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SUMMARY:Write Your Weirdest Stuff with Dina Del Bucchia
DESCRIPTION:Expect a super professional event but not a Rom Com because as Dina says\, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” but whatever she does in the theatre you can be sure It’s a Big Deal. She’s always Tougher Than the Rest and has told us that “You’re Gonna Love This” no matter what she does. Join her as she talks about why writing your weirdest ideas can open up your brain to exciting and fruitful literary work. She’ll also touch on how to plan unconventional literary events that aren’t just about a reading or a Q&A. \n— \nDina Del Bucchia is the author of five collections of poetry\, Coping With Emotions and Otters (Talonbooks\, 2013)\, Blind Items (Insomniac Press\, 2014)\, Rom Com (Talonbooks\, 2015)\, written with Daniel Zomparelli\, It’s A Big Deal! (Talonbooks\, 2019)\, and You’re Gonna Love This (Talonbooks\, 2019). She also hosts Can’t Lit\, a podcast on Canadian literature and culture\, with Jen Sookfong Lee. Her short story\, “Under the ‘I’\,” was a finalist for the Writers’ Trust RBC Bronwen Wallace Award in 2012. Her first collection of short stories\, Don’t Tell Me What to Do\, was published in fall 2017 with Arsenal Pulp Press. She was the Artistic Director of the Real Vancouver Writers’ Series and is on the editorial board of the independent press fine press. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia\, where she currently is a sessional instructor. \n*Image Credit: Chloe Krause
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/write-your-weirdest-stuff-with-dina-del-bucchia/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:The Canine Library
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for the 2026 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup and read them poetry. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast\, so don’t be late! The event takes place in the park at Victoria Drive on East 19th Ave. behind the community centre on the east side along the path. \nEnjoy books\, barks\, and fun at this rain or shine party in the park. Stop by and get a library card\, check out a book\, explore VPL’s digital library\, and ask about library related services. \n*Please note\, you can only register for The Canine Library in person at the park. Kids 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Once you’ve registered to receive your bark-code\, you can check out a pup for a 10 minute session. The pup lineup will be announced as soon as they calm down from all of the excitement. \n— \nThis program has been graciously funded by the Vancouver Public Library Foundation. The Vancouver Public Library Foundation was established in 1997 as a registered charity to raise funds to enhance the collections\, programs\, services and community spaces of the Vancouver Public Library beyond what is supported by municipal funding. Working cooperatively with the Library\, the Foundation helps the Library achieve a level of service that would not otherwise be possible.\n— \nPresented in partnership by Vancouver Public Library Foundation\, St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon and Trout Lake Community Centre.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-canine-library/
LOCATION:John Hendry (Trout Lake Park) Near the Community Centre\, 3300 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, V5N 4L9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T200000
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SUMMARY:Eating Globally: Chinese Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Authors Cheuk Kwan (Have you Eaten Yet?) and Linda Lau Anusasananan (The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food from around the World) reunite to share tales of scouring the world for good eats – and just a taste of home – as they recount stories from the Amazon to the Arctic including Peru\, Malaysia\, Madagascar and Iceland. Kwan and Lau Anusasananan will be in conversation with comedian and actor Ali Hassan (Is There Bacon in Heaven?). Judy Lam Maxwell\, culinary-heritage tourism entrepreneur\, will lead with introductory remarks. \n— \nCheuk Kwan grew up in Singapore\, Hong Kong and Japan. His fifteen-part Chinese Restaurants (2005) documentary braids his personal experiences with his love of travel and appreciation for Chinese culture worldwide. Kwan’s personal memoir\, Have You Eaten Yet? (2002)\, draws out a global narrative of the Chinese diaspora by linking together personal stories of chefs\, entrepreneurs\, laborers and dreamers who populate Chinese kitchens world-wide. The book is the 2023 Gold Winner of Taste Canada Awards (Culinary Narrative). \nLinda Lau Anusasananan wrote The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food from around the World (University of California Press\, 2012). The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards named it “Best Chinese Cuisine Cookbook of the World 2012.” The book weaves together history\, personal stories\, and recipes of the Hakka\, China’s “guest people.” For 34 years\, she served as a recipe editor and