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SUMMARY:Greg Bee features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Greg Bee. Greg is a writer\, actor and poet who lives in Seattle. He has written and performed poetry at Poetry Slams across North America for more than 10 years\, has written a couple of plays and acted in a few plays as well. He wants you to know that he was a fantasy nerd before it was trendy; that he remembers when kale was a for decoration\, not for eating; and that riding a bright yellow Harley Davidson isn’t weird. \nThere will be an open mic and three-round poetry slam: 2 min\, 1 minute and 4 minute rounds where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam championships. \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/greg-bee-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T190000
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SUMMARY:Sara Brickman features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Sara Brickman. Sara Brickman is an author\, performer\, and activist from Ann Arbor\, MI.  A 2015 Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Fellow\, and the 2014 Ken Warfel Fellow for Poetry in Community\, Sara was named the winner of the Split This Rock Poetry Contest by Natalie Diaz. She is the recipient of a grant from 4Culture\, and has attended Bread Loaf and the TILL Writers Convergence. Sara’s work has been published or is forthcoming in Muzzle\, Bestiary\, Hoarse\, The New\, Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls\, and more. A teacher with Writers in the Schools and the 2013 Rain City Women of the World Slam Champion\, Sara has performed her work at venues across North America. In 2010 she founded a multimedia reading series in her living room called The Hootenanny\, to showcase groundbreaking writers and performers. She lives and writes in Seattle\, WA. \nThere will be an open mic and three-round poetry slam: 2 min\, 1 minute and 4 minute rounds where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam championships. \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/sara-brickman-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Sara Brickman features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Sara Brickman. Sara is an author\, performer\, and activist from Ann Arbor\, MI.  A 2015 Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Fellow\, and the 2014 Ken Warfel Fellow for Poetry in Community\, Sara was named the winner of the Split This Rock Poetry Contest by Natalie Diaz. She is the recipient of a grant from 4Culture\, and has attended Bread Loaf and the TILL Writers Convergence. Sara’s work has been published or is forthcoming in Muzzle\, Bestiary\, Hoarse\, The New\, Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls\, and more. A teacher with Writers in the Schools and the 2013 Rain City Women of the World Slam Champion\, Sara has performed her work at venues across North America. In 2010 she founded a multimedia reading series in her living room called The Hootenanny\, to showcase groundbreaking writers and performers.  She lives and writes in Seattle\, WA. \nThere will be an open mic and three-round poetry slam: 2 min\, 1 minute and 4 minute rounds where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam championships. \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/sara-brickman-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T084201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T084201Z
UID:7945-1430658000-1430658000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chicken Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Chicken Sessions\, inspired by Mike McGee’s Kitchen Sessions\, and the local Under the Bed series run by RC Weslowski and Wilhelmina Salmi\, 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 Session #14 is a Sunday afternoon backyard brunch with poet Robert Lashley\, and musicians Chicken-like Birds\, and is the final event of Verses Festival of Words 2015. \n$5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. \nPlease note: the program lists this show as starting at 3pm. That is incorrect. The start time for this show is 1pm. \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 front of the house or from 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/
LOCATION:Agendas & Minutes
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Music,poetry,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
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UID:7914-1430596800-1430596800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Final
DESCRIPTION:The top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2015 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion? \nThis closing gala includes a feature presentation by Vancouver Poet Laureate\, Rachel Rose. \nUPDATE: Rush tickets for Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals still available (in person at Tickets Tonight booth downtown until 4pm or at The Rio box office starting at 7pm) \nPoets in the Final 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 2015 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 2014\, 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. \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 Canada at the World Cup of Poetry in Paris. \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. \nAccessibility: \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-2/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Slam,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T150000
