SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 in WELLAND: A poetry reading with Heather Roberts Cadsby and Maia Kachan, 2 to 4 p.m. at Black Sheep Lounge, 64 Niagara Street.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 in LONDON: As part of Culture Days, Unscripted, the speaker series, presents Jordi Mand, 2 to 4 p.m. TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street. RSVP requested.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 in TORONTO: 100 Thousand Poets For Change – Read Poem to a Child! presents Nordine Storm, Honey Novick, David Perlman, Monica Lewis, Norman Allen, Khadija Bhura, Sharon Goodier, Marty Smith, Tali De York, and Catherine M Thompson, 1 p.m. Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Avenue.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 in ST CATHARINES: Writing and Revising Workshop with workshop leader Brian Henry, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Catharines Central Library, Mills Road, 54 Church Street. Advanced registration plus a registration fee. Extra charge for registration at the door.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 in WINDSOR: The final stop of the Biblioasis Fall 401 Tour featuring C. P. Boyko (The Children’s War), Catharine Leroux (Madame Victoria), K. D. Miller (Late Breaking), and Alex Pheby (Playthings). 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street East.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 in TORONTO: The launch of The Scent of Mogra and Other Stories, a debut collection of short stories by Apama Kai Shah (Inanna Publications, 2018) and several other books, Readings, jazz music, and refreshments, 6 to 8 p.m. at Ben McNally Books, 368 Bay Street. Admission FREE
SEPTEMBER 28 to 30, 2018 in LONDON: The London Arts Council presents Culture Days with free activities throughout the city, including poetry. Visit their website for additional information.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 in NORTH YORK: The Bayview Toronto Public Library presents Mouth of Truth: Buried Secrets (Guernica Editions 2018) by Lillian Boraks-Nemetz, 7 p.m. at 2901 Bayview Avenue.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 in LONDON: COUPLETS; APOCALYPSE! The series finale of Couplets features collaboration and competition among six highly destructive artists from London and beyond: Jess “Feelings” Taylor & “Did” Jenny “do thaaat?” Baker; Faith “Is Watching You” Patrick & Angie “Takas Your Money & Moves On” Quick; and Jason “Ain’t No” Dickson & Kevin “Can’t Stop the Slop” Heslop, Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance 6:30 to 8 p.m. TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street. FREE admission with suggested donation for the performers.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 in OTTAWA: The Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW) celebrates the announcement of the winner of the 2018 Frank Hegyi Award for Emerging Artists with a gala reception, 6:30 p.m. at 18th floor boardroom of KPMG, 150 Elgin Street.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 in TORONTO: The launch of The Wounded Muse (Mosaic Press 2018) by Robert F. Delaney, 6 to 8 p.m. at Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay Street.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 in LONDON: LOMP: reading series & open mic (to be held on the first Wednesday of each month except for this month of September) Please note this month’s event will also be held at a different location. Featured reader Camille Inston will perform a collaborative piece followed by an open mic for writing of any genre (3 minute maximum duration) 6 to 7 p.m. The Wave, 2nd Floor, UCC Building, University of Western Ontario
The LOMP Reading Series September 26, 2018 in London, Ontario. Enter a caption
SEPTEMBER 25. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured readers Sonja Greckol, Ben Gallagher, and Jason Freure. Guest host: Gianna Patriarca. Note: open mic competition has been moved to a monthly (last Tuesday of the month) versus a weekly event. 8 p.m. The Free Times Café, 320 College Street (Spadina/College). Cover charge.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 in TORONTO: Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXVI, Toronto’s most diverse poetry reading and open mic series features poets Jennifer Alicia and John Nyman with host Banoo Zan, doors open at 6:15 p.m. Open-mic sign-up at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. There is an admission charge. Main Hall, Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays and the summer months of July and August) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 in WINDSOR: The launch of Morning Song, Poems by Carlinda D’Alimonte. She will share the stage with jazz musicians Ray Manzerolle and Kevin Grenier, 2 to 4 p.m. at The Bourbon Tap and Grill, 1199 Ottawa Street.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 in LONDON: The launch of Out of Line by Tanis MacDonald with a reading and discussion of art and the artist’s life outside the big centre. London poets Tom Cull and Penn Kemp will also be reading from their Insomniac Press books., 1 p.m., Oxford Book Shop, 262 Piccadilly Street.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 in BROOKLIN: The Brooklin Poetry Society presents its monthly poetry meeting, 12 to 2 p.m. at The Goodberry on Baldwin Street
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 in TORONTO: Word on the Street.
