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  • June 2024

  • Sat 15
    June 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Book Signing: William Deverell’s Long-Shot Trial

    Munro's Books 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join Munro’s Books on June 15th to meet William Deverell, the author of the Arthur Beauchamp thriller series! He'll be signing the ninth book in the series: The Long-Shot Trial! In the Long-Shot Trial, Arthur Beauchamp takes a break from the courtroom to write a memoir so he can set the record straight about a […]

    Free
  • Sat 15
    June 15, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    I Wrote a Book. Now What?

    Literacy Central Vancouver Island 19 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    This 3-hour workshop is aimed at authors who are in the early stages of their writing careers, who have written a book and now need some guidance regarding the editing and publishing options available to them. EDITING, FROM THE “BIG PICTURE” TO THE PERSNICKITY Facilitator: Allyson Foster This session will demystify the different types and […]

    Free
  • Sun 16
    June 16, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    ReJoyce – A Bloomsday Celebration

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

    A circle reading of Joyce's Ulysses, bring your copies to take your turn, or choose your favourite Joyceab/Irish/modernist texts to share. Edwardian dress encouraged. Cross and Crows Books, Commercial Dr 4 - 6 pm

    Free
  • 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
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