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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Slam #119 featuring Santiago Urena
DESCRIPTION:Poets 13-20 years of age are encouraged to particpate in this event. No props or costumes mor musical accompaniment is allowed in your performance. Just you and your poem with the words you wrote. 3 minute time limit. 2 rounds. \nThis is the second to last youth slam of the current regular season. That means if you have not competed yet and you still want to go out for the 2017 team you need so slam this month AND Feb to at least have a chance because every poet in the playoffs needs to compete at least twice during the season. No more procrastination. \nBesides the poetry slam we will also have a poetry open mic and a feature performance from the current Youth Slam Grand Slam Champion\, Santiago Urena \n“Santiago Ureña is a mexican-born collector of quirky neckties\, thrift store mug connoisseur\, and professional rambler. \nAn accomplished second-guesser\, Santiago is Vanslam’s current youth slam champion; they like to write about their experiences\, love\, their strange infatuation with meteorological phenomena\, a possible lack of clean underwear. \nWhen they aren’t writing poetry or being a massive fan and aspiring friend of Carly Rae Jepsen\, you might find them doing such things as playing music in an indie rock band\, eating cereal with warm milk\, putting pineapple on pizza\, or trying to figure out what it is the word “adult” really means and why everybody seems to want to be one nowadays.” \nThe youth slam is open to poets 13-20 years of age. You CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st\, 2017 if you want to qualify for the team. \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event is occuring on unceded Coast Salish territory. We also strive to create trans friendly spaces. Please help us in doing that. It’s also cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-slam-119-featuring-santiago-urena/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20170110T070153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T070153Z
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SUMMARY:Sabrina Benaim features at Van Slam
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URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sabrina-benaim-features-at-van-slam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161126T215831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T215831Z
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SUMMARY:Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature artist\, Ronnie Dean Harris. \nRonnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve is a multi-disciplined media artist based out of the Fraser Valley in what is known as British Columbia in occupied Coast Salish territories. \n“I have been creating art and music for the last 18 years professionally. I got my start in the early Vancouver hip-hop scene and have continued to remain a professional creator since. I’ve acted in television shows\, I’ve traveled to South Africa\, France and Australia to share my music and now work in multimedia capacities collaborating everything from podcasts to stage productions. \nI have been afforded the opportunity to work with some great artists in my midst and get to work with youth around the country. Most recently I have taken on a leadership role in the Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival and am working now on a documentary project while writing and researching for another TV series. \nUntil then\, you can hear some of my music and spoken word at my Soundcloud page www.soundcloud.com/ostwelve-productions \nGet out and love someone.” \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/ronnie-dean-harris-aka-ostwelve-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161126T215549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T215549Z
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SUMMARY:Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature artist\, Ronnie Dean Harris. \nRonnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve is a multi-disciplined media artist based out of the Fraser Valley in what is known as British Columbia in occupied Coast Salish territories. \n“I have been creating art and music for the last 18 years professionally. I got my start in the early Vancouver hip-hop scene and have continued to remain a professional creator since. I’ve acted in television shows\, I’ve traveled to South Africa\, France and Australia to share my music and now work in multimedia capacities collaborating everything from podcasts to stage productions. \nI have been afforded the opportunity to work with some great artists in my midst and get to work with youth around the country. Most recently I have taken on a leadership role in the Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival and am working now on a documentary project while writing and researching for another TV series. \nUntil then\, you can hear some of my music and spoken word at my Soundcloud page www.soundcloud.com/ostwelve-productions \nGet out and love someone.” \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/ronnie-dean-harris-aka-ostwelve-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161219T220000
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CREATED:20161126T213141Z
