER WRITERS GROUP Time: 7 - 9 pm Location: 520 Alexander St, Vancouver Our main session is a Reading, Critiquing and Podcasting night every Monday night. We share material we are working on – fiction, creative non-fiction, comedy, scripts, poetry, non-fiction – and help each other refine our work. Some of us work on performance skills. Podcasting is optional though encouraged. We also do series or one-offs on topics of interest to writers. We have been known to have social nights at a bar in Vancouver, and occasionally writing competitions. Check out some of our work at http://vancouver-writers.podomatic.com Learn More: https://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Writers-Group/ 1st Monday of each month The North Shore Writers' Association Presents ”Dare to be heard!” an Open Mike Night Location: North Vancouver City Library, 120 W. 14th St., North Vancouver 6:30-8:45pm (as library closes at 9pm) Enjoy a fireside coffee then step up to the mike to read your poetry, short fiction or non-fiction. No cover charge. Sessions run the first Monday of each month; October to December, and February to June; and on the second Monday of September...check with front desk for the room location when arriving at library... For more information and updates visit North Shore Writers' website: http://nswriters.com/announcements/dare-to-be-heard-copy/ |
Tuesdays
2nd Tues of every month
Vancouver Public Library and Pandora’s Collective Present Word Whips Vancouver East 6:30-8:30 Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. Location: Vancouver Library--Hastings Branch 2674 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6 Hosts: Jami Macarty & Leanne Boschman Supported by the Writers Union of Canada and The League of Canadian Poets. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com 2nd Tuesday of every month
Parkgate Library and Wayne Smith present Tell Your Story: Memoir Writing Group Have you ever thought of sharing your memories, stories and life experiences through a memoir? Join Wayne Smith for a monthly program to exchange storytelling tips and inspiration from fellow aspiring memoirists. You can write to memoir prompts for fifteen minutes share your stories with others or just listen. The program will focus on memoir writing and will allow participants to explore different media for recording memoir from books to audio recordings to various other media. Time: 7 pm - 8.30 pm Location: Parkgate Library, activities room, 3675 Banff Ct. North Vancouver V7H 2Z8 Contact: Wayne Smith 778 888 6250 wsmith@shaw.ca First Tuesday of every month
RCLAS presents “SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC NIGHT” for New & Emerging Songwriters. Everyone Welcome! Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Free admission. Location: The Heritage Grill, Backstage Room, 447 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC Hosts: Enrico Renz, Lawren Nemeth and Poul Bech More info https://www.facebook.com/groups/150810881784465/ Description: Original music only, performed by the songwriters! Great venue: good sound, food, beverages and a friendly, supportive audience that actually listens. If you write songs and need an outlet to share your material, this is the place to meet like-minded people! Join us for a fun, relaxed evening, either as a participant or audience member 2nd Tuesday of every month
VANCOUVER STORY SLAM 8 pm Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main Street, Vancouver In this short-story-telling show, ten talented wordsmiths share their original wise, witty, or weird writings. Audience members vote on their favourites. Top monthly storytellers are invited to participate in the annual championship finals in December. Organized and hosted by Susan Cormier and Bryant Ross $5 cover includes a ballot to vote for your favorite stories! At least $150 in cash prizes are given away each month. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverStorySlam 
3rd Tuesday of every month (except Nov & Dec)
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS WRITING SERIES Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10 -15 minutes to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. Hosts: Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Britannia Library, Gallery Room, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/branches/details/britannia_branch Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com 3rd Tuesday of every month (except July/August)
SPOKEN INK READING SERIES Burnaby Writers' Society/Spoken INK Deer Lake Gallery 6584 Deer Lake Ave from 8-9:30 The Burnaby Writers' Society workshop is held from 6:45-7:45 p.m. for members of the BWS, but others are welcome to participate as time allows. (No pre-registration required.) The workshop is followed by Spoken INK, BWS's monthly reading series, at 8:00 p.m. Both events are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, except July and August. Info: bwscafe@gmail.com http://burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca/ 
4th Tuesday of every month
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS - THE NORTH SHORE EDITION A warm environment, writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. Great for beginners or seasoned writers. Get past the inner critic by writing ten to fifteen minutes on each prompt. See what you can whip up. Host: Fran Bourassa Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm Location: The Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1A1 Contact: Fran at fbourassa@hotmail.com www.pandorascollective.com |
