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  • April 2023

  • Sun 23

    READING: Read Local: Author’s Open House

    April 23, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, Canada

    On Sunday, April 23 at 2pm, join the Friends of the White Rock Library in celebrating local literature for the Read Local: Author’s Open House. This entertaining afternoon program features […]

    Free
  • Wed 26

    BOOK LAUNCH: The Double Life of Benson Yu and Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality

    April 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Presented by Word Vancouver and The Asian Canadian Writers Workshop Book Launch: Kevin Chong and Lindsay Wong Guest Reading from Christine Lai Come celebrate the joint book launches of Kevin […]

    Free
  • Thu 27

    READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH: The Joy of Poetry

    April 27, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    A reading of local poets in honour of National Poetry Month, held in Kelowna, BC. at Third Space Coffeehouse. This is a combination reading, book launch and open mic. All […]

    Free
  • Fri 28

    ReadersMagnet Book Confab San Francisco: An Endless Pursuit of Spreading the Art of Storytelling

    April 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - April 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm
    Studio 1086 1086 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    This year, ReadersMagnet will once again host ReadersMagnet Book Confab - its original and innovative pop-up event for storytellers and book lovers. More than just a gathering of book enthusiasts, […]

    Free
  • Sun 30

    WORKSHOP: Using ChatGPT to Up Your Productivity

    April 30, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Mission Point House 4603 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Davis Bay, BC, Canada

    Are you a writer or editor who is curious about ChatGPT? We will have a demonstration of how ChatGPT can make you more productive at our Sunday, April 30th meeting […]

    Free
  • May 2023

  • Tue 2

    Ellen Schwartz: Book Launch | Jewish Book Festival

    May 2, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Jewish Community Centre 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join the JCC Jewish Book Festival and Heritage House for the launch of Ellen Schwartz's memoir, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader." Tuesday, May 2, 7:00pm In the […]

    Free
  • Thu 4

    LiterASIAN 2023

    May 4, 2023 | 12:00 pm - May 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm
    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens 578 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Vancouver, BC - LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices […]

    $5 – $60
  • Sat 6

    Helen Humphreys Discusses Rabbit Foot Bill and Saskatchewan’s LSD Mental Health Trials

    May 6, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom

    Author Helen Humphreys will be joining us virtually to discuss her book "Rabbit Foot Bill" and her interest in and research of Saskatchewan’s mid-twentieth century LSD mental health trials. She […]

    Free
  • Sun 7

    Wine and Words: Dimsum with the Authors

    May 7, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Floata Resturant 180 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join us and the LiterASIAN Festival for an afternoon of food and festivities! This fundraiser will include dim sum, wine tastings, author readings, and live and silent auctions. All event […]

    $60
  • Fri 12

    Book Launch: Frances Barkley by Cathy Converse

    May 12, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Maritime Museum of BC 634 Humboldt St., Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Cathy Converse at the Maritime Museum of BC for an afternoon of sailing stories and maritime adventures to celebrate the launch of her new book, Frances Barkley: […]

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