Coldsnap 2024
2024-02-02 01:00 - 2024-02-11 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
Celebrate Prince George’s winter music festival featuring various performances from February 2-10, 2024.
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2024 Victoria Film Festival (VFF)
2024-02-02 01:00 - 2024-02-12 00:59
The Victoria Film Festival (VFF) is gearing up for an epic 30th-anniversary celebration, extending a warm invitation for all to be part of this milestone event!
For three decades, the VFF has pulsated as the heartbeat of Victoria’s film scene, infusing the city with reel magic. Beyond being a mere film festival, it has evolved into a cinematic saga, showcasing unique experiences such as croquet in a Wax Museum, animation classes tailored for Indigenous filmmakers, and a memorable live performance by the legendary David Foster.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there—VFF declares that they are just getting started, promising even more cinematic wonders and unforgettable moments as they embark on this landmark anniversary celebration.

2023/24 Music Company Info Sessions | February - March 2024
2024-02-07 08:00 - 2024-03-20 23:00
The Music Company program supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of B.C.’s music companies through business development activities.
Join Creative BC staff and learn about this program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
The deadline for the Music Company program is March 20, 2024, at 11:59 PM, PT. Results will be communicated to all applicants in June 2024.
Creative BC staff are available to answer questions and provide support for applicants at the below info sessions:

February 13, 2024, 12 pm – 1 pm, online
February 29, 2024, 3 pm – 4 pm, online
March 7, 2024, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, in-person
March 13, 2024, 10 am – 11 am, online
March 18, 2024, 2 pm – 3 pm, online

Info sessions will be conducted in English, and occur in Pacific Daylight Time.
Questions?
You can reach out to Shannon Hunt (Coordinator, Music Programs) with any questions about these events, the Music Company program, or technical needs associated with accessing either.
e: shunt@creativebc.com | p: (236) 471-0138

Hot Dyke Party
2024-02-08 19:00 - 2024-02-10 22:00
HotDykeParty
Co-created by Arthi Chandra, Alexandra Caprara, Blue Chu, Cindy Kao, Hannah Meyers, Hayley Sullivan, and Thule van den Dam
Produced by The Library Performance Collective and presented by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
Showtimes + direct ticket link below:
Thursday, February 8, 7pm
Friday, February 9, 7pm
Saturday, February 10, 7pm
Location: The Birdhouse (44 W 4th Avenue)
Cost: $10-$35
A theatre-rock-concert celebrating hot dykes.
HOT DYKE PARTY is a rock-concert celebrating queer femmes, with Arthi Chandra, Blue Chu, Cindy Kao, Hannah Meyers, Hayley Sullivan, and Thule van den Dam making up the band, and with lights and visuals by Alexandra Caprara.
Playing 13 songs over the course of an hour, they might talk to you. They might talk at you. They will not ask you to come on stage. There will be a variety of drinks for sale. There will be very cool merch. Queers and allies (that are 19+) are welcome to dance (or stand and sway) throughout the night.
Co-creators: Arthi Chandra (performer), Alexandra Caprara (designer), Blue Chu (performer), Hannah Meyers (performer), Cindy Kao (performer), Hayley Sullivan (performer), Thule van den Dam (performer)
Stage Manager: Madeleine Polak
Assistant Stage Manager: Bernice Paet
Technical Directors: Brianna Bernard, Howard
Photographer: Chelsey Stuyt
Special thanks: Danica Kobayashi, Derek Chan
Development made possible by Canada Council for the Arts and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre.
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Mind Garden x Island Wubs present Von D [ 3 room show ]
2024-02-09 21:00 - 23:30
Join us for our Hermann’s Upstairs debut with Von D leading a night of bass collaboratively created by Mind Garden and Island Wubs. For the first time we are creating 3 rooms with their own unique curation and vibes.
14 artists across multiple genres will guarantee that you find exactly the sound you are looking for!
Powered by Void Acoustics
Von D
France (DEEP MEDi / ARTIKAL / DUB STUY)
Von D is renowned for his ability to fill dance floors, fuse genres and hold his own in collaborations with some of the biggest names in underground music.
He is recognized for featuring exclusive and unreleased dub or dubstep tunes, alongside his own productions.
The french producer is going back to his musical roots. He continues to evolve his style and sound, touring around and setting clubs on fire night after night. ?
Lineup
Main Room: Deep (140, Deep Dub)
Hostilis @hostilis.140
Aurcah @aurcah250
Sprdk @_sprdk

