See the Sound
Verses 2017What does poetry look like? Going beyond sounds in the air or words on the page, three poets and visual artists reimagine poetry in the visual realm.
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Shut the Front Door!
Verses 2017Blurring the line between stand up and spoken-word means high-octane fun with Cheryl Maddalena, Sara Bynoe, Fernando Raguero, Al Mader, and Graham Clark.
Some Birds Walk for the Hell of It
Verses 2017CR Avery's launches his new book of poetry "Some Birds Walk for the Hell of It" published by Anvil Press in a wild cabaret of music, burlesque, and spoken word.
Jangle & Shout
Verses 2017A literary soirée with a wild side, featuring Amber Dawn, Zaccheus Jackson, Christie Rose, Brendan McLeod, and Geoff Berner.
Spoken Word Masterclass with Brendan McLeod
Verses 2017This workshop looks at how poets can connect with their audiences in-between poems through jokes, stories, snippets, and reflections in a manner that's true to their performance style.
Last Chance Slam
ContactOne final spot in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam goes to the winner of this open sign-up competition.
Spoken Word Masterclass with d’bi young
Verses 2017Based on her groundbreaking biomyth S.O.R.P.L.U.S.I. methodology, d'bi's workshop explores how writers can develop personal integrity in their artistic practice.
What Rhymes with LOL?
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverWhether reading their own humorous poems, discussing their funny inspirations or presenting the work of those who’ve made jokes in verse before them, these poets will make you reconsider the serious poet stereotype.
Mashed Poetics – Rage Against the Machine
Verses 2017A spoken word / music mash-up featuring Rage Against the Machine's first album performed by a live band with poems inspired by the songs read between each track.
Pan American Slam
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverThis slam showcase explores the theme of heroes, featuring El Jones, John Akpata, Adelene da Soul Poet, and Scruffmouth Scribe. Curated by Black Dot Roots & Culture Collective.
Gender Failure
Annual General Meeting on May 25thAn acclaimed multimedia show featuring the powerful storytelling of Ivan Coyote and the ethereal voice of Rae Spoon. Official launch of the "Gender Failure" book published by Arsenal Pulp Press.
Spoken Word Masterclass with Ikenna ‘OpenSecret’ Onyegbula
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverTwo-time Canadian Individual Poetry Slam champion, OpenSecret reveals some of the more nuanced and creative approaches to slam and how to turn the odds in your favour.
Talk the Talk: Race
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverThis facilitator-guided conversation engages artists in anti-oppression dialogue Uncomfortable questions will be asked. Solutions will be crowd sourced. Come, be challenged, and share your experiences.
LITANY Queer Reading Series
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverLITANY showcases emerging and established queer writers. Each evening is a cozy, safer-space affair that celebrates the complexity of our queer worlds and words.
Spoken Word Masterclass with Sheri-D Wilson
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverEditor of "The Spoken Word Workbook," Sheri-D Wilson leads participants in a journey to raise your voice.
Word Circus
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverA whirlwind of words strikes as Sheri-D Wilson, James Lamb, Ikenna 'OpenSecret' Onyegbula, and Billeh Nickerson blur the line between stage and page.
East Van Poetry Salon
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, VancouverEvelyn Lau and Sean Cranbury join us to discuss the role of publishing in the 21st century and how writers can make it work to their advantage.