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CREATED:20150307T081731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T081731Z
UID:7943-1430578800-1430578800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:ASL Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A multi-genre presentation in American Sign Language\, showcasing performative verse through complex perspectives. This event will be hosted by Alex Lu and Maggie Harkins\, and will feature the support of ASL/English language interpreters. \nBuy tickets for ASL Showcase \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \n$5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. \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 6pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \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. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.  \nLooking for an idea of what ASL poetry can be like? \n \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/asl-showcase/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T080627Z
UID:7942-1430569800-1430569800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Take Back The 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\, featuring Sheri-D Wilson\, Lishai Peel\, and others\, is a celebration of the strength and bravery within our community\, and an honouring of performer and audience alike. \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \n$5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. \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 6pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/take-back-the-mic/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T031023Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #6 & #8)
DESCRIPTION:Day two will see some poets flinging 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. \nBuy tickets for Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #6 & #8) \nTickets for these bouts include admission to Mashed Poetics\, the special late night show at Café Deux Soleils*. \nBout #6 Line-up\nZiy von B\nCarolyn McGee\nNatalie Talson\nElysia Glover\nJohnny MacRae\nJacq Brass\nTwiggy Starblade\nSasha Patterson\nBrendan Flaherty\nWinona Linn \nBout #8 Line-up\nShayna Stock\nTasha Receno\nBeth Murch\nJenni Madison\nPrufRock Shadowrunner\nKT Job\nGavin Russell\nHerie Sun\nLaforge\nKathleen Miniely \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*Admission conditional on capacity not being reached. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-bouts-6-8/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Slam,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140131T235707Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #5 & #7) Plus Mashed Poetics
DESCRIPTION:Day two will see some poets flinging 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 #5 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #7 starts at 8:30pm.\n Mashed Poetics starts at 10:30pm. \nBuy tickets for Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #5 & #7) Plus Mashed Poetics \nTickets for these bouts include admission to Mashed Poetics. \nBout #5 Line-up\nErin Dingle\nSimon Massey\nApollo the Child\nAaron Simm\nErin Cotton\nJayme Archibald\nLiam Coady\nTruth Is…\nSame Difference\nKaz Mega \nBout #7 Line-up\nKortnee Stevens\nAudrey Lane Cockett\nDanielle Altrogge\nBarb Day\nAyda Niknami\nIsaac Bond\nMatt Loeb\nEmilee Nimetz\nJaimie G\nAndre Prefontaine \nSpecial Late Night Show: Mashed Poetics\nMashed Poetics is a night of spoken word and music mash-up where poetic collaboration and cross pollination occur and the divide between “page” and “stage” poets is blurred. A classic music album is chosen and poets are assigned a song from the album to create a new piece of work for the show. \nIn this edition of Mashed Poetics\, the 1983 self-titled album by Violent Femmes will be performed live with poets presented new works inspired by the music between each song. \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 Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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/cips-day-two-mashed-poetics/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Community Stage,Music,poetry,Slam,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T100018Z
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SUMMARY:Live Performance Masterclass with Ivan Coyote
DESCRIPTION:Ivan Coyote leads a workshop designed to help you transform your nervous energy into a memorable reading. Learn how to select material\, prepare your work for performance\, memorize it (or not)\, and make your body language work for you. \nIvan will also share secrets about microphones\, sound guys\, and selling your books. \n\nParticipants must bring a 3 minute selection of their work to be staged.\nAges 16 and up.\n\nBuy tickets for Live Performance Masterclass with Ivan Coyote \nIvan Coyote is the award-winning author of ten books\, the creator of four short films\, and has released three CDs that combine storytelling with music. Ivan is a seasoned stage performer and long-time road dog\, and over the last eighteen years has become an audience favourite at storytelling\, writer’s\, film\, poetry\, and folk music festivals from Anchorage to Amsterdam. \nThe Globe and Mail newspaper called Coyote “a natural-born storyteller” and the Ottawa Xpress once said that “Coyote is to Canadian literature what kd lang is to country music: a beautifully odd fixture.” \nIvan often grapples with the complex and intensely personal issues of gender identity in their work\, as well as topics such as family\, class\, social justice and queer liberation\, but always with a generous heart\, a quick wit\, and the nuanced and finely-honed timing of a gifted raconteur. Ivan’s stories remind of us of our own fallible and imperfect humanity while at the same time inspiring us to change the world. \nOnly a maximum of 30 registrations are available for this exclusive workshop experience. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 2:30pm. 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 2:30pm. Workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  \nFestival passes do NOT give you access to masterclasses. They are the only events that require separate registration. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/live-performance-masterclass-with-ivan-coyote/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2015,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T090724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T090724Z
UID:7946-1430488800-1430488800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Spoken Nerd
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets of the nerd-like persuasion. This is your night to explain to the world your love of isotopes or Harry Potter or Star Trek or Dr. Who or Werewolves/Vampires/Ducks or Suduko or Quantum Physics or Comic Books or Grammar or anything you feel nerdy and obsessive about. \nCostumes are welcomed whether you are in the audience or performing. COSPLAY. Dress up! \nWe’ve wanted to stage this event at Storm Crow Tavern – Vancouver’s Premier Nerd Pub for a long time – and now it’s finally happening! \nHosted by Duncan Shields. \nPoet sign-up 1:30–2pm. Open to the general public. This event is All Ages. Minors are allowed in the tavern in the afternoon. \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/
LOCATION:Sheri-D
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Open Mic,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20140217T221329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140217T221329Z
UID:7934-1430483400-1430483400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:This community-driven\, facilitator-mediated conversation asks artists to participate in anti-oppression dialogue around the topic of “Accessibility within the Spoken-Word Community.” The traditional definition of accessibility has been rapidly expanding in attempt to build our communities in the most inclusive manner possible. This is an opportunity to add your voice to this very important conversation. Ask questions\, share your ideas; this is not a lecture! The scene that we deserve is the one that we help to create. Come out\, participate\, and help shape the future of the spoken word community for the better. \nThis discussion is a free event. Seating cannot be reserved in advance.  \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. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-accessibility/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20140209T025426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T025426Z
UID:7913-1430420400-1430420400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #2 & #4)
DESCRIPTION:This night will kick off the 2015 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship. \nOn the first night\, 40 of the best poets from across Canada will be slamming with four-minute and one-minute poems. \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #2 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #4 starts at 8:30pm. \nBuy tickets for Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #2 & #4) \nTickets for these bouts include admission to Haiku Deathmatch\, the special late night show at Café Deux Soleils*. \nBout #2 Line-up\nAndre Prefontaine  (Toronto Poetry Slam)\nLaforge  (Nelson Poetry Slam)\nTruth Is…  (Guelph Poetry Slam)\nTwiggy Starblade  (We Flip Tables! – Mississauga)\nIsaac Bond  (Storm)\nPrufRock Shadowrunner  (Storm)\nAaron Simm  (Vic Slam – Victoria)\nNatalie Talson  (Slamapalooza – Surrey)\nAudrey Lane Cockett  (Storm)\nShayna Stock  (Storm) \nBout #4 Line-up\nKathleen Miniely  (Storm)\nSame Difference  (Storm)\nSasha Patterson  (Storm)\nMatt Loeb  (Storm)\nKT Job  (Storm)\nErin Cotton  (Storm)\nElysia Glover  (Storm)\nDanielle Altrogge  (Storm)\nTasha Receno  (Storm)\nErin Dingle  (Ink Spot – Calgary)  \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*Admission conditional on capacity not being reached. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/canadian-individual-poetry-slam-day-one-bouts-2-4/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T190000
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CREATED:20140201T004453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140201T004453Z
UID:1428-1430420400-1430420400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #1 & #3) Plus Haiku Deathmatch
DESCRIPTION:This night will kick off the 2015 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship. \nOn the first night\, 40 of the best poets from across Canada will be slamming with four-minute and one-minute poems. \nDoors at 6:30pm.\n Bout #1 starts at 7pm.\n Bout #3 starts at 8:30pm.