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SUMMARY:Carnival of Words (formerly Slamathon) Van Slam Team Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:A marathon of 12 hours of poetry\, and you are invited to join in!\nRead/perform your own or someone else’s poetry or sponsor someone else you want to hear.The whole thing is a $2/minute fundraiser for the 2017 Vancouver Poetry Slam team to help pay for their trip to perform at Canadian Festival of Spoken Words in Peterborough in the Fall. The team is Trev Spilchen aka Spillious\, Julia Pileggi\, Molly Billows\, Johnny Trinh\, and Matt Miller. \nAs of August 9 at midnight\, there are only eleven 5 minute spots left\nin the whole day of poetry!!\nIf you wanna be part of the Slamathon ya better hurry up & sign up for some time!\nHere’s the link:\nhttp://www.slottr.com/sheets/7337096 \n\nYou can also go to the above link to find out when all the amazing artists who have already signed up\, will be performing.\nNames like Jillian Christmas\, Lucia Misch\, RC Weslowski\, Duncan Shields\, Johnny MacRae\, Vancouver Youth Slam team\, Lip Balm\, Spillious\, Johnny Trinh\, Julia Pileggi\, Spillious\, Q\, Richard Glen Lett\, Dave Rankin\, Coral More\, Rachel Taylor\, jp lorence\, Scott Ramsay\, Andrew Warner\, Sho Wiley\, Darry Danzig\, Justin Peter Willem Bige\, Rachel Goddard\, Jano\, Nova &  +\nPamela Bentley our feature performer!!!!\nShe’ll be on at 4:30! \nWhile the Slamathon spots are almost full\, we still have up to 10 spots available for the 1st Annual Head to Head C.O.W Slam.\nThis is a head to head summer slam championship\,\n$10-20 sliding scale entry fee\,\n$50 1st Prize (along with the coveted COW cup & Slam team re-gift basket)\nContact Matt. Miller or Trev Spilchen if you wanna grab a spot for this super fun slam. \nAlso bring some money for yummy snacks & beverages\, and… \nThrow water balloons at Van Slam Team members! \nAll to raise funds for grassroots arts in Vancouver. \n\n\nIt’s all happening in the backyard of the Chicken Sessions house! Rain or shine\, there’ll be cover provided. Stay for a little while or stay for a lot.\n\nFor more details\, you can check out the event page on Facebook:\nVan Slam’s Carnival of Words (formerly Slamathon) Fundraiser
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/carnival-of-words-formerly-slamathon-van-slam-team-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Chicken Sessions House\, 2048 Pandora Street backyard\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Van Slam's Carnival of Words Team Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Hey Folks\, it’s back – Slamathon version 2.0\, new & improved as The Van Slam Carnival of Words! The traditional opportunity to sign up to read poetry and support Van Slam’s efforts to send a team to compete at CFSW\, The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word\, along with new features like the Head to Head Slam Championship & the chance to throw water balloons at Van Slam Team members!!!\nAs well as fun decatholon slam style events\, feature performer TBA\, yummy foods & great vibes hangin in the sunshine with wonderful folks!! \nHere’s how the Slamathon sign up works -Slamathon spots are $2 per minute\, in 5 minute increments. Wanna sign up?\nSimply go to:\nhttp://www.slottr.com/sheets/7337096 \nSign yourself up for as long as you wish (add your name in each 5 minute spot desired). Then – either pay for the slots yourself or get yourself sponsored to read & bring the cash to the event.  \nOr…you can throw water balloons at Van Slam team members (Spillious\,Johnny D Trinh\, Julia Pileggi\, Molly Billows\, & Lipbalm) for $2 per balloon or 3 balloons for $5!!!  \nOr…Sign up for the Carnival of Words Summer Slam Championship\, otherwise known as the C.O.W. Slam.\nEntry is $10-$20 sliding scale\, 12 spots available\,\n$50 first place prize along with the Slam team re-gift basket\, & of course the C.O.W Cup!!\nSign up with Matt Miller via facebook or\nemail: matt.miller.slam@gmail.com \nOr…you can buy some yummy treats on the day. \nOr…simply come hang out with us and perhaps donate some funds to the Vancouver Poetry Slam!  \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on the unceded\, settler occupied territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil Waututh peoples. \nAll Vancouver Poetry House events strive to be trans friendly and accessible to all bodies. Please help us with that goal. \nAccessibility info:\nThe Chicken Sessions House is an old house with no accessibility modifications. There is a dirt driveway up to a large wide gate. The backyard is mostly grass with some gravel on path. If there has been little rain to make the ground soft\, this is navigable by wheelchair and scooter. There is one small drop down from the side yard to the back. A makeshift ramp is provided.\nThe yard can also be entered from the paved back alley through a gate with no steps but a slight incline.\nThere are about a dozen steps up to the main floor where the bathroom is. Inside\, everything is on the same level.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slams-carnival-of-words-team-fundraiser/
LOCATION:2048 Pandora Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170807T200000
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SUMMARY:Kelsey Savage features at the Vancouver Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Summer slam season is here which means an altered format from the rest of the year. During the Summer season poets are asked to perform up to 2 minute\, 1 minute and 4 minute long poems. 12 poets in the first round 6 in the second and the top 3 scoring poets in the third round…barring any ties. \nPoets who make the third round earn points towards making the Vancouver Individual World Poetry Slam Playoffs and a chance to go to IWPS in the U.S. and represent Vancouver at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April 2018. \nAbout Our Feature:  \nKelsey Savage is a sapphire-haired poet living on unceded Coast Salish territories. She’s had her work featured on the East Van Poetry’s Salon’s Best Poems of 2016 list\, the 2014 CBC Non-Fiction Prize longlist\, the 2014 Vancouver Fringe Festival\, and the 2013 Vancouver Burlesque Longform show at the Rio Theatre. A veteran slam poet and co-host of the long-running Open Mic at the Lyceum in Kitsilano\, Kelsey has taken poetry into every corner of Vancouver and found community in doing so. When she’s not writing\, Kelsey is a lindy hop swing dancer and sexual health educator. \nCover is $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event along with our daily lives in Vancouver is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/kelsey-savage-features-at-the-vancouver-poetry-slam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170731T223000
