The On Edge Reading Series showcases the work of writers who are doing the freshest, most interesting, and relevant work, writers who are also artists, volunteers, literary award winners, social justice organizers, prison abolitionists, literary organizers, dancers, managing editors, filmmakers, creative writing instructors, and scholars. FEATURING: Hajer Mirwali Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30PM PT […]
Join us for an evening lost in translation with three talented poets as they discuss the often overlooked art of translation. How do you carry a book from one language to another, line by line, with precision? UBC Associate Professor Bronwen Tate will moderate the discussion with poets Rhea Tregebov, Rahat Kurd and Deborah Woodard. […]
On November 21, head to Russell Books to see Rahat Kurd feature at Planet Earth Poetry! Kurd will be sharing poetry from her brand new collection The Book of Z. Now in their 30th season, Planet Earth Poetry is Victoria’s longest-running poetry-only open mic and reading series. All of the information can be found here. Rahat Kurd at Planet […]
ON Friday, November 28, Planet Earth Poetry is presenting a special evening of readings by four British Columbia Poets Laureate (presented as a sister event with Twisted Poets Reading Series in Vancouver on January 21, 2026).
Winner of the 2025 Toronto Book Award and one of CBC Books’ and the Globe and Mail’s best books of 2025, Encampment tells the story of Helwig’s life-long activism as preparation for her fight to keep her churchyard open to people needing a home.
Please join Simon Fraser University’s Department of English and Poetry in Canada for a poetry reading featuring Jeff Derksen and Saba Pakdel. Details: Date/Time: Friday, February 27th (Doors 6:30 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) Location: SFU Belzberg Library at Harbour Centre campus (515 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3) This is a free event, no […]
Poets Steven Seidenberg and Danielle LaFrance will be reading at People's Co-op Bookstore on Sunday, March 8th (7-9 PM). This is a free event and all are welcome - no need to RSVP. *This event is hosted by Simon Fraser University's Department of English. Bios: Writer and artist Steven Seidenberg’s literary works include "Coda" (Omnidawn, […]
Please join Simon Fraser University’s Department of English and Poetry in Canada for a poetry reading featuring our own Professor Joanne Leow and Garth Martens and Fenn Stewart. Details: Date/Time: Friday, March 27th (Doors: 6:30 PM; Readings 7-9 PM) Location: SFU Belzberg Library (SFU’s Harbour Centre campus - 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver) *Free Event; […]
Please join SFU English and Poetry in Canada for the 4th annual Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading featuring award recipient Wayde Compton. This free event takes place on Saturday, April 11th (Doors: 6:15 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre (Room 1400). Special guests include Cecily Nicholson and Courtenay Chan. Hosted by Professor Stephen Collis. […]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the playwriting process from initial concept to production and finally opening night in this three-part series program. Learn about the concepts of Scene and Monologue Writing, Text Analysis, Staging, Performance, Production and more. Use this time to explore the early stages of theatre development and experiment with others in a […]