MAY 31, 2018 in WINDSOR: Former Windsorite and author Bruce Geddes will launch his new novel The Higher the Monkey Climbs (NON Publishing). He will be joined by local poet Denis Robillard who will read from his newest book Ask the River (Black Moss Press), 7 to 10 p.m. Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street East. Admission: FREE.
MAY 31, 2018 in GUELPH: Mystery at the Library, a special evening featuring mystery novelists Amy Stuart, Nathan Ripley, and Thomas King, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk Street.
MAY 31, 2018 in TORONTO: Urban Folk Art Salon presents an evening of music, poetry, and art with David Clink, Isabel Fryszberg, John Evans, John OUghton, Joshua-Walker Geno, and Nigel Gordon. Hosted by Gannon Hamilton, 6 to 8 p.m. MOunt Pleasant Library, 599 Mount Pleasant Road.
MAY 30, 2018 in LONDON: Poet David Stones performs a remodeled version of Infinite Sequels as part of the 2018 London Fringe Festival. Various show times. McManus Studio Theatre. This is a ticketed event.
MAY 30, 2018 in LONDON: “Bring you thoughts, poems, short stand-up, music, whatever to this Open Mic Mic hosted by Carrie Anne Stephenson and Paul Merrifield. 6 p.m. Yoga; 7 p.m. Pizza, and 8 p.m. Show, Zen’Za Pizzeria, 71 King Street.
MAY 29. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured readers Kristen A Smith, Tom Ratt, and Andreas Gripp, followed by an open mic. Guest host: John Oughton. 8 p.m. The Free Times Café, 320 College Street (Spadina/College). Cover charge.
MAY 29, 2018 in WINDSOR: Author Marcello Di Cintio launches the book Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Palestine in the Present Time (Goose Lane Editions), 7 to 10 p.m. Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street East.
MAY 29, 2018 in TORONTO: Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXIII, Toronto’s most diverse poetry reading and open mic series features poets Gianna Patriarca and Thunderclaw Robinson 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. Church of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, 365 College Street
MAY 28, 2018 in LONDON: Judy Rebick and Penn Kemp will present “Women Trailblazers: Writers and Voices for Change: Heroes”, a reading and lecture series celebrating Canadian women writers in celebration of a century of women’s right to vote. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Stevenson & Hunt Room, Central Library, 251 Dundas Street.
MAY 28, 2018 in SARNIA: “The Play’s the Thing” presents an informal reading of the play The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter. This informal gathering hosted by Anne Stoesser and Henri Davis-Canino of Theatre Sarnia welcomes people (2 men, 3 women) interested in reading and/or just listening to the play. Admission is free. 6:30 p.m. in the Turret Room, The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South.
MAY 28, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 4 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
MAY 27, 2018 in TORONTO: Pride comes before the Parade – a Celebration of poetry and prose featuring Dani Couture, Darren Greer, Mona Mousa, Anthony Oliveira, Charlie Petch, Natalie Wee, and emcee Michelle Alfano, 5 to 7 p.m. Queen Books, 914 Queen Street East.
MAY 27, 2018 in TORONTO: The Guernica Editions May Launch with seven new titles (see poster below), 3:30 p.m. Supermarket Restaurant and Bar, 268 Augusta Avenue.
MAY 27, 2018 in CHATHAM: The Veranda Presents…A Downtown Chatham Outdoor Big Poetry Reading. Clair Culliford of Veranda Presents will presents poems by Coleridge, Kipling, Herrick, Blake, Yeats, Frost, Milton, and more. Drop in at any time for as long as you like, 2 to 4 p.m. Outside of the Downtown Chatham Centre, Corner of King and Fifth. Admission is free.
MAY 26, 2018 in LONDON: Local actors will be reading two plays (A Man in Power by Jade Walker and Dirt by Stefannie Flannigan) as part of the Tinkerspace Play Labs reading series where feedback is used to help local playwrights develop their work, 7 to 10 p.m. TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street. Admission charge at the door with donation towards the Canadian Mental Health Assocation Middlesex.
MAY 26, 2018 in TORONTO: Comics, musicians, poets and storytellers share their tales of “Moving”. Hosted by Old Words – Storytelling and Free Times Café, 6 to 8 p.m. 320 College Street.
MAY 26, 2018 in LONDON: Book Club “Mixer”: A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is a playful event for book lovers featuring lively performances, fun activities, and an afternoon tea. 2 to 4 p.m. Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre, 78 Riverside Drive. Note this is a ticketed event.
April Bulmer launches her 11th poetry book May 26, 2018 in Windsor.
