Tag: Reading

We’re back for the 2026 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup and read them poetry. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast, so don’t be late! The event takes place in Go to full post …read more

The LiterASIAN Festival returns for its 14th annual edition with “Re-Generation,” a timely exploration of how Asian Canadian writers are reshaping literary culture today.
Running from June 27-28 across Vancouver, the festival brings together leading and emerging voices for a national Go to full post …read more

Please join SFU English and Poetry in Canada for the 4th annual Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading featuring award recipient Wayde Compton. This free event takes place on Saturday, April 11th (Doors: 6:15 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre (Room Go to full post …read more

Poets Steven Seidenberg and Danielle LaFrance will be reading at People’s Co-op Bookstore on Sunday, March 8th (7-9 PM).
This is a free event and all are welcome – no need to RSVP.
*This event is hosted by Simon Fraser Go to full post …read more

Touchstone Theatre and Neworld Theatre present a reading of Christine Quintana’s play El Terremoto (directed by Daniela Atiencia). Twenty years have passed since the three Jurado sisters lost their parents, and life just seems to continue on in their East Vancouver Go to full post …read more

The On Edge Reading Series showcases the work of writers who are doing the freshest, most interesting, and relevant work, writers who are also artists, volunteers, literary award winners, social justice organizers, prison abolitionists, literary organizers, dancers, managing editors, filmmakers, creative Go to full post …read more

Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our “silent reading party” at the library is a social space where patrons can Go to full post …read more

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 Go to full post …read more

The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Go to full post …read more

Join Wordstorm on Feb. 23rd when Andrea Thompson features at our online reading/performance, interview and open mic event!
On Feb, 23rd, Andrea will be sharing from one of her latest publications, A Selected History of Soul Speak.
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Astra, by Cedar Bowers
Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives, by Margot Fedoruk
This Unlikely Soil, by Andrea Routley
We’ll have books for sale at the event.
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Music. Movies. Celebrity crushes. Pop culture permeates all levels of our lives, from the entertainment we consume (or abhor) to the memes we make and share with friends. Jen Sookfong Lee has been at the centre of this commentary for years, Go to full post …read more