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SUMMARY:Ann Patchett in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!\nSorry\, there is no waitlist. In the event we are able to release more tickets closer to the event date\, we will announce this in our newsletter and on our social media accounts. \nCelebrated and multi-award-winning author Ann Patchett makes a rare appearance in Vancouver on the North American tour for Whistler\, her first novel since the instant #1 New York Times bestseller\, Tom Lake. \nWhistler is a story about two adults looking back over the choices they made\, and the choices that were made for them. When Daphne Fuller and her husband Jonathan visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, they notice an older\, white-haired gentleman following them. The man turns out to be Eddie Triplett\, her former stepfather. Now fifty-three\, Daphne hasn’t seen Eddie for many years\, not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. While their relationship was brief\, it had a profound impact on them both—and now that they are reunited\, they have no intention of ever being separated again. \nBeautiful in its simplicity\, Whistler is ultimately about how love endures\, and how the feeling of being known by one other person\, even for a short period of time\, can change everything. Patchett sits down with Vancouver Writers Fest Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig for a luminous conversation about this new unforgettable novel\, her work to date\, and the importance of reading\, dialogue\, and bookstores—including her own cherished shop\, Parnassus Books—in these uncertain times. \nPre-signed books will be for sale at the event from Upstart & Crow. There will be no signing line at this event. 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/ann-patchett
LOCATION:Vancouver Playhouse\, 600 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 2P1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Carley Fortune in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:For years\, #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune was told that international readers weren’t interested in books with rural\, authentic Canadian settings. And ever since she published her first novel in 2022\, her meteoric success has told a different story. The Ontarian author’s swoonworthy romance novels have sold millions of copies\, and her captivating characters and lush descriptions of Canadian landscapes delight readers around the world. She joins the Vancouver Writers Fest for one night only with her latest book\, Our Perfect Storm (set in Tofino!)\, in conversation with her best friend\, Meredith Marino. \nEach ticket includes: \n\nAccess to an on-stage conversation and audience Q&A with Carley Fortune\nOne pre-signed\, first edition copy of Our Perfect Storm (no personalization or signing of additional merchandise)\nOur Perfect Storm goodie bag\nEntry to a door prize valued at $250\nBookmark and access to Carley Fortune Pop-Up Merch Shop\nAccess to a photo op with Carley Fortune!\nDiscounted ride offer from Lyft\n\nAbout the Book\nFrankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate\, impulsive\, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed… and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend\, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. \nThen\, at the start of the festivities\, in walks George. For one glorious evening\, surrounded by her loved ones\, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning\, leaving only a note as an explanation. \nCrushed and confused\, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week\, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. \nFrankie agrees\, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/carley-fortune
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:An Evening with David Sedaris
DESCRIPTION:Click here to book tickets. \nPresale code: VWF25\nTicket sales for this event are not managed by the Vancouver Writers Fest. If you have questions about purchasing your tickets\, please call 312-274-1800.\n\nNew York Times bestselling author David Sedaris returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on May 13 \nThe acclaimed humorist and bestselling author of Calypso\, Theft By Finding\, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls\, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk\, Me Talk Pretty One Day\, Happy-Go-Lucky\, and more joins us in Vancouver for one night only!
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/sedaris-2025
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Theatre\, 630 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5N6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ibram X. Kendi in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this event are sold through the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Click here to buy tickets.\nStandard tickets: $45\nYouth under 25 or Students: $25 \nWe do our best to make our events low-barrier\, accessible experiences for our community. If the payment options provided present a barrier to you\, please reach out to us at boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca. \nClick here to buy tickets from the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.  \nFor questions about how to purchase tickets\, contact The Chan Centre: 604-822-2697 or chan.tickets@ubc.ca \n\nIbram X. Kendi is one of the world’s foremost historians of racism and a leading antiracist scholar. Eleven of his seventeen books have been New York Times bestsellers\, including the international bestseller How to Be an Antiracist\, which was named essential reading and one of the best books of the year by multiple publications. He makes a rare appearance in Vancouver for one night only with his latest pivotal work of nonfiction\, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age.  \nThis highly anticipated new work from the National Book Award-winning author charts how the “great replacement theory” has become a dominant political idea of our time and ushered in an antidemocratic age. Coined in 2011 by a French novelist who argued that Black and Brown immigrants were “invading” Europe\, this dangerous theory has been seized by popular and ruling politicians in every region of the world to erode democratic norms in the name of preventing demographic change\, spreading with alarming speed to countries as distinct as the USA\, Russia\, El Salvador\, Brazil\, Italy\, and India.  \nIn this unmissable conversation with Terri Givens—Professor of Political Science at UBC and the author of Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides and Reckoning: Creating Positive Change through Radical Empathy—Kendi offers an unsettling but indispensable global history of how great replacement theory brought humanity into this authoritarian age—and how we can free ourselves from it. \nBooks will be for sale at the event by our official bookseller Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books. \n 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/ibram-x-kendi