food writer at Sunset Magazine. She also presents Chinese cooking videos and recipes on the subscription site Grokker.com. \nAli Hassan is a stand-up comedian\, author and former chef. He is the host of Laugh Out Loud on CBC Radio\, as well as Canada Reads – CBC’s “battle of the books”. In 2023\, Ali began touring his latest one man show based on his decade in the food industry\, entitled Does This Taste Funny? His comedic memoir Is There Bacon in Heaven? was described by Rick Mercer as “perhaps the funniest and most heartfelt Canadian memoir yet.” \nJudy Lam Maxwell is a culinary-heritage tourism entrepreneur based in Vancouver. She is the owner of Historical Chinatown Tours which offers guided walking tours and traditional dumpling classes. Ms. Lam Maxwell\, who is of mixed Chinese European heritage and has a UBC Master’s degree in History\, also specializes in Chinatowns around the world. She is currently on the City of Vancouver Chinatown Advisory Committee and is a City Heritage Commissioner. \nIn partnership with Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/eating-globally-chinese-cuisine/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T190000
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SUMMARY:The Book Corner Pop-Up at Guildford Town Centre
DESCRIPTION:Calling all bookworms\, BookTok scrollers\, book club regulars\, and casual readers! From August 20 to September 20\, Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner\, a pop-up featuring 1\,000+ books across children’s\, young adult\, adult fiction\, bestsellers\, BookTok favourites\, hidden gems\, and more. \nEvery purchase gives back\, with 100% of proceeds from book and merchandise sales supporting the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society\, helping fund Surrey Youth Grants and Surrey Public Library literacy and educational programming. \nPlus\, shoppers who purchase five or more books can redeem their completed Library Card for a $10 Guildford Town Centre Reward Card\, while quantities last.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-book-corner-pop-up-at-guildford-town-centre/
LOCATION:Guildford Town Centre\, 10355 152 St\, Surrey\, V3R 7C1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260721T024239Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Week Author Talk with Mischa Oak: Rainbow Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Richmond Pride Week\, Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with author\, educator\, and advocate Mischa Oak at an inspiring book talk and live Q&A! \nA long-time advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion\, Mischa will discuss his recent book Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone\, an uplifting exploration of how the LGBTQ+ experience can inspire anyone to live more joyfully and authentically. This event will be followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing. Books will be available to purchase. \nPride Week in Richmond is a celebration of members of the Two-Spirit\, lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, intersex\, asexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) communities in our city. Starting on the last Monday of July annually\, Pride Week features inclusive events and interactive activities with local leaders\, artists\, performers and community members. This year’s theme\, ‘Pride in Momentum’\, reflects Pride Week as an active\, evolving movement toward a more equitable and vibrant future for everyone in Richmond.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/pride-week-author-talk-with-mischa-oak-rainbow-wisdom/
LOCATION:Richmond Public Library\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Public Library":MAILTO:stephanie.vokey@yourlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T203000
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SUMMARY:Spying on America: A Book Launch with Bill Gaston
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a warm and funny evening with Bill Gaston\, author of the new “fascinating road trip” book\, Spying on America. Will Ferguson describes it as “a journey through the looking glass into that torqued version of Canada we call the United States.” \nOn a June morning in 2022\, Bill Gaston drives off the Victoria–Port Angeles ferry in a rented Dodge Charger with his two sons. Born in the U.S. but “Canadian through and through\,” Gaston is on a road trip to Tabor\, Iowa\, the town founded by his great\, great\, great-grandparents as the westernmost hub of the Underground Railroad. \nThe Gastons’ 11-day trip to Tabor and back takes them up and down and across a swathe of rural red states. Motivated equally by a curiosity to find out what really makes Americans tick and the motto ya gotta stop\, the Gastons explore the American west\, navigate unmapped dirt roads\, eat too many French fries\, overnight in clapped-out motels\, visit a Buddhist mountain monastery\, marvel at spectacular landforms\, and enjoy unlikely conversations with real Americans. \nBoth a sideways glance at contemporary American culture and a mordant yet tender account of the true meaning of ancestry\, Spying on America is an unpredictably insightful exploration of family\, Canada’s neighbour\, and the “American bald ego.” \nThis event is free\, but please register here as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/spying-on-america-a-book-launch-with-bill-gaston/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goose Lane Editions":MAILTO:socialmedia@gooselane.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T020859Z