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SUMMARY:Francis Arevalo and Roya B at the Vancouver Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Summer slam season is here which means an altered format from the rest of the year. During the Summer season poets are asked to perform up to 2 minute\, 1 minute and 4 minute long poems. 12 poets in the first round 6 in the second and the top 3 scoring poets in the third round…barring any ties. \nPoets who make the third round earn points towards making the Vancouver Individual World Poetry Slam Playoffs and a chance to go to IWPS in the U.S. and represent Vancouver at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April 2018. \nAbout Our Features:  \nRoya & Francis live in Vancouver and are from diverse backgrounds. They are community builders so their craft is inspired by the beauty in the people around them. Their sound crosses genres with roots in hip-hop\, R&B and poetry. They met through many moments of serendipity from 2010 until the present. Through life circumstances\, their connection\, and their love for music\, the universe kept bringing them back to each other\, the serendipity like a command to make music and create together. \nCover is $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event along with our daily lives in Vancouver is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/francis-arevalo-and-roya-b-at-the-vancouver-poetry-slam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T053117
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam featuring Valeen Jules
DESCRIPTION:Summer is in full swing AND it’s time to start up the BRAND NEW YOUTH SLAM SEASON. For the past few months we’ve been goofing around with “anarchy slams”\, cash and the like but NOW we start up the brand new youth slam season. Now through February 2018 poets will have a chance to collect points to try and make it into the youth slam playoffs at the end of March 2018. \nThroughout the season we wil be playing with the format of the slam…sometimes head to head competition\, sometimes costumes and props will be allowed and other challenges will incorporated. \nHowever to kick things off we will stay with the traditional two rounds of 3 minute long poems. 12 poets in the 1st round and the top 5 (barring ties) in the 2nd round. \nThe youth slam is open to poets 13-20 years of age.\n$4 for 18 and under $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe will also keep having a poetry open mic and a featured performer. This month we are extremely happy to have as our feature\, Valeen Jules. \n“Valeen Jules\, also known as Kā’ ānni\, is a determined young Indigenous warrior from the Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Nations. A former foster kid\, homeless youth and 1st-yr college dropout\, she is now known as a political organizer\, motivational speaker\, youth outreach worker\, spoken word artist\, black snake killer and ”overeducated extremist” across Turtle Island. She released her first chapbook ʔiiḥmisic in July 2016 which has been used in the curriculum of a Humanities course at Emily Carr University. Originally from Kyuquot\, she now resides on Snuneymuxw territories.”\nwww.valeenjules.ca  \nAcknowledge this event is taking place on the unceded\, settler occupied territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil Waututh peoples. \nAll Vancouver Poetry House events strive to be trans friendly and accessible to all bodies. Please help us with that goal. \nIt’s CASH ONLY at the door. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-featuring-valeen-jules/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170717T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170717T223000
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SUMMARY:J Mase III features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Summer slam season is here which means an altered format from the rest of the year. During the Summer season poets are asked to perform up to 2 minute\, 1 minute and 4 minute long poems. 12 poets in the first round 6 in the second and the top 3 scoring poets in the third round…barring any ties. \nPoets who make the third round earn points towards making the Vancouver Individual World Poetry Slam Playoffs and a chance to go to IWPS in the U.S. and represent Vancouver at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April 2018. \nAbout Our Feature:\n“J Mase III is a Black/trans/queer poet based in Seattle\, by way of NYC. He is the author of “If I Should Die Under the Knife\, Tell my Kidney I was the Fiercest Poet Around”\, as well as “And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer’s Reflections on Grief\, Unemployment\, and Inappropriate Jokes about Death”.  \nAs an educator\, J Mase has worked with thousands of community members in the US\, the UK\, and Canada on the needs of LGBTQIA youth and adults in spaces such as K-12 schools\, universities\, faith communities\, and restricted care facilities among others.  \nHe is the founder of awQward\, the first ever trans and queer people of color specific talent agency.  \nHis work and musings have been featured on MSNBC\, NBC OUT\, Essence Live\, Atlanta Black Star\, GO Magazine\, Believe Out Loud\, Everyday Feminism\, Black Girl Dangerous\, Upworthy\, the New York Times\, Buzzfeed\, the Root\, the Huffington Post and more.  \nCheck him out on Facebook\, Twitter\, and of course: www.awQwardtalent.com! ” \nCover is $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event along with our daily lives in Vancouver is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/j-mase-iii-features-at-the-van-slam/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170626T220000
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SUMMARY:June Youth Poetry Slam featuring the Poetry Squaddd!