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:George Saunders in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo\, and one of Time’s one hundred most influential people in the world\, George Saunders writes books that are both irreverent and momentous—and utterly unique. To read his work is to grow “more empathetic” (San Francisco Chronicle)\, and to “feel as though you are reading fiction for the first time” (Khaled Hosseini). He joins us in Vancouver with his anticipated new novel\, Vigil. \nVigil transports us\, careening\, through the wild final evening of a complicated man: an oil company CEO in the twilight hours of his life. Visitors begin to arrive (worldly and otherworldly\, alive and dead)\, clamoring for a reckoning. \nWith the wisdom\, playfulness\, and explosive imagination we’ve come to expect\, George Saunders takes on the gravest issues of our time—the menace of corporate greed\, the toll of capitalism\, the environmental perils of progress—and\, in the process\, spins a tale that encompasses life and death\, good and evil\, and the thorny question of absolution. \nSaunders speaks with acclaimed author Alix Ohlin\, whose work has been shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. Both authors are also revered writing instructors—Saunders at Syracuse University\, and Ohlin at the University of British Columbia—and this conversation\, followed by an audience Q+A\, will be filled with essential insights for readers and writers\, and all of us living through these patently absurd times. \nBooks will be for sale at the event by our official bookseller Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books\, with a signing after the event.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/george-saunders
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church\, 1022 Nelson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 4S7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 Digital Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with BCIT School of Business + Media and Libro.fm\, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. \n\nBinge-watching worthy of book lovers — get front-row\, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest!  \nThis year’s flagship Festival brought together celebrated authors from across Canada and the world\, inspiring brilliant dialogues to spark empathy\, action\, and transformation. Now\, experience it again—or for the very first time—with the Digital Festival: a curated selection of 26 outstanding\, full-length events from our 2025 Festival\, each professionally-recorded and fully captioned. Watch on your own schedule from wherever you are\, from December 16 through February 2. \nBuy a pass\, get a free audiobook! You’ll receive a free audiobook credit from our friends at Libro.fm when you purchase a Digital Festival pass at regular price ($100). Your credit can be used for an audiobook of your choice from their catalog of 500\,000+ audiobooks. Credits will be e-mailed once the Digital Festival ends.  \n\n\n\n\nGive the gift of literature! Enjoyable over the winter holidays and beyond\, the Digital Festival makes a meaningful gift for any book lover\, and can be delivered by email as soon as you purchase it\, or whenever you choose. Print this festive gift certificate if you’d like to give your recipient something that can be slipped in a card or stocking.\n\n\n\nSliding Scale Pricing:$100 – Regular Price Pass$25–50 – Pay What You Can$10 – Accessible Price Pass \nIf the payment options provided present a barrier to you\, please reach out to us at boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca. \nJoin the global audience. We hope these events\, many of which were sold out weeks prior to the Festival\, will reach people far and wide. These events represent the world-class standards we hold ourselves to in sharing books and ideas with our community\, including recording high quality videos of our events and livestreaming Youth events for free during the Festival. For those unable to attend in person (or who couldn’t be in two places at once!)\, we’re proud to provide this online offering for a limited time. \n2025 Digital Festival Line-Up\n26 full-length events from the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest are included in this all-access pass (click the title to view the description from our October Festival program): \n01. Ahead By A Century: Lyrics NightFeaturing Holly Brickley\, Jill Yonit Goldberg\, Claire Cameron\, Yiming Ma\, Marcello Di Cintio\, David A. Robertson\, Antonio Michael Downing\, Haley Mlotek\, Georgia Toews\, Eddy Boudel Tan\, Bindu Suresh\, Terry Fallis\, David Moscrop\, and Paul Vermeersch. Hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud with DJ Ice B.  \n02. Blood in the Pen: Stories\, Crises\, Repair\, and the WriterFeaturing Madeleine Thien\, Saeed Teebi\, and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek. Moderated by Guest Curator Canisia Lubrin. \n03. Gems of the Emerald IsleFeaturing Emma Donoghue and Eimear McBride\, with harp music by Rebecca Blair. Moderated by Robert J. Wiersema. \n04. It Runs in the Family: Georgia and Miriam ToewsModerated by David A. Robertson.  \n05. Danielle Leavitt on Seven Lives and One Year in UkraineIn conversation with Maria Reva. \n06. Ronald Deibert on Cyber Espionage and the Fight for DemocracyIn conversation with William Johnson.  \n07. Reconciliation and YouFeaturing David A. Robertson and Bruce McIvor. Moderated by Michelle Cyca. \n08. Saeed Teebi: You Will Not Kill Our ImaginationIn conversation with Adel Iskandar.  \n09. Cory Doctorow: EnshittificationIn conversation with David Moscrop. \n10. Writing in Today’s AmericaFeaturing Jess Walter\, Curtis Sittenfeld\, and Anne de Marcken. Moderated by John Freeman. Regrets: Leila Mottley.  \n11. Indigenous Voices: A Steady Brightness of BeingFeaturing Kyle Edwards\, David A. Robertson\, and Niigaan Sinclair. Moderated by Stephanie Sinclair.  \n12. Visions of ChinatownFeaturing Donna Seto and Carol Lee. Moderated by Anna Ling Kaye.  \n13. On Book Banning and CensorshipFeaturing Ira Wells\, Mike Curato\, and Jeremy Tiang. Moderated by Marian Botsford Fraser. \n14. Elbows Up!Featuring Jen Sookfong Lee\, David Moscrop\, Niigaan Sinclair\, and Leslie Hurtig. Moderated by Elamin Abdelmahmoud.  \n15. The ConversationsFeaturing Elaine Feeney\, Jack Wang\, and Ian Williams. Moderated by Tara McGuire.  \n16. Curtis Sittenfeld in Conversation with Alix Ohlin  \n17. The Feminine GrotesqueFeaturing Mona Awad\, Jen Sookfong Lee\, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Moderated by Mattea Roach.  \n18. Verses of TransformationFeaturing Danez Smith\, Billy-Ray Belcourt\, Karen Solie\, Cecily Nicholson\, Junie Désil\, and Paul Vermeersch. Moderated by Guest Curator Canisia Lubrin.  \n19. Building SuspenseFeaturing Terry Fallis\, Jonathan Lethem\, and Eddy Boudel Tan. Moderated by Robert J. Wiersema.  \n20. Crosscurrents of HistoryFeaturing Kyle Edwards\, Maria Reva\, and Jeremy Tiang. Moderated by Guest Curator Canisia Lubrin.  \n21. The Lit CabFeaturing Anne de Marcken\, Fiona McFarlane\, Danez Smith\, Antonio Michael Downing\, and Michael Bennett. Original music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons. Regrets: Michael Redhill. \n22. On Tyranny: Timothy SnyderIn conversation with John Freeman.  \n23. Global Political NarrativesFeaturing Sheung-King\, Jeremy Tiang\, and Maria Reva. Moderated by Renée Sarojini Saklikar.  \n24. Kiran Desai in Conversation with Eleanor Wachtel \n25. A Trio of Vast IdeasFeaturing Claire Cameron\, elin kelsey\, and Niigaan Sinclair. Moderated by Minelle Mahtani.  \n26. Closing Night Event: Susan Orlean with The Current’s Matt Galloway