Bass Lounge: Heavies(Dubstep, 140, Halftime)
Bandits @dwam.beats and @sundogmusic_
Biishop @b.ii.s.h.o.p
Chymes @butterflighh
MagWam @magwamer
NöName

Attic: Breakbeat (UKG, Drum and Bass, House)
Mirage (FKA Blackout) @blackoout
J2 @J2_Media
Phi-Rex @phill.phan
Dyce @Dyce.dj
Milf Maid @milfmaid.dj

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Elevate Music Project: Semi-Finals (Vancouver)
2024-02-10 19:00 - 23:00
ELEVATE Music Project is an initiative created by The MRG Group to help reignite Vancouver’s live music scene and support local emerging artists. The goal of ELEVATE Vancouver is to showcase musicians of all genres and give them a platform to develop and advance their careers. ELEVATE Vancouver recognizes a need for more support to be given to Vancouver’s local music community and strives to help elevate musicians by gaining them access to resources that may not be available to developing artists.
The competition is held at two of Vancouver’s premier music venues The Biltmore and the Vogue Theatre. A four-person panel of local music industry pros act as judges and six bands are then selected from the preliminary round to play in the semi-final, from there the top three acts move on to perform for a grand prize at the Vogue Theatre.
Their first year’s prize packages were curated to include gifts that will help bolster the careers of the participants. Prizes totalling over $50,000.00 with the winning act of ELEVATE Music Project receiving a spot in the Westward Music Festival 2020 lineup, an article in Beatroute Magazine and online media support, a cash prize of $2500, a $2500 gift certificate for Long and McQuade, press photos taken by a professional photographer, a run of merchandise and more!
Let’s elevate Vancouver’s musical talent to the forefront of the Canadian music industry!
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Emo Night: Scream the Sorrow
2024-02-10 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of LIVE BANDS playing ur fave emo hits!
Featuring: Cordelia, Helicopter Holiday!, Without a Crown, Blood of the Phoenix
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:30pm
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Just for Laughs Vancouver 2024
2024-02-15 01:00 - 2024-02-25 00:59
Just For Laughs Vancouver, in collaboration with SiriusXM Canada, has announced its eagerly anticipated 8th edition, lighting up the city from February 15 to 24, 2024. As the largest comedy festival in Western Canada, this year’s lineup promises a comedic feast with beloved stand-up icons, emerging stars from TikTok and YouTube, and hosts of popular comedy podcasts.
Creative BC has an exclusive presale code for those interested in securing their tickets early:
PRESALE INFO:
Link: https://jflvancouver.com/lineup/
Password: [REDACTED]
Run dates: Tuesday, November 28 at 5pm Pacific until Thursday, November 30 at 10pm Pacific

Spark FX 2024
2024-02-16 01:00 - 2024-02-18 00:59
SPARK FX is your gateway to visual effects innovation. Join us for a celebration of the extraordinary achievements in episodic and film productions from the past year and immerse yourself in an environment curated by industry professionals, offering insights into the latest trends, techniques, and technologies.
SPARK FX is a networking extravaganza where industry insiders connect, collaborate, and share experiences. Be inspired by thought-provoking presentations and explore the limitless possibilities within the realm of visual effects.
This is more than a conference; it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and imagination.
Join us at SPARK FX, where the future of visual effects unfolds. Secure your spot and be part of the intersection of art and technology!

Important dates:

Conference: 16 – 17 February
Career Fair: 17 February

Ticket Launch Sale!
Elevate your professional growth with a 50% discount on purchases of 2 or more tickets. You read right: buy two or more tickets to any talk and each ticket is only $10! Offer valid until Friday, 9 February at 6 pm.
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Winter Arts Festival 2024
2024-02-16 01:00 - 2024-02-28 00:59
Winter Arts Festival is a celebration of light, art, and storytelling, featuring sculptures, projection mapping, augmented reality (AR), and live performances in Victoria and Vancouver, BC.