MAY 26, 2018 in CAMBRIDGE: Canadian poet April Bulmer launches her 11th book Out of Darkness, Light (Hidden Brook Press, 2018). Guest reader Windsor poet Mary Ann Mulhern, 2 p.m. at Idea Exchange Preston (library), 435 King Street East.
MAY 26, 2018 in SARNIA: The Book Keeper presents Cynthia Lockney, former Sarnian and author of Bed Rest Mom. 1 to 2 p.m. The Book Keeper, 500 Exmouth Street.
MAY 25, 2018 in LONDON: Unscripted the speaker series presents Britta Johnson, a Toronto-based composer, lyricist and writer, 6 to 8 p.m. TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street. Admission FREE.
MAY 24, 2018 in LONDON: COUPLETS: a collaborative poetry reading series presents episode #17 with special guests Julie Cameron Gray and David Barrick, 6 to 7 p.m. at TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street.
MAY 24, 2018 in TORONTO: Big Pond Rumours Press presents an open mic followed by featured readings by Tom Gannon Hamilton and Philip Elliott, winners of the 2018 Chapbook Contest, 5 to 8 p.m. Free Times Café, 320 College Street.
MAY 23 TO 26, 2018 in CHATHAM: The Chatham Branch of SKPL holds their annual “Spectacular Used Book Sale”. May 23 preview starts 6 to 8 p.m.; Remaining days begin at 10 a.m. Chatham-Kent Public Library, 120 Queen Street.
MAY 23, 2018 in LONDON: Poetry London co-hosts a special event with Guelph writer/artist Wayne Johnston. Johnston will present his literary performance “Ten Cities: The Past is Present”. This will be followed by a brief Regional Poet Showcase featuring Frank Beltrano, Stan Burfield, Debbie Okun Hill, and Ron Stewart. 7 p.m. at the TAP Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street.
MAY 23, 2018 in WINDSOR: Biblioasis and Black Moss Press presents Poetry Night in Walkerville with Kim Fahner, Mary Ann Mulhern, Dorothy Mahoney and Terry Ann Carter, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street East.
MAY 23, 2018 in LONDON: Kevin Heslop interviews regional poets Frank Beltrano, Stan Burfield, Debbie Okun Hill, and Ron Stewart in preparation for Poetry London’s special literary presentation later that evening. The taped readings will air at 11a.m. on CHRW, 94.9FM. Recordings will also be available through CHRW’s soundcloud page, https://soundcloud.com/chrwradio/.
MAY 22. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured readers Edward Nixon, Merle Nudelman, and Michelle Brown. Guest host: Rosa Arlotto. 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.
MAY 22, 2018 in OTTAWA: Celebrate poetry and art with readings featuring Terry Ann Carter and Arleen Pare, 7:30 p.m. Vimy Brewing Co. 1-145 Loretta Avenue North.
MAY 21, 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. Welcomes music, poetry, storytelling, prose and those who wish to just listen. 7 to 9 p.m.
MAY 21, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 4 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com (NOTE WORKSHOP CANCELLED. LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THE LONG WEEKEND.)
MAY 20, 2018 in OAKVILLE: The Oakville Literary Café presents featured readers Toronto poet and author Isabella Colalilio-Kates and author Nina Muntenau followed by an open mic, 4 to 6 p.m. Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East.
MAY 18, 2018 in GUELPH: Wolf Lake Tones is a multimedia presentation incorporating music, poetry, art, and environmental sound. Features poets Madhur Anand, Gary Barwin, and Phil Hall. 7 p.m. Silence, 46 Essex Street. Free and open to the public. Seating limited.
MAY 15. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured reader James Deahl. 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.
MAY 15, 2018 in PETROLIA: Local author Daniel Barton discusses his writing journey for his book WATCH, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Petrolia Library, 4200 Petrolia Line.
MAY 15, 2018 in TORONTO: Toronto Lit Up presents Heather Cadsby, Degan Davis, and Steve McOrmond, Hosted by International Festival of Authors (IFOA) and Brick Books, 6 to 8 p.m. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay Street. Tickets required.
Sarnia poet James Deahl will be the featured reader at the Art Bar Poetry Series, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Toronto.
MAY 14, 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. Welcomes music, poetry, storytelling, prose and those who wish to just listen. 7 to 9 p.m.
MAY 14, 2018 in LONDON: Women Trailblazers: Writers and voices for change presents “Telling Womens Stories: The Lilfe & Work of Lucy Maud Montgomery in the Light of 20th Century Suffragettes. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Waterston, 7 p.m. London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street.
