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SUMMARY:Tanya Evanson features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Tanya Evanson. \nTanya Evanson is a Montreal poet\, performer\, producer\, educator and director of Banff Centre Spoken Word. She has released three studio albums\, six artist books of poetry\, an award-winning videopoem and in 2013 received the Golden Beret Award and was Poet of Honour at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. \nPerformance highlights include the Vancouver Writers Fest\, Vancouver Folk Music Festival\, Calgary Spoken Word Festival\, Edmonton Poetry Festival\, Ottawa International Writer’s Festival\, Blue Met\, Words Aloud\, When Sisters Speak\, Bowery Poetry Club\, Verses\, CBC and Canadian SLAM stages. A student of sufism and classically-trained semazen or whirling dervish since 2002\, she tours internationally with Niyaz (Iran-U.S)\, Mercan Dede (Turkey)\, Rumi Canada and Vancouver Rumi Society.  \nThis fall 2016\, she will launch her fourth spoken word album “ZenShip” with performances in Canada\, England\, Scotland\, Australia\, Indonesia and surrounding cosmos. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 minutes ) where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/tanya-evanson-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Chicken Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come unwind over brunch at Chicken Sessions! Inspired by Mike McGee’s Kitchen Sessions\, and the local Under the Bed series run by RC Weslowski and Wilhelmina Salmi\, Chicken Sessions is a house concert\, a poetry and story performance space\, a potluck\, a party\, a salon with some Louisiana hospitality tossed together and served up by host and instigator Pamela Bentley in a big\, beautiful East Van heritage house. A poet and musician invited in advance cap the event\, with debut work in 12 open mic spots beforehand. Chicken Sessions #20 is a Sunday afternoon backyard brunch with poet Kelsey Savage\, and musical group R.A.P.S\, consisting of Isaac Bond\, Dana I.D. Matthews\, Kevin Fitzgerald and CIPS 2015 Champion Prufrock Shadowrunner. Chicken Sessions is the final event of Verses Festival of Words 2016. \n12:30 Food and Socializing \n1:30 Welcome by Pam Bentley\nOne Spots\n1.(Sign-up in person)\n2. (Sign-up in person)\n3. Lindsay Robertson\n4. Rabbit Richards\n5. Lilija Valis & Enrico Renz\n6. John Murdoch MacRae\n7. Jim O’Neill\n8. Carol Shillibeer\n9. Leslie Stark and Erin Dingle \nTwo Spots\n1. Landof Deborah\n2. Timothy Shay\n3. Monica Lee \n$5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Tickets not available beforehand.\n \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. There 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 the front of the house or from the backyard. Inside\, everything on the same level. The bathroom is probably big enough to be wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/chicken-sessions-2016/
LOCATION:Agendas & Minutes
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Open Mic,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals Night
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals \nThe top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion? This closing gala includes a feature presentation by Vancouver Poet Laureate\, Rachel Rose. \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 2016 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. \nIn 2015\, The Rio was 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. \nBuy Tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://canadianindividualpoetryslamfinalsnight2016.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nDoors at 7pm. Show starts 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  \nAccessibility 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-night/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Slam,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Word Circus
DESCRIPTION:Word Circus\n\nA whirlwind of words occurs as Brendan McLeod\, Lexi Marie\, Rup Sidhu\, and Billeh Nickerson perform feats of acrobatic wordsmithery before your very eyes. The round robin format allows the artists to respond to one another and build the energy in a spontaneous way. If you’ve ever seen a ‘workshop stage’ at a folk festival\, you’ll know how exciting it is to see artists perform in this more relaxed and informal atmosphere where anything can happen. \nBuy Tickets for Word Circus now on Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://wordcircus2016.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\n\nFrom Word Circus founder\, Justin McGrail: \nThe Word Circus began in Montreal in 1994 as a series of live performances by Fluffy Pagan Echoes\, the spoken word quintet featuring Scott Duncan\, Ran Elfassy\, Justin McGrail\, Victoria Stanton\, and Vince Tinguely. It broke away from the then standard poetry-reading format by incorporating group pieces\, memorized text\, and having the poets present in four thematic rounds. We also sat together on stage for the show\, which made alternating at the mike easier\, and made us really listen to each other’s performance. \nMoving to Vancouver in 1995\, I adapted the show format to a monthly series at the then just opened Whip Café Gallery on East 6th.  Each month\, three different local poets would be featured in a show that combined themes\, music\, and audience participation – in posters and event-listings audience members were encouraged to bring poetry. On stage were four chairs\, three of which would be occupied by our featured poets.  