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“And So To Tenderness I Add My Action”: Illness, Disability, & Poetry

On Tuesday, October 10th at 6pm, join Massy Arts and Massy Books in welcoming Steffi Tad-y, Kess Mohammadi, and Jody Chan for an online poetry event around the topics of tenderness and disability. Venue & Accessibility This event will be held on ZOOM at 6pm Pacific Time. Closed captioning is available through ZOOM. This event […]

Reconciliation Reading Series (#6): “Birdie”

Trinity Memorial United Church, Abbotsford 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Spiritual Path to Awakening (SPA) is proud to offer Julia Rohan’s Reconciliation Reading Series, as an opportunity for learning and dialogue related to reconciliation. SPA takes pride in our commitment to making Indigenous Knowledge and Truth and Reconciliation an integral part of our event culture. This Reconciliation Reading Series is the seventh Active Allyship Event. […]

$40

River Meets the Sea by Rachael Moorthy with guest Harrison Mooney

On Wednesday, October 11th, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and House of Anansi Press in celebrating Rachael Moorthy's debut novel, River Meets the Sea. Rachael will be joined by guest reader Invisible Boy author Harrison Mooney. “Brilliant and inventive, River Meets the Sea is elegantly told in heartrending poetry, flowing smoothly between the protagonists’ histories, […]

Victoria Festival of Authors

Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC, Canada

Since 2016, Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) has been the largest celebration of books and book lovers on Vancouver Island. Each fall we invite authors from our region and beyond to share their books and ideas with Victoria’s readers. We showcase established and emerging poets, prose writers, and other storytellers, with artistic achievement, creative innovation […]

Whistler Writers Festival

Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, Canada

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. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21, 2023. […]

Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio with Guests

On Thursday, October 12th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Douglas & McIntyre in celebrating the launch of Reuniting with Strangers, a novel by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio. Jennilee will be joined by Kawika Guillermo, Leah Ranada, Vincent Ternida, and Christine Añonuevo. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet […]

Sonnets from a Cell by Bradley Peters with Guests

On Friday, October 13th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Brick Books in launching Bradley Peters' Sonnets from a Cell. Bradley will be joined by Rob Taylor, Kayla Czaga, Marc Perez, Nick Thran, and host, Sheryda Warrener. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu […]

Haida Modern Film Screening

James Cowan Theatre 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada

The Shadbolt Centre is honoured to present a screening of the film Haida Modern documenting the life and legacy of renowned Master Artist Robert Davidson. 80 min run time, followed by a Q & A, book sales/signing and reception with Robert Davidson, whose work is featured in Echoes of the Supernatural: The Graphic Art of […]

$25

Dual Launch of “Gumboot Guys” and “Knots and Stitches”

Osborne Bay Pub 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton, B.C., Canada

Celebrate the Adventurous Spirit of Coastal Living in the 1970s. Two new Books are being launched in the inviting ambience of the Osborne Bay Pub. You can buy a beer, buy a book, meet the authors, and get your books signed. From the vibrant era of the 1970s when adventure seekers, dreamers, and wanderers flocked […]

Free

The Vancouver Writers Fest

Granville Island (various) 202-1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vancouver Writers Fest connects people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us. Meet 115+ authors joining us at this year's flagship Festival, from October 16-22!