MAY 14, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 4 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
MAY 12, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: The Point Edward Library will host a Used Book Fair as part of the annual village-wide garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 220 Michigan Avenue.
MAY 10, 2018 in WINDSOR: Local musician and CJAM host Ron Leary will join Michael Zadoorian as he launches his new novel, Beautiful Music, 7 to 10 p.m. Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street Eat.
MAY 8. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents Carmine Starnino, Puneet Dutt, and Conor McDonnell. Host: Jim Johnstone. 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.
MAY 8, 2018 in TORONTO: Wosak & Wynn’s 2018 Spring Launch in Toronto with poetry and fiction by Rabindranath Maharaj, Claire Tacon, David James Brock, Dani Couture, and Linda Frank, 7 to 10 p.m. Melody Bar, Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West.
MAY 8, 2018 in WINDSOR: How To Do a Poetry Reading featuring Windsor Poetry Slam Competitive Team Members and hosted by poet/editor Vanessa Shields. Bring your poetry. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Budimir Library Branch of the Windsor Public Library, 1310 Grand Marais Road W. Free admission.
MAY 7, 2018 in TORONTO: Words at the Wise presents the launch of Nobody Looks that Young Here by Daniel Perry, 8 p.m. Wise Bar, 1007 Bloor Street West.
MAY 7, 2018 in LONDON: Women Trailblazers: Writers and Voices for Change, a reading and lecture series celebrating Canadian women writers in celebration of a century of women’s right to vote. This week’s feature will focus on Voicing Colleen Thibaudeau (1925-2012), London’s Premier “First Wave” Poet. Writers including Penn Kemp will read a selection of Thibaudea’s work with commentary by Peggy Roffey. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Stevenson & Hunt Room, Central Library, 251 Dundas Street.
MAY 7, 2018 in POINT EDWARD: Writers Helping Writers (WHW) workshop: Lambton County writers are invited to a weekly workshop for writers, 1:30 to 4 p.m. each Monday (except holiday Mondays) at Point Edward Library on Michigan Avenue. More details: bobandjane62@gmail.com
MAY 6, 2018 in HAMILTON: The LitLive Reading Series presents the Hamilton launch of Nobody Looks that Young Here by Daniel Perry, 7:30 p.m. The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn Street, North.
MAY 5, 2018 in OTTAWA: Canadian Poet Susan McMaster will launch Haunt (Black Moss Press, 2018) during an informal Open House. The book is McMaster’s first collection of new poetry in 9 years. 1 to 5 p.m. , 42 Belmont Avenue. No need to RSVP.
Former League of Canadian Poet President Susan McMaster will launch her new book Haunt, Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Ottawa.
MAY 5, 2018 in COBOURG: The Ontario Poetry Society presents The Spring into Poetry Party, Members Reading and Open Mic, sign-up at the door, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Meet at 66 King East, free admission.
MAY 4, 2018 in WINDSOR: A night of readings with Edmond Gagnon, Christian Laforet, Ben Van Dongen, Jessica Gouin, and Jamie Tennant. Hosted by Dan MacDonald. 7 to 9 p.m. Biblioasis, 1520 Wyandotte Street, East. Free admission.
MAY 3, 2018 in LONDON: The ARTS Project unveils their new brand. The entire building will be activated so the public can explore its unique space, get creative, and see The ARTS Project in a whole new light. In addition to the fanfare, arts activities, and performances, the Couplets Reading Series will host a special collaborative speed dating event where strangers will be placed with writers for “rapid-fire, five-minute=micro-collaboration writing sessions”. 6 to 9 p.m. The ARTS Project, 203 Dundas Street.
MAY 3, 2018 in TORONTO: The Inanna Spring Book Launch No. 1 presents new work by Mary Lou Dickinson, Loren Edizel, Cecelia Frey, Susan Glickman, and Merle Nudelman with special guest jazz pianist Patrick Hewan, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Women’s Art Association of Canada, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue.
MAY 2, 2018 in LONDON: London Open Mic Poetry Night presents featured guest Joel Faflak, Professor of English and Theory in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University followed by an open mic 6:50 to 9 p.m. at Mykonos Restaurant, 572 Adelaide Street.
MAY 1. 2018 in TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents featured reader Ellen S. Jaffe, Paul Hoy, and Marc Di Saverio Guest host: Rob Welch. 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.
MAY 1, 2018 in TORONTO: Reading of Nobody Looks that Young Here by Daniel Perry, 7 p.m. Words at the Wise Bar, 1007 Bloor St. West.
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