The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
This celebration of one of Canada's most famous poets features a rare screening of the 2015 feature documentary Al Purdy Was Here, as well as live performances from two of the artists featured in the film: Doug Paisley and Snowblink. Learn more here.
The Poetry London Reading Series, in partnership with the London Public Library, hosts monthly readings and poetry workshops in London, Ontario. They bring a diverse list of Canada’s finest poets into London for readings, as well as providing a wide range of poetry-related opportunities for local writers and poetry aficionados. …
Following a successful inaugural year, Spotlight Series returns to the Art Gallery of Northumberland in support of its growing art education initiative. Intimate and interactive, the 4-part artist series features local artists and their stories and passions for their art form from poetry, to opera, modern dance and animation film, …
The Toronto International Festival of Authors is an 11-day celebration of words and ideas for curious readers of every kind. Learn more here.