I would announce the theme of each round\, and ask the audience if anyone had brought a poem that worked with it. One poet from the audience would be invited onstage to join the trio\, and then we’d have four poems on one theme. Additionally\, the show featured DJ’s (mainly acid-jazz and house) who would live mix in music with each poem. The result was a groovy\, unpredictable\, fun show\, that ran for 14 months\, and included performances by Tim Lander\, David Campbell\, Alexandra Oliver\, Kedrick James\, Andrew Lithgow\, John Sobol\, Rick Keating\, Andrea Thompson\, Davy Bouvier\, Ralph Alfonso\, Sheri-D Wilson and many more. \nThe last Word Circus was in the summer of 1998\, which I hosted and performed in for the CBC on the Plaza\, with poets Diane Laloge\, Graham Olds\, SR Duncan\, and Ed Varney\, with music supplied by Jim Good. \nOne tradition maintained in Montreal and Vancouver was that the theme of the third round is always love — ’cause\, everyone’s got at least one poem about love! \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 2:45pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 2:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs\, but may be a tight fit for some scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/word-circus-2016/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Spoken Nerd
DESCRIPTION:Calling all writers of a nerdy persuasion! This is your night to proclaim to the world your love of isotopes or Harry Potter or Star Trek or Dr. Who or Star Wars or Nintendo or Werewolves/Vampires/Ducks or Sudoku or Quantum Physics or Comic Books or Grammar or anything you feel nerdy and enthusiastic about. \nCostumes are welcomed whether you are in the audience or performing. COSPLAY IS WELCOME. Go on\, dress up\, you will be in good company! \nThis event is raucous fun and we are thrilled to be hosting it at the hub for all fandoms\, Storm Crow Tavern\, Vancouver’s Premier Nerd Pub! \nPoet sign-up is at 2:30 PM. Open to the general public. This event is All Ages and by donation\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Minors are allowed in the tavern in the afternoon. \n\nAccessibility Info: \nStorm Crow Tavern has tables placed closely together and a very narrow hallway to the bathroom area.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-nerd-2016/
LOCATION:Sheri-D
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,poetry,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Allyship & Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Talk the Talk: Allyship & Community Building \n  \nGuided by two qualified facilitators\, this talk is likely to touch on a variety of challenging issues. Active 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.  \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs but may be a tight fit for some scooters. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-allyship-community-building/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Development,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Mashed Poetics: Jagged Little Pill
DESCRIPTION:Mashed Poetics: Jagged Little Pill \nMashed Poetics is a  spoken word and music mash-up. Picture this: a band is formed for the sole purpose of learning a classic music album. Poets from across the country are wrangled and assigned songs from said album.  Poets will present new works inspired by the song they are assigned. In this edition of Mashed Poetics\, the band and poets take on the 1995 smash hit album Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morisette. \nI’m here to remind to you to come shout along with us and show off your best 90s dance moves at the Wise Hall. Cuz you oughtta know! \nThis show is 19+. General seating. Tickets may be purchased now on Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://mashedpoeticsjaggedlittlepill.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nEntrance to Mashed Poetics: Jagged Little Pill is free for attendees of the preceding CIPS Bout. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 10:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY.\n \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 10:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \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 will be marked “gender neutral”. \n\nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mashed-poetics-jagged-little-pill/
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Music,poetry,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two: Bouts #6 & #8
DESCRIPTION:Day two will see some poets throwing caution aside as they try to move up in the rankings\, while other poets will be under pressure to maintain their position. Poets will be performing two and three minute poems. \nAt the end of Day Two\, we will announce which 12 of the 40 competing poets will advance to CIPS Finals Night. \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #6 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #8 starts at 8:30pm.\n Mashed Poetics starts at 10:30pm. \nTicket are available now at Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://canadianindividualpoetryslambouts6and8.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets will also be available at the venue.\nTickets for these bouts include admission to Mashed Poetics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBout #6 Line-up\nApollo the Child\nJacq Brass\nBashar Jabbour\nAloe Harris\nAndre Prefontaine\nKortnee Stevens\nBlue\nJaime Silverthorn\nSame Difference\nAndre Fenton \nBout #8 Line-up\nKat Moscone\nLip balm\nTaylor Heywood\nKathleen Driscoll\nErin Dingle\nScott Thompson\nAlasdair\nSofia Waqar\nPaint Fremmerlid\nDMP \n  \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building.\n \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 6:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs but may be tight for some scooters. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-day-two-bouts-6-8/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Day Two: Bouts #5 & #7