SEPTEMBER 22 TO 23, 2018 in AMELIASBURGH: Stop by Al and Eurithe Purdy’s A Frame to be open to the public on these two days. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic by the lake! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Ameliasburgh Public Library. Free parking with a 10 minute walk to the house. FREE, although charitable donations are welcome.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 in TORONTO: “A” 100,000 Poets for Change Toronto event featuring a full roster of readers: Donna Langevin, Max Layton, Luciano Iacobelli, Marsha Barber, Dane Swan, Brenda Clews, Georgia Wilder, and Charles C. Smith. Hosted by Pat Connors. (Please note: there is NOT an open mic for this event.) Doors open at 6 p.m. Event begins shortly before 7 p.m. with a traditional First National greeting by O Puck. Hirut Café, 2050 Danforth Avenue.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 in MISSISSAUGA: Book launch of SHE! The Restless Streak (Art and Poetry) and an art exhibition by Meena Chopra, 2 to 4 p.m. at Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road. NOTE: The thematic art show runs from September 7 to 30.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 in WINDSOR: Mouth Piece Storytelling Presents Master Mouth, 7 to 10 p.m. at Villains Baestro, 256 Pelissier. Free admission. (See poster below for more information.)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 in LONDON: Funny Females presents Open Mic Night with comedy, poetry, music, short stories, and more, 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Broughdale Pub, Richmond Street (just outside the university gates). Admission is free.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 in TORONTO: The Toronto launch of the League of Canadian Poets’ national fundraising anthology Heartwood: Poems for the Love of Trees, 6 to 9 p.m. The event hosted by Kate Marshall Flaherty the launch will include readings by Toronto contributors to the book, a special screening of Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees, and a nature walk through the park, High Park Nature Centre.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 in WINDSOR: Emily Danielewaska launches her debut poetry collection Paper Caskets, 7 to 9 p.m. at Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street East.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 in LONDON: Poetry London Reading Series spotlights Shane Neilson and Tom Cull, Workshop 6:30 p.m. Reading 7:30 p.m. Landon Branch Library, 167 Wortley Road.
SEPTEMBER 18. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured readers Richard Sanger, Richardo Sternberg and Francine Lewis (TOPoet.ca). Guest host: John Oughton. Note: open mic competition has been moved to a monthly (last Tuesday of the month) versus a weekly event. 8 p.m. The Free Times Café, 320 College Street (Spadina/College). Cover charge.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 in TORONTO: The book launch of Nobody Cares by Anne T. Donahue. Hosted by ECW Press and The Drake Hotel, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Drake Hotel, 1150 Quaker Street West. Everyone is welcome.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 in SARNIA: “Open Stage” at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts. Hosted by singer-songwriters Missy Burgess. To be held the second and third Monday of each month except July and August. Welcomes music, poetry, storytelling, prose and those who wish to just listen. 7 to 9 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 in SARNIA: A Bookish Night at The Book Keeper featuring representatives Tim and Christina from Penquin Random House Canada, 7 p.m. The is a FREE event.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays and the summer months of July and August) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 in OAKVILLE: The Oakville Literary Café presents Canadian poet Paul Vermeersch, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 in STRATHROY: Book Launch of Sabotage Stage Left, the third and final book in the Howard Wallace P.I. Series by Casey Lyall, 4 to 6 p.m. at Strathroy Seniors Centre, 137 Frank Street.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 in OTTAWA: In/Words Magazine launches their 18.1 Fantasy Retold issue featuring Savannah Craig, Jaya Budhia, Sonja Peters, plus an open mic, 7 to 9 p.m. at Art House Café, 555 Somerset Street.