\n Haiku Deathmatch starts at 10:30pm. \nBuy tickets for Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #1 & #3) Plus Haiku Deathmatch \nBout #1 Line-up\nKaz Mega  (Breath In Poetry – Edmonton)\nBrendan Flaherty  (Tonight It’s Poetry – Saskatoon)\nEmilee Nimetz  (Vancouver Poetry Slam)\nGavin Russell  (Capital Slam – Ottawa)\nJayme Archibald  (London Poetry Slam)\nJohnny MacRae  (Storm)\nBarb Day  (The Brant Rant – Brantford)\nBeth Murch  (KW Poetry Slam – Kitchener-Waterloo)\nSimon Massey  (Storm)\nZiy von B  (Peterborough Poetry Slam) \nBout #3 Line-up\nWinona Linn  (CanLip – poetry video contest)\nJaimie G  (St. Catherine’s Poetry Slam)\nHerie Sun  (Throw – Montreal)\nLiam Coady  (Storm)\nJacq Brass  (Word Up – Regina)\nAyda Niknami  (Storm)\nJenni Madison  (Storm)\nApollo the Child  (Urban Legends – Ottawa)\nCarolyn McGee  (Storm)\nKortnee Stevens  (Winnipeg Poetry Slam) \nSpecial Late Night Show: Haiku Deathmatch\nUsing original haiku\, 16 poets – or haikusters – will battle it out in a head-to-head competition judged by the audience. \nSign-up is open to all and will occur from 10:00pm-10:30pm. Each poet should come prepared to perform up to 29 haiku (depending on how far they make it in the competition). Advance sign-up is not available. \nA haiku is a poem consisting of three metrical phrases of 5\, 7\, and 5 syllables. \nTraditionally\, haiku is a Japanese form\, most often used to describe nature\, but any subject matter is allowed in Haiku Death Match. The haiku can be funny\, sad\, sexy\, bizarre\, it doesn’t matter. Since the haiku is read aloud\, the emphasis will be on the number of syllables (17) not the lines. \nexample: \nthe worst time to have\na heart attack is during\na game of charades \nThis show is All Ages (but be prepared for Rabelaisian humour). \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 Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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-day-one-bouts-1-3-plus-haiku-deathmatch/
LOCATION:Contact
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Open Mic,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T100941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T100941Z
UID:7948-1430406000-1430406000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bothism: Spoken Word Masterclass with Tanya Evanson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the importance of both silence and sound in the creation of spoken word – from meditation\, to magical editing\, to the many possibilities of the vocal body in performance. Requirements: passion\, patience\, paper\, pen\, mind\, memory and mouth. \nBuy tickets for Bothism: Spoken Word Masterclass with Tanya Evanson \nTanya Evanson is a poet\, performer\, producer and educator. In performance since 1996\, she has published six artist books of poetry\, three spoken wor.l.d music albums\, most recently Language for Gods\, and an award-winning videopoem. She directs Banff Centre Spoken Word\, moonlights as a whirling dervish and lives multilingually in Montreal. \nOnly a maximum of 20 registrations are available for this exclusive workshop experience. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 2:30pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \nAdvance registrations 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. Workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  \nFestival passes do NOT give you access to masterclasses. They are the only events that require separate registration. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/bothism-spoken-word-masterclass-with-tanya-evanson/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2015,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20140217T221833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140217T221833Z
UID:1542-1430397000-1430397000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Talk the Talk: Community Organizing & Power Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Guided 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.  \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. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/talk-the-talk-community-organizing/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Development,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T030649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T231219Z
UID:3205-1430337600-1430337600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Real Vancouver Writers' Series
DESCRIPTION:What Is Real Vancouver Writers’ Series\, Alex? Four fantastic poets reading new work. But after the poetry comes Jeopardy. CanLit Jeopardy\, featuring silly and serious answers about our national literature\, to be put into questions by these very same poets. \nFeatured readers include: \nAmber Dawn\nEmily Chou\nKayla Czaga\nRaoul Fernandes\nHosted by Sean Cranbury and Dina Del Bucchia. \nBuy tickets for Real Vancouver Writers Series \nReal Vancouver an independent\, inclusive\, curated grassroots non-profit society specializing in live literary event production that celebrates great writing and writers from Vancouver and beyond. \nThe REAL in our name refers to the city of Vancouver. To the streets and neighbourhoods that are home and inspiration to some of the best writers in the country and the world. We believe in local writers and we love our city and we want to break people out of their assumptions about both things. \nFind out more at realvancouverwriters.org. Follow us on Instagram (@realvancouver) or Twitter (@realvancouver_) and Facebook (fb.com/realvancouver) \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 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 7pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/real-vancouver-writers/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150306T034747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150306T034747Z
UID:7940-1430337600-1430337600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Tomboy Survival Guide