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Launch: Fish Tales at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BOOK LAUNCH: Fish Tales: Cannery Community Cooking\, Past and Present at the Cannery’s Boiler House Theatre on Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\, from 2pm – 4pm! \nThe Gulf of Georgia Cannery presents an all-new publication\, Fish Tales: Cannery Community Cooking\, Past and Present! Own a piece of local Steveston history when you purchase this community recipe book that includes 28 original fish and seafood recipes and hear from the book’s contributors and experience a seafood-based cooking demonstration! \nVisit the Cannery on Sunday\, June 7th – purchase a copy of Fish Tales: Cannery Community Cooking\, Past and Present and receive 10% off admission to the museum! For more info visit: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/fish-tales-book-release/ \nThe Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is a registered charity which operates a national historic site and all proceeds help to support the operation of our museum\, events\, and programming for visitors of all ages.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/cookbook-launch-fish-tales-at-the-gulf-of-georgia-cannery/
LOCATION:Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site\, 12138 Fourth Avenue\, Richmond\, BC\, V7E 3J1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf of Georgia Cannery":MAILTO:wayne.louie@gogcannery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260508T203924Z
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SUMMARY:The Show | Emily Carr University Grad Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Attend The Show\, our annual exhibition featuring more than 400 new works from graduating artists\, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026! \nJoin us in celebrating the first class of ECU’s second century at The Show 2026. Graduates across Fine Arts\, Media Arts and Design are coming together for the first time to present the culmination of their years of experimentation\, innovation and hard work. \nOpening Night is Wednesday\, May 13 from 5–10pm. Be among the first to experience the work\, RSVP through the link to secure your spot. \nFrom physical installations to digital media\, The Show is an opportunity to get the first look at the next generation of artists and designers who will shape the future of creative practice. \nAcross 420 final works\, visitors get an up-close look at the breadth and ambition of emerging creative practice across ECU’s many disciplines. As one of Vancouver’s largest art exhibitions\, we invite you to come explore and enjoy\, free of charge.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-show-emily-carr-university-grad-exhibition-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Emily Carr University\, 520 East 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, V5T 0H2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T200000
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SUMMARY:The Flash of Fireflies: Writing the Short Story
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate short story month with four talented fiction writers\, Alix Ohlin\, Andrea Routley\, Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross\, and Shashi Bhat\, in conversation with local author Jen Currin about the art and craft of this wily and often misunderstood genre. \nAlix Ohlin’s most recent book\, the story collection We Want What We Want\, won a Lambda Literary Award. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker\, Best American Short Stories\, and many other places. She teaches creative writing at UBC. \nAndrea Routley is the author of the short-fiction collections This Unlikely Soil and Jane and the Whales\, and was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Debut Fiction and the Malahat Review Novella Prize. She has taught creative writing in both institutional\, community\, and one-on-one settings\, with a focus on writing as an orientation to the world\, one that cultivates curiosity and compassion. She is the editor of Walk Myself Home: An Anthology to End Violence Against Women\, and was the founding editor of Plenitude\, Canada’s queer literary magazine. \nJacquelyn Zong-Li Ross is a writer and editor based in Vancouver\, the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph\, and her fiction\, poetry\, essays\, and art criticism have appeared in BOMB\, C Mag\, The Ex-Puritan\, Fence\, Mousse\, and elsewhere. The Longest Way to Eat a Melon\, her debut collection of short fictions\, was published by Sarabande Books in 2025. \nShashi Bhat is the author of the story collection Death by a