SEPTEMBER 12 TO OCTOBER 21, 2018 in LONDON: London Writers Society member Susan Boles will be teaching a course on Writing for Publication at Western’s Continuing Studies, Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required. There is a fee for this course.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 in TORONTO: Aeolus House poets: Ariane Blackman, Tom Hamilton, Penn Kemp, and Sydney White will read from their recent books, 7 to 9 p.m. (Note: doors open at 6:30 p.m.)Supermarket Restaurant, 268 Augusta Avenue.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 in WINDSOR: “How to Do A Poetry Reading”, a special event hosted by poet Vanessa Shields and featuring the Windsor Poetry Slam Competitive Team Members. Bring Your Poetry. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Budimir Library, 1310 Grand Marais Road West. This is a FREE event.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 in TORONTO: The Writers’ Union of Canada Regional Meeting and Tax Talk for Writers 6 to 9 p.m. Miss Lou’s Room, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West. RSVP by September 10.
SEPTEMBER 11. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured reader Shannon Quinn, David James Brock, and Bruce Hunter. Guest host: Rosa Arlotto. 6 to 9 p.m. The Cloak and Dagger Pub, 394 College Street (east of Bathurst). Cover charge. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN START TIME AND VENUE.
Penn Kemp will read from her latest book Fox Haunts (Aeolus House, 2018) September 9 in Ottawa, September 11 in Kingston, September 12 in Toronto and September 23, 2018 in London.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 in TORONTO: Boneshaker Reading Series presents Nobody Looks that Young Here by Daniel Perry, 7 p.m. Bloor/Gladstone Branch, Toronto Public Library, 1101 Bloor Street West.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 in SARNIA: “Open Stage” at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts. Hosted by singer-songwriters Missy Burgess. To be held the second and third Monday of each month except July and August. Welcomes music, poetry, storytelling, prose and those who wish to just listen. 7 to 9 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 in TORONTO: ECW Press presents Self-Defence for the Brave and Happy by Paul Vermeersch, 7 p.m. at The Piston, 9337 Bloor Street West.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 in KINGSTON: Penn Kemp launches Local Heroes and Fox Haunts, 7 p.m. at Novel Idea, 156 Princess Street. She will also be taped on Bruce Kaffman’s radio show “finding a voice” – a showcase of spoken word events broadcast weekly, Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. EST on CFRC 101.9FM.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays and the summer months of July and August) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 in OTTAWA: Aeolus House poets: Ariane Blackman, Brian Cameron, Stanley Fefferman, Tom Gannon Hamilton, Penn Kemp, and Colin Morton will read from their recent books, 4 to 6 p.m. Pressed (waffle house), 750 Gladstone Avenue.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 in TORONTO: Guernica Editions launches several new titles during this literary event, 3:30 p.m. Supermarket Restaurant & Bar, 268 Augusta Avenue. See poster below:
SEPTEMBER 7 TO 9, 2018 in GUELPH/EDEN MILLS: The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival will be celebrating 30 ‘amazing’ years. The Main Event with readings and publishers’ way is planned for Sunday in Eden Mills.
SEPTEMBER 6, 7, and 8, 2018 in WINDSOR: Scattered Ecstasies 2018 showcases Windsor with a selection of poems from Because We Have All Lived Here (Black Moss Press). The event features seven actors, seven poets, and fourteen artists. A SHO Studios presentation! begins at 8 p.m. each night at Roth Centre for the Perforoming Arts at SHO Studios, 628 Monmouth Road. NOTE: This is a ticketed event.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 in OTTAWA: ARC Poetry Magazine presents the 2018 Archibald Lampman Award Shortlist Reading with finalists Adele Graf, Christine McNair, and Shane Rhodes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, 250 City Centre, Unit 106.
SEPTEMBER 4. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured readers Kevin P. Gilday, Chris Pannell, and Ian Burgham. Guest host: TBA. Note: open mic competition has been moved to a monthly (last Tuesday of the month) versus a weekly event. 8 p.m. The Free Times Café, 320 College Street (Spadina/College). Cover charge.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 in TORONTO: The Rowers Reading Series presents its Fall 2018 (12th)Season Opener with featured authors Puneet Dutt, Barbara Sibbald and Andrea Thompson plus short readings by the Rowers team (Sue Bowness, Jennifer Foster, Megan Swaine and Heather Wood), 6:45 p.m. with readings at 7 p.m. at Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street.
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