DESCRIPTION:This will be the final poetry slam before the start of the 2017/18 youth slam season so break out your new poems and test them in front of an attentive and appreciative audience. \nThere will be two 3 minute rounds in the competition plus a poetry open mic and of course a feature performance. \nThis month’s feature is the Poetry Squaddd aka the 2017 Vancouver Youth Slam Team.  The team included Charity Ywaya\, Nadia Alikashani\, Ana Monfared\, Andrew Warner and our grand slam champ\, Emma Field. \nCome check out their new team pieces they’ve been working on just for this event. \nDoors and sign up to read starts at 7pm.  Show gets going at 8 o’clock.  $4 for 18 and under.  $6-$10 for 19 and up.  It’s CASH ONLY at the door. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.  We also strive to hold trans and queer friendly events so please assist in doing so. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/june-youth-poetry-slam-featuring-the-poetry-squaddd/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170605T220000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam featuring Electric Jon
DESCRIPTION:The Summer slam season is here which means an altered format from the rest of the year. During the Summer season poets are asked to perform up to 2 minute\, 1 minute and 4 minute long poems. 12 poets in the first round 6 in the second and the top 3 scoring poets in the third round…barring any ties. \nPoets who make the third round earn points towards making the Vancouver Individual World Poetry Slam Playoffs and a chance to go to IWPS in the U.S. and represent Vancouver at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April 2018. \nThis week we feature the return of Electric Jon ” Electric Jon Negrych is a writer of fiction\, poetry\, song and screen. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Theatrical Performance from the University of Winnipeg. (1993). An accomplished performance poet\, EJ was a member of the Toronto Poetry Slam team in Boston at the National Poetry Slam in 2011. He has featured at slams across Canada. This will be his fourth Van Slam feature in 10 years. Electric Jon is currently on tour with Rob B Stardust\, an electronic musician and producer. Electric Jon performs lead vocals over backing tracks live with music\, video\, lights\, smoke and costume. This psychedelic musical theatre is known as Electric Stardust. Electric Jon self published a cyberjunk art novel\, Carefully Sealed in the Margarine Container\, online in 2016. He is currently working on a screen play and writing a brand new album\, LSDJ. Electric Jon Negrych has a trade as a blaster of heavy explosives in the mining industry in the Yukon. He is a classic Pisces. ” \nIt’s $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event along with our daily lives in Vancouver is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-featuring-electric-jon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170602T190000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Queer Slam featuring Jillian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! We need to crown our 2017 Queer Slam Champion. \nWithout putting too many definitions on what a Queer Slam is\, this competition will showcase\, express\, and celebrate the work of Van Slam’s writers of queer poetry. Featuring Jillian Christmas\, the winner of 2016’s Capturing Fire Queer Summit. This slam will determine which poet will have the chance for the FIRST TIME EVER to officially represent Vancouver Poetry Slam in Washington\, DC at this year’s Capturing Fire festival.  \n“Jillian Christmas was born and raised in Markham\, Ontario. She currently lives on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam people (Vancouver\, BC.)\, where she serves as Artistic Director of Versəs Festival of Words. Jillian is an enthusiastic organizer and activist in the Canadian arts community\, her focus being to increase anti-oppression initiatives in spoken word. She has participated in\, developed and executed programs in partnership with Toronto Poetry Project\, Wordplay\, Brendan McLeod’s Travelling Slam\, University of British Columbia\, Vancouver Opera\, and the CULTCH Mentorship\, and facilitated spoken word workshops for youth and adults across the country.” \nHowever you identify\, please come out to participate\, be dazzled\, and support our vibrant community of LGBTQIA… writers and performers – We can’t wait to hear what you’ve been working on! \nThere will be an open mic\, followed by an OPEN SIGN-UP SLAM with three-round poetry slam: 2 min\, 1 minute and 4 minute rounds. \nCover is $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event\, along with our daily lives in Vancouver\, takes place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist in our goal of increasing accessibility to Vancouver Poetry House events\, please do your best to be aware of this and join us in reducing the impact of personal scented products (such as perfumes\, scented oils\, etc.) in our festival spaces. \nThe venue for theis event is the Wise Hall up-top. Access info can be found below \nAccessibility Info for Wise Hall: \nYou’ll note on arrival a set of railed stairs leading into the Hall. The wheelchair accessible entrance is around back. For certain events there will be someone posted at the door throughout the event and/or a bell system will be rigged up to ensure no one has to wait out there to be let in. If this has not been clarified by organizers already\, please consider contacting them for details. \nOnce inside\, you’ll find a spacious wood-floored hall\, open concept\, tables and chairs set up throughout. The stage (accessible only via stairs) is to your left\, and the washrooms towards the back of the hall. The washrooms are currently gendered\, but sometimes will be marked “gender neutral”. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men” is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. \n*update as of June 2013 \nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.\n2013: please note that a new\, wheelchair accessible men’s bathroom has been created. The finishing touches are still being added\, and the door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users\, but overall the space is great.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-queer-slam-featuring-jillian-christmas/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St\, Vancouver\, BC\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170529T220000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam featuring Brian "Koyote" McCracken
DESCRIPTION:The Summer slam season is here which means an altered format from the rest of the year. During the Summer season poets are asked to perform up to 2 minute\, 1 minute and 4 minute long poems. 12 poets in the first round 6 in the second and the top 3 scoring poets in the third round…barring any ties. \nPoets who make the third round earn points towards making the Vancouver Individual World Poetry Slam Playoffs and a chance to go to IWPS in the U.S. and represent Vancouver at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April 2018. \nThis week’s feature is Brian “Koyote” McCracken from Olympia\, Washington. Brian is Poet\, Rabblerouser\, Truth-Seeker\, and Wanderer! Organizer\, Lover and Friend trying to get by in the Trump era of the United States. \nIt’s $6-$10 sliding scale. Sign up to perform is 7pm. Show starts at 8 o’clock. \nThis event along with our daily lives in Vancouver is taking place on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. \nWe also strive to have trans friendly gender bending events inclusive of all orientations and experiences. Please help us do that.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-featuring-brian-koyote-mccracken/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170522T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170522T223000
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SUMMARY:Youth Slam "Almost Anything Goes Anarchy Slam" featuring Britta B.!
