April 2018
Pivot Readings with Konchan, Bramer and Couture
Pivot presents the writers breathing life into Canadian literary culture. Established and emerging, time-tested and fresh; they're what's happening in literature, right now. This evening's readings at the Tranzac Club’s Tiki Room in Toronto are by Virginia Konchan, Shannon Bramer and Dani Couture. Learn more here.
Find out more »McClelland and Stewart 2018 Poetry Party
Join McClelland & Stewart in celebrating the publication of two incredible new books of poetry by Stevie Howell (I left nothing inside on purpose) and Jeff Latosik (Dreampad). This celebration of poetry will be hosted by Dionne Brand, McClelland & Stewart Poetry editor, and will also include brief readings by Madhur Anand, Laurie D. Graham, Phoebe Wang, Liz Howard, and Roo Borson of their favourite poems. Learn more here.
Find out more »September 2018
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXVI
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Host of the evening is…
Find out more »Pivot Readings with Tucker, Swan and Liem
Pivot presents the writers breathing life into Canadian literary culture. Established and emerging, time-tested and fresh; they're what's happening in literature, right now. This evening's readings at the Tranzac Club’s Tiki Room in Toronto are by Aaron Tucker, Dane Swan and Tess Liem. Learn more here.
Find out more »October 2018
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXVII
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Host of the evening is…
Find out more »November 2018
Pivot Readings
Pivot presents the writers breathing life into Canadian literary culture. Established and emerging, time-tested and fresh; they're what's happening in literature, right now. Learn more here.
Find out more »Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) 6th Anniversary
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »December 2018
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXIX
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »January 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXX
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »February 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXI
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »March 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) Nowruz Celebration
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »April 2019
Shab-e She’r Poetry Month Celebration
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »May 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXIV
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »July 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXVI
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »September 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXVII
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »Chernoff, Forrester and McCreesh at Pivot Readings
It's the second installation of the new season of Pivot Reading Series, bringing you the literary stylings of the fantastic MLA Chernoff, Miles Forrester, and Sophie McCreesh. Learn more here.
Find out more »October 2019
Abrahams, Bennett and Reimer at Pivot Readings
Pivot Readings are well into Fall now, with their fourth installment for the new season, with some amazing readers: Terrence Abrahams, Carolyn Bennett and Nikki Reimer. Learn more here.
Find out more »Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXVIII
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »November 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) 7th Anniversary
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »December 2019
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXX
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »January 2020
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXXI
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Hosts of the evening are…
Find out more »February 2020
Pivot Episode IX: Corbeil-Coleman, Colantonio, Thom
Pivot Readings are back with a vengeance, as they kick off 2020 with a fantastic show, featuring Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman, Caroline Colantonio, and Kai Cheng Thom. Learn more here.
Find out more »Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXXII
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 to happen: we actively invite it. Please spread the word through social media and other means. Let our event become as diverse as we are. Host of the evening is…
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