Wednesdays
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Every Wednesday
WAX POETIC - RADIO SHOW Listen on CFRO 100.5FM Wednesday from 2-2:30pm. Join hosts RC Weslowski and Kevin Spenst every week as they visit with poet laureates from across the country, the latest up and coming poetry slammers, the most seasoned touring spoken word artists, and poets with new books hot off the presses! Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/waxpoeticradio 
1st Wednesday of every month
Pandora's Collective Presents WORD WHIPS BY THE WATER We provide writing prompts and encourage people to take the challenge. Emphasis is on exercising the right brain in a safe environment – sharing is optional. Host: Karen Shaw, Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: White Rock Library on Buena Vista Avenue. 15342 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 (604) 541-2201 Contact: pcwhiterock@yahoo.ca www.pandorascollective.com Karen Shaw, chezshaw2013@gmail.com 
Every Other Wednesday
Incite - Reading Series Mind-altering, metamorphic, twice-monthly. A free, regular reading series organized by the Vancouver Writers Fest. Every other Wednesday, 7:30pm. Vancouver Public Library Central Branch - Alice MacKay Room Incite is presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library and sponsored by the Downtown Vancouver Business Association and Vancouver Courier. Contact: info@writersfest.bc.ca 2nd Wednesday (Sept - June) Canadian Authors Association We meet monthly on the second Wednesday, September through June, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.). Our meetings are open to the general public and are held at the Alliance for Arts and Culture, Suite 100, 938 Howe Street in downtown Vancouver. Meetings include Vancouver Branch announcements and guest speakers (or events). There will be time for socializing (and book signing) at the end of the evening. We charge a nominal fee to non-members. www.canauthorsvancouver.org/meetings.htm Your Words Matter To Us - VIRTUAL EVENTS
2nd Wednesday of each month - Writing/Editing Event 4th Wednesday of each month - Open Mic event Inception: The Writing and Open Mic Event began in June 2019 and has been continuing since. The bi monthly booklet started in December 2019. Who we are: “Your Words Matter” is a program that allows people of all ages and walks of lives to support one another in their creative thinking and professional success. This program involves Everyone’s Writing Event and Everyone’s Open Mic Event and a bi- monthly booklet called Words Touch Souls is created. The Writing/Editing event involves writers of all skill levels where they share their work with one another and receive constructive feedback. In other words, writers would bring copies of their work for others to edit. This event occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the South Surrey Recreation Center (14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 9P5) in room mp6 (NOW HELD VIRTUALLY) The Open Mic event involves people with various skills and hobbies who would get to perform in front of a friendly audience. They may sing, dance, perform stand up comedy, or share their writing work with one another etc. Each person is given approximately 10-15 minutes worth of time to share their work. This event occurs on the 4th Wednesday of the month, at the South Surrey Recreation Center (14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 9P5) in room mp6 (NOW HELD VIRTUALLY) Words Touch Souls: This bi-monthly chapbook is created every two months, and encompasses the artistic work (writing, dance, drawings etc.) of those who like their work to be published. People are also encouraged to be interviewed, so as to be featured in the booklet. This booklet is later showcased in various community centers and libraries. Contact: skarthik.study@gmail.com 3rd Wednesday of every month
POETS CORNER READING SERIES Formats: Featured Poets, Open Mic, Book Launches, and Themed Readings. When: 7 - 9:30 pm. Where: Massy Books, 229 East Georgia, Vancouver (a 10-minute walk or 3-minute bus ride north of the Main St.-Science World Skytrain station). Admission: Suggested donation of $5, but give whatever you can afford. Contact: James Felton, Manager (james@poetscorner.ca) Website: www.PoetsCorner.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1479876268788189 Poets Corner is a free reading series devoted to poetry, poets, and poetry fans. Poets, whether emerging or established, are showcased. We host book launch readings and themed readings, but our most frequent format features two (occasionally three) fine poets preceded by an open mic segment. We offer the perfect mix: poetry, a bookshop, and a cash bar. 3rd Wednesday of every month LUNCH POEMS @SFU 12:00 -1:00pm @ Teck Gallery, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings, Vancouver, BC Lunch poems @ SFU hosts well-known and up-and-coming poets on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information visit www.facebook.com/LunchPoemsAtSFU. Free admission, no registration required. 
