Art is best with rules. That's a rule. Poetry Slams have lots of rules, that’s what makes them great art. Some people seem to disagree with this clearly factual scientific based rule fact so we’re tossing it all out the window! It’s going to be anarchy I tell you! Anarchy! … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Paradigm. A native of the Universe, Joann Cathleen Roberts -- known as simply "Jo" or by her recent stage alias "Paradigm"-- grew up in the Chicago area. A poet/MC, musician, and producer; she discovered a love for playing instruments, such as drums, bass, … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Tasha Receno. Tasha Receno is a Spoken Word Artist, a Non-Fiction and a Fiction writer. She has competed in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word representing Vancouver in 2014. Has made it to the finals stage of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Tasha Receno. Tasha Receno is a Spoken Word Artist, a Non-Fiction and a Fiction writer. She has competed in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word representing Vancouver in 2014. Has made it to the finals stage of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet, Shyla Hardwick. Shyla Hardwick is a queer poet and biologist from Detroit, MI interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization. Shyla teaches, reads, and learns at schools, venues, and bookstores across the nation. As always, there will be an … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet, Shyla Hardwick. Shyla Hardwick is a queer poet and biologist from Detroit, MI interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization. Shyla teaches, reads, and learns at schools, venues, and bookstores across the nation. As always, there will be an … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Cathy Petch. Cathy Petch is a playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster and musical saw player for The Silverhearts. Her new play "Mel Malarkey" is being produced by Theatre Trent. She has several handsome chapbooks and most recently published her poetry book "Late … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Cathy Petch. Cathy Petch is a playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster and musical saw player for The Silverhearts. Her new play “Mel Malarkey” is being produced by Theatre Trent. She has several handsome chapbooks and most recently published her poetry book “Late … Continued
In between Christmas and New Year's Eve can be a dead zone for many people. So if you're feeling haggard and on low batteries come and recharge and reinvigorate at December's youth poetry slam. It's open to poets 13-20 years of age. There are 2 rounds of competition with 12 … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Lucia Misch. Raised at an astronomical observatory in California, Lucia Misch began writing and performing as a teen. She placed second at the 2011 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, has been a member of the Vancouver Slam Team, and continues to perform and teach … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Lucia Misch. Raised at an astronomical observatory in California, Lucia Misch began writing and performing as a teen. She placed second at the 2011 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, has been a member of the Vancouver Slam Team, and continues to perform and teach … Continued
Start the new year off with a poetry workshop and youth poetry slam featuring the wonderful Johnny MacRae. This is a FREE event at the downtown branch of the Vancouver Public Library. We have a 1 hour writing workshop from 5:30-6:30 where poets create new work to be followed by … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, DMP. Daniel Mark Patterson (DMP) is a Spoken Word Artist who is not easy to define. He writes confessional, heartbreaking poetry, but is not a depressing poet. Sometimes he writes funny, irreverent poetry, but he is not a comedic poet. He is a … Continued
This will be your second to last chance to qualify for the youth slam playoffs in March. This is especially important because to qualify you must slam/compete at least twice during the season. That means if you have not competed yet but are interested in going out for the team … Continued
Who is the Vancouver Poetry Slam Family? If you're reading this, then it probably includes YOU! Maybe you enjoy hearing poetry, or reading it, or hosting, or volunteering, or just knowing that there are people doing such things in a place where you are always welcome. And just like any … Continued
Who is the Vancouver Poetry Slam Family? If you’re reading this, then it probably includes YOU! Maybe you enjoy hearing poetry, or reading it, or hosting, or volunteering, or just knowing that there are people doing such things in a place where you are always welcome. And just like any … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Robert Lashley. A 2016 Jack Straw Fellow, Robert Lashley has had poems published in such Journals as Feminete, No Regrets, and Your Hands, Your Mouth. His work was also featured in Many Trails To The Summit, an anthology of Northwest form and Lyric … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Robert Lashley. A 2016 Jack Straw Fellow, Robert Lashley has had poems published in such Journals as Feminete, No Regrets, and Your Hands, Your Mouth. His work was also featured in Many Trails To The Summit, an anthology of Northwest form and Lyric … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Sonya Littlejohn. Sonya Littlejohn is a Vancouver based writer and poet. Her poem “Grey: a Biracial Poem” was published in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out an anthology of poetry about cultural identity, by Inanna Press in 2010. She works with the … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Sonya Littlejohn. Sonya Littlejohn is a Vancouver based writer and poet. Her poem “Grey: a Biracial Poem” was published in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out an anthology of poetry about cultural identity, by Inanna Press in 2010. She works with the … Continued
Time for another FREE workshop and "poetry slam" at the Vancouver Public Library. Usually the DDYS happens on the 1st Wednesday of the month but due to a scheduling conflict we will be taking place on the 2nd Wednesday which is February 10th. We will be on the lower level … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Imani Sims. Imani Sims is a spicy Chai tea-loving Seattle native who spun her first performance poem at the age of fourteen. Since then, she has developed an infinitely rippling love for poetry in all of its forms. She believes in the healing … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Imani Sims. Imani Sims is a spicy Chai tea-loving Seattle native who spun her first performance poem at the age of fourteen. Since then, she has developed an infinitely rippling love for poetry in all of its forms. She believes in the healing … Continued
This will be the last opportunity for poets to qualify for the youth slam playoffs in March. To qualify you must slam/compete during the 2015/2016 regular season (July 2015-Feb 2016) at least twice AND you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st, 2016. Only poets who have not yet qualifed … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Ransford Brempong. When trying to describe Ransford you will find that it's never quite that easy! He is complicated, diverse, humble, a world traveler, extremely positive, artistic mind, ex professional basketball player, self proclaimed underdog. He's a seeker of truth & knowledge, and … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Ransford Brempong. When trying to describe Ransford you will find that it’s never quite that easy! He is complicated, diverse, humble, a world traveler, extremely positive, artistic mind, ex professional basketball player, self proclaimed underdog. He’s a seeker of truth & knowledge, and … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Johnny MacRae. Johnny MacRae is a mouthy poet. The 2013 Poet of Honour for the Victoria Spoken Word Festival, he has been a regional and a national poetry slam champion. Since 2010, MacRae has regularly toured across Canada and the United States, both … Continued
The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Johnny MacRae. Johnny MacRae is a mouthy poet. The 2013 Poet of Honour for the Victoria Spoken Word Festival, he has been a regional and a national poetry slam champion. Since 2010, MacRae has regularly toured across Canada and the United States, both … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet, Charles Ekabhumi Ellik. Charles Ekabhumi Ellik is a poet, artist, husband, student and teacher of Classical Tantric Hatha Yoga. He teaches Yoga Asana at Yoga Tree's Telegraph studio, where he designed the "Dancing Peacock Feathers" mural. A former Options Broker, he quit finance … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet, Charles Ekabhumi Ellik. Charles Ekabhumi Ellik is a poet, artist, husband, student and teacher of Classical Tantric Hatha Yoga. He teaches Yoga Asana at Yoga Tree’s Telegraph studio, where he designed the “Dancing Peacock Feathers” mural. A former Options Broker, he quit finance … Continued