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SUMMARY:Nasra Adem features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Nasra Adem. \nNasra Adem is among Edmonton’s most beloved emerging artists; her sincerity\, authenticity\, passion and wisdom is ever-apparent in her artistic practice. She occupies a unique space within the local and national arts communities as an impressive multi-disciplinary performer. Nasra is a true artist at heart\, and has trained formally as a dancer\, actress and vocalist\, in addition to being a spoken word artist. In 2015\, she completed her formal studies in the musical theatre program at Grant MacEwan University\, where her stage presence\, musicality and charisma made her a stand-out in the school’s production of Big Fish\, among others. As a spoken word performer\, Nasra has had the good fortune to share her personal narratives on stages all over her home city of Edmonton. In 2014\, she was crowned the city’s slam champion. She has performed her work at YouthCanSlam—Canada’s national youth poetry festival—- in addition to other prestigious events such as the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word\, NextFest and The Edmonton Poetry Festival. She is an artist of precocious talent\, intellect and passion whose creative contributions have warmed the hearts of audiences in many of Canada’s major cities. As a woman who is truly devoted to creative and spiritual authenticity\, Nasra is excited to continue to use her artistic practice as a way of connecting with people\, experiences\, and herself. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/nasra-adem-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161126T195510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T195510Z
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SUMMARY:Shayne avec i grec features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Shayne avec i grec \nshayne avec i grec has a proclivity for the absurd\, promotes the opposite of beige\, is one of 2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac and has been Poet Laureate of the Brandon Folk\, Music and Art Festival in Manitoba since 2013. He has been a member of two Vic Slam Teams (2005 & 2013)\, been twice-nominated for M Awards as Victoria’s “Favourite Spoken Word Performer” and been touring throughout North America for over a decade. \nOffstage\, shayne is Publisher and co-founder of ORATOREALIS\, a literary journal dedicated to Canadian spoken word + experiemental poetry\, and Program Director for Raising Voices\, putting poets in schools around Vancouver Island. He has lived the majority of his life in the Cascadia region and is currently making the Comox Valley home. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/shayne-avec-i-grec-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T220000
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CREATED:20161126T204829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T204829Z
UID:4421-1480964400-1480975200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:KazMega features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature artist\, KazMega. \nKazMega is not a rapper\, nor is he a poet\, nor is he a producer or composer\, or beatmaker. He is a journeyman welder of artistic expression\, trained to apply hot fiyah to seemingly inflexible topics and forge completely new yet sturdy observations. While artistic expression welding pays significantly less than say– welding metal\, it has provided the opportunity for building communities\, safe spaces\, international bridges\, and potentially schools. Expect sparks to fly\, supplied materials to bond together\, and the exchange itself to become the trade. Hard hats will not be permitted on site\, but thinking caps are mandatory! \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/kazmega-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161126T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T203335Z
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SUMMARY:KazMega features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature artist\, KazMega. \nKazMega is not a rapper\, nor is he a poet\, nor is he a producer or composer\, or beatmaker. He is a journeyman welder of artistic expression\, trained to apply hot fiyah to seemingly inflexible topics and forge completely new yet sturdy observations. While artistic expression welding pays significantly less than say– welding metal\, it has provided the opportunity for building communities\, safe spaces\, international bridges\, and potentially schools. Expect sparks to fly\, supplied materials to bond together\, and the exchange itself to become the trade. Hard hats will not be permitted on site\, but thinking caps are mandatory! \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/kazmega-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161126T195222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T195222Z