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SUMMARY:Margaret Atwood in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented with the support of Penguin Random House Canada.\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\nHow does one of the greatest storytellers of our time write her own life? Internationally renowned literary legend Margaret Atwood joins us with her long-awaited autobiography\, Book of Lives—a must-read for fans of her deeply influential body of work\, and anyone who wants to learn more about the life of this Canadian icon. This event will also include a special musical element! \nBeginning with her unconventional\, nomadic childhood spent mostly in the wild forest of northern Quebec\, Atwood unfolds the story of her life\, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape\, from the cruel year that spawned Cat’s Eye to the Orwellian 1980s Berlin where she wrote The Handmaid’s Tale. In pages bursting with bohemian gatherings\, her magical life with the writer Graeme Gibson\, and major political turning points\, we meet poets\, bears\, and larger-than-life characters that seem to come straight from the pages of one of her own novels. She’ll share more about how her life has shaped her art\, and vice versa\, in this conversation with Carol Off spanning the entirety of her staggering career.  \nThere will be no book signing at this event. \n 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood-book-of-lives
LOCATION:Orpheum Theatre\, 601 Smithe St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3L4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Chris Hadfield in Conversation with André Picard
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Book Warehouse\, and with the support of Penguin Random House Canada and SFU. \nTickets for this event include a copy of Final Orbit (a value of $39).  \nA veteran of three space flights\, capsule communicator for 25 shuttle missions\, and former commander of the International Space Station\, Chris Hadfield is one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world. He’s since turned his talents and experience to writing works of both fiction and nonfiction that bookstores can hardly keep on the shelves. His internationally bestselling books have topped the charts for months in Canada. Hadfield joins us in Vancouver with his new interstellar thriller\, Final Orbit\, probing China’s secret role in the 1970s Space Race between the US and the USSR. \nFull of intrigue and real history\, Final Orbit captures with heart-palpitating clarity the beauty and terror of survival 270 miles above Earth. This novel could only be written by one of the most experienced astronauts alive. Don’t miss this chance to hear Hadfield in conversation about his journeys to the stars with moderator André Picard\, both on and off the page.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-hadfield
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Arundhati Roy in Conversation with Naomi Klein
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with UBC Centre for Climate Justice and Indian Summer Festival\, and with the support of Simon & Schuster Canada. \nArundhati Roy’s first novel\, The God of Small Things\, won the Booker Prize and made her an international household name. She has gone on to publish multiple acclaimed books—including The Ministry of Utmost Happiness—and to challenge injustices around the world as a prominent political and environmental activist. Her impact has been recognized with the PEN Pinter Prize and Time’s 100 most influential people distinction—as well as sedition charges and prosecution by the Indian government. Get up close and personal with the author’s fascinating debut memoir. \nMother Mary Comes to Me is a soaring account of how Roy became the person and the writer she is\, shaped by circumstance\, but above all by her complex relationship to the extraordinary\, singular mother she describes as “my shelter and my storm.” Mary’s death in September 2022 prompted Roy to trace her complex relationship with the mother she ran away from at age eighteen. The author takes us on an intimate journey from her childhood in Kerala\, India\, where her single mother founded a school\, to the writing of her prizewinning novels and essays\, through today. \nRoy speaks with award-winning journalist\, author and activist—as well as her longtime friend—Naomi Klein\, about her latest book and her work to date\, the intricacies of thorny love\, and living on the frontlines of humanism.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/roy-klein
LOCATION:Vancouver Playhouse\, 600 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 2P1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:R. F. Kuang: Katabasis
DESCRIPTION:Presented with the support of HarperCollins Canada. \nBestselling literary superstar R. F. Kuang joins us for one night only on the Vancouver stop of her Katabasis tour! \nHot off the trail of her 2023 novel\, Yellowface—an instant New York Times bestseller which has now been optioned by Lionsgate TV—Katabasis is a dark academia fantasy in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own. \nWith nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them\, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells\, and the burning desire to make all their academic trauma mean anything\, rivals Alice Law and Peter Murdoch must set off across Hell to save a man they don’t even like: their thesis advisor\, Professor Jacob Grimes. \nGet your signed copy of this coveted new release. The cost of the ticket and book bundle includes: \n\nOne (1) pre-signed deluxe limited edition copy of Katabasis.\nA custom Canadian tour stamp (available at a table in the lobby; stamp your copy of Katabasis or other R.F. Kuang books!)\n\nRebecca can personalize only one book per person—either a pre-signed Katabasis or one (1) backlist title.\nNo photos are allowed in the signing line. \nThe author of Babel and The Poppy War trilogy joins us for an enchanting evening of conversation with Michelle Cyca\, and audience Q+A\, at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston St) on September 13. \nA limited number of admission-only tickets (no book included) are available for those who face financial barriers and would like to request an accessibly priced ticket for this event. Contact boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca to purchase.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/kuang-katabasis
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SUMMARY:Madeleine Thien in Conversation with David Chariandy
DESCRIPTION:Madeleine Thien is one of the most renowned Canadian novelists of our time. The Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing joins us in Vancouver to launch The Book of Records\, her long-awaited new novel that stunningly captures the infinite joys of art and intellectual endeavour. \nIn “The Sea\,” a sprawling\, mysterious building-complex that endlessly receives migrants from everywhere and seems to exist somewhere outside of normal space and time\, adolescent Lina cares for her ailing father. As she grows up in the building\, Lina spends many hours listening to the fascinating tales of three eccentric neighbours: Bento (who bears an uncanny resemblance to Baruch Spinoza)\, a Jewish scholar in seventeenth-century Amsterdam who was excommunicated for his radical thought; Blucher (whose life mirrors Hannah Arendt)\, a philosopher whose academic promise in 1930s Germany became a quest to survive Nazi persecution; and Jupiter (or shades of Du Fu)\, a poet of Tang Dynasty China whose brilliance went unrecognised by the state. \nAnd when she is finally told her father’s account of how the two of them came to reside in The Sea\, the combined force of these stories sets her on her own path into the unknown future—a voyage in which time occupies space uniquely to bring us to “a place that our minds have not yet been to.” (Yiyun Li) \nThe Book of Records is a humane and profound feat of storytelling that has been named a most anticipated release of the year by the Toronto Star\, Literary Hub\, Esquire\, and The Washington Post. Thien sits down in conversation with award-winning Canadian author David Chariandy. Books will be for sale by Book Warehouse / Black Bond Books. \nThe ANNEX – 823 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/thien-chariandy