DESCRIPTION:Day two will see some poets throwing caution aside as they try to move up in the rankings\, while other poets will be under pressure to maintain their positions. Poets will be performing two and three minute poems. \nAt the end of Day Two\, we will announce which 12 of the 40 competing poets will advance to CIPS Finals Night. \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #5 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #7 starts at 8:30pm.\n Mashed Poetics starts at 10:30pm. \nTickets are available now on Brown Paper Tickets: http://canadianindividualpoetryslambouts5and7.brownpapertickets.com\nTickets will also be available at the venue.\nTickets for these bouts include admission to Mashed Poetics. \nBout #5 Line-up\nFrankie McGee\nKT Job\nMarina Reid Hale\nJon Hedderwick\nDeirdre Lee\nSteve Currie\nShawna Dmitry\nBassam\nCoral More\nd’j \nBout #7 Line-up\nPaul Finkleman\nTasha Receno\nJake Rysz\nRabbit Richards\nAaron Simm\nNiambi Leigh\nJohnny Trinh\nAlan Leangvan\nKay Kassirer\nThe P.O.E \n  \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located directly across the street. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 6:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. \n  \n\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-day-two-bouts-5-7/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Dave Morris Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Improvisers have a lot to learn from poets\, and poets have a lot to learn from improvisers. Former Victoria Slam Champion and world renowned improviser Dave Morris will show you how to infuse your poetry with some spontaneity! Let the audiences reaction influence your performance\, be present in the moment\, and let yourself discover new meaning in your poetry… And maybe\, just maybe\, try improvising an entire poem. \nThis event is all ages. Tickets must be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets. Masterclass entry is not include in Festival Passes.\nhttp://davemorrismasterclass.brownpapertickets.com \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs but may be tight for some scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/dave-morris-masterclass/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Development,poetry,Storytelling,Verses 2016,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Storytelling Society Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is unique within narrative arts. Come experience the power of Story to unfold meaning within the space of the teller and audience. Sink into a world that awakens the senses for engagement\, deep listening\, attunement with embodied language and a stirring of deep inner ecology. Stories bridge the language of the heart in the reciprocity of the listening event. Enjoy an afternoon of Stories that address cultural understanding and the wisdom of reconciliation. \nTickets are available now on brown paper tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://vancouverstorytellingsocietyshowcase.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs\, but may be a tight fit for some scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-storytelling-society-showcase/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Storytelling,Verses 2016
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160429T003000
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SUMMARY:Femcees
DESCRIPTION:Femcees \nDo you turn down for nothing? Must it be the money? Still eating Mom’s spaghetti? \nOr maybe you’re just tired of the patriarchy. Never fear\, we’ve got your antidote right here! Four fierce female emcees firing on all cylinders to take you to your poetic high ground. For flows that roll like 24s get to Cafe Deux Soleils at 10:30 PM to see how many mics these incredible rappers rip on the daily. \nFemcees features the undeniable flyness that is Missy D\, Horsepowar\, JB the First Lady\, and Kimmortal. \nThis event is all ages\, there may be explicit content. Event is free to those who attended the preceding CIPS bout. Tickets available at the door. \n  \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. \n\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/femcees/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:Music,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T074526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T074526Z
UID:7989-1461870000-1461882600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Bouts #2 & #4
DESCRIPTION:This night will kick off the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam\, the event where 40 poets from across Canada compete for the title of Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship\, the reigning top ranked spoken word poet in the country. On the first night\, 40 of the best poets from across Canada will be slamming with four-minute and one-minute poems. There will be ten poets in each bout\, come and cheer for the representative from your home city! \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #2 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #4 starts at 8:30pm.\n Femcees starts at 10:30pm. \n  \nTickets for CIPS Bouts 2 & 4 Available now on Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://cipsbouts2and4.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nTickets will also be available at the door. \nBout #2 Line-up\nThe P.O.E\nPaint Fremmerlid\nBassam\nBlue\nNiambi Leigh\nErin Dingle\nJon Hedderwick\nBashar Jabbour\nTasha Receno\nKat Moscone \nBout #4 Line-up\nDMP\nCoral More\nJaime Silverthorn\nJohnny Trinh\nScott Thompson\nDeirdre Lee\nAloe Harris\nJake Rysz\nLip Balm\nFrankie McGee \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 6:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washroom is very narrow and is accessible for wheelchairs\, but may be tight for scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-bouts-2-4/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T073900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T073900Z