4th Wednesday of every month
Pandora’s Collective Present and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB via Zoom Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences with us. Each person is responsible for either borrowing or buying their own copy to read. (4th Wednesday of each month except December) Upcoming Dates: May 27th: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted “gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession,” it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s." - Amazon.ca June 24th: Washington Black: A Novel by Esi Edugyan July 22nd: Educated by Tara Westover Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Via Zoom. Registration required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link and instructions. Hosts: Mary Duffy and Sita Carboni www.pandorascollective.com Last Wednesday of each month
Monica's Writers' Café 6:30pm-8:pm Monica's Writers' Café is a forum for poets, writers, singers/songwriters and artists to share their work in a relaxed and friendly environment, providing the opportunity for budding writers to meet people, make new friends and take part in the open mic sessions. *Monica's Café is a diverse, all inclusive group. Founder and host: Lucia Monica Gorea, PhD Location: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, B.C. |
Thursdays
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Every Thursday
Downtown Eastside Writers Collective Thursday's between 2-4 at the third floor of Carnegie's location downtown. All new writers are welcome. There will be at least one chapbook put out by the group in the year Sept- Dec/ Jan- 2018/ Jan= April 2019.. Contact: d.n. simmers - dnsimmers@yahoo.ca 1st Thursday of every month The Regional Assembly of Text Letter Writing Club The Letter Writing Club has been gathering at our flagship store in Vancouver to write letters to their loved ones since September of 2005. This monthly event is open to everyone, especially those of us who love writing letters as much as we love receiving them. Join us in Vancouver the first Thursday of every month at 7 pm. No need to sign up ahead of time. Everyone welcome. No cost. Supplies provided. Time: 7 pm Location: The Regional Assembly of Text 3934 Main Street Vancouver BC, V5V 3P2 http://www.assemblyoftext.com/letter_writing_club 1st Thursday of every month TWS READING SERIES If you get on their mailing list the call for readers goes out the month before and then about eight or nine readers are scheduled with 10 min each. There is usually one feature. No open mic. 8:00-10:00 p.m. Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main Street (at East 29th), Vancouver Hosts: Ivan and Karen *Cottage Bistro takes cash or debit cards only 2nd Thursday of each month Royal City Literary Arts Society presents “Tellers of Short Tales” Free admission. Location : Anvil Centre, 4th Floor, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster A feature author each session. Open Mic Sign Up will be available for writers who would like to share their stories. More info https://rclas.com/recurring/tellers-of-short-tales/ Description: A program of monthly readings designed to engage fans of the short story genre with emerging and published short story writers. 2nd Thursday of every month (though not December, July, August) ZERO to 360 Zero – 360, Literary Open Mic is a collaboration of emerging and experienced writers who each share up to six minutes of poetry, short stories, chapters of novels in progress, memoirs or song lyrics. Location: South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, words will ring out in the beautiful Turnbull Gallery. Snacks and beverages will be available from the Sources concession stand in the Centre, with service shutting down at 7:30. Sign-up for the Open Mic starts at 7 pm, with the readings beginning at 7:30. Except for April, when it’s an all-poetry night (for National Poetry Month), all genres are welcome – just so long as the presentations stay within that magical ‘360 second’ mark (6 inutes). If the timer rings while you’re reading, it can be embarrassing, so do a bit of practice before you come. All are welcome – and remember, you don’t need to read to attend. Audience members are appreciated, especially when they’re appreciative listeners. Melissa melissa@semiahmooarts.com Sponsored by Pelican Rouge and Semiahmoo Arts Council 3rd Thursday of every month
RCLAS presents “In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series” 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free admission Location: Anvil Centre, 4th Floor Room TBA, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster Host: Ruth Kozak Description: In Their Words happens on the 3rd Thursday of every other month. Feature speakers present their favourite author from any genre in poetry, fiction, non-fiction or drama. Presentations include a brief commentary about the author and a reading of selections that exemplify what the presenter loves about the author’s work. A short Q&A follows each presenter. 
4th Thursday of every month
Pandora's Collective Presents TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON Features poets plus an open mic. Suggested donation at the door: $5 Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm Open Mic sign up at 7 pm. Readings begin at 7:30 Location: The Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main Street, Vancouver Hosts: Daniela Elza and Bonnie NIsh Supported by the Writers Union of Canada and The League of Canadian Poets. Contact: blnish@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com |
Fridays
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Every Friday (except summer months)
PLANET EARTH POETRY READING SERIES, Victoria Fridays at 7:30pm. @ Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave (across from Bolen Books) $5 donation at the door. Planet Earth Reading Series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and experiments. The format includes an open mic and normally two feature writers. The evening begins at 7:30 with an open mic, followed by feature reader(s). Between 7 and 7:15, put your name in the hat to read at open mic.Visiting writers are encouraged to contact Daniel Scott pepoetry2@gmail.com to arrange a reading. For more information visit: http://planetearthpoetry.com/ 4th Friday of every month (except Dec.) Surrey Muse Presenters (Guest Author, Featured Poet, Featured Artist/Performer), Book Signing, Refreshments, Book Table, Open Mic (3-5 min each). 5:30-8:30 pm @Room 405 – City Centre branch, Surrey Public Library Events are free Donations are welcome. More Information: http://surreymuse.wordpress.com/meetings/ |