UID:1336-1480964400-1480975200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Shayne avec i grec features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Shayne avec i grec \nshayne avec i grec has a proclivity for the absurd\, promotes the opposite of beige\, is one of 2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac and has been Poet Laureate of the Brandon Folk\, Music and Art Festival in Manitoba since 2013. He has been a member of two Vic Slam Teams (2005 & 2013)\, been twice-nominated for M Awards as Victoria’s “Favourite Spoken Word Performer” and been touring throughout North America for over a decade. \nOffstage\, shayne is Publisher and co-founder of ORATOREALIS\, a literary journal dedicated to Canadian spoken word + experiemental poetry\, and Program Director for Raising Voices\, putting poets in schools around Vancouver Island. He has lived the majority of his life in the Cascadia region and is currently making the Comox Valley home. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/shayne-avec-i-grec-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161128T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161101T231159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T231159Z
UID:4416-1480363200-1480371300@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:November Youth Poetry Slam featuring Deej from Saskatoon
DESCRIPTION:We’re rolling along with our youth slam season including another event in November. \nRemember to be on the 2017 youth slam team you need to slam/compete AT LEAST TWICE during the year AND you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st\, 2017. \nEach month we have a competiion\, a poetry open mic and a featured performer. This month it’s a treat to welcom D’j from Saskatoon. \n“D’j is a spoken-word story-poet from Saskatchewan. She has been performing on the national stage for a handful of years and was a member of the 2015 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word championship winning team. She started writing poetry when she realized that it was the easiest way to turn failure into success. \nHer first chapbook\, a collection of music themed prose poetry called Joni Isn’t From Here Anymore\, will be self-published this November.” \nWe acknowledge our events take place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly event and we hope you can help out to that end. \nCash only at the door. ATM are located across the street. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/november-youth-poetry-slam-featuring-deej-from-saskatoon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161108T021503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T021503Z
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SUMMARY:Mona Mousa features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Mona Mousa. \nMona Mousa is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker living in Toronto Ontario. \nHaving toured actively her whole poetry career\, this year alone Mona has booked over 200 shows all over North America. In April Mona took the stage at the the birth place of slam\, the legendary Green Mill\, Uptown Poetry Slam\, hosted by Marc Smith. \nWhen she is at home Mona is heavily active in all facets of her community having been the special events director of Winnipeg pride\, and is the founder and director of Central Poetry\, an organization that exists to help poets with the branding and marketing of their poetry careers as well as bringing the highest quality performance poets to Winnipeg Manitoba. Currently Mona is curating a festival for poets of colour called Meli-Nation\, set to come to life in August of 2017. \nOver the past 10 years Mona’s mission has been to work to empower young adults to engage in discussion. The mission is about promoting real love\, love as an action that we commit to unconditionally. This love is about safe spaces no matter your religion\, social class\, gender or sexual orientation. The mission is education & tolerance\, no exceptions. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mona-mousa-features-at-the-van-slam-2-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161108T021238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T021238Z
UID:1331-1479754800-1479765600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Mona Mousa features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Mona Mousa. \nMona Mousa is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker living in Toronto Ontario. \nHaving toured actively her whole poetry career\, this year alone Mona has booked over 200 shows all over North America. In April Mona took the stage at the the birth place of slam\, the legendary Green Mill\, Uptown Poetry Slam\, hosted by Marc Smith. \nWhen she is at home Mona is heavily active in all facets of her community having been the special events director of Winnipeg pride\, and is the founder and director of Central Poetry\, an organization that exists to help poets with the branding and marketing of their poetry careers as well as bringing the highest quality performance poets to Winnipeg Manitoba. Currently Mona is curating a festival for poets of colour called Meli-Nation\, set to come to life in August of 2017. \nOver the past 10 years Mona’s mission has been to work to empower young adults to engage in discussion. The mission is about promoting real love\, love as an action that we commit to unconditionally. This love is about safe spaces no matter your religion\, social class\, gender or sexual orientation. The mission is education & tolerance\, no exceptions. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mona-mousa-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161108T020802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T020802Z