UID:7988-1461870000-1461882600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Bouts #1 & #3
DESCRIPTION:This night will kick off the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam\, the event where 40 poets from across Canada compete for the title of Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship\, the reigning top ranked spoken word poet in the country. On the first night\, 40 of the best poets from across Canada will be slamming with four-minute and one-minute poems. There will be ten poets in each bout\, come and cheer for the representative from your home city! \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #1 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #3 starts at 8:30pm.\n Femcees starts at 10:30pm. \nTickets for CIPS Bouts 1 & 3 Available now on Brown Paper Tickets: http://cipsbouts1and3.brownpapertickets.com\nTickets may also be purchased at the door. \nBout #1 Line-up\nd’j\nSame Difference\nAlan Leangvan\nAlasdair\nSteve Currie\nAndre Prefontaine\nRabbit Richards\nTaylor Heywood\nKT Job\nApollo the Child \nBout #3 Line-up\nAndre Fenton\nKay Kassirer\nSofia Waqar\nShawna Dmitry\nKortnee Stevens\nAaron Simm\nKathleen Driscoll\nMarina Reid Hale\nJacq Brass\nPaul Finkleman \nCome for dinner and stay late! Café Deux Soleils will offer kitchen and bar service throughout the show. \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located directly across the street. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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 6:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-bouts-1-3/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160308T034732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T034732Z
UID:7994-1461855600-1461862800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Ian Keteku Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Your Poem is Lasagna\, Layered.\nJoin ‎2010 World Poetry Slam champion Ian Keteku as he explores the layers beneath a poem and performance. Many times performance poets unintentionally come across as preachy\, ranting\, angry.\n\nHow do we get our “message” to be effectively communicated? How do we intentionally dig beneath the layers to find the truth of our story?\n\nKeteku has coached two championship teams ‎and assisted countless others in finding the deeper and layered truth behind the issues and topics poets choose to write about.\n\nSearching for the actual truth\, not the truth we hope is true or think should be true helps us communicate better\, opens up doors for creativity and in a slam context equates to higher scores.\n\nParticipants are asked to bring writing utensils and concepts for poems they hope to write one day. Do not come in with poems you are unwilling to have changed.\n\nThis event is all ages. \nTickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets. Masterclass entry is not included in Festival Pass. \n\n\n\n\nhttp://ianketekumasterclass.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washrooms is very narrow\, accessible for wheelchairs\, possibly tight for scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/ian-keteku-masterclass/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,poetry,Verses 2016,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160306T010141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T010141Z
UID:7972-1461846600-1461853800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Mental Health Within Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Talk the Talk: Mental Health Within Spoken Word  \n  \nGuided by two qualified facilitators\, this talk is likely to touch on a variety of challenging issues. Active 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.  \n  \nAccessibility Info:\n \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washrooms is very narrow\, accessible for wheelchairs\, possibly tight for scooters. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-mental-health-within-spoken-word/
LOCATION:We are hiring a Volunteer Coordinator
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Development,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160428T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T060353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T060353Z
UID:7982-1461798000-1461805200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:oratorealis Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:oratorealis Launch Party \noratorealis is a biannual literary journal committed to publishing Canadian spoken word and experimental poetry. Through poetry\, essays and reviews\, oratorealis aims to shine light on the sounds and ideas of this northern nation. Their goal is to bring poetry not frequently seen in print to the world-at-large; broadening the audience and connecting the artists. oratorealis is thrilled to be launching their first issue at this year’s Verses Festival of Words with a showcase of contributor performances hosted by Shayne Avec I Grec. \nThis is an all ages event. Tickets available at the venue.\n\nAccessibility Info: \nThe space is not wheelchair accessible through the front entrance\, but can be accessed through the back door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/oratorealis-launch-party/
LOCATION:JustinMollySlam
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Community Stage,poetry,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T051720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T051720Z
UID:7979-1461787200-1461794400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Interrobang?!