DESCRIPTION:Every year we like to set aside one poetry slam where we invite poets to break the poetry slam rules to see what sort of creative mischief they can come up with. \nPoets are encouraged to use props and costumes or to perform group pieces and cover poems to use the cafe space in wild and imaginative ways. \nIt’s our annual “almost anything goes anarchy slam” for poets 13-20 years of age. \nWe’ll also be featuring the return of Britta B. Britta was our 2013 Youth Slam Finals Feature and is FINALLY back! \n“Britta B. is a spoken word poet and arts educator. Originally from Kingston\, ON\, she now resides in Toronto’s Regent Park. Britta has performed on stages across North America and continues to collaborate with community organizations like UNITY Charity\, RISE Edutainment\, Leave Out Violence Ontario (LOVE) and The Stephen Lewis Foundation. When she’s not writing or educating\, Britta is emceeing breakdance battles\, acting in community theatre plays and travelling abroad” \nWe acknowlege this event is taking place on unceded Squamish\, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh territories. \nWe strive to be a trans friendly event. Please help in moving towards that goal. \nBe kind to our volunteers. It’s cash only at the door and sometimes we fill the venue to capacity and folks have to wait in line. Please be patient if that happens to you. \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and older. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-slam-almost-anything-goes-anarchy-slam-featuring-britta-b/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170430T153000
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UID:8022-1493553600-1493566200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chicken Session #26 Community Backyard Stage
DESCRIPTION:House concert\, poetry and story performance\, potluck\, party\, and some Louisiana hospitality. Chicken Session #26 is a Sunday afternoon backyard brunch with Poet Al Mader and Musician Lexi Marie\, as well as debut work by others in 12 open mic spots beforehand. Bring food to share! \nNoon — Food and Socializing\n1:00 pm Performances Begin including:\n10 Open Mic spots for one piece (will be listed as they are signed up): \n\nFrankie McGee\nKelsey Savage;\nFrancis Arevalo;\nDeirdre Lee;\nFernando Raguero;\nErin Kirsh;\nJano;\nMatt Miller;\nErin Dingle;\nSantiago Ureña\n\n2 Open Mic spots for two pieces: \n\nThe Hanging Cats\nJulia Pileggi\n\nPoet Al Mader aka Chicken’s Choice aka Poet Invited in Advance\nChicken’s Choice Musician Invited in Advance Lexi Marie will finish off the afternoon and bring us to the end of Verses Festival of Words 2017 \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info (provided by The Coop residents\, not an accessibility expert): \nThe Coop is an old house with no accessibility modifications. There is a dirt driveway up to a large wide gate. The backyard is mostly grass with some gravel on path. If there has been little rain to make the ground soft\, this is navigable by wheelchair and scooter. There is one small drop down from the side yard to the back. A makeshift ramp is provided.\nThe yard can also be entered from the paved back alley through a gate with no steps but a slight incline.\nThere is a bathroom on the ground floor level through two regular size doors with a one step drop down into the unit. If it rains\, we will be on the main floor which is up a dozen stairs at front of the house or from backyard. Inside\, everything is on the same level. The bathroom on that floor may be big enough to be accessible for a small wheelchair.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/chicken-session-26-community-backyard-stage/
LOCATION:Agendas & Minutes
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Music,Open Mic,poetry,Storytelling,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals
DESCRIPTION:The top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion? This closing match includes a feature presentation by the one and only Sheri-D Wilson. \nPoets in the Finals will be performing three-minute poems. The first round will consist of twelve poets. The top seven highest-scoring poets will move on to the second round. Then\, the top four highest-scoring poets from the second round move on to the third (and final) round. The highest-scoring poet in the third round becomes the 2017 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion. It’s a blank slate each round\, not cumulative score. The order in each round is determined by random draw. \nThe Rio Theatre may be completely sold out for this event. Buy your tickets early if you want to see this showcase of the very best poetry slammers from across Canada.\n\nCanadian Individual Poetry Slam is produced in association with Spoken Word Canada\, the official governing body of poetry slam in Canada. The past four winners of this event have gone on to represent English-Speaking Canada at the World Cup of Poetry in Paris. \n  \nGet your tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets here: http://cipsfinals.bpt.me\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nDoors at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. \nThis show is All Ages (the balcony will be reserved for audience members 18 and younger while alcohol will be allowed on the ground level). It may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. General seating. Advance tickets are NOT mailed out they can be picked up at the Will Call station at the venue. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n  \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nRio Theatre Accessibility Info: \nRead the updated overview of The Rio Theatre (completed in February 2015) or the complete updated audit for detailed accessibility information. These documents are available thanks to the important work of the Radical Access Mapping Project​.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-finals-3/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Slam,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Radical (Re)Imaginings: Visions of a Queer Future Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A showcase featuring recently created work by youth\, and a set by each of poets Amal Rana\, Molly Billows\, and jaye simpson. Some of the performances will have been created the day before at the Radical (Re)Imaginings workshop with facilitators/youth mentors Rana and Billows\, and some of it will be from the Tomorrow is Ours: IBPOC Futurisms workshop series that Billows and Rana have facilitated over the last few months. \n$8 In Advance Available here on Brown Paper Tickets. http://radicalshowcase.bpt.me.  $10 At Door. Cash only at door.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nHavana Accessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be  difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/radical-reimaginings-visions-of-a-queer-future-showcase/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,poetry,Storytelling,Verses 2017,Youth
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UID:8016-1493469000-1493476200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Intersectionality and Arts Communities
