HALIFAX
Monday December 2, 7pm, Write for Your Life, Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen, $10
On December 2nd, 2013, eight writers will step into the Bus Stop Theatre arena – to face off in a tournament unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Poet vs playwright. Comedian vs novelist. All engaged in a battle to determine who moves on to the next round… and who goes down in flames. Over three rounds of elimination, writers across genres will go head to head, the audience determining the victor of each match until only ONE is left standing. The winner will be declared champion, the rest will be put to (metaphorical) death.
TORONTO
Monday December 2, 7pm, How To Be Alone Book Launch, Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
Since its debut on YouTube, Tanya Davis’s beautiful and perceptive poem “How to Be Alone,” visually realized by artist and filmmaker Andrea Dorfman, has become an international sensation. In the book edition of How to Be Alone, they have adapted the poem and its compelling illustrations for the page in a beautiful, meditative volume.
The evening’s readers include Michael Fraser, Dale Matthews, Jacob McArthur Mooney, Adam Sol, Ruth Roach Pierson, Louise Carson, Ross Belot, Ben Ladouceur, Elizabeth Ross, Robin Richardson, Catherine Hunter & more.
Tuesday December 3, 7pm, An Evening of Writing Women, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas West
Writing Women is a screenplay development series dedicated to the development and production of original short films with female-driven stories. Come out and hear staged readings of the program’s eight selected screenplays.
Wednesday December 4, 7pm, Little Brother 3 Launch, June Records, 662 College Street
It’s the Pop issue of our favorite new mag. Come celebrate with readings and snax.
Friday December 6, 7pm, Toronto Poetry Slam, The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, $5
Featuring Spencer Butt.
Zines, comix, games, food, web stuff, all presented by the creators for sale. So fun, so great, such good presents for your loved ones.
Join author Sherwin Tija for a Powerpoint talk about his latest book in the “choose your own cat adventure” vein.
GUELPH
Tuesday December 3, 7:30pm, Fallsy Downsies Book Launch, The Bookshelf, 41 Quebec Street
Join Stephanie Domet at the back of the Bookshelf for a reading from her latest novel “Fallsy Downsies.” The night will feature tributes performed by Jessy Bell Smith, Greg Denton, Alanna Gurr and Gordon Auld.
MONTREAL
Help Sherwin (of Queer Slowdance and other great events fame) record a drunk Xmas album for his pals. It’s a fun crowd karaoke type deal.