LOCATION:The Annex\, 823 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:The NEW Shock Doctrine: An Evening with Naomi Klein
DESCRIPTION:Click here to purchase tickets from The Chan Centre. \nFor any questions regarding tickets\, contact The Chan Centre:\n604-822-2697 or chan.tickets@ubc.ca \n\nPresented by UBC Centre for Climate Justice\, Vancouver Writers Fest\, and Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. \nEighteen years after it was first published\, Naomi Klein’s groundbreaking book\, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism\, is back on the bestseller lists—for reasons much against her will. The Trump Administration has put the world into a state of shock\, using the rolling chaos it creates to push through the most radical pillage of the public sphere ever attempted. It is rushing through a drastic realignment of the international order: one in which Canada is intensely vulnerable. Tariffs may be just the beginning. \nIn this vital event\, Naomi Klein will be joined by her brother and collaborator Seth Klein\, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency. In conversation with CBC Radio’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud\, the two will discuss pressing topics such as: \n\nThe historical roots of Trump’s tactics\, and what is new and uniquely dangerous about his uses of shock and fear.\nThe apocalyptic mood of the ascendant authoritarian right.\nWhy incrementalism and simple retaliation to Trump and the populist right are not enough.\nWhy a robust response to Trump’s economic attack requires hurting him where he’s most vulnerable—the oil and gas industry—rather than rushing to extract more fossil fuels\, metals\, and minerals\, especially without Indigenous consent.\n\nRather than responding to the current crisis with panic and despair\, how can we treat it as a portal; an opening to leap into a better version of society? Hear an argument for why Canada and BC need to seize this moment to build an economy far less vulnerable to external shocks\, that takes the transition from a fossil fuel and extraction-based economy seriously. Attendees will leave inspired by what is possible\, and armed with practical policy ideas for charting Canada’s path in a time of crisis. \nGeneral Admission: $40\nYouth Tickets (Under 25): $20\nPremium Seating (Gold): $80\nPremium Seating (Silver): $60 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/naomi-klein-2025
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Whisky & Words 2025
DESCRIPTION:*Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now*\nRaise a glass to the art of storytelling and fine whisky! \nEvery year\, the Vancouver Writers Fest presents Whisky & Words\, an extraordinary whisky-tasting event you won’t want to miss. Delight in unlimited pours of exceptional whiskies from around the world alongside artisanal craft spirits and local brews. \nIndulge in mouthwatering bites and explore rare whiskies and unique experiences at our exciting silent auction. Join us for a remarkable evening filled with indulgence\, community\, and celebration—all in support of the transformative power of storytelling. Who knew that championing the arts could taste so good! \n\n\n\nVIP Entry\n*Early Bird Special*\n$160 + tax/fees\nEnjoy an extra hour of exclusive whiskies and intimate conversations with brand ambassadors from\naround the world.\nGeneral Admission Entry\n*Early Bird Special*\n$125 + tax/fees\nEnjoy whiskies from around the world and learn about this ancient spirit while browsing the silent auction in a vibrant atmosphere.\n\n\n\nWho’s Pouring\nEnjoy unlimited tastings from Liberty Distillery\, Alimentaria Mexicana\, Shelter Point\, Central City Brewers & Distillers\, Odd Society Spirits\, Craftwork Spirits\, TS Global\, Tomintoul\, Magnum Scotch Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur\, Walsh Whiskey\, Ardbeg & Glenmorangie\, Fettercairn Highland Single Malt Distillery\, Roots and Wings Distillery \nWhy Whisky & Words Matters\nAs our largest annual fundraiser\, Whisky & Words helps ensure that the Vancouver Writers Fest can continue to inspire\, educate\, and connect our community through the power of words. By joining us\, you’re not just savouring fine spirits—you’re investing in a future filled with stories that matter. \nAnd as a registered charity\, we’ll provide a tax receipt for 75% of your ticket value.  \nNo minors. Must be 19+ to attend.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/whisky-words-2025
LOCATION:Performance Works
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:2024 Digital Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Libro.fm and Peliplat\, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. \n\nOur flagship Festival filled our stages and our minds with brilliant conversation\, countless moments of connection and inspiration\, and the exceptional works of authors from across Canada and the world. Now\, experience it again—or for the very first time—with the Digital Festival: a curated selection of 26 events representing some of the most outstanding offerings from our 2024 Festival\, each professionally-recorded. Watch on-demand from December 16 through January 31.  \n\n\n\n\nGive the gift of literature! Enjoyable over the winter holidays and beyond\, the Digital Festival makes a truly exceptional gift for your favourite book lover. Print this festive gift certificate if you’d like to give your recipient something that can be slipped in a card or stocking.\n\n\n\nBuy a pass\, get a free audiobook! You’ll receive a free audiobook credit from our friends at Libro.fm when you purchase a Digital Festival pass at the full-access price ($100). Your credit can be used for an audiobook of your choice from their catalog of 500\,000+ audiobooks. Credits will be e-mailed once the Digital Festival ends.  \nPurchase the level of access you plan to enjoy. As the Digital Festival features 26 events (with in-person tickets averaging $27)\, we value the Digital Festival’s full-access pass at $100. We invite you to consider how much you’ll watch\, as well as your ability to support this investment in accessible programming\, when selecting a payment option. If the options provided present a barrier to you\, please reach out to us at info@writersfest.bc.ca.  \n26 fully-captioned\, full-length events from the 2024 Festival are included in this all-access pass:\n\n\n\n(Click on an event title to read the full description from our October Festival program.) \n01. Elizabeth Renzetti in Conversation with Charmaine de Silva \n02. Rachel Kushner in Conversation with Alix Ohlin \n03. Dionne Brand in Conversation with Kimberly Bain \n04. The Mystery QueensFeaturing Ann Cleeves\, Beverley McLachlin\, & Nita Prose with moderator Alison Broddle \n05. Jane Urquhart in Conversation with Marsha Lederman \n06. Ecosystems for ChangeFeaturing Diana Beresford-Kroeger\, & Dr. Jennifer Grenz\, with moderator Sarah Cox \n07. What I’ve Done For WritingFeaturing Heather O’Neill\, Brandon Taylor\, & Jenny Heijun Wills with moderator Kim Thúy \n08. The Poetry BashFeaturing Stephen Collis\, Jess Housty\, Evelyn Lau\, Michael Turner\, shō yamagushiku\, Daniel Zomparelli\, & Zehra Naqvi\, with host Aislinn Hunter \n09. Listening in the Age of RageFeaturing Ian Williams & Carol Off with moderator Kathryn Gretsinger \n10. On TranslationFeaturing George McWhirter\, Michelle Winters\, & Yilin Wang with moderator Bill Richardson \n11. The ConversationsFeaturing Myriam J. A. Chancy\,  Anne Enright\, & Jón Kalman Stefánsson with moderator Aislinn Hunter \n12. Science and FictionFeaturing Richard Powers & James Bradley\, with moderator Claudia Casper \n13. The Knowing\, with Tanya TalagaModerated by Candis Callison \n14. Highway to the Danger Zone: Lyrics NightFeaturing Rajinderpal S. Pal\, Nick Cutter\, Kate Black\, Andrea Warner\, Elliott Gish\, Jenny Heijun Wills\, Drew Hayden Taylor\, Kirsten McDougall\, Robert J. Wiersema\, Canisia Lubrin\, & Roddy Doyle\, with host Elamin Abdelmahmoud and DJ Ice B \n15. Anne Michaels in Conversation with Minelle Mahtani \n16. Nathan Thrall in Conversation with Carol Off \n17. Roddy Doyle in Conversation with Jerry Wasserman \n18. Rebuilding Pillars of SocietyFeaturing Gregor Craigie & Jane Philpott\, with moderator André Picard \n19. On Grief and Trauma: Personal and Global Featuring Dr. Gabor Maté & Raja G. Khouri\, with moderator Elamin Abdelmahmoud \n20. The Literary CabaretFeaturing Roddy Doyle\, Anne Enright\, Richard Powers\, Jón Kalman Stefánsson\, Brandon Taylor\, & Ayelet Tsabari\, with music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons \n21. Drawing Out Family HistoriesFeaturing Tessa Hulls\, Teresa Wong\, & Sarah Leavitt with moderator Emily Chou \n22. Fright NightFeaturing Nick Cutter & Marcus Kliewer\, with moderator Robert J. Wiersema \n23. On MatriarchsFeaturing Sadiya Ansari\, Tessa Hulls & Minelle Mahtani\, with moderator Anna Ling Kaye \n24. Chiller ThrillersFeaturing Emiko Jean\, Roz Nay\, & Drew Hayden Taylor\, with moderator Robert J. Wiersema \n25. Art Speaks: Dana Claxton and Dorothy GrantFeaturing Dana Claxton & Dorothy Grant\, with moderator Damara Jacobs-Petersen \n26. On Freedom: Timothy Snyder with The Current’s Matt Galloway
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/digital-festival-2024
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Digital
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SUMMARY:Daniel Levitin with Chor Leoni
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale now! \nMusic is perhaps one of humanity’s oldest medicines\, as well as its most universal. Neuroscientist\, musician\, and bestselling author Daniel J. Levitin reveals how the deep connections between music and the human brain can be harnessed for healing in his extraordinary follow-up to This Is Your Brain on Music—which revolutionized our understanding of the neuroscience of song. \nA work of dazzling ideas\, cutting-edge research\, and joyful celebration of the human mind\, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord explores the critical role music has played in human evolution. Long considered the remit of ancient practice and alternative medicine\, scientific evidence is emerging that music can offer profoundly effective treatment for a whole host of ailments\, from Alzheimer’s to PTSD\, depression\, pain\, and cognitive injury. It is\, in short\, one of the most remarkably promising new therapies available today. \nDiscover how music can create profound benefits for those both young and old\, as Levitin sits down with André Picard. This event will feature interludes by special musical guests Chor Leoni\, the transfixing JUNO Award-nominated Vancouver choir. \nTickets starting at $50.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/daniel-levitin
LOCATION:The Vancouver Playhouse
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Matty Matheson: Soups\, Salads\, Sandwiches
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nInnovative takes on kitchen staples\, from a Canadian culinary icon? Yes\, Chef! The Vancouver Writers Fest is delighted to present Matty Matheson—restaurateur\, New York Times bestselling author\, and executive producer and actor on FX’s The Bear—with a new cookbook that redefines cooking’s iconic trinity: soups\, salads\, and sandwiches.  \nThis trio makes up so many of our meals\, but is rarely given the attention it deserves—until now. Matty Matheson\, known for the bold flavours that he shares in his restaurants as well as with his 1.5 million YouTube subscribers\, has created a cookbook that will revolutionize how you think of these kitchen basics. He brings his larger-than-life personality to this entertaining evening of laughs\, stories\, and scrumptious recipes\, in conversation with Global News Anchor Sophie Lui. \nTickets come with a pre-signed copy of Matty Matheson: Soups\, Salads\, Sandwiches\, so you can live out your own chef dreams in the kitchen.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/matty-matheson
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation with Ian Hanomansing
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale now! \nMalcolm Gladwell’s first book\, The Tipping Point\, changed the way we think and talk about the dissemination of ideas. Twenty-five years after its publication—and many New York Times-bestselling books later—Gladwell reframes the lessons of his groundbreaking debut for our confounding new era\, in Revenge of the Tipping Point.     \nWhat does the heartbreaking fate of the cheetah tell us about the way we raise our children? Why do Ivy League schools care so much about sports? What is the Magic Third\, and what does it mean for racial harmony? In this provocative new work\, Gladwell returns to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points\, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena. \nGladwell is one of our most influential thinkers\, and a “rock-star intellectual.” (The Guardian) He shares his unique perspective in conversation with CBC’s The National host Ian Hanomansing. Books will be available for purchase before and after the event\, courtesy of Book Warehouse. 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/malcolm-gladwell
LOCATION:Orpheum Theatre\, 601 Smithe St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Louise Erdrich in Conversation with Carleigh Baker
DESCRIPTION:A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event. World-renowned for her substantial body of work—including numerous award-winning and bestselling novels such as The Sentence\, The Night Watchman\, and Love Medicine\, that centre modern-day Native American experiences—the Pulitzer Prize-winning author joins nêhiyaw âpihtawikosisân/Icelandic author Carleigh Baker in Vancouver to discuss The Mighty Red\, a heartrending story about love and our tattered bond with the earth. \nIn Argus\, North Dakota\, a collection of people revolve around a fraught wedding. But human time is set against the speed of climate change. This is a novel about ordinary people living in a starkly beautiful prairie community\, who must cope with devastating consequences as powerful forces upend them. \nBooks will be available for purchase before and after the event\, courtesy of Massy Books. \nYouth under 25 can purchase a discounted ticket for $20.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/louise-erdrich
LOCATION:Frederic Wood Theatre\, 6354 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Liane Moriarty in Conversation with Eddy Boudel Tan