DESCRIPTION:Guided by two qualified facilitators\, Sonmin Bong and Jen Sung\, this talk asks participants to explore Kiberlé Crenshaw’s model of intersectionality in relation to artistic communities. \n“Sonmin Bong is a first-generation Korean immigrant feminist who works\, plays and\, most importantly\, loves on unceded Coast Salish territories.She is a host and producer of Vancouver’s explicitly feminist radio show\, The F Word Media Collective\, on Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO.  Her passion and interests include intersectionality\, racial justice\, food politics\, cultural exchange\, and interdependence. She is fuelled by womxn of colour’s righteous outrage\, resistance\, ancestral knowledge\, and wisdom.” \n“Jen Sung\, also goes by artist name Jen Sungshine\, is a queer Taiwanese artist-activist based in Vancouver\, BC. A facilitator by trade\, she works with creative technology and social justice media to evolutionize and revolutionize QTBIPOC visibility and community-based work through Love Intersections\, Our City of Colours\, Out in Schools and the Social Justice Institute at the University of British Columbia. Jen’s artistic practice involves learning through unlearning; and instead of calling you out\, she wants to call you in\, to make artful social change with her. In the audience\, she looks for art in your interruption.” \nActive listeners will be present for community care. Come prepared with questions\, suggestions and a respectful voice.\nThis discussion is a free event. Seating cannot be reserved in advance. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for this event.\n \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nHavana Accessibility Info:\nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue.  \nTo reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-intersectionality-and-arts-communities/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two Bouts at Havana Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s best performance poets show us their strongest two and three minute poems to decide who will advance to finals. These Day Two bouts at  Havana Theatre are two of eight preliminary competitions that take place on Thursday and Friday nights here and at Cafe Deux Soleils during Verses Festival. The scores from these eight bouts determine the twelve poets who move on to compete in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship (CIPS) final match on Saturday night. \nAll poetry performances on the stage are judged by volunteer audience members. That’s what make this poetry game so great. Which means we need you! \nBOUT 6 / 6:30 pm / Havana Theatre\nBOUT 8 / 8:00 pm / Havana Theatre \nNote the 6:30 start. Doors at 6. Get there early! \n  \nAdvance tickets for this night (both bouts included) are available for $8 on Brown Paper Tickets here: http://cipsdaytwohavana.bpt.me. Or $10 at the door\, cash only.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \n  \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-day-two-bouts-at-havana-theatre/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two Bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils
DESCRIPTION:The tension builds as Canada’s best slam poets show us their strongest two and three minute poems to decide who will advance to finals. These Day Two bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils are two of eight preliminary competitions that take place on Thursday and Friday nights here and at Havana Theatre during Verses Festival. The scores and rankings from these eight matches will be tallied after the bouts Friday night to determine the twelve poets who move on to compete in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship (CIPS) final match on Saturday night. \nAll poetry performances on the stage are judged by volunteer audience members. That’s what make this poetry game so great! \nBOUT 5 / 6:30 pm / Cafe Deux Soleils\nBOUT 7 / 8:00 pm / Cafe Deux Soleils \nNote the 6:30 start. Doors at 6. Get there early! \n  \nTickets for this night (both bouts included) are $10 at the door\, cash only.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info: \nCafé Deux Soleils has been the main venue for the Vancouver Poetry Slam since 1999. It is sold out every Monday by fans of spoken word poetry. It is an iconic venue run by a staff that are friendly and promote progressive values. \nCafé Deux Soleils is a semi-accessible venue to wheelchairs and scooters. They have recently completely renovated the bathrooms\, installing three ungendered stalls. However there is no wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Please read the full report from the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project for more details.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-day-two-bouts-at-cafe-deux-soleils/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2017
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UID:8015-1493379000-1493389800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Radical (Re)Imaginings: Visions of a Queer Future: workshop with Amal Rana and Molly Billows
DESCRIPTION:Moving beyond reacting to the systems that oppress us\, and into future-building for the world/s we want to manifest\, we will create work in our voices and perspectives that the universe urgently needs to hear. Youth can sign up to work with two deeply thoughtful and experienced mentors/community activists and artists to create writing that will be shared as part of Saturday afternoon’s showcase.  \n\n$20 in advance here from Brown Paper Tickets. http://reimaginings.bpt.me. $25 door\, cash only.   \nFinancial access options available. Contact jillian@versesfestival.ca to request arrangements.  \n  \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be  difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/radical-reimaginings-visions-of-a-queer-future-with-amal-rama-and-molly-billows-a-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2017,Workshop,Youth
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T064508Z
UID:8021-1493330400-1493337540@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Mighty Mike McGee & Friends with Sheri-D Wilson's Dragon Rouge Album Launch feat. The Orbiting Ouroboros
DESCRIPTION:Mike McGee knows how to throw a good party. Join in the latest edition of this epic bash\, where Mike introduces us to talented and charming pals he has gathered along his journeys. The night begins with Sheri-D Wilson launching her new collection of poetry\, ‘The Book of Sensations\,’ and new CD ‘Dragon Rouge’ (co-produced with Steve Berlin). She’ll be joined by ‘The Orbiting Ouroboros’ (mega-musicians Barry Reynolds\, Liam McDonald\, Dave Bauer\, Kenna Burima & Mark Williams).\n \nAdvance tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets here. http://mikemcgeeandsheri-d.bpt.me. At the door is cash only. There is an ATM downstairs in the lounge.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \n              \n  \n  \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info for Wise Hall: \nYou’ll note on arrival a set of 10 railed stairs leading into the Hall. The wheelchair accessible entrance is around back. For this event there will be someone posted at the back door throughout the event.  \nOnce inside\, you’ll find a spacious wood-floored hall\, open concept\, tables and chairs set up throughout. The stage (accessible only via stairs) is to your left\, and the washrooms towards the back of the hall. The washrooms are currently gendered\, but will be marked “gender neutral” for Verses. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men” is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users. Overall the space is great.\n\nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview for complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mighty-mike-mcgee-friends-with-sheri-d/
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Comedy,Music,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2017