DESCRIPTION:Tomboy Survival Guide is part anthem\, part campfire story\, and part instructions for the dismantling of the gender stories we tell ourselves and each other. Writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote and an all-tomboy band invite the audience to join them as they navigate the narrow halls of public washrooms\, skirt the treachery of growing up under the threat of being picked to be a flower girl at their aunt’s wedding\, triumph over tying a double Windsor knot\, and discover the beauty in realizing they were handsome\, not pretty\, all along. \nBuy tickets for Tomboy Survival Guide \nTomboy Survival Guide is the music and story-driven collaboration of award winning writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote\, the hummingbird high-energied drummer and percussionist Sally Zori\, the mellifluous basslines of Pebbles Willekes\, and the subtle and graceful tinkerings of trumpet player Alison Gorman. These four fast friends and fellow tomboys have been locking themselves in a small dim room once a week all winter to craft this world premier of their full-length show. Blending story\, lyric\, music\, soundscape\, memory and maybe even the odd elementary-school photograph\, Tomboy Survival Guide is a live stage experience that defies gender and genre boxes with the same compassionate defiance and fearless and tender truth-telling that Ivan Coyote has been bringing to their work for nearly two decades of publishing and performing. \nSpecial guest performers include Veda Hille & Kinnie Starr. \nFollow the Tomboy Survival Guide project on twitter or facebook or youtube. \n[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9gRHAtGL9w?rel=0] \nDoors open 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-transferable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \nAccessibility: \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​. \nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be interpreting the presentation for the audience.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/tomboy-survival-guide/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T102756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T102756Z
UID:7949-1430319600-1430319600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Hello My Name Is...
DESCRIPTION:Poets participating in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam perform in a sneak preview of what is to come in the following days. This open mic is for poets who want to share some of their work non-competitively before the CIPS bouts start Thursday night. \nThis open mic is a free event. Seating cannot be reserved in advance.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hello-my-name-is/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Open Mic,poetry,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20140220T195702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140220T195702Z
UID:7938-1430310600-1430310600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:CIPS Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Poets participating in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam are required to attend this orientation. This event has been completely revamped from last year. 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 Chris Gilpin\, and from our CIPS Tournament Director\, shayne avec i grec\, 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. \nPoets are invited to stick around for the new-to-Verses 2015 open mike Hello My Name Is …  that follows at 3:00 pm. \nThis discussion is for CIPS competing poets ONLY. \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-orientation/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CIPS,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20140212T032945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140212T032945Z
UID:7926-1430251200-1430251200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fire
DESCRIPTION:A journey through poetic language and experience\, story and song\, with a powerhouse line-up of all-star performers including Kinnie Starr\, Mutya Macatumpag\, and Women of the World Poetry Slam champions\, Denice Frohman and Dominique Christina\, aka Sister Outsider. \nBuy tickets for Sounds Like Fire \nSister Outsider Poetry is an award-winning duo representing two of the top three female slam poets in the world\, Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman. Their tour marks the first time that two Women of the World Poetry Slam Champions have paired up. They have appeared on six national poetry slam finals stages and have six championships collectively. Inspired by the life and work of Audre Lorde\, they write and perform their “otherness” into the centre and use spoken word as a tool for social change. \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-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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 are currently gendered\, but sometimes will be marked “gender neutral”. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men”\, is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. *update as of June 2013: please note that a new\, wheelchair accessible men’s bathroom has been created. The finishing touches are still being added\, and the door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users\, but overall the space is great. \nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sounds-like-fire/
CATEGORIES:Music,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Storytelling,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T075754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T075754Z