DESCRIPTION:Australian author Liane Moriarty has a gift for writing smart\, sensational page-turners that have the entertainment industry waiting on speed dial. Her novel Big Little Lies was the inspiration behind the HBO limited series that won eight Emmy Awards; Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall were also turned into star-studded TV adaptations. She joins us in Vancouver to launch Here One Moment\, a riveting new novel that follows a group of passengers on a seemingly ordinary domestic flight\, who learn how and when they are going to die. If you knew your future\, would you try to fight fate?   \nA modern-day Jane Austen\, Moriarty asks profound questions and humorously skewers social mores\, while spinning a web of mystery. She speaks with Eddy Boudel Tan at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, followed by an audience Q&A and signing.  \nBooks can be purchased during check-out\, or at the event\, courtesy of Book Warehouse. \nYouth under 25 can purchase a discounted ticket for $20! \n \nVancouver Writers Fest is proud to recognize SFU as a cultural partner.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/liane-moriarty
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Ali Velshi in Conversation with Ian Hanomansing
DESCRIPTION:As the Chief Correspondent for MSNBC\, a weekly economics contributor to NPR\, and host of his own news show\, “Velshi”\, Ali Velshi has covered multiple U.S. Midterm and Presidential elections and significant stories around the globe. In Small Acts of Courage\, he fuses the personal and the political\, tapping into 125 years of family history to advocate for social justice as a living\, breathing experience—a way of life more than an ideology.  \nMore than a century ago\, Velshi’s great-grandfather sent his seven-year-old son to live at Tolstoy Farm\, Gandhi’s ashram in South Africa. This difficult decision would change the trajectory of his family history forever. From childhood\, Velshi’s grandfather was imbued with an ethos of public service and social justice—ideals that his children carried forward as they escaped apartheid\, emigrating to Kenya and ultimately Canada and the United States.  \nSmall acts of courage matter. Sometimes\, they change the world. Velshi’s story will inspire a commitment to fight for change\, as he sits down for an eye-opening conversation with Ian Hanomansing\, host of CBC’s The National. \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books. \n 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/ali-velshi
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, 1412 Cartwright St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, BC V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:An Evening with David Sedaris
DESCRIPTION:Click here to book tickets. \nTicket sales for this event are not managed by the Vancouver Writers Fest. If you have questions about purchasing your tickets\, please call 312-274-1800.\nDavid Sedaris returns to the Vancouver Writers Fest this spring!  \nWith sardonic wit and incisive social critiques\, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. The New York Times bestselling author joins us on May 14\, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for an evening of unexpected\, hilarious\, and poignant storytelling. \nHis latest collection Happy-Go-Lucky captures recent upheavals both public (our global pandemic) and personal (the passing of his father). Time called it “some of his darkest—and most astute—writing yet… No topic is out of bounds for Sedaris’ acerbic humor and sharp observations.” \nThe event will be followed by an audience Q+A and book signing.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/an-evening-with-david-sedaris
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Theatre\, 630 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Gabor Maté in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Over the past twenty years\, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has been an ambassador and advocate for mental\, emotional\, and physical health. Now\, she invites readers on a deeply personal journey toward self-knowledge and acceptance in her empowering debut memoir. Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves\, Loving Each Other draws on the expertise of top psychologists\, psychiatrists\, scientists\, and thought leaders\, including physician and renowned author Gabor Maté. The two friends and celebrated speakers take the stage for a conversation about nothing less than how to change our lives. \nTrudeau met Maté in the early stages of writing what would become this book\, and his mentorship—as an in-demand expert on addictions\, trauma\, and other topics related to his five bestselling books—became invaluable to her in the process. In his own words\, Closer Together “casts fresh light on human development and mental health even as it invites insightful and playful self-reflection.” Alongside scientific health information and exclusive interviews with experts\, Trudeau shares heartfelt moments from her own life’s journey. \nTheir conversation is sure to be candid\, wise\, and insightful—just like this book. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of the questions that matter for our individual and collective growth.   \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/sophie-gabor
LOCATION:Frederic Wood Theatre\, 6354 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Wade Davis in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs.\n\n\n\nTravel into the heart of humanity with one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Wade Davis’s awe-inspiring career includes being the renowned author of 23 books\, Professor of Anthropology\, Member of the Order of Canada\, and former Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. He joins the Vancouver Writers Fest with a new collection that dives into a timely and eclectic array of topics from across the planet.  \nThe essays in Beneath the Surface of Things came about during the unhurried months when one who had traveled incessantly was obliged to stay still\, even as events flared on all sides in a world that never stops moving. Davis brings his unique cultural perspective to such varied topics as the demonization of coca\, the sacred plant of the Inca; the Great War and the birth of modernity; the unraveling of America; reaching beyond climate fear and trepidation; and the meaning of the sacred.  \nDescribed as a “true wayfinder” (John Vaillant) and “fearless explorer in the intellectual world\, as in the physical” (Washington Post)\, Davis is sure to ignite your curiosity. He speaks with award-winning journalist Laura Lynch\, host of CBC’s What On Earth. \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Upstart & Crow.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/wade-davis
LOCATION:Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 W Hastings St\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Whisky & Words
DESCRIPTION:General Admission early bird tickets: $125\nVIP early bird tickets (intimate early access hour featuring exclusive whiskies): $160\nEmbark on a whisky lover’s dream the 22nd Annual Whisky & Words fundraiser! Sample unlimited tastings from top distilleries across Vancouver\, British Columbia\, and the world featuring the finest spirits from Scotland\, Canada\, Japan\, and more. But that’s not all – engage in the thrill of our vibrant silent auction\, where you can bid on unique items and exclusive experiences from the best of Vancouver’s local businesses. Enjoy our culinary offerings and live music\, in an entertaining night out that supports the year-round programs of the Vancouver Writers Festival. \nExamples from last year’s featured spirits include: Writers’ Tears\, Kujira\, Shinobu\, Glasgow 1770\, Dublin City\, Kilchoman\, Glenmorangie\, Ardbeg\, Odd Society Spirits\, Shelter Point\, Glenfarclas\, Elements of Islay\, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.\, Magnum Scotch Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur\, Forbidden Spirits\, Isle of Harris Scottish Gin\, Kyro\, Bruichladdich\, Westland American Single Malt\, Granville Island Brewing\, and more. \n***This event sells out; please purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment!*** \nThe Vancouver Writers Fest is a registered\, non-profit charity; as such\, all ticket holders will receive a tax receipt for 75% of their ticket value. For example\, a $100 ticket means you will be issued a tax receipt in the amount of $75.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/whisky-words-2024
