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  • 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
  • September 2024

  • Thu 12
    September 12, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    POETRY BOOK LAUNCH! jaz papadopoulos (I FEEL THAT WAY TOO) and Melanie Siebert (SIGNAL INFINITIES)

    Cross & Crows Books 2836 Commercial Dr,, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join jaz papadopoulos (I FEEL THAT WAY TOO) and Melanie Siebert (SIGNAL INFINITIES) in conversation with Vancouver writer and editor Elee Kraljii Gardiner at Cross & Crows Books on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - September 15, 2024 | 4:00 pm

    Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers

    Cove Commons on Bowen Island 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada

    The Write on Bowen Festival of Readers & Writers is a three-day event on beautiful Bowen Island that showcases writers and authors and their work. It provides opportunities for participants to attend workshops and other events that will aid them in the development of word-based creative endeavours. It allows everyone, including the general public, to […]

  • Sat 14
    September 14, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    More Than Two, Second Edition: Book Launch and Conversation

    Massy Arts 23 East Pender, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

    Join us and Eve Rickert & Andrea Zanin for the release of More Than Two, Second Edition. Cultivating nonmonogamous relationships with kindness and integrity, in conversation with Carrie Jenkins. Venue & Accessibility The event will be hosted at the Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street in Chinatown, Vancouver. Registration is free, open to […]

    Free
  • Thu 26
    September 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Sarah Leavitt book launch

    Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Sarah Leavitt launches her new book SOMETHING, NOT NOTHING, a graphic memoir about grief, loss, queer love, and joy. Sarah will give a reading followed by a Q&A with cartoonist Mita Mahato. Includes snacks, book signing, and a chance to play with watercolour.

    Free
  • Sat 28
    September 28, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 28th Year of Poetry in Transit

    UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 28th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured […]

    Free
  • Sun 29
    September 29, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Clever Girl Book Launch

    R&B Brewing

    Join the party for an evening of dinos, readings, trivia, music and drag to celebrate the launch of Hannah McGregor's new book, "Clever Girl"! Enjoy readings and performances from Rainbow Glitz, The Established Shanda Leer, Dina Del Bucchia, Cynara Geissler, David Ly AND MORE! RSVP early to reserve your space. The hosts would like to […]

    Free
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