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SUMMARY:Brendan McLeod features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Brendan McLeod. \nBrendan McLeod is a Toronto based writer and musician. He is the author of one novel\, The Convictions of Leonard McKinley\, a one woman play\, The Big Oops\, and two monologues\, the most recent of which is his award winning piece on consciousness\, Brain. His music group The Fugitives have been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canada Music Awards\, and have toured to ten countries. He is a former Canadian SLAM poetry champion and World SLAM runner-up. He was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/brendan-mcleod-features-at-the-van-slam-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161108T020401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T020905Z
UID:1329-1479150000-1479160800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Brendan McLeod features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Brendan McLeod. \nBrendan McLeod is a Toronto based writer and musician. He is the author of one novel\, The Convictions of Leonard McKinley\, a one woman play\, The Big Oops\, and two monologues\, the most recent of which is his award winning piece on consciousness\, Brain. His music group The Fugitives have been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canada Music Awards\, and have toured to ten countries. He is a former Canadian SLAM poetry champion and World SLAM runner-up. He was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/brendan-mcleod-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161103T023211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T023211Z
UID:4417-1478545200-1478556000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bassam features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Bassam. \nBassam is a queer\, Jewish-Arab spoken word poet from the Greater Toronto Area\, Canada. He is the 2016 grand slam champion of the Guelph Poetry Slam and current member of the 2016 GPS national team. \nBassam has participated at national and international poetry slam competitions all across Turtle Island (“North America”\, and most recently the 2016 Ontario International Poetry Slam where he placed in 3rd. \nBassam’s chapbook and spoken word album\, ‘mouth:/poem.smile’ were released earlier this year\, and he is currently travelling across Turtle Island (“North America”) for his tour\, entitled ‘heart:/smiles.away’. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/bassam-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161103T022934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T022934Z
UID:1326-1478545200-1478556000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bassam features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Bassam. \nBassam is a queer\, Jewish-Arab spoken word poet from the Greater Toronto Area\, Canada. He is the 2016 grand slam champion of the Guelph Poetry Slam and current member of the 2016 GPS national team. \nBassam has participated at national and international poetry slam competitions all across Turtle Island (“North America”\, and most recently the 2016 Ontario International Poetry Slam where he placed in 3rd. \nBassam’s chapbook and spoken word album\, ‘mouth:/poem.smile’ were released earlier this year\, and he is currently travelling across Turtle Island (“North America”) for his tour\, entitled ‘heart:/smiles.away’. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/bassam-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161026T035658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T035658Z
UID:4415-1477940400-1477951200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Shanna Alden and Michael Alden feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poets Shanna Alden and Michael Alden. \nShanna Alden is a current co-slammaster and former event coordinator for Rain City Slam\, a co-coach of the 2015 Rain City NPS team\, Coach of the 2016 NPS team\, Coach of the 2015 and 2016 Rain City IWPS representatives\, and 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam storm poet. Shanna has also competed representing Rain City at Battle of the Word at Bumbershoot\, and Cascadia Regional Poetry Slam. She was also part of the organizational team for both 2016 Cascadia Regional Poetry Slams. She has featured all over the Pacific Northwest and is currently working on two full length manuscripts. The very first slam she attended was Denver Mercury Slam somewhere around the year 2000. When she’s not doing poetry things\, she is a bartender\, waitress\, and photographer in Seattle. \nMichael Alden is a former co-slammaster of Rain City Slam\, a member of the 2016 Rain City Slam NPS team\, and will be representing Rain City at IWPS in Flagstaff\, Arizona. Michael has featured throughout the Pacific Northwest\, performed at multiple regional and national competitions\, and believes that chaos never died – it provides a pattern of instantaneous grace. \nShanna and Michael met in Seattle\, WA a few years ago\, and married on October 31st 2015. They came to slam at different times\, for different reasons\, and are very different poets\, as such\, this tour\, which begins in Portland\, OR on October 23\, 2016\, is the first time they have collaborated. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/shanna-alden-and-michael-alden-feature-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161026T035413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T035413Z
