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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo FINALS feat. Donna-Michelle St. Bernard
DESCRIPTION:The top four teams compete in one last slam to crown the 2025 champion! \nFollowing the presentation of the Zaccheus Jackson Spirit of the Slam Award and a performance from an incredible headlining artist\, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard\, the four competing teams throw down in a final slam to determine the Hullabaloo champion and recipient of the Poe A Tree Trophy! Or mannequin… the trophy is definitely a mannequin… IT’S HULLABALOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! \nSat\, April 12th\, at The Post at 750 (750 Hamilton St)\nDoors: 7:00 PM  |  Start: 7:30 PM\nFREE (Please RSVP)
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-finals-feat-donna-michelle-st-bernard/
LOCATION:The Post at 750\, 750 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5B 0E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo,Verses,Verses 2025,Youth
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SUMMARY:Oral Traditions
DESCRIPTION:One of the festival flagship events\, “Oral Traditions” is an evening that amplifies diverse voices with a focus on oral traditions. \nFor 2025\, led by Sonya Littlejohn\, Oral Traditions will be a collaborative showcase with partners: Native Hip Hop Society\, Wordsmiths\, and Soul Stories. This event will celebrate Indigenous\, Black\, Poets of Colour from across the region. This year\, Oral Traditions is a collaborative showcase of artists including Derek Edenshaw\, Ant Loc (Savage Family)\, Franz Seachel\, Imbali Blooming\, Gabriel Teodoros\, Christie Lee\, Kinfolk Nation\, fanny kearse\, Ivanna Samuel\, Marlo Browne\, and Brandon Wint. \nMonday\, April 14th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 7:00 PM |  Show: 8:00 PM\n$10 Advance  |  $15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/oral-traditions-3/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Storytelling,Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T200000
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SUMMARY:Write Bloody North Presents: The Launch of The ONEIRONAUT ∅2
DESCRIPTION:Poet Sheri-D Wilson launches the next volume of her epic work\, The ONEIRONAUT ∅2 \nCome Celebrate as we launch the 2nd volume in a three-book one-story fantasy trilogy written in the beguiling words of poet Sheri-D Wilson. Sheri-D will be joined by friends: C.R. Avery\, Billeh Nickerson\, &  Anjalica Solomon. \nTuesday\, April 15th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 7:00 PM  |  Show: 8:00 PM\n$10 Advance  |  $15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nBUY TICKETS\n \nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here! \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/write-bloody-north-presents-sheri-d-wilson-the-oneironaut-%e2%88%852/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T223000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Preliminaries Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The first round of competition features back-to-back slams as 24 of the best poets across Canada begin the tournament that will determine the 2025 Canadian Poetry Slam Champion! \nDuring Round 1\, competing poets will perform 2-minute and 3-minute poems. This event will also stream live on the POETV YouTube channel. \nWednesday\, April 17th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 6:30 PM  |  Bout 1: 7:30 PM | Bout 2: 9:00 PM\n$10 Advance  |  $15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-preliminaries-round-1/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T223000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Preliminaries Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The second round of competition features back-to-back slams as 24 of the best poets across Canada compete to see who will make Saturday night’s CIPS FINALS! \nDuring Round 2\, competing poets will perform 4-minute and 1-minute poems. This event will also stream live on the POETV YouTube channel. \nThursday\, April 17th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 6:30 PM  |  Bout 1: 7:30 PM | Bout 2: 9:00 PM\n$10 Advance  |  $15 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-preliminaries-round-2/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T130000
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SUMMARY:Stage to Page - WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Stage to Page returns for a public workshop where poets will explore ways to collaborate with music and other disciplines. \nIndustry experts from across artistic disciplines and sectors offer tips and feedback to poets on their works\, culminating in a musical jam session. \nFri\, April 18 at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 12:30 PM | Start: 1:00 PM\n$8 in advance | $10 at the door\n \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here!\n \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/workshop-stage-to-page/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses,Verses 2025,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T173000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Jam
DESCRIPTION:Always a fun event that offers opportunities for folks passionate about poetry to share work in a supportive environment! \nAt this open mic-style event\, attendees can sign up when they arrive at the event to share poems in an informal setting. \nFriday\, April 18th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 3:30 PM  |  Start: 4:00 PM\nBy donation (Suggested $5) \nREGISTER\nOr buy a Verses Festival Pass here  \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/poetry-jam/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T230000
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SUMMARY:Mashed Poetics: "Fully\, Completely" by The Tragically Hip
DESCRIPTION:A longtime friend to Verses\, Mashed Poetics returns with a showcase that brings music and poetry together as we celebrate The Tragically Hip album “Fully Completely”! \nPoets are invited to create work inspired by a song\, artist\, or album. Then\, in true concert style\, Mashed Poetics performs covers of the songs\, sharing stage with the poets who share their creations. \nFriday\, April 18th\, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 8:00 PM  |  Show: 9:00 PM\n$15 Advance  |  $20 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here!\n \nLINEUP (Poets & Song Assignments): \nTariq Malik: “Courage”\nKim Trainor: “Looking for a Place to Happen”\nElee Kraljii Gardener: “At the 100th Meridian”\nNyla Bedard: “Pigeon Camera”\nTolua Oyedele: “Lionized”\nBradley Peters: “Locked in the Trunk of a Car”\nAl Mader: “We’ll Go Too”\nrudiejay: “Fully Completely”\nMiss Christie Lee: “50 Mission Cap”\nKevin Wesaquate aka. PoetiK: “Wheat Kings”\nHerbert: “The Wherewithal”\nCatherine Garrett: “Eldorado”
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mashed-poetics-3/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Verses,Verses 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T150000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass with Beau Sia - WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to learn from the incredible Beau Sia! \nVerses Festival of Words poet of honour and legendary Spoken Word poet Beau Sia offers a masterclass that offers coaching\, tips\, and feedback to poets interested in performance and writing compelling work. \nSat\, April 19 at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 2:30 PM | Start: 3:00 PM\n$20 in advance | $25 at the door\n \nREGISTER\nOr buy a Verses Festival Pass here to register for 50% off!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/workshop-masterclass-beau-sia/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses,Verses 2025,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T223000
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CREATED:20250314T200518Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam FINALS featuring Beau Sia
DESCRIPTION:After an intense preliminary competition\, the top poets compete to crown the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam champion for 2025! \nBefore the competition begins\, enjoy an incredible opportunity to see our poet of honour\, Beau Sia\, perform a feature set\, and help us celebrate the recipient(s) of this year’s Zaccheus Jackson Nyce Memorial Award. Then sit back\, but hold on tight\, as the top 10 qualifying poets throw down in a no-holds-barred\, three-round poetry slam to determine the 2025 champ! \nThis event will also stream live on the POETV YouTube channel. \nSat\, April 19 at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St)\nDoors: 7:00 PM | Start: 8:00 PM\n$20 in advance | $25 at the door\n \nBUY TICKETS\nOr see everything when you buy a Verses Festival Pass here!\n \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-finals-featuring-beau-sia/
LOCATION:Chill-X Studio\, 2270 Manitoba Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Slam,Verses,Verses 2025
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