TORONTO
Monday July 9, 7:40pm, Trampoline Hall Lecture Series, The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, $6
Curated by Xenia Benivolski. Featuring Matt Soucie on steamrooms, Jeremy McCormick on the Dufferin Mall, and Henri Faberge on naval culture.
The longest-running poetry-only reading series in Canada brings Stephanie Bolster, Tony Bewick and Carey Toane to the mic this week. There’s also an open mic component.
Enjoy this popular poet and his band. Featuring an opening set by the Toronto Slam Team.
Tuesday July 10, 6pm, Stories From Sudan, Ben McNally Bookstore, 366 Bay Street, free
Featuring James Maskalyk, Melanie Schnell, and Adam Giambrone.
Featuring Nadia Ragbar, Daniel Perry, Suzannah Showler and Andrew Sullivan.
MONTREAL
Friday July 13, 7pm, People Park Launch, Librarie Drawn and Quarterly, 211 Bernard Ouest
Author Pasha Malla launches his new book People Park. Hosted by Anna Leventhal.
HALIFAX
Monday July 9, 7pm, Summer Readings, Roberts Street Social Centre, 5684 Roberts Street, free
A night of summer readings, featuring Heather Jessup, Warren Heiti, Sara Mian and Kate Wright.
VANCOUVER
Tuesday July 10, 7pm, The Anarchist Writers Bloc, Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, free
Featuring a launch for Montreal writer Norman Nawrocki’s new book Nightcap for Nihilists and B.C. authors Bob Sarti and David Cunningham celebrate the launch of Subversions Vol II, a book of short stories.
Friday July 13, 7pm-9pm, The Writer’s Studio Reading Series, Take 5 Cafe, 429 Granville, by donation
Evening of storytelling and poetry with guest author Nora Gould.
HAMILTON
Saturday July 14 – Sunday July 15, Hamilton Music and Film Festival, times and venues vary
Hamilton’s fifth annual celebration of indie music and film boasts live bands, lectures, short films, documentaries and other events. See above link for more info.
OSHAWA
A massive festival in the heart of downtown Oshawa, featuring live bands, food, and loads of crafts, zines and DIY vendors. Learn to hula-hoop or make your own instruments too.