Mutton was a Coast Salish Woolly Dog whose pelt lay forgotten in a Smithsonian drawer for 150 years until it was uncovered by an amateur archivist. According to Indigenous Oral Histories of the Pacific Northwest, this small dog was bred for thousands of years for its woolly fibres, which were woven into traditional blankets, robes […]
NVDPL is excited to host author Karen Harmon for a book talk at the Capilano Library! Karen will be reading from her new book, Class of '56 Set against the nostalgic backdrop of diners, hot rods, and sock hops, Class of '56 is a prequel to Karen Harmon’s award-winning Class of '78, where the secrets […]
Join subTerrain, one of Vancouver's longest standing literary magazines, in celebrating 100 issues of literary publishing from the margins. Sunday, June 8th Hero's Welcome 3917 Main St. (at 23rd Ave.) Door open at 5:00 pm -- Readings at 6:00
Become a member of Word Vancouver to get access to exclusive events! On June 14th, Timothy Taylor will host a Literary Walking Tour. Join Timothy and Word Vancouver on a walk through the streets of downtown while Timothy Taylor talks about the spots which influenced his latest book The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf […]
Join Books BC and BC Libraries Co-op for the launch of the Read Local BC eBookshelf - with author readings by Wayde Compton and Candie Tanaka.
This June 21st, join Samantha Beynon and Strong Nations Publishing at the Royal BC Museum for the official launch of Celebrating Potlatches! This beautiful picture book, illustrated by Carla Joseph, recounts the 1885 Potlatch ban and the resilience of the communities who fought to keep their traditions alive. Pick up your copies at the launch, […]
Come showcase your talents at our Open Mic Night and share your music, poetry, comedy, or any other performance! Welcome to Enabling Performance: an acousistic open mic night! Come join us at Enabling Arts 343 Railway St #104 for a night of talent and fun. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is […]
Join us for an evening of critical conversation, a chance to sit with stories that unsettle, illuminate, and expand the sense of what’s possible.
Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in both text and image.