Thousand Cuts (McClelland & Stewart)\, and the novels The Most Precious Substance on Earth (M&S\, Grand Central)\, and The Family Took Shape (Cormorant). Her fiction received the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\, the Writers’ Trust/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize and a silver National Magazine Award. She has been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for fiction\, the Danuta Gleed Award\, the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award\, and other prizes\, and was longlisted for the Giller Prize. Shashi’s work has appeared in publications across North America\, including Hazlitt\, The Fiddlehead\, The Malahat Review\, Best Canadian Stories\, and The Journey Prize Stories. She is the editor-in-chief of EVENT and teaches creative writing at Douglas College. \nJen Currin has published two collections of stories\, Hider/Seeker (Anvil\, 2018) and Disembark (House of Anansi\, 2024)\, and five collections of poetry\, most recently Trinity Street (Houseof Anansi\, 2023). Currin lives on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples\, including the Qayqayt\, Musqueam\, Kwikwetlem\, and Kwantlen Nations\, in New Westminster\, BC. They teach creative writing and English upgrading at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-flash-of-fireflies-writing-the-short-story/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T173000
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SUMMARY:The Unreliability of Memory: A Writer’s Perspective with Denise Chong
DESCRIPTION:Join author Denise Chong\, best known for her family memoir\, The Concubine’s Children\, for a conversation on the writer’s use of the tool of memory: powerful\, but also fickle and unreliable. \nQ&A moderated by Lucie McNeill\, former CBC Radio current affairs host in Vancouver\, and a freelance journalist in China. Books will be available for signing. \nMembers $10 | Non-Members $15
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-unreliability-of-memory-a-writers-perspective-with-denise-chong/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre – 168 E Pender St.\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC V6A 1T5\, Vancouver\, V6A 1T5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T213000
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SUMMARY:Chan Centre Insights: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
DESCRIPTION:Israeli-born British chef\, bestselling author\, and culinary innovator known for vibrant\, vegetable-focused\, Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine that has transformed modern cooking with bold flavours and creative recipes.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chan-centre-insights-an-evening-with-yotam-ottolenghi/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, V6T 1Z1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T160000
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SUMMARY:Caring in Nature (Free Day)
DESCRIPTION:Love and nurturing exist across all species\, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River\, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities\, discover how birds travel and protect each other in flocks\, explore family bonds in the animal kingdom\, and write love letters to your favorite beings—whether a human\, an animal\, or a plant! \nFREE ADMISSION on February 16th – Presented by Loren Nancke. Reserve your tickets. \nFacilitated activities:\no 10am – 12pm: Salmon Ladder Activity – Discover how humans support salmon migration and explore how care strengthens our connection to nature.\no 1pm – 3pm: Storytime & Love Notes from Grandmother Tree – Hear a story about how trees nurture the plants\, land\, and animals around it\, then add your own “love note” to the tree reflecting on care\, community\, and connection.\nSelf-guided activities:\no Pair animals with their young and learn about family bonds in the animal kingdom.\no Discover how birds traveling in groups along the Fraser River protect and support each other by building different flock formations.\no Write a love letter and send your affection to your favorite animal\, plant\, or person. \nWHEN: February 16th\, 10:00am – 4:00pm \nWHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre\, 788 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, BC \nCOST: FREE ADMISSION on February 16th\, courtesy of Loren Nancke Chartered Professional Accountants. \nCaretakers are asked to remain with their children for the duration of their visit.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/caring-in-nature-free-day/
LOCATION:Fraser River Discovery Centre\, 788 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, V3M 6Z6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T160000