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T064442Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One Bouts at Havana Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Forty of Canada’s best slam poets sling metaphors and match wits in four-minute and one-minute rounds.  These Day One bouts at  Havana Theatre are two of eight preliminary competitions that take place on Thursday and Friday nights here and at Cafe Deux Soleils during Verses Festival. The scores from these eight bouts determine the twelve poets who move on to compete in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship (CIPS) final match on Saturday night. \nAll poetry performances on the stage are judged by volunteer audience members. That’s what make this poetry game so great. Which means we need you! \nBOUT 2 / 6:30 pm / Havana Theatre\nBOUT 4 / 8:00 pm / Havana Theatre \nNote the 6:30 start. Doors at 6. Get there early! \n  \nAdvance tickets for this night (both bouts included) are available for $8 on Brown Paper Tickets here: http://cipsdayonehavana.bpt.me. Or $10 at the door\, cash only.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses 2017 Early Bird Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here until April 10. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be  difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-day-one-bouts-at-havana-theatre/
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One Bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils
DESCRIPTION:Forty of Canada’s best slam poets sling metaphors and match wits in four-minute and one-minute rounds.  These Day One bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils are two of eight preliminary competitions that take place on Thursday and Friday nights here and at Havana Theatre during Verses Festival. The scores from these eight bouts determine the twelve poets who move on to compete in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship (CIPS) final match on Saturday night. All poetry performances on the stage are judged by volunteer audience members. That’s what make this poetry game so great. \n \nBOUT 1 / 6:30 pm / Cafe Deux Soleils\nBOUT 3 / 8:00 pm / Cafe Deux Soleils \nTickets for this night (both bouts included) are $10 at the door\, cash only.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nNote the 6:30 start. Doors at 6. Get there early! \nAccessibility Info: \nCafé Deux Soleils has been the main venue for the Vancouver Poetry Slam since 1999. It is sold out every Monday by fans of spoken word poetry. It is an iconic venue run by a staff that are friendly and promote progressive values. \nCafé Deux Soleils is a semi-accessible venue to wheelchairs and scooters. They have recently completely renovated the bathrooms\, installing three ungendered stalls. However there is no wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Please read the full report from the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project for more details.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-championship-preliminary-bouts-day-one-at-cafe-deux-soleils/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Slam,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word as Theatre Masterclass with Charlie Petch
DESCRIPTION:On the heels of their groundbreaking\, tender\, illuminating show Mel Malarkey Gets The Bum Rush\, Charlie Petch breathes new life into old vaudevillian form. Learn the versatility and depth of long form cabaret-style storytelling\, as Petch teaches us how to transform performance poetry into mesmerizing theatre that gives both audience and performer alike the opportunity to grow. \n$40 Advance Available here on Brown Paper Tickets. http://charliepetchmasterclass.bpt.me. $50 At Door. Cash only.\nWorkshops are not included in Verses Festival Passes. \nAll Ages workshop. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. These doors are not automatic but a door person will be present before the event. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be  difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow. The washrooms are gendered. 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-as-theatre-masterclass-with-charlie-petch/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2017,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Activism and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Guided by two qualified facilitators\, Deirdre Lee and Melanie Matining\, this talk is likely to engage with a number of topics that challenge and re-form our collective ideas of activism in the arts. \n“Deirdre Lee is a poet & performer\, a writer & a survivor. An artist who works in words & rhythms\, Deirdre Lee is as comfortable on stage as she is inside her own head.  Each of her performances are unique interactions with audiences\, energy & herself\, a bridge spanning the internal & external. A member of Hali Slam in 2015 & the 2017 team captain\, she is currently at work on her first album (which will include both stories & songs). Deirdre makes her home in Kjipuktuk\, near the Halifax harbour on unceded Mi’kmaq territory where she beads\, bakes & gets bossed around by her cats.” \n“Melanie Matining is a queer pin@y activist and community organizer on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. Her work focuses on the importance of social spaces in movement building and the necessary intersections of community-determined access\, placemaking\, and solidarity building. She convenes communities to create platforms for celebration\, healing\, and just dancing it all out. She organizes queer events such as Denim Vest and Open Relationship\, which do exactly such. In the recent past\, she also worked as the Community Development Manager at Heartwood\, a social space that was centred on community and movement building. On the day to day\, Melanie walks everyday in love and liberation alongside communities working towards queer rights\, Indigenous solidarity\, and migrant justice.” \nActive listeners will be present for community care. Come prepared with questions\, suggestions and a respectful voice.\nThis discussion is a free event. Seating cannot be reserved in advance. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for this event.\n \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nHavana Accessibility Info:\nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. \nAccessibility Info: \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for this event. \nHavana Theatre is a mostly accessible venue. To reach the theatre\, you must pass through the restaurant to the gallery space. On the right\, is a black door leading into the theatre. There is a narrow hallway and two doors to access the performance space. This narrow hallway is possible for wheelchairs to pass through\, but can be difficult for larger scooters to maneuver. There are no stairs. Washrooms are located at the end of a hallway which is maneuverable but also narrow.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-activism-and-the-arts/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2017
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T235900
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CREATED:20170330T064220Z
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SUMMARY:Mashed Poetics featuring Spice by the Spice Girls
DESCRIPTION:Mashed Poetics is a night of spoken word and music mash up.  We pick a music album\, find a cover band and ask poets to write new poems based on the songs.  Then we do it all up live with the poets performing in between songs. Mashed Poetics has been a part of the Verses festival and its earlier incarnation\, the VIP Festival\, since the beginning.  We’ve done it up big with an 11 piece band tribute to Aretha Franklin.  We’ve done it up loud with a show featuring RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE.  This year we chew on the best bubblegum the 90’s had to offer…SPICE by the SPICE GIRLS. \nWe have 10 poets and a 9 piece SPICE GIRLS cover band The SPICE Racks.  It’s all happening at our official Verses Festival venue\, The WISE Hall and Lounge at 1882 Adanac Street.  This will be a late show\, starting at 9:30. \nHere are the poets and the songs in order for the night.  As you can see we have a world class lineup for you once again this year. \nWannabe — Rebecca Lea Thomas \nSay You’ll Be There — Nisha Patel \n2 Become 1 — Betsy Warland \nLove Thing — Charlie Petch \nLast Time Lover — Lisa Webster \nMama — Fiona Tinwei Lam \nWho Do You Think You Are — Molly Billows \nSomething Kinda Funny — Kay Kassier \nNaked — Amal Rana \nIf U Can’t Dance — Mike McGee \nThere will be no intermission due to time constraints.  