DESCRIPTION:In the guts of writers everywhere is a driving force\, a question that begs for answer\, churning engine for the moving pen. Interrobang?! pays homage to that question with an all star line-up of writers who urgently embrace the unknown world and the strangers within. Filling the room with wonder and imagination\, Richard Wagamese\, Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib and Leah Horlick offer us a bounty of new lenses and an opportunity to look closer. \nBuy tickets via The Cultch website: http://thecultch.com/events/interrobang/ \nThis show is all ages. General seating. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY.  \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThe Cultch recently underwent major renovations\, 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 two gendered washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \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. \nOptional: If you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/interrobang/
LOCATION:ayanda
CATEGORIES:poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Storytelling,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160308T022607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T022607Z
UID:7992-1461776400-1461783600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:RC Weslowski Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Free Silly: Practicing Presence and Play in Spoken Word \nIn this workshop we will play with clown theory and clown games in an attempt to help us peel away the “performer’s mask” we often present to audiences when performing spoken word and we will practice and play being more present as humans in front of an audience.  We will explore our “body of delight” (everyone has one) and look at how this can infuse our poems and our performance with new perspectives.  Please wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to move and be still including lying on the floor and laughing out loud.  Be willing to be seen as silly. \nTickets are now available: http://thecultch.com/events/free-silly-rc-weslowski-masterclass/\n \nMasterclass entry is not included in Festival Pass. \nAccessibility Info: \nThe Cultch recently underwent major renovations\, 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 two gendered washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \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. \nOptional: If you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/rc-weslowski-masterclass/
LOCATION:VQ_021 copy
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2016,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160308T035438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T035438Z
UID:7995-1461769200-1461776400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Richard Wagamese Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Richard Wagamese’s Masterclass:\nA Workshop on the Power of Storytelling \nUsing theatrical form Richard presents the necessity of returning to telling stories to each other to build community\, foster understanding and build a better country. Dramatic\, hilarious and touching\, with a resonant message he will include a focus on the value of teaching readers to react emotionally and spiritually to the words they read and how three forms of literacy working together can change and alter lives. \nThis event is all ages. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. Masterclass Entry is not included in Festival Passes.\n \n\n\n\n\nhttp://richardwagamesemasterclass.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\nAccessibility Info: \nHavana Theatre is an 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\, but no stairs. The hallway to the washrooms is very narrow\, accessible for wheelchairs\, possibly tight for scooters.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/richard-wagamese-masterclass/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Storytelling,Verses 2016,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160306T005328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T005328Z
UID:7971-1461760200-1461767400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:CIPS Orientation 2016
DESCRIPTION:CIPS ORIENTATION\n\nPoets participating in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam are required to attend this orientation. The focus 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.) You can expect to hear from the festival directors\, Jillian Christmas and Erin Kirsh\, and from our CIPS Tournament Director\, Johnny MacRae\, who will tell you all kinds of useful things\, including the make-up of the protest committee (which we hope will never be convened.) \nIt’s also a great chance for everyone to meet each other and socialize outside of the competition. After the orientation\, visiting poets who are SpoCan venue representatives will receive their travel subsidy cheque. \nThis discussion is for CIPS competing poets ONLY. \n  \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/cips-orientation-2016/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160427T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T050447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T050447Z
UID:7978-1461711600-1461718800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:All Lit Up!
