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The Word On the Street – Toronto

Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario

Since 1990, The Word On The Street has proudly hosted the finest talent in Canadian literature. Learn more here.

Common Readings, the September Edition

Campbell House 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Like sands through the hourglass, so another night of Canada's finest literary readings is upon us. This September edition of Common Readings boasts the return of two favourite local writers -- Kateri Lanthier and Aaron Tucker -- the former recently published an acclaimed sophomore book, Siren, with Signal Editions, and …

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXVI

Tranzac Club Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, Ontario

The most diverse poetry reading and open mic in Toronto, Shab-e She’r has been bridging the gap between diverse poetry communities, bringing together people from different ethnicities, nationalities, ages, disabilities, religions (or lack thereof), poetic styles, voices and visions. At Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) we don’t just wait for diversity …

Brecken Hancock + Sonia Saikaley at Tree Reading Series

Black Squirrel Books & Cafe 1073 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario

Running since May 9, 1980, the Tree Reading Series (Tree) is one of Canada's longest-running literary events and an essential part of Ottawa's vibrant literary community. Tree is a non-profit organization that supports established and emerging writers from Ottawa and across Canada by offering a supportive public venue for writers …

Greckol, Gallagher and Freure at the Art Bar Poetry Series

Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

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 …