Tickets are $10 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets here and $12 at the door.  Get your advance tickets here: http://mashedpoeticsspice.bpt.me/\nAt the door is cash only. There is an ATM downstairs in the lounge. \nFree for all participating Verses Festival poets.\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nAccessibility Info for Wise Hall: \nYou’ll note on arrival a set of 10 railed stairs leading into the Hall. The wheelchair accessible entrance is around back. For this event there will be someone posted at the back door throughout the event.  \nOnce inside\, you’ll find a spacious wood-floored hall\, open concept\, tables and chairs set up throughout. The stage (accessible only via stairs) is to your left\, and the washrooms towards the back of the hall. The washrooms are currently gendered\, but will be marked “gender neutral” for Verses. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men” is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users. Overall the space is great.\n\nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview for complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mashed-poetics-spice-by-the-spice-girls/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Stage,Music,poetry,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:The Body Is Not An Apology: Sonya Renee Taylor and Denise Jolly
DESCRIPTION:An international movement cultivating global Radical Self Love and Body Empowerment. Believing that discrimination\, social inequality\, and injustice are manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body\, our own and others\, The Body Is Not An Apology fosters global\, radical\, unapologetic self-love which translates to radical human love and action in service toward a more just\, equitable and compassionate world. thebodyisnotanapology.com \nTBINAA Founder and poet Sonya Renee Taylor\, along with celebrated performer\, writer and activist\, Denise Jolly\, share insights into how forms of oppression can be manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body — our own and others. \n This event is at the Cultch Historic Theatre. Advance tickets for $17 (includes service charge) will be available soon at the Cultch Box Office online here\, and $22 (includes service charge) at the door at the Cultch Box Office. \nAdmission to this marquee event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis show is all ages. General admission. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6pm.\n \nThis show may contain strong language\, thought provoking issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life\, and possibly take action. \nTickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n****Accessibility update:\n\nDue to unforeseen challenges with this event\, ASL interpretation may not be available for the presented text as previously planned. We are attempting to asses whether interpretation will be possible for part of the presentation\, while we source other options such as projection for the pieces that will not be interpreted. We apologise deeply for this change and for the challenges it may cause anyone who was planning to attend and utilize the services of our ASL interpreter team. As we work with the Cultch and our team to resolve this issue\, we ask that any attendees who have need of interpretation please message Jillian at jillian.christmas@gmail.com with any questions\, concerns\, or thoughts around this process. If you have already purchased a ticket for tonight’s event with the expectation of full ASL support\, we would like to help resolve and repair any costs and/ or damage done by this late change. Thank you so much for your patience\, feedback and support in this matter. ****\n\nPlease see our accessibility update for more details.\n\nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nCultch Accessibility Info: \nThe Cultch underwent major renovations in 2008\, which included increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. \nAll areas but the balcony are wheelchair accessible. You can purchase tickets at the lowered counter outside\, then enter the main space via the wide automatic door. Once inside\, there is a vestibule leading into the main open-concept lobby. Continuing on\, you will find three washroom options: a fully wheelchair accessible single stall gender-neutral washroom\, and for Verses\, two gender-neutral washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \nSeats in the Cultch Historic Theatre have arms and are 18-1/2 inches wide. Arms can be removed on some seats by request. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThere is no designated wheelchair accessible parking\, but there is street parking around the neighbourhood. As well\, there are two parking spots that can be used at the rear of the building. We suggest that people call the box office ahead of time to reserve access to these spaces. There is wheelchair accessible transit within 2 blocks\, and bicycle lock-ups outside. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-body-is-not-an-apology-sonya-renee-taylor-and-denise-jolly/
LOCATION:ayanda
CATEGORIES:poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Spoken Nerd
DESCRIPTION:What better place to proclaim your love for whatever turns on your nerdy nature than at the Storm Crow Tavern\, the geekiest gathering place in Vancouver? Costumes are welcomed in the audience or for performers. Go on\, dress up\, and step up to the mic. You will be in raucous good company! Featuring a set by shayne avec i grec.  \nBy donation. \n  \n\nStorm Crow Accessibility Info: \nStorm Crow Tavern has tables placed closely together and a very narrow hallway to the bathroom area. The bathrooms are single stall and not gendered.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-nerd-2/
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CATEGORIES:Open Mic,poetry,Verses 2017
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UID:8008-1493211600-1493217000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:CIPS Poets Orientation
DESCRIPTION:  \nPoets participating in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam are required to attend this orientation.The focus of CIPS Tournament Director Johnny Trinh will be on making sure everyone is aware of the rules and format of the tournament\, the location of the venues\, community resources available to them\, and the Honour Code (hint: play nice and everything will be groovy). \nPoets can also pick up their Festival Passes here\, if they have not already done so by checking in with door volunteers at events earlier in the week. You will also get your #vs17 t-shirt\, in your choice of red or pink.  \nBout Draw is below. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nCultch Accessibility Info: \nThe Cultch underwent major renovations in 2008\, which included increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. \nAll areas but the balcony of the Historic Theatre are wheelchair accessible. You can purchase tickets at the lowered counter outside\, then enter the main space via the wide automatic door. Once inside\, there is a vestibule leading into the main open-concept lobby. Continuing on\, you will find three washroom options: a fully wheelchair accessible single stall gender-neutral washroom\, and for Verses\, two gender-neutral washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \nSeats in the C-Lab have arms and are 19-1/2 inches wide. Arms can be removed on some seats by request. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThere is no designated wheelchair accessible parking\, but there is street parking around the neighbourhood. As well\, there are two parking spots that can be used at the rear of the building. We suggest that people call the box office ahead of time to reserve access to these spaces. There is wheelchair accessible transit within 2 blocks\, and bicycle lock-ups outside. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-poets-orientation/