UID:7941-1430245800-1430245800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Thursdays Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays Writing Collective is comprised of 150 activists\, academics\, slam poets\, novelists and storytellers who explore issues of self-determination through creative writing. The Collective holds free\, drop-in writing sessions in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside at Carnegie Community Centre. Founded in 2008 by Elee Kraljii Gardiner\, the Collective has published six chapbooks. www.thursdayswritingcollective.ca \n(photo by Tom Quirk) \nPerformers include:\nJames Witwicki\nAntonette Rea\nJane Miller\nJano Klimas\nJames Vassiliou\nPatrick Foley\nRoger Stewart\nJohn Alan Douglas\nDonna Dykeman\nGraham Cunningham \nThis show is All Ages. General seating. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at 6pm. Box office is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM located in the building. \n$5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. \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 6pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/thursdays-writing-collective/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Stage,Verses 2015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150416T222734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T222734Z
UID:924-1430233200-1430233200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Word Circus
DESCRIPTION:A whirlwind of words occurs as Ian Ferrier\, David McGimpsey\, Tanya Evanson\, Robert Priest\, and Barbara Adler blur the line between stage and page. \nBuy tickets for Word Circus \nThe 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. \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 2:30pm. 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 2:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/word-circus/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2015 Verses Festival of Words
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T133404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T133404Z
UID:7952-1430233200-1430233200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Word Circus
DESCRIPTION:A whirlwind of words occurs as Ian Ferrier\, David McGimpsey\, Tanya Evanson\, Robert Priest\, and Barbara Adler blur the line between stage and page. \nBuy tickets for Word Circus \nThe 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. \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 2:30pm. 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 2:30pm. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/word-circus-2-2/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2015
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DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150416T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T221639Z
UID:922-1430224200-1430231400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Spoken Word Masterclass with Sister Outsider
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore intersectionality and the realities we experience living multiple identities at the same time. Inspired by Gloria Anzaldua’s La Fronteras/Borderlands\, we will discuss the relationships various races\, genders\, sexualities\, and languages have with each other and how we find a space to define ourselves within a world that often asks us to choose. \nBuy tickets for Spoken Word Masterclass with Sister Outsider \nSister Outsider Poetry is an award-winning duo representing two of the top three female slam poets in the world\, Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman. Their tour marks the first time that two Women of the World Poetry Slam Champions have paired up. They have appeared on six national poetry slam finals stages and have six championships collectively. Inspired by the life and work of Audre Lorde\, they write and perform their “otherness” into the centre and use spoken word as a tool for social change. \nOnly 30 registrations are available for this exclusive workshop experience. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at noon. 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 noon. Workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  \nFestival passes do NOT give you access to masterclasses. They are the only events that require separate registration. \n \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-masterclass-with-sister-outsider/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2015 Verses Festival of Words,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150307T111004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T111004Z
UID:7950-1430224200-1430224200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Spoken Word Masterclass with Sister Outsider
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore intersectionality and the realities we experience living multiple identities at the same time. Inspired by Gloria Anzaldua’s La Fronteras/Borderlands\, we will discuss the relationships various races\, genders\, sexualities\, and languages have with each other and how we find a space to define ourselves within a world that often asks us to choose. \nBuy tickets for Spoken Word Masterclass with Sister Outsider \nSister Outsider Poetry is an award-winning duo representing two of the top three female slam poets in the world\, Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman. Their tour marks the first time that two Women of the World Poetry Slam Champions have paired up. They have appeared on six national poetry slam finals stages and have six championships collectively. Inspired by the life and work of Audre Lorde\, they write and perform their “otherness” into the centre and use spoken word as a tool for social change. \nOnly 30 registrations are available for this exclusive workshop experience. Box office and Will Call will open with doors at noon. 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 noon. Workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  \nFestival passes do NOT give you access to masterclasses. They are the only events that require separate registration. \n \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-masterclass-with-sister-outsider-2/
