Looking for a Literary Event?
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Welcome to our Community Event Listings. Press Releases are listed in the 1st section and 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. |
Pandora's Collective - In Person Events On Hold
Book Talks Book Club is offered via Zoom (see below)
Hello Pandora's members. Under the evolving circumstances with Covid-19, and the government's recommendation for physical distancing, we feel that it is best to put in person Pandora's Collective events on hold. We wish everyone well and will do our best to reschedule in person events, when appropriate. For now we are offeing some events via Zoom. ~ Pandora's Collective
Book Talks Book Club is offered via Zoom (see below)
Hello Pandora's members. Under the evolving circumstances with Covid-19, and the government's recommendation for physical distancing, we feel that it is best to put in person Pandora's Collective events on hold. We wish everyone well and will do our best to reschedule in person events, when appropriate. For now we are offeing some events via Zoom. ~ Pandora's Collective
Press Releases
Wednesday Dec 7th via Zoom
Pandora’s Collective and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB 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) Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Via Zoom. Dec 7th: Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie "Shalimar the Clown is the story of Maximilian Ophuls, America’s counterterrorism chief, one of the makers of the modern world; his Kashmiri Muslim driver and subsequent killer, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar the clown; Max’s illegitimate daughter India; and a woman who links them, whose revelation finally explains them all. It is an epic narrative that moves from California to Kashmir, France, and England, and back to California again. Along the way there are tales of princesses lured from their homes by demons, legends of kings forced to defend their kingdoms against evil. And there is always love, gained and lost, uncommonly beautiful and mortally dangerous." - Amazon.ca Jan 25th: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace Feb 22nd: Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty March 22nd: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler April 26th: Nishga by Jordan Abel May 24th: What Strange Paradise: A Novel by Omar El Akkad June 28th: Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad July 26th: Book Recommendation Night (bring your recommendations for our next reading list) Aug 23rd: The Last White Man: A Novel by Mohsin Hamid Registration Required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link. Hosts: Mary Duffy, Sita Carboni, Natasha Boskic www.pandorascollective.com |
Return date t.b.d. - On Hold due to Covid-19
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. (2nd Tues of every month) 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 
Return date t.b.d. - On Hold due to Covid-19
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 
Return date t.b.d. - On Hold due to Covid-19
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 
Return date t.b.d. - On Hold due to Covid-19
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 
Return date t.b.d. - On Hold due to Covid-19
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 |
On Going Events...
Please check with the hosts to confirm the current scheduling or Zoom offerings. Due to Covid-19 most of these events will be on temporary hold.
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 (via Zoom)
Pandora’s Collective and Britannia Library Present BOOK TALKS - BOOK CLUB 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) Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Via Zoom. April 28th: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. - Amazon.ca May 26th: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Paula McLain, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Paris Wife, takes readers to Kenya in the 1920s, where the beautiful young horse trainer, adventurer and aviator Beryl Markham tells the story of her life among the glamorous and decadent circle of British expats living in colonial East Africa--and the complicated love triangle she shared with the white hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa. - chapters.indigo.ca Registration Required. Email booktalks@pandorascollective.com to receive the Zoom link. Hosts: Mary Duffy, Sita Carboni and Natasha Boskic 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/ |
