Regular Slam or Open Mic Events
VANCOUVER LOWER MAINLAND AND SUNSHINE COAST REGION
MONDAYS
1st - 3rd - 5th Mondays
8pm doors & sign-up; 9 pm show
VANCOUVER POETRY SLAM
Poetry-slam competition with guest performances. Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver). Admisson $5. Dates and audio sampling at: MySpace: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=77058971.
2nd - 4th Mondays
Show at 8:30 pm
VANCOUVER STORY SLAM
Featuring eight storytellers competing for cash prizes and a place in the finals Hosted by Ivan Penaluna Show. At the Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver). No cover.
Sundays or Mondays - Check for dates, times
TANGLEWOOD TALES: FEATURED READINGS ON BROADWAY
James Mullin owner of Tanglewood Books is pleased to bring back his successful reading series at Tangelwood books. Each month the event switches between a Sunday and Monday - so be sure to check for the date. Features will be followed by open mic. At Tanglewood Books (1553 West Broadway, Vancouver). Info: James at 604-736-8876.
TUESDAYS
Every week
7 to 10 pm
SPOKEN REVELATIONS
Open-mic poetry night hosted by Kagan Goh and Jamie Reinert. At Aroma Coffee With Legs (1865 Commercial Drive, Vancouver). No cover.
1st Tuesday of the month
7:30 pm
ASSEMBLY OF POETS
Readings and open-mike performances.Free. At Chapters on Robson (788 Robson Street, Vancouver). More info: 604-609-2820.
3rd Tuesday of the month
TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON
Join us at our new location on at Nebur-King Coffee (3646 West Broadway, Vancouver). They have great sweet treats and sandwiches plus a full selection of beverages. Bring your appetite, your poems and your questions for our guests. Featured readings are followed by Q&A and open mic. More info: www.pandorascollective.com/openmics.html.
3rd Tuesday of the month
7:30 pm
SPOKEN INK OPEN MIC CAFÉ
Calling young and old, male and female, emerging and established writers of all genres to exercise their vocal cords and writing muscles at The Spoken Ink. Come for a coffee & dessert -- stay for a listen! At The James Street Café - the third Tuesday of the month (Sept-June), 3819 Canada Way at Smith Street (NE corner), one block east of Boundary Road in Burnaby. More info: http://www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com/ or email: bwscafe@gmail.com.
Last Tuesday of the month
7 to 8:30 pm
WORD WHIPS
Take the challenge. We provide the writing prompts and the opportunity for sharing. 10-15 mins. to write to each prompt. See what you can whip up. Hosted by Pandora's Collective. At the Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch (1661 Napier Street, Vancouver) in the gallery area. Info: Bonnie Nish at Pandora's Collective blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca.
WEDNESDAYS
1st Wednesday of the month
7 to 9 pm
DARE TO BE HEARD
Enjoy the company of like-minded readers and writers, in the relaxed atmosphere of the Mollie Nye House. We welcome readers and writers of all genres to read with us, listen, or discuss work in progress. Free. Coffee and cookies, by donation. We look forward to seeing you at the Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver). Sponsored by the North Shore Writers Association. More info: Elaine Berg, elaine@telus.net.
2nd - 4th Wednesdays
Doors 7:30 pm; starts 8 pm
STORY SLAM
Ivan Penaluna hosts this 5-minute story competition with 10 storytellers and guest hosts. Our Town Café (245 East Broadway, Vancouver). Suggested donation $5. More info: 604-254-0355 or www.boltsoffiction.org/.
2nd Wednesday of the month
7 pm
POETRY AROUND THE WORLD
Open mic, multilingual readings hosted by Lucia Gorea, with writing exercises given at the end of each event. At Indigo Books & Music (1025 Marine Drive, North Vancouver). Free. More info: 604-603-6049.
Last Wednesday of the month
7:30 to 9pm
WORLD POETS' NIGHT OUT
Ariadne Sawyer and Lucy Ortiz host a monthly showcase of poets, musicians, and actors. At Behind the Scenes Book & Coffee Shop (243 West Broadway, Vancouver) More info: 604-526-4729 or http://www.urbanvancouver.com/.
THE ISLANDS REGION
Qualicum Beach
1st Friday of the month
Doors 7 pm
QUALICUM ACOUSTIC CAFÉ
The QB Acoustic Café is committed to the sharing of community, acoustic music from all genres, poetry, story-telling, and more… At the QB Acoustic Café Rotary House on the corner of Fern Road and Beach Road (211 West Fern, Qualicum Beach). Next Evening Qualicum's Acoustic Cafe, with music, poetry, story telling and song is on the first Friday of the month with doors open 7:00; Open Stage 7:30-8:45; Intermission 8.45-9; Feature act 9.00-10. Admisson $5 at the door. Please arrive early if you want to sign up for the open stage. More info or to sign up: call Joyce at 250 752-1162.