DESCRIPTION:ALL LIT UP!\n \nIf you’ve ever wanted to attend a sophisticated\, stuffy literary event replete with monocles and golf-clapping\, All Lit Up is not for you! A roster of incredible craftspeople deliver a literary poetry reading in night filled with whimsy and merriment. This event promises to have you making thoughtful “mmmm” noises in a playful atmosphere\, and we can’t give too much away\, but there will definitely be games and prizes. Bring your enthusiasm hats and your analytical brain and come be moved by the stirring words of a rocking trifecta of Vancouver poets: Wayde Compton\, Leah Horlick\, and Chris Gilpin. \nOpen to the general public. This event is 19+. Suggested donation of $5\, tickets at the door\, CASH ONLY. \nAccessibility Info: \nStorm Crow Tavern has tables placed closely together and a very narrow hallway to the bathroom area.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/all-lit-up/
LOCATION:Sheri-D
CATEGORIES:poetry,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160306T022419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T022419Z
UID:7975-1461700800-1461709800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fire
DESCRIPTION:A journey through poetic language and experience\, story and song\, with a powerhouse line-up of spoken word titans including Anis Mojgani\, a two time National Poetry Slam Champion\, and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam; Ian Keteku\, a two-time national slam champion and the 2010 World Poetry Slam Champion; Mary Pinkoski\, Edmonton’s 5th Poet Laureate; and Winona Wilde\, winner of the 2015 BC Musician Songwriting Award. \nTickets are now available: http://thecultch.com/events/sounds-like-fire/ \nThis show is all ages. General seating. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY.  \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nThe Cultch recently underwent major renovations\, 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 two gendered washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \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. \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nOptional: If 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-2016/
LOCATION:ayanda
CATEGORIES:Music,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T063621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T063621Z
UID:7984-1461700800-1461708000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Poetry Is Dead Launch (Secret Identities Issue)
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Is Dead Launch (Secret Identities) \nPoetry Is Dead’s “Secret Identities” issue explores hybrids like the comic book\, the prose-poem and the super-hero. Fallen Kryptonians\, mad scientists\, Sith Lords\, teenaged sidekicks\, cyborgs\, dinosaurs\, screaming-pink glam Hologram bands — we’re peeling off the mask\, stripping down the tights\, slipping inside the Fortress of Solitude. \nFor the launch of our “Secret Identities” issue\, we have contributors from the issue along with special guests for performances and readings. Plus a free 1-year subscription included with your ticket! \nReadings by: \nAlex Leslie has published a book of prose poems ‘The things I heard about you’ and a book of short stories ‘People Who Disappear.’ Alex received the 2015 Dayne Ogilvie Award\, which is given annually to an emerging LGBT writer by the Writers Trust of Canada. \nJill Mandrake is a contributing editor at Geist Magazine\, and is a lifetime member of Vancouver Cooperative Radio\, where she produced the parade of vinyl rarities called Sister DJ’s Platter Party. \nTaylor Brown-Evans is a writer\, cartoonist and illustrator living and working in Vancouver. His words and drawings have crept into Ricepaper\, Geist\, The Feathertale Review\, Matrix Magazine\, and the occasional bathroom wall. \nErin Flegg is a semi-nomadic journalist moonlighting as a poet. She usually lives somewhere between Coast Salish and St’at’imc territories (Vancouver and Lillooet). \nCynara Geissler\nDon English\n+Special guests \nHosted by Ben Rawluk\, Dina Del Bucchia and Daniel Zomparelli \npoetryisdead.ca\n@poetryisdead \nTickets now available: http://thecultch.com/events/poetry-is-dead-superhero-issue/ \nThis event is all ages. Doors are at 7 PM.\n \nAccessibility Info: \nThe Cultch recently underwent major renovations\, 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 two gendered washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \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. \nOptional: If you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/poetry-is-dead-launch-superhero-issue/
LOCATION:VQ_021 copy
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Community Stage,poetry,Verses 2016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
CREATED:20160307T055559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T055559Z
