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  • May 2024

  • Thu 30
    May 30, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Wild Prose Reading Series Presents: BACK to the Future!

    Paul Phillips Hall 1923 Fernwood Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join the Wild Prose Reading Series on Thursday, May 30th for BACK to the Future! Readings about time travel and nostalgia, from Astrid Blodgett (This is How You Start to Disappear), Kevin Chong (The Double Life of Benson Yu), and Lori Hahnel (Flicker)! We’ll begin with an open mic, as always (ALL genres welcome) at […]

    $5
  • June 2024

  • Tue 25
    June 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Liars of Orpheus

    2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2 2434 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Hosted by SJ Valiquette, Liars of Orpheus revolves around writers attempting to lie their way through stories, poems and lectures. Each of the five writers will produce work that are made entirely of lies with the exception of five pieces of truth each. They will win points from sneaking their truths past their opponents or […]

    $12 – $15
  • Tue 25
    June 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Liars of Orpheus

    2434 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2 2434 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Hosted by SJ Valiquette, Liars of Orpheus revolves around writers attempting to lie their way through stories, poems and lectures. Each of the five writers will produce work that are made entirely of lies with the exception of five pieces of truth each. They will win points from sneaking their truths past their opponents or […]

    $12 – $15
  • July 2024

  • Wed 3
    July 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm - August 28, 2024 | 8:30 pm

    Poetry in the Park

    Queen's Park Bandshell New Westminster, BC

    Royal City Literary Arts Society presents Poetry in the Park Every Wednesday night from July 3 – August 28 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Each weekly session will feature 2 poets and an Open Mic. Open Mic sign-up at 6:15pm. Location: Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster, BC. In partnership with Arts New West and […]

    Free
  • August 2024

  • Tue 27
    August 27, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Virtual Reading: How Do I Sexy? Mx. Nillin Lore in conversation with Matsui de Roo

    Cross and Crows Bookstore 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Cross & Crows Books welcomes author Mx. Nillin Lore and Matsui de Roo for a virtual reading and discussion of Nillin's first book, How Do I Sexy? ABOUT HOW DO I SEXY? What even is “sexy,” and how do you do it? A tough question for trans and nonbinary queers struggling to find their sexual […]

    Free
  • April 2025

  • Wed 16
    April 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic

    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    We're back & we can't wait to hear your words! Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and […]

    $13.13
  • May 2025

  • Wed 21
    May 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic

    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be inspired by the power of spoken word, whether or […]

    $13.13
  • June 2025

  • Mon 30
    June 30, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Enabling Performance: an acoustic open mic night

    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Come showcase your talents at our Open Mic Night and share your music, poetry, comedy, or any other performance! Welcome to Enabling Performance: an acousistic open mic night! Come join us at Enabling Arts 343 Railway St #104 for a night of talent and fun. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is […]

    $10.00
  • July 2025

  • Wed 16
    July 16, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic

    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    We're back & we can't wait to hear your words! Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and […]

    $13.13
  • November 2025

  • Fri 21
    November 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Rahat Kurd at Planet Earth Poetry

    Russell Books Victoria, BC, Canada

    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 […]

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