Lower Mainland
Alibi Unplugged Reading Series
Bolts of Fiction
Cold Reading Series
First Tuesday Assembly of Poets
Lingo Reading Series
Necessary Voices
RAW Exchange Reading Series
Revisions Readings 604.522.7272
Robson Reading Series
Twisted Poets Literary Salon
Upstart Crow Reading Series
Vancouver Story Slam
The Islands
Planet Earth Poetry Reading Series
Sidney Reading Series
Hosted by Pauline Holdstock
and M.A.C. Farrant
Info: 250-656-4446
| Regular Slam or Open Mike Events
(Lower Mainland)
First Monday of the month - to June
OPEN MIKE FOR TEENS
Are you tired of singing in the shower or reading poetry to your cat? We are too - and we're here to do something about it! On the first Monday of every month between October and June, teens are invited to come on stage in the Peter Kaye room at Central Library at Library Square in Vancouver - and do their thing! Anything goes, from stories to poetry to songs. It can be your own material or someone else's. Doesn't matter who wrote it, we wanna hear it. More info: 604.331.3691.
First, Third & Fifth Mondays of the month
Doors & sign-up at 8; show at 9 pm
VANCOUVER POETRY SLAM
Poetry-slam competition with guest performances. Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Drive. Doors & sign-up 8:00; show at 9:00 pm. Admisson $5. Dates and audio sampling at MyPage http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=77058971
Tuesdays every week
7-10 pm
SPOKEN REVELATIONS
Open-mike poetry night hosted by Kagan Goh and Jamie Reinert. At Aroma Coffee With Legs, 1865 Commercial Drive. No cover.
First Tuesday of the month
7:30 pm
DARE TO BE HEARD
The North Shore Writers' Association hosts a monthly open-mike night for writers at The Seymour Bean, 3734 Mt. Seymour Parkway. No cover. Email for info to winfish@shaw.ca
First Tuesday of the month
7:30 pm
ASSEMBLY OF POETS
Readings and open-mike performances. Chapters on Robson, 788 Robson Street. Free.
Info at 604-609-2820.
3rd Tuesday of every month
TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON
Join us at our new location on West Broadway at Nebur-King Coffee. They have great sweet treats and sandwiches plus a full selection of beverages. Bring your appetite, your poems and your questions for our guests. Featured readings are followed by Q&A and open mic.
Wednesday May 7 [next one]
First Wednesday of the month
7 to 9 pm
DARE TO BE HEARD
Sponsored by the North Shore Writers Association. Enjoy the company of like- minded readers and writers, in the relaxed atmosphere of the Mollie Nye House. We welcome readers and writers of all genres, to read with us, listen, or discuss work in progress. Free. Coffee and cookies, by donation. We look forward to seeing you at the Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver).
More info: Elaine Berg: elaine@telus.net; Wayne Smith: wsmith@shaw.ca or 604-929-6250. Second & Fourth Wednesdays of the month
7:30 pm/start 8 pm
STORY SLAM
Ivan Penaluna hosts this 5-minute story competition with 10 storytellers and guest hosts. Our Town Café, 245 East Broadway. Suggested donation $5. Info at 604-254-0355 and at <www.boltsoffiction.org/>.
Second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm
POETRY AROUND THE WORLD
Open-mike, multilingual readings hosted by Lucia Gorea, with writing exercises given at the end of each event. At Indigo Books & Music, 1025 Marine Drive, North Vancouver. Free. Info at 604-603-6049.
Third Wednesday of the month
8 pm
WRITERS IN THE ROUND
Hosted by Kate Polsky, featuring readings & music, followed by an open-mike. Monmartré Café, 4362 Main Street. $2 cover. Info at 604-879-8111.
Last Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm
WORLD POETS' NIGHT OUT
Ariadne Sawyer and Lucy Ortiz host a monthly showcase of poets, musicians, and actors. At Behind the Scenes Book & Coffee Shop, 243 West Broadway. Info at 604-526-4729 or www.urbanvancouver.com
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