UID:7981-1461682800-1461690000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Teen Angst Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Teen Angst Poetry \nSomewhere in the back of your closet gathering dust and turning yellow with age is comedic gold. Those old journals\, poems\, and essays you wrote as a teenager when you thought you could do no wrong\, would probably make you cringe at your former feelings if you were to read them today. Now\, imagine sharing them in front of an audience. That’s exactly what happens at Teen Angst. \nSara Bynoe’s Teen Angst Night is an open mic comedic reading series where everyday people read from their embarrassing old journals\, poems\, songs\, essays (and more). So\, get digging through your old notebooks and find some gems! \nYou can share anything (poetry\, songs\, letters\, journals\, diaries\, essays\, stories\, plays\, lists\, etc) so long as it follows these rules: \n1- The work must be your own. \n2- You must have written it between the ages of 10-19. \n3- You cannot be proud of the work you share. It’s best if you’re super embarrassed. \nOpen to the general public. This event is All Ages and by donation\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. CASH ONLY\, tickets available at venue. Minors are allowed in the tavern in the afternoon.  \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nStorm Crow Tavern has tables placed closely together and a very narrow hallway to the bathroom area.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/teen-angst-poetry/
LOCATION:Sheri-D
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Stage,poetry,Storytelling,Verses 2016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T171635
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SUMMARY:Van Slam Finals Night 2016
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the 20th annual Van Slam Finals Night! Join us at The Wise Hall to hear the top 8 poets of Vancouver’s 2015/2016 season drop their most killer poems as they vie for a spot on this year’s Van Slam team! Poets have been gaining points by ranking in the top four at Van Slam throughout the year to qualify for this playoff event. The Van Slam team will represent Van Slam at major tournaments and festivals across North America. \nThis event sells out every year\, so advanced tickets are your best bet. You can buy tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets: \nhttp://vanslamfinals2016.brownpapertickets.com/ \nTHE POETS! \nTasha Receno\nJulia Pileggi\nSpillious\nSavannah Pulfer\nSarah FioRito\nSonder\nCoral More\nEmily Kelsall \nThis show is 19+. General seating. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located inside the building. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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-transferable. \nAccessibility Info: \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 will be marked “gender neutral”.\nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-finals-night-2016-2/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St\, Vancouver\, BC\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Youth Slam\n\nThe monthly Monday night youth slams at Cafe Deux Soleils continue with an awe-inspiring feature from JB the First Lady. Help kick off the new season of Vancouver’s Youth Poetry Slam by coming to watch this display of electric energy from the hottest new young talent Vancouver has to offer. \nAbout The Feature: \n\n\nJerilynn Webster\, aka JB the First Lady\, is a  member of the Nuxalk & Onondaga Nations. She is a Vancouver-based female hip hop/spoken word artist\, beat-boxer\, cultural dancer and youth educator.  “using [her] words to go upwards/not backwards.” These are lyrics that describe what JB tries to convey in her music. JB has performed at over 500 hip hop shows\, anywhere from auditoriums to Annual General Meetings for community organizations. She is spreading the words of empowerment & the perspective of urban indigenous women in Canada. Hip Hop is her chosen avenue of expression. JB’s music is lyrically motivated with depth\, meaning\, and positivity like none other.  She has released 4 albums to date\, “Indigenous Love” (2008); “Get Ready\, Get Steady” (2011) and “Indigenous Girl Lifestyle” (2014) and the 2015 IMA winning album “Indigenized by Entertribal” in collaboration with Chief Rock. \nJB is the 2015 winner of the Indigenous Music Award for Best Album Cover. She is a 5-time nominated artist at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards\, the only female to ever be nominated for Best Hip Hop Album (twice)\, and has been nominated previously for Best Pop Album & Best Album Cover. \nJB wants young indigenous women to feel proud\, inspired\, and to see someone on stage that looks like them; representing indigenous women in mainstream media. \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located directly across the street. No advance tickets are available for this show\, but festival passes will be accepted. \n  \n\n\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/vancouver-youth-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Open Mic,poetry,Slam,Van Slam,Verses 2016,Youth
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SUMMARY:Van Slam Finals Night 2016