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SUMMARY:Caring in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Love and nurturing exist across all species\, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River\, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities\, discover how birds travel and protect each other in flocks\, explore family bonds in the animal kingdom\, and write love letters to your favorite beings—whether a human\, an animal\, or a plant! \nWHAT\nFacilitated activities:\no 10am – 12pm: Salmon Ladder Activity – Discover how humans support salmon migration and explore how care strengthens our connection to nature.\no 1pm – 3pm: Storytime & Love Notes from Grandmother Tree – Hear a story about how trees nurture the plants\, land\, and animals around it\, then add your own “love note” to the tree reflecting on care\, community\, and connection.\nSelf-guided activities:\no Pair animals with their young and learn about family bonds in the animal kingdom.\no Discover how birds traveling in groups along the Fraser River protect and support each other by building different flock formations.\no Write a love letter and send your affection to your favorite animal\, plant\, or person. \nWHEN: February 14th – 15th\, 10:00am – 4:00pm \nWHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre\, 788 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, BC \nCOST: REGULAR ADMISSION on February 14th and 15th.\nIncludes admission to the Discovery Centre. Specific costs are listed below:\n– Family Ticket ($20.00) – for 2 adults and up to 4 children\n– Adult Ticket ($8.00) – adult 19 and older\n– Senior Ticket ($6.00) – senior 65 and older\n– Student Ticket ($6.00) – student ID required\n– Child ticket ($5.00) – children aged 3-12\n– Children 2 and under register for free \nCaretakers are asked to remain with their children for the duration of their visit.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/caring-in-nature/
LOCATION:Fraser River Discovery Centre\, 788 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, V3M 6Z6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T200000
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SUMMARY:Giant Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our “silent reading party” at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have book that you just haven’t had the time or space to finish? Well now you can finally bring that book out of your giant TBR pile to the table! \nEnjoy the company of other book lovers with a 30 minute conversational social afterwards to discuss what you are reading.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/giant-silent-reading-party/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T173000
DTSTAMP:20251002T192736Z
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SUMMARY:Writers for Readers: Donna Seto
DESCRIPTION:In this book talk\, Donna will reflect on why she wrote the book\, her personal connections with Vancouver’s Chinatown\, and the stories that inspired her work. \nChinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History (House of Anansi\, 2025) is Donna Seto’s tribute to the neighbourhood and to the perseverance of Chinese Canadians whose stories have shaped her understanding of her own identity as a Canadian of Chinese heritage. Her book contains seventy vibrant illustrations\, writeups on the buildings\, interviews with community members\, and select archival photographs\, and celebrates the invaluable contributions of the Chinese to Canada.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/writers-for-readers-donna-seto/
LOCATION:Richmond Public Library\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20250826T002613Z
CREATED:20250826T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T002613Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Like A Sailor: Book Talk with Bruce Macdonald
DESCRIPTION:Join celebrated author\, sailor\, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book\, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions\, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have their roots at sea. \nDiscover how minding your p’s and q’s originates in how bartenders kept track of pints and quarts on sailors’ tabs\, how “going berserk” calls up images of shirtless Vikings\, and how the word “footloose” originally referred to an untethered sail flapping around like Kevin Bacon’s legs. Macdonald brings these phrases to life with captivating tales from the high seas and the rich tapestry of maritime history. \nMacdonald is the author of four acclaimed books\, over 200 published articles\, and a skilled artist whose works are held in collections across North America. Whether you’re a sailor\, history buff\, or simply love a good story\, this event promises insight\, laughter\, and a deeper appreciation for the language that has sailed through centuries. \nDon’t miss your chance to meet the author and get your copy signed!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/sound-like-a-sailor-book-talk-with-bruce-macdonald/
LOCATION:Vancouver Maritime Museum\, 1905 Ogden Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6J 1A3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Maritime Museum":MAILTO:marketing@vanmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20250616T164114Z