UID:1322-1477940400-1477951200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Shanna Alden and Michael Alden feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poets Shanna Alden and Michael Alden. \nShanna Alden is a current co-slammaster and former event coordinator for Rain City Slam\, a co-coach of the 2015 Rain City NPS team\, Coach of the 2016 NPS team\, Coach of the 2015 and 2016 Rain City IWPS representatives\, and 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam storm poet. Shanna has also competed representing Rain City at Battle of the Word at Bumbershoot\, and Cascadia Regional Poetry Slam. She was also part of the organizational team for both 2016 Cascadia Regional Poetry Slams. She has featured all over the Pacific Northwest and is currently working on two full length manuscripts. The very first slam she attended was Denver Mercury Slam somewhere around the year 2000. When she’s not doing poetry things\, she is a bartender\, waitress\, and photographer in Seattle. \nMichael Alden is a former co-slammaster of Rain City Slam\, a member of the 2016 Rain City Slam NPS team\, and will be representing Rain City at IWPS in Flagstaff\, Arizona. Michael has featured throughout the Pacific Northwest\, performed at multiple regional and national competitions\, and believes that chaos never died – it provides a pattern of instantaneous grace. \nShanna and Michael met in Seattle\, WA a few years ago\, and married on October 31st 2015. They came to slam at different times\, for different reasons\, and are very different poets\, as such\, this tour\, which begins in Portland\, OR on October 23\, 2016\, is the first time they have collaborated. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/shanna-alden-and-michael-alden-feature-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161013T033210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T033210Z
UID:4414-1476730800-1476741600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Truth is… features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Truth is….. \nOver the years through poetry and effective communication Truth Is … has dedicated much of her time and all of herself to the betterment of community. \nTruth Is … is a multiple time individual slam champion\, a 9x national spoken word team member; participating in hundreds of slams. She has participated in several of the Tedx series and has graced the stage of the prestigious ‘When Sisters Speak’ spoken word concerts 5x. More recently she has opened up for legendary activist Angela Davis\, been the recipient of the Min Sook Lee Labour Arts award and named Guelph’s Top 40 under 40. In addition to Slam and a long list of feature performances acrossCanada and the U.S.\, Truth Is … has headlined in several conferences focused on social equity\, gender equality\, youth motivation and the labour movement.\nA great leader and powerful public speaker of our time has been noted for using thunderclap rhythm with a distinctive voice\, blending ecstasy and despair. That has also been used as a description of her style. Her passion is only surpassed by her desire to explore and express the truth itself and this becomes obvious when her poetry is spoken.\nShe is a poet\, a writer\, a motivational speaker & an arts educator. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/truth-is-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161013T032847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T032847Z
UID:1320-1476730800-1476741600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Truth is... features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Truth is….. \nOver the years through poetry and effective communication Truth Is … has dedicated much of her time and all of herself to the betterment of community. \nTruth Is … is a multiple time individual slam champion\, a 9x national spoken word team member; participating in hundreds of slams. She has participated in several of the Tedx series and has graced the stage of the prestigious ‘When Sisters Speak’ spoken word concerts 5x. More recently she has opened up for legendary activist Angela Davis\, been the recipient of the Min Sook Lee Labour Arts award and named Guelph’s Top 40 under 40. In addition to Slam and a long list of feature performances acrossCanada and the U.S.\, Truth Is … has headlined in several conferences focused on social equity\, gender equality\, youth motivation and the labour movement.\nA great leader and powerful public speaker of our time has been noted for using thunderclap rhythm with a distinctive voice\, blending ecstasy and despair. That has also been used as a description of her style. Her passion is only surpassed by her desire to explore and express the truth itself and this becomes obvious when her poetry is spoken.\nShe is a poet\, a writer\, a motivational speaker & an arts educator. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/truth-is-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161004T024848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T024848Z