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the 20th annual Van Slam Finals Night! Join us at The Wise Hall to hear the top 8 poets of Vancouver’s 2015/2016 season drop their most killer poems as they vie for a spot on this year’s Van Slam team! Poets have been gaining points by ranking in the top four at Van Slam throughout the year to qualify for this playoff event. The Van Slam team will represent Van Slam at major tournaments and festivals across North America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event sells out every year\, so advanced tickets are your best bet. You can buy tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets: \n\n\n\n\nhttp://vanslamfinals2016.brownpapertickets.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to find out which Vancouver slam poets will be performing\, follow our winter season standings updated every week after Monday’s weekly poetry slam. The top 16 poets from the regular season make the playoffs. Half are eliminated at two semi-final slams\, and the remaining eight slam off at this event.\n\nThis show is 19+. General seating. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located inside the building. \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \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 will be marked “gender neutral”.\nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-finals-night-2016-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,poetry,Slam,Van Slam,Verses 2016
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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #101 featuring JB The First Lady and the annual "anarchy" slam
DESCRIPTION:Finals are over. The new team has been chosen. It’s time to let off a little bit of steam and have poets break the poetry slam rules. Team pieces\, Costumes\, Props\, Musical accompaniment\, cover poems and more are all welcome. Dress up\, be weird\, have fun. All poets between 13-20 are welcome to participate. \nWe are also extremely happy to have as our feature performer\, JB The First Lady \n“Jerilynn Webster\, aka JB the First Lady\, is a member of the Nuxalk & Onondaga Nations. She is a Vancouver-based female hip hop/spoken word artist\, beat-boxer\, cultural dancer and youth educator. “using [her] words to go upwards/not backwards.” These are lyrics that describe what JB tries to convey in her music. JB has performed at over 500 hip hop shows\, anywhere from auditoriums to Annual General Meetings for community organizations. She is spreading the words of empowerment & the perspective of urban in…\nKEEP READING \nJB is the 2015 winner of the Indigenous Music Award for Best Album Cover. She is a 5-time nominated artist at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards\, the only female to ever be nominated for Best Hip Hop Album (twice)\, and has been nominated previously for Best Pop Album & Best Album Cover. \nJB wants young indigenous women to feel proud\, inspired\, and to see someone on stage that looks like them; representing indigenous women in mainstream media.” \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly venue with single use non gendered washrooms. \nPlease be kind to our door staff as they are simply following the rules the Cafe has to follow inregards to the amount of people we can let in to the venue. \nRC you at the show. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-101-featuring-jb-the-first-lady-and-the-annual-anarchy-slam/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160425T170000
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UID:7998-1461596400-1461603600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:We Believe You Showcase and Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Witness a spoken word offering by brilliant performers who have transformed trauma using the power of their art with a hope of bringing us out whole on the other side. This show\, centering survivor stories\, is a celebration of the strength and bravery within our community\, and an honouring of performer and audience alike. \nA portion of seats for this event will be reserved for guests from various assault support services across Vancouver\, and a small number of seats will be reserved as financially accessible comp tickets. To access these tickets please email: jillian@versesfestival.ca \nTickets available via the Cultch’s website \nThis show is all ages. General seating. Cash bar. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 7pm. Box office is CASH ONLY.  \nThis show may contain strong language\, controversial issues\, and words that make you re-evaluate your life. 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-transferable. \n  \nAccessibility Info: \nPlease note\, the Historic Theatre balcony is only accessible via the staircase. \nThe Cultch recently underwent major renovations\, 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 two gendered washrooms each with a wheelchair accessible stall. Staff are friendly and able to assist in a variety of ways. \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. \nOptional: If you have any questions\, concerns\, additions or corrections regarding this accessibility audit please email rampvancouver@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/we-believe-you-showcase-and-open-mic/
LOCATION:ayanda
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Open Mic,poetry,Storytelling,Verses 2016
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