CREATED:20250616T164114Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Art Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF) returns to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from July 4–6\, 2025. This year’s program engages directly with recent political shifts and issues like borders\, safety\, and free speech. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to explore a wide range of publications — from DIY zines to museum catalogues — and engage directly with artists\, editors\, and publishers. \nThe fair features nearly 100 exhibitors\, including 29 new participants like Nothing New Projects (Ottawa)\, ODD ONE OUT (Hong Kong)\, Now Place (San Francisco) and Homie House Press (USA). Local first-time exhibitors include Griffin Art Projects and VIVO Media Arts Centre\, and visitors can be the first to see new publications by Hazel Meyer\, Paige Gratland\, and Cathy Busby Projects. \nThroughout the weekend\, VABF will offer an extensive lineup of public programming and panels (with ASL interpretation). \nAdmission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vancouver-art-book-fair-2/
LOCATION:Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2W3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T000000
DTSTAMP:20241014T225002Z
CREATED:20241014T225002Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Writers Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Writers Fest is an opportunity for inquisitive\, book-loving people to come together for a week of literary celebration. We believe that when we connect people to exceptional books and authors\, new ideas and world-expanding dialogue will follow—and\, through that—a more empathetic\, inspired\, and just society. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Kim Thúy as our Guest Curator; she has curated six brilliant events for youth and adults. In addition\, this year’s Festival contains 88 events over one dazzling week\, featuring authors such as Gabor Maté\, Carol Off\, Richard Powers\, Yulin Kuang\, Dionne Brand\, Anne Michaels\, Rachel Kushner\, Nita Prose\, Tanya Talaga\, Roddy Doyle\, Ann Cleeves\, Ian Williams\, Jane Urquhart\, Jody Wilson-Raybould\, and many more! \nPlus\, don’t miss pre-Festival Special Events with literary icons Liane Moriarty\, Louise Erdrich\, and Malcolm Gladwell; and a post-Festival event with Daniel Levitin.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vancouver-writers-fest/
LOCATION:Granville Island Stages\, 1398 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6H 3R9\, Canada\, Granville Island Stages\, 1398 Cartwright Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T180000
DTSTAMP:20240223T202031Z
CREATED:20240223T202031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T202031Z
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SUMMARY:Fandom Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome geeks & nerds\, collectors & hoarders\, and bargain hunters of all kinds to the FANDOM BAZAAR! \nWhether you have a few too many things around the house\, or not quite enough\, this event is for you! At the Fandom Bazaar you can find or sell all manner of hidden treasures: from DVDs & Blu-rays\, anime and comics\, to toys\, collectables\, outfits or any kind of games! \nThere will also be a LIVE auction running during the event\, featuring rare items specially donated by sponsors and our table vendors. \nAttendance is only $5.00 per person\nChildren under 7 and WCSFA members get in free \nSign up for a table here: https://forms.gle/AnWD33kRAU1tdD6F9\nTable pricing is set as follows:\n1/2 Table Space – $40\n1 Table Space – $60 \nFor more information please visit our website: www.fandombazaar.ca\nThis is a West Coast Science Fiction Association (WCSFA) produced event.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/fandom-bazaar/
LOCATION:Sapperton Community Hall\, 318 Keary Street\, New Westminster\, V3L 3L3
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Coast Science Fiction Association":MAILTO:fandombazaar@wcsfa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T193000
DTSTAMP:20240223T202258Z
CREATED:20240223T202258Z
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SUMMARY:Evelyn Lau in conversation with Jen Sookfong Lee
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence\, Evelyn Lau\, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. \nEvelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs\, a novel\, two short story collections and nine volumes of poetry. Her memoir Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid (1989)\, published when she was 18\, was made into a CBC movie starring Sandra Oh in her first major role. \nShe will be joined by fellow renowned author and former CBC Radio columnist Jen Sookfong Lee\, who also co-edited the anthology Whatever Gets You Through: Twelve Women on Life After Sexual Assault. \nThis event is open to the community but there is limited capacity. Please RSVP below to secure your place. Both Evelyn and Jen’s books will be available to purchase and folks will have an opportunity to have them signed. \nWednesday\, March 6\nT Building Gallery (Campus map)\nDoors open: 5:30 PM\nProgram: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nBook signing and reception to follow. \nAbout Evelyn\nEvelyn Lau’s prose books have been translated into a dozen languages worldwide; her poetry has received the Milton Acorn People’s Poet Award\, the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman\, and a National Magazine Award\, as well as being shortlisted for the Governor-General’s Award and a BC Book Prize. From 2011–2014\, Evelyn served as Vancouver’s Poet Laureate. Her most recent collection\, Cactus Gardens (2022) was named one of CBC’s Top 20 poetry books\, and was shortlisted for the Vancouver Book Award.