UID:4413-1476126000-1476136800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Cheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poets\, Cheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner. \nCheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner are co-slammasters of Boise and co-creators of terrible mayhem. Together they have reached National Poetry Slam\, Individual World Poetry Slam\, Group Piece\, and Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals stages as competitors\, bout managers\, backup dancers\, emcees\, and opening acts. Known for their satire\, badass hosting\, ability to barrel roll while holding a microphone — and let’s face it\, great dresses — Cheryl and Tara bring sincerity and moxie to the stages that host them and to the wider poetry slam community they love. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cheryl-maddalena-and-tara-brenner-feature-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20161004T024645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T024645Z
UID:1318-1476126000-1476136800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Cheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poets\, Cheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner. \nCheryl Maddalena and Tara Brenner are co-slammasters of Boise and co-creators of terrible mayhem. Together they have reached National Poetry Slam\, Individual World Poetry Slam\, Group Piece\, and Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals stages as competitors\, bout managers\, backup dancers\, emcees\, and opening acts. Known for their satire\, badass hosting\, ability to barrel roll while holding a microphone — and let’s face it\, great dresses — Cheryl and Tara bring sincerity and moxie to the stages that host them and to the wider poetry slam community they love. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cheryl-maddalena-and-tara-brenner-feature-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160917T211752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160917T211752Z
UID:4412-1475521200-1475532000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Fernando Raguero features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Fernando Raguero. \nFernando Raguero is a long time regular in the Vancouver Poetry slam scene. He has authored 8 poetry chapbooks\, is a two time haiku death match champion and is the winner of the 2002 CBC poetry faceoff for British Columbia. Fernando has been a member of two Vancouver poetry slam teams and co-founded the Crotchless Diaper Hotdog eating contest. Raguero serves up irreverent verse and has a wildly comical view of reality. His favourite yoga pose is saddle. He has his moments. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/fernando-raguero-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160917T210705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160917T210705Z
UID:1316-1475521200-1475532000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Fernando Raguero features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Fernando Raguero. \nFernando Raguero is a long time regular in the Vancouver Poetry slam scene. He has authored 8 poetry chapbooks\, is a two time haiku death match champion and is the winner of the 2002 CBC poetry faceoff for British Columbia. Fernando has been a member of two Vancouver poetry slam teams and co-founded the Crotchless Diaper Hotdog eating contest. Raguero serves up irreverent verse and has a wildly comical view of reality. His favourite yoga pose is saddle. He has his moments. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/fernando-raguero-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160926T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160829T214936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T214936Z
UID:4410-1474920000-1474928100@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam featuring Victoria's Tom Fowler
DESCRIPTION:The new youth slam season saunters on as we get ready for our 3rd slam for poets aged 13-20 to try and earn points towards making the 2017 youth slam team. To qualify for playoffs you need to slam at least twice during the year AND you can’t be turning 21 before September 1st\, 2017. \nThere are 2 round of competition with up to 12 poets competing in the first round and the top 5 in the second round (barring any ties happening.) So come prepared with at least 2 poems to perform if you are competing. \nWe will also have a feature performance from legendary Victoria Poet\, Tom Fowler…”An intrepid dada-tective tryin’ to solve the case of the West Coasst Weird. Tom Fowler moves like a ghost through open mics of Victoria. The walls shout “What’s about to happen? The Platitudipus leads a chorus of talking animals\, “Everything! Nothing” Then it gets weird” \nDoors and sign up at 7. Show at 8pm.\n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish territory. We also strive to have our events be trans friendly events and we hope you can assist us with that. Also it’s CASH ONLY at the door. Be nice to our volunteers please. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-featuring-victorias-tom-fowler/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160915T023154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T023154Z
