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SUMMARY:Lindi Nolte features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House introduces Lindi Nolte. \nLindi Nolte is a Vancouver-based spoken word artist\, world traveller\, story-teller and nature enthusiast. She was born and raised in Rustenburg\, South Africa and immigrated to Canada with her family at age 10. Although Lindi loves the English language\, Afrikaans is her mother tongue. After graduating from the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology\, Lindi moved back to Vancouver to pursue a career in performing arts. She was first seduced by spoken word at Café Deux Soleil in 2013. After her first night at a poetry slam she wrote this of the experience: “it was like discovering the world had unicorns\, and all the unicorns had a secret language and a secret club.” Lindi is honoured to now be a part of the club and to spread the language of art and poetry. She is excited to attend UBC in September for the Bachelor of Education program. Wherever she goes\, she goes with all her heart. \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/lindi-nolte-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam featuring Thursdays Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last youth poetry slam before the new youth slam season begins.  It will be a simple 2 round fun slam for cash and prizes.  Both rounds are 3 minutes in lengths.  We will also have a poetry open mic to start things off. \nThis month our features are the Thursdays Writing Collective featuring Donna Dykeman\,Ghia Aweda\, Harry Langen and James Witwick. \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-featuring-thursdays-writing-collective/
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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #90 featuring Thursday Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. \nWe’ll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. \nWe also have a treat as our feature\, members of the Thursdays Writing Collective. Our featured poets will be Donna Dykeman\, Ghia Aweida\, Harry Langen and James Witwick \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-90-featuring-thursday-writing-collective/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #90 featuring Thursday Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. \nWe’ll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. \nWe also have a treat as our feature\, members of the Thursdays Writing Collective. Our featured poets will be Donna Dykeman\, Ghia Aweida\, Harry Langen and James Witwick \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-90-featuring-thursday-writing-collective-2/
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SUMMARY:Elisa Chavez features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Elisa Chavez. \nElisa Chavez is a spoken word poet\, pen-for-hire\, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle\, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA\, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, as one of the 72 top female poets in the United States and Canada. She does not get a lot of sleep. \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/elisa-chavez-features-at-van-slam-2/
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SUMMARY:Elisa Chavez features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Elisa Chavez. \nElisa Chavez is a spoken word poet\, pen-for-hire\, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle\, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA\, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, as one of the 72 top female poets in the United States and Canada. She does not get a lot of sleep. \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/elisa-chavez-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:The illustrious RC Weslowski steps in to save the day for Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:**Update – due to unfortunate border issues Cynthia French will not be able to feature for us tonight\, but fear not! The wonderful RC Weslowski is here to make sure it’s another amazing Monday of poetry here in Vancouver ** \nVancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthis French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Redux and having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included in Alight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam-3/
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SUMMARY:The illustrious RC Weslowski steps in to save the day for Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:**Update – due to unfortunate border issues Cynthia French will not be able to feature for us tonight\, but fear not! The wonderful RC Weslowski is here to make sure it’s another amazing Monday of poetry here in Vancouver ** \nVancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthia French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Redux and having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included in Alight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \n  \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/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T015349Z
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SUMMARY:Kimmortal features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Kimmortal. Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism. Her hybrid of soul and rap transcends autobiography and delves into topics such as race\, ancestry\, queer love\, and mental health. Born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents and raised in Surrey BC\, it was ultimately through art and music that Kimmortal was able to gain insight into her identity and history. After completing a visual arts degree in 2011\, Kimmortal has juggled her work as an arts-based youth facilitator and a performer. In the winter of 2014\, she released her first album “Sincerity”\, a community-funded album of songs Kim wrote over the span of 6 years performing at open mics around Vancouver. The songs reflect her vast musical appreciation for soul\, acoustic\, indie rock\, and hip hop. Some of her favourite moments include performing at Zulu Nation’s 604 Vancouver Hip Hop Showcase\, headlining The Bridge Old School Festival\, and acting in Montreal’s hip-hop theatre production “Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of”. Now\, back from showcasing at Canadian Music Week in Toronto\, Kimmortal is excited to work on her next album due in 2016. \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/kimmortal-features-at-van-slam-2/
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SUMMARY:Kimmortal features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Kimmortal. Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism. Her hybrid of soul and rap transcends autobiography and delves into topics such as race\, ancestry\, queer love\, and mental health. Born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents and raised in Surrey BC\, it was ultimately through art and music that Kimmortal was able to gain insight into her identity and history. After completing a visual arts degree in 2011\, Kimmortal has juggled her work as an arts-based youth facilitator and a performer. In the winter of 2014\, she released her first album “Sincerity”\, a community-funded album of songs Kim wrote over the span of 6 years performing at open mics around Vancouver. The songs reflect her vast musical appreciation for soul\, acoustic\, indie rock\, and hip hop. Some of her favourite moments include performing at Zulu Nation’s 604 Vancouver Hip Hop Showcase\, headlining The Bridge Old School Festival\, and acting in Montreal’s hip-hop theatre production “Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of”. Now\, back from showcasing at Canadian Music Week in Toronto\, Kimmortal is excited to work on her next album due in 2016. \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/kimmortal-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150527T015859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T015859Z
UID:4359-1432753200-1432753200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam COVER SLAM!
DESCRIPTION:This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets\, here is your chance show off your favourites. \nRead out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work of people that takes your breath away. Read out work that is important to our time and relevant to our truths. \nIt’ll be a two-round slam like in our fall season so make sure to bring two pieces in case you make it to the second round. \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/the-vancouver-poetry-slam-cover-slam/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150527T190000
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SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam COVER SLAM!
DESCRIPTION:This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets\, here is your chance show off your favourites. \nRead out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work of people that takes your breath away. Read out work that is important to our time and relevant to our truths. \nIt’ll be a two-round slam like in our fall season so make sure to bring two pieces in case you make it to the second round. \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/the-vancouver-poetry-slam-cover-slam-2/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T190000
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SUMMARY:Mike McGee features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Mike McGee. “Mighty” Mike McGee is a funny stand-up poet from San José\, California. He’s performed comedy\, storytelling and poetry in thousands of cities and towns for millions of ears. McGee has won all of the most coveted poetry slam titles and is one of the best known and liked people in the world of talkative writers. He’s been featured on CBC\, NPR and HBO multiple times. Check him out at: MikeMcGee.net \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/mike-mcgee-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150417T190146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150417T190146Z
UID:858-1431975600-1431975600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Mike McGee features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Mike McGee. “Mighty” Mike McGee is a funny stand-up poet from San José\, California. He’s performed comedy\, storytelling and poetry in thousands of cities and towns for millions of ears. McGee has won all of the most coveted poetry slam titles and is one of the best known and liked people in the world of talkative writers. He’s been featured on CBC\, NPR and HBO multiple times. Check him out at: MikeMcGee.net \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/mike-mcgee-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150417T185332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150417T185332Z
UID:4356-1431370800-1431370800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150412T020039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150504T204146Z
UID:927-1431370800-1431370800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150417T191515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150420T170112Z
UID:931-1430766000-1430766000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150417T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150417T185629Z
UID:4357-1430766000-1430766000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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:20260423T200538
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:20260423T200538
CREATED:20140212T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140212T160013Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150307T080627Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20140209T031023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140209T031023Z
UID:7915-1430510400-1430510400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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:20260423T200538
CREATED:20140131T235707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140131T235707Z
UID:7911-1430506800-1430506800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
CREATED:20150307T100018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150307T100018Z
UID:7947-1430492400-1430492400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
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:20260423T200538
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:20260423T200538
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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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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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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DTSTAMP:20260423T200538
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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