\nEvelyn has worked with emerging writers/students for decades at SFU Continuing Studies\, as well as through previous writer-in-residencies at UBC\, University of Calgary\, Kwantlen University and Vancouver Community College. She has served on many local and national literary prize juries\, and published in over a hundred journals and anthologies over the course of her writing life. \nAbout Jen\nJen Sookfong Lee was born and raised in Vancouver’s East Side\, and she now lives with her son in North Burnaby. Her books include Superfan\, named a Best Book of 2023 by the Globe and Mail and Apple Books\, The Conjoined\, nominated for International Dublin Literary Award and a finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\, The Shadow List\, and Finding Home. Jen acquires and edits for ECW Press and co-hosts the literary podcast Can’t Lit.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/evelyn-lau-in-conversation-with-jen-sookfong-lee-2/
LOCATION:100 West 49th Ave\, 100 West 49th Ave\, Vancouver\, V5Y 2Z6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240217T180000
DTSTAMP:20240128T200703Z
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SUMMARY:Blood\, Sweat and Fear: An evening with Eve Lazarus
DESCRIPTION:Tying in with our newest exhibition\, ‘Becoming Vance’ Eve Lazarus will be discussing her book ‘Blood Sweat and Fear’\, and all things John Vance. \nInspector John F.C.B. Vance was known as Canada’s Sherlock Holmes to the international media due to his many successful years working with the Vancouver Police Department. \nHe began his career as a City Analyst; however\, his skills were invaluable to solving some of the city’s most mysterious and grisly crimes\, leading to his position as Honorary Inspector with the VPD. \nThis event is for one night and will be held within the building where Vance completed his most influential work. \nTickets are limited and can be purchased at Eventbrite.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/blood-sweat-and-fear-an-evening-with-eve-lazarus/
LOCATION:Vancouver Police Museum & Archives\, 240 East Cordova street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1L3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Police Museum and Archives":MAILTO:info@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231003T203000
DTSTAMP:20230811T004328Z
CREATED:20230811T004328Z
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SUMMARY:Read for the Cure 2023
DESCRIPTION:Support cancer research and experience a captivating author panel featuring three influential voices in their respective fields: Jen Sookfong Lee\, renowned as the “Superfan” of all things pop culture; Bob McDonald\, an acclaimed science writer and host of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks; and The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould\, an esteemed lawyer\, and leader in Canadian politics and advocacy for Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. These esteemed authors will share their unique perspectives\, engage in thought-provoking discussions\, and offer insights into their wildly-successful works. Don’t miss this chance to enlighten\, entertain\, and broaden your horizons—while raising critical money for the Cancer Research Society.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/read-for-the-cure-2023/
LOCATION:Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel\, 1000 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2R9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Read for the Cure":MAILTO:nicole@zgstories.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T190000
DTSTAMP:20230227T221327Z
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SUMMARY:Rawi Hage in Conversation with David Chariandy - Langara College
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Canadian author and Langara College’s inaugural Writer in Residence\, Rawi Hage is giving a public talk on March 2 in A130 from 6:00 pm –7:00 pm. He will be joined by fellow renowned author David Chariandy This event is open to the community but there is limited capacity. Please RSVP below to secure your place. There will be a reception in the A Building Main Foyer afterwards. Both Rawi and David’s books will be available to purchase and patrons will have an opportunity to have them signed. \nThursday\, March 2\nA Building Room A130 (Campus map -https://langara.ca/campus-facilities/campus-maps/index.html)\nDoors open: 5:30 PM\nProgram: 6:00 – 7:00 PM\nBook signing and reception to follow.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/rawi-hage-in-conversation-with-david-chariandy-langara-college/
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