
Encrypted: A Reading with Arleen Paré
Upstart & Crow 1387 Railspur Alley Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us for an evening in celebration of Paré’s newest poetry collection on grief, family, and loneliness.

Join us for an evening in celebration of Paré’s newest poetry collection on grief, family, and loneliness.
Double Melancholy: Art, Beauty, and the Making of a Brown Queer Man—a lyrical exploration of race, desire, and artistic identity shaped by literature, film, and family history. For those interested, at 4pm, Gatchalian will lead Writing the Unraveling Self, a workshop that invites participants to embrace emotional rawness and creative disruption through guided prompts and […]

Join us to hear a selection of the featured 2025-26 poets read from their work, followed by a short discussion and Q&A in which you can engage with the poets over your love of the written verse!
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 29th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us On Saturday, September 20 at UBC Robson […]

The 41st Annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the University Golf Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. Your ticket includes entry to our reception, awards ceremony, snacks, canapes, and a glass of bubbly. The venue is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available onsite. For […]

Join us at Vinca's Kitchen for a special evening with Chef Holly Howe to celebrate the release of her new cookbook Mouthwatering Sauerkraut: Fermentation Made Easy! Tickets are $40.00 plus tax and come with a copy of the new cookbook. There are only 35 tickets available. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the event will […]
Join Richmond Public Library as they welcome back international best-selling author Daniel Kalla as he reads and answers your questions about his newly released novel, The Deepest Fake.

Do you love to read? Our highly specialized team of wild and nerdy bibliophiles go head to head as they race against the clock to speed review their favourite books, podcasts and more! Booklists and laughter are included. Drop-in and free of charge.
Join us for an amazing storytelling event with best selling author, Richard Van Camp. He will share his life's work of reclaiming stories, family and community medicines and interviews with Elders from his community of Fort Smith, NWT. You'll hear miracle stories about how he and others whose parents went to residential schools have spent […]
A creative gathering for emerging and established writers who want to grow their craft, build genuine community, and experience the magic of storytelling in one of Canada’s most scenic regions