UID:4411-1474311600-1474322400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Kay Kassirer features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Kay Kassirer. \nKay Kassirer is a Toronto based spoken word poet and activist. They use their poetry to tell stories\, educate people\, and heal. Kay can be found leading workshops\, frequenting poetry slams\, or stuck in a tree. Kay was a member of the 2015 Toronto Poetry Slam Team and made it to final stage at the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. Kay came in 2nd at Capturing Fire 2016\, the International Queer Poetry Slam\, and continues to travel the world with their words. Kay has a chapbook published by We Flip Tables Press entitled Confessions of a Queer. \nWe are in our three-round summer season. A two-minute round of 12 poets\, a one-minute round of 6 poets\, and then a four-minute round of 3 poets. Cut from below\, clean slate each round. Let the summer season begin! \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/kay-kassirer-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/Kay-banner-e1521408723608.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160915T022639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T022640Z
UID:1314-1474311600-1474322400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Kay Kassirer features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Kay Kassirer. \nKay Kassirer is a Toronto based spoken word poet and activist. They use their poetry to tell stories\, educate people\, and heal. Kay can be found leading workshops\, frequenting poetry slams\, or stuck in a tree. Kay was a member of the 2015 Toronto Poetry Slam Team and made it to final stage at the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. Kay came in 2nd at Capturing Fire 2016\, the International Queer Poetry Slam\, and continues to travel the world with their words. Kay has a chapbook published by We Flip Tables Press entitled Confessions of a Queer. \nWe are in our three-round summer season. A two-minute round of 12 poets\, a one-minute round of 6 poets\, and then a four-minute round of 3 poets. Cut from below\, clean slate each round. Let the summer season begin! \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/kay-kassirer-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160908T005539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T005539Z
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SUMMARY:Sebastien Wen & No Mothers feature at CIPS/Iwps Last Chance Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents Sebastien Wen with NO MOTHERS at the CIPS/ IWPS Last Chance Slam. \nAided by their friendly beards and mighty violas\, NO MOTHERS meander gracefully from bellowing fury to cosmic sentimentality. Sebastien Wen is the 2014 National Underground Youth Slam Champion. His work has appeared in many of Canada’s most notable literary journals\, including Arc\, Vallum and Prairie Fire. On September 12th\, prepare for a ruckus-inducing fusion of spoken word and folk rock. \nHigh Stakes:\n***The winner of this slam automatically moves on to the Qualifying slam on Wed Sept 14th (at Cafe Deux Soleils) to determine which poet will represent Vancouver at the Individual World Poetry Slam in October\, as well as the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April. Best of luck to all! *** \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sebastien-wen-no-mothers-feature-at-cipsiwps-last-chance-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160908T005210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T005210Z
UID:1289-1473706800-1473717600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Sebastien Wen & No Mothers feature at CIPS/Iwps Last Chance Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents Sebastien Wen with NO MOTHERS at the CIPS/ IWPS Last Chance Slam. \nAided by their friendly beards and mighty violas\, NO MOTHERS meander gracefully from bellowing fury to cosmic sentimentality. Sebastien Wen is the 2014 National Underground Youth Slam Champion. His work has appeared in many of Canada’s most notable literary journals\, including Arc\, Vallum and Prairie Fire. On September 12th\, prepare for a ruckus-inducing fusion of spoken word and folk rock. \nHigh Stakes:\n***The winner of this slam automatically moves on to the Qualifying slam on Wed Sept 14th (at Cafe Deux Soleils) to determine which poet will represent Vancouver at the Individual World Poetry Slam in October\, as well as the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in April. Best of luck to all! *** \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sebastien-wen-no-mothers-feature-at-cipsiwps-last-chance-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T130128
CREATED:20160825T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T015716Z
UID:4409-1472497200-1472508000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Komi features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Komi. \nEmerging from the crocodile city of Kaduna Nigeria\, Komi olaf is an artist and visionary poet combining elements of art and design with the power of word and music. As an activist\, he uses his gift to fan the flames of creativity to aid healing\, learning and growth.\nHe enjoys chess and theatre and believes in the existence of Aliens and extraterrestrial life. He currently resides in Ottawa\, Canada. \nWe are in our three-round summer season. A two-minute round of 12 poets\, a one-minute round of 6 poets\, and then a four-minute round of 3 poets. Cut from below\, clean slate each round. Let the summer season begin! \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/komi-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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