LOCATION:Performance Works
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come From This Land: A Walk Through the History of the Squamish People
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Squamish First Nation and Vancouver Writers Fest\n\n\n\nJoin us at this extraordinary public event to discover a story of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation): past\, present\, and future. Chairperson Khelsilem\, author Stephanie Wood\, and Squamish Nation Elders will gather on-stage for a collective conversation on the history of these lands and a celebration of this fascinating book. \nOne hundred years after Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) leadership signed an amalgamation agreement that declared several communities in Squamish territory as one nation\, Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come from This Land offers an accessible history of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people\, tracing stories from ancient times to the present and sharing the culmination of generations of knowledge. \nThe 6\,732-square-kilometer Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh Temíx̱w (Squamish People’s Territory) includes the watersheds of the Squamish River\, Mamquam River\, and Howe Sound in the north\, and English Bay\, False Creek\, and Burrard Inlet in the south—including the headquarters of the Vancouver Writers Fest\, and location of this event\, on Granville Island. \nFilled with stunning photos\, this new book is a powerful introduction to the vast history of these lands\, and a launching point for discovering more about the different places\, people\, and stories offered here. \nBooks will be for sale at the event from Iron Dog Books. \nWe do our best to make our events low-barrier\, accessible experiences for our community. If you have accessibility needs\, or if the cost of tickets presents a barrier to attending\, please reach out to info@writersfest.bc.ca.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/squamish
LOCATION:Performance Works
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T210000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Jen Gunter: The Science\, Medicine\, and Mythology of Menstruation
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Vancouver Period Pantry and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.\n \nThis event includes ASL interpretation for in-person attendees. \nTrusted OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter has been called “Twitter’s resident gynecologist” for her fierce advocacy for women’s health\, and viral online threads debunking misinformation about the vagina. The #1 bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto returns to the Vancouver Writers Fest with Blood: The science\, medicine\, and mythology of menstruation. \nMost of us know as much about how the uterus and ovaries function as we do about how the liver works. Add in societal shame around the menstrual cycle and it’s not surprising that misinformation is widespread. In Blood\, Dr. Gunter offers a clear\, no-nonsense guide to reproductive anatomy and answers all the questions you never knew you had about menstrual bleeding. Filled with Dr. Gunter’s expertise and trademark wit\, this new book is “the brilliant and long needed corrective that we have waited for\, since the first time we stuffed a box of pads into a three-ply paper bag and slunk out of a pharmacy. Never again.” —Samantha Bee \nIn conversation with award-winning Globe and Mail journalist Andrea Woo\, Dr. Gunter will debunk myths and challenge patriarchal attitudes toward this natural bodily process. Join us at this free event for a funny and candid evening of biological education and smashing the patriarchy.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/jen-gunter
LOCATION:Reliance Theatre\, 520 E 1st Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231215
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SUMMARY:2023 Digital Festival Release
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to purchase a Digital Festival Pass is midnight on Wednesday\, January 24.\nPresented in partnership with SFU Continuing Studies. \nOur flagship Festival this October brought together award-winning and emerging writers\, along with record numbers of audience members\, for an exhilarating week of celebrating books through conversations that were entertaining\, thought-provoking\, and galvanizing. We’re excited to now share a curated selection of 25 recorded events in this Digital Festival Release. Featuring a wide range of genres and formats\, these events represent some of the most outstanding offerings from our 2023 Festival. Watch and rewatch them from wherever you are\, from December 15 through January 31.   \nWe hope these events\, many of which were previously sold out prior to Festival Week\, will reach people far and wide. We’ve allocated significant resources toward recording high quality videos of our events as part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility for our community. For those unable to attend in person (or who couldn’t be in two places at once!)\, we’re proud to provide this online offering. \nThe Digital Festival pass is available as pay-what-you-can. Featuring 25 events (the average cost to attend each in-person being $25)\, we value the Digital Festival pass at $100. We invite you to consider how much you’ll watch\, as well as your ability to support our investment in accessibility efforts\, when selecting a payment option. If the options provided present a barrier to you\, please reach out to us at info@writersfest.bc.ca.  \n\n25 fully-captioned\, full-length events from the 2023 Festival are included in this all-access pass:\n\n\n\n(Click on an event title to read the full description from our October Festival program.) \n#01. The Alma Lee Opening Night Event: Page-Turning Thrills featuring Louise Candlish\, Shari Lapena\, Liz Nugent\, with moderator André Picard \n#02. Roaming featuring Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki\, with moderator Sarah Leavitt  \n#03. Inheriting Truth featuring Janika Oza\, katherena vermette\, Ada Zhang\, with moderator Elamin Abdelmahmoud \n#04. Word! featuring fanny kearse\, Em Nimetz\, D Fretter\, with host Jillian Christmas \n#05. Bestselling Teen Fiction for a Reasonfeaturing Cherie Dimaline and Jen Ferguson\, with moderator Molly Cross-Blanchard \n#06. The Company We Keep featuring Patrick DeWitt\, Catherine Hernandez\, Sean Michaels\, with moderator Robert J. Wiersema \n#07. She’s A Scream featuring Ashley Audrain\, Mona Awad\, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia\, with moderator Jael Richardson \n#08. Blackness as a Portal\, Blackness as the Frame featuring Suzette Mayr\, Christina Sharpe\, Aisha Harris\, with moderator Jasmine Sealy \n#09. Anne Berest in Conversation with Marsha Lederman \n#10. Season of the Witch featuring Cherie Dimaline\, Anna Maxymiw\, Zalika Reid-Benta\, with moderator Elamin Abdelmahmoud \n#11. Celeste Ng in Conversation with Jael Richardson  \n#12. Smells Like… 90s Lyrics Night featuring Omar El Akkad\, Chelsea Wakelyn\, John Freeman\, Jen Sookfong Lee\, Kevin Chong\, Mona Awad\, Aisha Harris\, Emma Healey\, Sean Michaels\, Michael V. Smith\, Claudia Dey\, Sam Shelstad\, William Ping\, with host Elamin Abdelmahmoud \n#13. The Best of History featuring Emma Donoghue\, Paul Harding\, Janika Oza\, Kai Thomas\, with moderator Aislinn Hunter \n#14. Book Banning in a Precarious Age featuring Aden Polydoros\, Jen Ferguson\, and Casey Plett\, with moderator Marsha Lederman \n#15. Lauren Groff in Conversation with Alix Ohlin \n#16. Landbridge in tribute to Y-Dang Troeung — featuring Dionne Brand\, David Chariandy\, Madeleine Thien\, Christopher B. Patterson\, with moderator Doretta Lau  \n#17. Rebecca Solnit in Conversation with Kathryn Gretsinger \n#18. Chinatown: Past and Future featuring Daniel Innes\, Christina Wong\, Fae Myenne Ng\, Henry Tsang\, with moderator Kevin Chong \n#19. Novel Ideas featuring Michael Crummey\, Emma Donoghue\, Elizabeth Hay\, with moderator Marsha Lederman \n#20. Michelle Good in Conversation with Carleigh Baker  \n#21. Poets on Family and Time featuring Lorna Crozier and Susan Musgrave\, with moderator Hal Wake \n#22. The Literary Cabaret featuring Patrick deWitt\, Jenny Erpenbeck\, Elaine Feeney\, Paul Harding\, Kai Thomas\, Tania James\, with musical accompaniment by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons \n#23. The Conversations: Jenny Erpenbeck\, Elaine Feeney with moderator Marsha Lederman \n#24. Pictures on the Wall: The Power of Art featuring Jeannie Marshall\, Max Wyman\, Michael Audain\, with moderator Sirish Rao \n#25. Not Too Late: The Climate Conversation  featuring Rebecca Solnit\, Chris Turner\, John Vaillant\, with moderator Matt Galloway
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/digital-festival-2023
LOCATION:Digital (YouTube)
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Digital
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SUMMARY:Miss Chief Eagle Testickle Presents Her Memoir: Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery and Eastside Arts Society. \nAn unmissable event for all those interested in a gloriously queer\, art-drenched\, Indigenous look at the “true” history of North America/Turtle Island with a special appearance by Miss Chief Eagle Testickle.Join celebrated Cree artist Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon as they discuss their new work The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island\, a genre-defying work based on the paintings of one the most important painters working today that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America. A story of this continent that reframes the narrative as a deeply Cree and gloriously queer understanding of our shared world\, its past\, its present\, and its possibilities. \nAfter the reading with Miss Chief\, Monkman and Gordon will be be in conversation with beloved Canadian broadcast Shelagh Rogers. \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Iron Dog Books.
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/monkman-gordon
LOCATION:The Vancouver Playhouse
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Canadian Dream Team: Rick Mercer and Jann Arden
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this event are sold through the Chan Centre. Click here to purchase your tickets.\n\nIf you run into issues while purchasing your tickets\, please contact the Chan Centre box office directly. \nThe Chan Centre Box Office\nHours: 12–4pm Tue–Fri\nEmail: chan.tickets@ubc.ca\nPhone: (604) 822-2697 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Scotia Wealth Management and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. \nTickets to this extra special event include a copy of both The Road Years AND The Bittlemores! What a rare opportunity to pick up signed copies of both books\, and hear these two friends in conversation once again. \nFor years\, viewers across the country tuned into the The Rick Mercer Report to spend their evenings with Rick Mercer and Jann Arden\, one of his favourite recurring guests. Relive the laughter\, antics\, and camaraderie at this Vancouver Writers Fest Special Event\, where Rick and Jann will reunite to toast each other on the publication of each of their new books.  \nTheir first meeting in Jann’s hometown of Calgary ignited a friendship that would take the two 1\,168 feet above the ground atop the CN Tower EdgeWalk; ziplining at Canada Olympic Park; and bull-riding at a Calgarian rodeo—all with an amused audience watching. Their mutual adoration is rivaled only by their legendary banter\, and there will be plenty of both in this entertaining conversation.   \nBoth of these icons have published numerous books\, alongside their dizzying lists of other accomplishments. Mercer’s memoir\, Talking to Canadians\, was an instant national bestseller and left readers wanting more. The Road Years: A Memoir\, Continued… picks up the story with the greenlighting of what would become the Rick Mercer Report\, and follows him coast to coast to coast in search of the best stories from everyday Canadians. \nMulti-platinum musician Jann Arden’s bestselling nonfiction books include Feeding My Mother and If I Knew Then. Now\, she’s releasing her anticipated debut novel\, The Bittlemores. A rural fairytale\, a coming-of-age story\, and a prairie mystery all-in-one\, The Bittlemores is saturated with Arden’s observations of the world she grew up in\, and her deep connection to the animals we exploit. 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/mercer-arden
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts\, 6265 Crescent Rd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Brent Butt in Conversation with Charlie Demers
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nBrent Butt is one of the most well-known stand-up comedians of the past five decades. He’s appeared at major comedy festivals across the world\, and has been voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers in the profession. He’s created and starred in two of TV’s funniest sitcoms: Corner Gas and Hiccups. But has he written an unexpectedly terrifying psychological thriller? Now he has. Butt joins the Vancouver Writers Fest with his riveting debut novel\, HUGE.  \nIt’s 1994\, and three stand-up comedians—Dale\, Rynn\, and Hobie—have embarked on a tour across a remote stretch of rural Canadian countryside. Hobie\, a hulking young man added to the bill at the last minute\, is a disaster as an opening act. But his brutal lack of ability as a comedian turns out to be the least of his companions’ problems. For Dale and Rynn\, the tour soon becomes less about getting laughs and more about getting off the road alive. \nAt the glamorous Hollywood Theatre\, grab a drink at the bar and settle into your seat to enjoy a special set of Butt’s uproarious stand-up comedy. Next\, he’ll dive into a conversation with local thriller author and Juno-nominated comedian Charlie Demers\, to discuss HUGE and the process of writing his first novel\, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. This blend of humour and horror will be a spine-tingling\, side-splitting thrill.  \nBooks will be for sale at the event courtesy of Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books\, and Brent Butt will sign books after the event! 
URL:https://writersfest.bc.ca/event/brent-butt
LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre\, 3123 W Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6K 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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