Discover why, in modern history, women's fashion deliberately sacrificed functionality for silhouette, while traditionally men's clothing accommodated up to 17 pockets in a single suit. The patriarchy and capitalism have shaped our wardrobes for long enough! Beyond its brief yet thorough explanation of why feminine clothing lacks pockets, The Magic of Pockets, empowers you to […]
Join us for the 2026 Word Vancouver Festival! The main festival day on Robson square, will take place on Saturday, September 19th. Online and offsite events will take place between September 10-28 Our Mission: To foster the joy of the written word and inspire creativity by bringing together readers and writers from all backgrounds in […]
Come celebrate Nate Nate Nainers’ (my) newest (and wildest) poetry book, smokin’ holy spirits (Galleon Books)!!! Purchase Tix Here: https://www.enablingarts.com/product/smokin-holy-spirits-book-launch/F6DU6CDIHD5HENVPYQ62XC6L About smokin’ holy spirits: A multi-dimensional clown has popped the evangelical bubble she was indoctrinated in. By subverting the art of prophecy with profanity, transgressions, and crazy-talk, this clown takes us on a wild and […]
Join Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and members of The Shift peer newsroom for an engaging conversation on the ethics of journalism, with a particular focus on reporting from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The evening will also explore the evolving role of print media in 2026 and offer a behind-the-scenes look at Megaphone's peer newsroom and the […]
Co-presented with MagsBC: Whether you’re brand new or an established writer or journalist, this panel discussion will help you refine how you’re pitching or learn how to make your submission stand out in the overflowing slush pile. Join renowned editors, journalists, and writers for their best tips and tricks on pitching and submitting your work […]
Word Vancouver, Western Canada's largest FREE literary Festival, returns to UBC Robson Square on Saturday September 19th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Events with authors of all genres, editors, publishers, and people from all aspects of the literary world will take place throughout the day. Outside in the covered rink area, we'll host a […]
Now celebrating its 30th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, is an opportunity to bring BC’s regional poetry to BC readers and transit riders. On Saturday, September 19 at 2-3:30 p.m. at Word Vancouver, hear this year’s featured poets: Cynthia Woodman Kerkham, Elizabeth Bachinsky, Eve Joseph, Fenn […]
Join us for a special 30th-anniversary celebration of Poetry in Transit, hosted by Rob Taylor and featuring poets Junie Désil, Natalie Lim, and Fiona Tinwei Lam. We will also have other activations on site, including an interactive “30 Years of Poetry in Transit” timeline and a “Community Poetry” board for festival attendees.
As the headliner for the Indigenous Author Series, David A. Robertson, one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous authors and storytellers, brings his acclaimed book 52 Ways to Reconcile to life in this keynote designed to engage, inspire, and empower audiences to move reconciliation forward in tangible ways.
Join Squamish-based alpinist and award-winning author Michael Schauch in celebrating the launch of his new book, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom (Hohm Press), with a special community event on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Brackendale Art Gallery in Squamish. The evening will feature readings from the book, conversation and audience Q&A, […]