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Sound Out Loud Workshop with Johnny Trinh
DESCRIPTION:Shhh… Before you speak a single word in the festival\, trained stage actor and performance poet\, Johnny Trinh\, nourishes our understanding of breath and body\, expanding our skills of projection and protecting what is for vocal performers\, our most valuable instrument. Lengthen the lifespan and strengthen the health of your voice. \n  \nYou can register for this workshop here at Brown Paper Tickets. $20 Advance. $25 At Door. \nRegistration fee for this workshop is not included in Festival Passes. This workshop is available to CIPS poets as part of their tournament registration. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nCultch Accessibility Info: \nThe Cultch underwent major renovations in 2008\, which included increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. \nAll areas but the balcony of the Historic Theatre are wheelchair accessible. You can purchase tickets at the lowered counter outside\, then enter the main space via the wide automatic door. Once inside\, there is a vestibule leading into the main open-concept lobby. Continuing on\, you will find three washroom options: a fully wheelchair accessible single stall gender-neutral washroom\, and for Verses\, two gender-neutral washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \nSeats in the C-Lab have arms and are 19-1/2 inches wide. Arms can be removed on some seats by request. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThere is no designated wheelchair accessible parking\, but there is street parking around the neighbourhood. As well\, there are two parking spots that can be used at the rear of the building. We suggest that people call the box office ahead of time to reserve access to these spaces. There is wheelchair accessible transit within 2 blocks\, and bicycle lock-ups outside. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sound-out-loud-workshop-with-johnny-trinh/
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CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2017,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fire: Femme4Femme
DESCRIPTION:Amber Dawn\, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha\, Kama La Mackerel\, and Kai Cheng Thom \nIn this femme-focussed showcase\, we are gifted the opportunity to the bear witness to brilliant magic born of community and coven\, care and creativity among four radical\, vulnerable\, and fiercely capable femmes\, building each other up in a world that pushes us to the verge of burning it all down. \nFemme4Femme is co-sponsored by Arsenal Pulp Press\, publishers of work by Amber Dawn\, Leah Lakshmi Peipzna-Samarashinha\, and Kai Cheng Thom. Thom’s book\, a place called No Homeland\, has its Vancouver launch at this event. Arsenal Pulp Press will be at the event selling books before\, during admission and after. \n  \nThis event is at the Cultch Historic Theatre. Advance tickets for $17 (includes service charge) will be available soon at the Cultch Box Office online here\, and $22 (includes service charge) at the door at the Cultch Box Office. \nAdmission to this marquee event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis show is all ages. General admission. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. There will be an intermission partway through this showcase.\n \nThis show may contain strong language\, thought provoking issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life\, and possibly take action.  \nTickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \nThis event will include ASL interpretation. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nCultch Accessibility Info: \nThe Cultch underwent major renovations in 2008\, which included increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. \nAll areas but the balcony are wheelchair accessible. You can purchase tickets at the lowered counter outside\, then enter the main space via the wide automatic door. Once inside\, there is a vestibule leading into the main open-concept lobby. Continuing on\, you will find three washroom options: a fully wheelchair accessible single stall gender-neutral washroom\, and for Verses\, two gender-neutral washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \nSeats in the Cultch Historic Theatre have arms and are 18-1/2 inches wide. Arms can be removed on some seats by request. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThere is no designated wheelchair accessible parking\, but there is street parking around the neighbourhood. As well\, there are two parking spots that can be used at the rear of the building. We suggest that people call the box office ahead of time to reserve access to these spaces. There is wheelchair accessible transit within 2 blocks\, and bicycle lock-ups outside. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sounds-like-fire-femme4femme/
LOCATION:ayanda
CATEGORIES:Book launch,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Storytelling,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Geist 104 vs Oratorealis 3 Launch
DESCRIPTION:Geist is the Canadian magazine of ideas and culture — fact + fiction\, photography and comix\, essays\, reviews\, and the weird and wonderful from the world of words. Issue 104 will be launched this night.  \nOratorealis publishes biannually Canadian spoken word and experimental poetry. Oratorealis is thrilled to be launching their third issue at this year’s Verses Festival of Words with a showcase of contributor performances. \nGeist Host: Roni Simunovic\nOratorealis Hosts: shayne avec i grec and Aaron Simm \nGeist Readers:\nJill Mandrake\nHenry Doyle\nBilleh Nickerson \nOratorealis Readers:\nLilija Valis\nFiona Tinwei Lam\nJohnny Trinh\nKevin Spenst \nThis event is at the Cultch C-Lab. Advance tickets for $12 (includes service charge) will be available soon at the Cultch Box Office online here\, and $14 (includes service charge) at the door at the Cultch Box Office. \nThis event will be followed by Sounds Like Fire: Femme4Femme Showcase at 8 pm in the Cultch Historic Theatre ($17 – $22).\nAdmission to this event is included in your Verses Festival Pass. Verses Passes are available at Brown Paper Tickets here. \nThis event is a scent-reduced space. To assist us in our goal of increased access\, please be aware of our attempt to reduce the impact of personal scented products (perfumes\, scented oils\, etc) in our festival spaces. \nCultch Accessibility Info: \nThe Cultch underwent major renovations in 2008\, which included increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. \nAll areas but the balcony of the Historic Theatre are wheelchair accessible. You can purchase tickets at the lowered counter outside\, then enter the main space via the wide automatic door. Once inside\, there is a vestibule leading into the main open-concept lobby. Continuing on\, you will find three washroom options: a fully wheelchair accessible single stall gender-neutral washroom\, and for Verses\, two gender-neutral washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \nSeats in the C-Lab have arms and are 19-1/2 inches wide. Arms can be removed on some seats by request. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThere is no designated wheelchair accessible parking\, but there is street parking around the neighbourhood. As well\, there are two parking spots that can be used at the rear of the building. We suggest that people call the box office ahead of time to reserve access to these spaces. There is wheelchair accessible transit within 2 blocks\, and bicycle lock-ups outside. \nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/geist-104-vs-oratorealis-3-launch/
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