Events – 2024 | Kites Without Strings

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NOTE: AS PROVINCIAL RESTRICTIONS EASE, A FEW IN PERSON EVENTS HAVE ALSO BEEN SCHEDULED AND PROMOTED BELOW!

(DISCLAIMER: Information is usually updated twice a month. Please double check with the organization of each respective event to ensure the details haven’t changed before you attend or connect online – February 29, 2024)

TARNISHED TROPHIES BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: 2014 AND 2015.

MY PREVIOUS READINGS AND WORKSHOPS: 2016-2017 , 2018, 2019, and 2020.

MY RETURN TO LIVE READINGS – AUTUMN 2022.

EVENTS:

Lit Net TO, compiled by the Toronto Literary Organizer, is a weekly e-mailed newsletter that highlights literary activities such as reading series, poetry slams, local author book launches, literary festival events, and more taking place in and around Toronto. Those interested in subscribing to this FREE newsletter may sign-up here.

ONTARIO EVENTS:

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

JULY 30, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

JUNE 26, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

MAY 29, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

MAY 27, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MAY 20, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MAY 20, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

MAY 16, 2024 IN WINDSOR: Toast Open Mic presents a glorious gathering of poets, 8 p.m. at Phog Lounge, 131 University Avenue. NOTE: This event is held on the third Thursday of the month and has been a staple in Windsor’s lit community for nearly a decade.

MAY 15, 2024 IN WHITBY: Poetry Night with guest readers, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street. See poster below for details.

MAY 13, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MAY 13, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

MAY 6, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

APRIL 29, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

APRIL 27, 2024 IN AMELIASBURGH: The First Tuesday Muse Special Saturday Series 2024 celebrates NaPoMo (National Poetry Month) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ameliasburgh Library. No pre-registration required for this free event.

APRIL 24, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XCX with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

APRIL 24, 2024 IN LONDON: Antler River Poetry presents a Small Press Celebration with featured poets:Drew McEwan and Annick MacAskill, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Landon Branch of the London Public Library, 167 Wortley Road. Local opener is TBA. NOTE: A reminder that all guests are being strongly encouraged to wear a mask to the event; masks will be provided for those who do not have one. Admission is free.

APRIL 22, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

APRIL 20, 2024 IN STIRLING: The First Tuesday Muse Special Saturday Series 2024 celebrates NaPoMo (National Poetry Month) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stirling Library. No pre-registration required for this free event.

APRIL 18, 2024 IN WINDSOR: Toast Open Mic presents a glorious gathering of poets, 8 p.m. at Phog Lounge, 131 University Avenue. NOTE: This event is held on the third Thursday of the month and has been a staple in Windsor’s lit community for nearly a decade.

APRIL 15, 2024 IN KINGSTON: “Quirks of Human Nature”, featuring Sadiqa De Meijer (poetry), MC Meg Freer, Deb Schuurmans (keyboard), Jan Le Clair (accordion), Paul Clifford (bass) and Kyoko Ogoda (percussion), 7:30 p.m. at Royal Tavern 20, 344 Princess Street. (Free parking at the back.)

APRIL 15, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

APRIL 15, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

APRIL 13, 2024 IN SARNIA: The Book Keeper and the Lambton County Library presents an afternoon with international humanitarian and best selling author General Romeo Dallaire in conversation with Brian White, 2:30 p.m. at the Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina Street N. NOTE: This is a ticketed event with additional information from The Book Keeper.

APRIL 13, 2024 IN TWEED: The First Tuesday Muse Special Saturday Series 2024 celebrates NaPoMo (National Poetry Month) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tweed Library. No pre-registration required for this free event.

APRIL 8, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

APRIL 8, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

APRIL 6, 2024 in MADOC: The First Tuesday Muse Special Saturday Series 2024 celebrates NaPoMo (National Poetry Month) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Madoc Library. No pre-registration required for this free event.

APRIL 3, 2024 IN LONDON: The Black Mallard Poetry Series features guest poets Leng Leangvan and Veronica Antipolo followed by an open mic, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mykonos Restaurant, 572 Adelaide Street North.

APRIL 1, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MARCH 27, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XCIX with featured guests TBA, and an open mic, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tranzac Club. Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. NOTE: THERE IS A COVER CHARGE.

MARCH 25, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MARCH 21, 2024 IN WINDSOR: Toast Open Mic presents a glorious gathering of poets, 8 p.m. at Phog Lounge, 131 University Avenue. NOTE: This event is held on the third Thursday of the month and has been a staple in Windsor’s lit community for nearly a decade.

MARCH 20, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Outer Haven Poetry Night V presents featured guests Rachel Halpern and Jasper Bryan, followed by an open mic, 8 p.m. at the Cloak and Dagger Pub, 394 College Street. Hosted and curated by Paul Edward Costa.

MARCH 20, 2024 IN LONDON: Antler River Poetry presents a Small Press Celebration with featured poets: Ben Robinson and Aaron Kreuter, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Landon Branch of the London Public Library, 167 Wortley Road. Local opener is TBA. NOTE: A reminder that all guests are being strongly encouraged to wear a mask to the event; masks will be provided for those who do not have one. Admission is free.

MARCH 18, 2024 IN KINGSTON: “Quirks of Human Nature”, poetry performed with improvised music featuring Callista Markotich (poetry), MC Meg Freer, Deb Schuurmans (keyboard), Will Van Rhine (guitar), and Selina Chiarelli (storytelling), 7:30 p.m. at Royal Tavern 20, 344 Princess Street. (Free parking at the back.)

MARCH 18, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MARCH 18, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

MARCH 11, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers TBA followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MARCH 11, 2024 IN SARNIA: Open Stage continues on the second and third Monday evenings every month, at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina Street South. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Musicians, poets, storytellers, and writers are welcome to the microphone to perform in a quiet intimate setting. Sign-up at at the door. Hosted by Annette Dillon. Open to the public. Admission is free.

MARCH 6, 2024 IN LONDON: The Black Mallard Poetry Series features guest poets Karen Schindler and Blair Trewartha followed by an open mic, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mykonos Restaurant, 572 Adelaide Street North. MARCH 4, 2024 IN TORONTO: The Art Bar Poetry Series presents guest readers Michael Fraser, John Oughton, and Bruce Kauffman followed by an open mic, 7 to 9/9:30 p.m. at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street. NOTE: There is a cover charge.

MARCH 3, 2024 ONLINE: “Poly-Translation from art to poetry to film” celebrates Mississauga’s 50 anniversary, 2 to 4 p.m. via ZOOM. Hosted by Anna Yin, Mississauga’s Inaugural Poet Laureate (2015-2017). Advanced registration.