LOCATION:Havana Theatre\, 1212 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Development,Verses 2015,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150416T221444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T221444Z
UID:920-1430164800-1430164800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Youth Anarchy Slam featuring Zaccheus Legacy Project
DESCRIPTION:Youth poets (aged 12–20) are asked to break one of the classic poetry slam rules. Wear a costume\, use props\, perform a cover poem\, perform a group piece\, play a musical instrument or combine all those together. Whatever you do though you must break one of the slam rules. Open sign-up. Be creative\, have fun! In addition to the slam\, this show will feature youth performing original work inspired by\, in response to\, and in honour of Zaccheus Jackson Nyce. \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. \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/youth-anarchy-slam-featuring-zaccheus-legacy-project/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2015 Verses Festival of Words,Van Slam,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150324T080903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T080903Z
UID:4355-1430164800-1430164800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Van Slam Finals Night
DESCRIPTION:The 19th annual Van Slam Finals Night features Vancouver’s top eight slam poets competing 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. \nBuy tickets for Van Slam Finals Night \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. \nHosted by Brendan McLeod. \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-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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 are currently gendered\, but sometimes will be marked “gender neutral”. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men” is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. *update as of June 2013: please note that a new\, wheelchair accessible men’s bathroom has been created. The finishing touches are still being added\, and the door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users\, but overall the space is great. \nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-finals-night/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St\, Vancouver\, BC\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150320T073049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T073049Z
UID:8472-1430164800-1430164800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Youth Anarchy Slam featuring Zaccheus Legacy Project
DESCRIPTION:Youth poets (aged 12–20) are asked to break one of the classic poetry slam rules. Wear a costume\, use props\, perform a cover poem\, perform a group piece\, play a musical instrument or combine all those together. Whatever you do though you must break one of the slam rules. Open sign-up. Be creative\, have fun! In addition to the slam\, this show will feature youth performing original work inspired by\, in response to\, and in honour of Zaccheus Jackson Nyce.\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.\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/youth-anarchy-slam-featuring-zaccheus-legacy-project-3/
LOCATION:Alessandra Naccarato
CATEGORIES:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam,Verses 2015
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T071456
CREATED:20150319T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150319T220044Z
UID:879-1430164800-1430164800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Van Slam Finals
DESCRIPTION:The 19th annual Van Slam Finals Night features Vancouver’s top eight slam poets competing 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. \nBuy tickets for Van Slam Finals Night \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. \nHosted by Brendan McLeod. \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-transferrable. \n Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.  \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 are currently gendered\, but sometimes will be marked “gender neutral”. There are two sets of washrooms. The one to the left of the bar is currently marked “men” is on the same level and is now wheelchair accessible\, with 2 urinals and one wheelchair access stall and one non-wheelchair access stall. The one to the right of the bar\, currently marked “women”\, is wheelchair accessible with no urinals and one additional stall. *update as of June 2013: please note that a new\, wheelchair accessible men’s bathroom has been created. The finishing touches are still being added\, and the door has been adjusted to more easily fit wheelchair/scooter users\, but overall the space is great. \nRead the Radical Accessibility Mapping Project’s WISE Hall overview or complete audit.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-finals/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St. \, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2015 Verses Festival of Words,Van Slam
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