Freedom to Read Week 2024
2024-02-18 01:00 - 2024-02-25 00:59
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. As of 2024, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership with the Book and Periodical Council.
Despite having strong traditions of free expression and free inquiry, Canada also has a long-standing tradition of censorship. Historically, books and magazines have often been quietly removed from libraries and classrooms. Freedom to Read Week was founded in 1984 to challenge the covert nature of censorship, creating a broader awareness of these ongoing challenges to Canadian writing. It also encourages Canadians to actively defend their right to publish, read and write freely and to widen their understanding of the negative effects of censorship, not just on readers but on writers and publishers as well.
Over the years, Freedom to Read Week has become a regular feature of the annual programming of schools, libraries and literary groups across Canada. From student video contests to large public readings of challenged materials, participants have found creative and inspiring ways to show how important freedom of expression is to them.
How You Can Celebrate
Freedom to Read Week provides an opportunity for Canadians to focus on issues of intellectual freedom as they affect your community, your province or territory, our country, and countries around the world. Whether you are a librarian, bookseller, educator, student, or member of the community, there are lots of ways you can help mark this annual event.

Show your support by ordering our annual Freedom to Read poster. See 35+ years of posters in our poster gallery.
View the online calendar of Freedom to Read Week events to find out what’s happening in your community.
Show your support for Freedom to Read. Share our images on social media or post a banner on your website and link to Freedom to Read!
Get involved! Get active on social media, organize a (socially distanced) community event, create a DIY display, and more.

KDocsFF 2024: Journeys in Solidarity
2024-02-21 01:00 - 2024-02-26 00:59
KDocsFF stands at the forefront of documentary activism, shining a light on untold stories that challenge perceptions and provoke dialogue. The festival serves as a beacon for filmmakers and advocates who aspire to explore and illuminate the truths of their time.
With every frame and narrative, KDocsFF commits to breaking barriers and opening minds. The curated selection of documentaries invites audiences to witness the power of real-world storytelling—a cinematic journey that celebrates the relentless spirit of activism and its capacity to inspire societal transformation.

2024 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF)
2024-02-23 01:00 - 2024-03-25 00:59
Embrace the coziness and dive into over 65 inspiring mountain films from around the world with the VIMFF, set to launch on February 23, 2024. Get motivated for your next adventure by enjoying a curated selection of films that celebrate the spirit of adventure in the mountains.

Game Developers Conference 2024 Preparation Session
2024-02-29 12:30 - 14:00
DigiBC and the Canadian Trade Commission Service (TCS) Pacific Regional Office invite you to an online preparation session ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC). This is an excellent opportunity to learn what to expect at the conference and how to maximize your presence at it. There will also be a roundtable discussion at the end for sharing knowledge and experiences, and to ask any questions you might have.
Topics covered will include:

GDC 101 for First-Timers
How to Pitch with Success
Creating Your GDC Plan of Attack
Dos & Don’ts for Networking and Meetings
Roundtable: Advice, Experiences, Questions

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Zoom Link: Will be sent out the day before the event
Questions? Please contact team@digibc.org
About DigiBC:
DigiBC is a not-for-profit association committed to accelerating the growth of British Columbia’s creative technology industry to the benefit of current and future generations. From homegrown start-ups to globally recognized brands, DigiBC represents companies across the video games/interactive, animation, visual effects, VR/AR/XR and virtual production sectors, as well as technology enablers and service providers that work alongside its membership. DigiBC’s work is focused on the four pillars of Jobs, Talent, Diversity and Community, bringing value to its members through government relations, education programming for future talent, community events and professional development training.
About the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS):
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps companies navigate the complexities of international markets and make better business decisions. TCS is on the ground in more than 160 cities worldwide. We gain market intelligence, uncover opportunities for Canadian companies and help reduce business costs and risks. The TCS is a free service of the Government of Canada, helping companies to prepare for international markets, assess market potential, find qualified contacts and resolve business problems.

Women in Media Panel Discussion
2024-03-04 11:30 - 14:00
On March 4, join the Burnaby Board of Trade for an engaging panel discussion with top women professionals sharing their experiences, stories, and thoughts on leadership in the Media Industry. The panel will be moderated by Creative BC CEO, Prem Gill.
Enjoy lunch and connect with fellow professionals during our networking reception, before the facilitated discussion with panelists representing a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

2024 Gender Equity in Media Festival | GEMFest
2024-03-05 01:00 - 2024-03-10 00:59
Celebrating its 19th year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest), previously known as the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF), presents a captivating array of short and feature-length films. These films, spanning various genres such as narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation, are crafted by both established and emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers hailing from across the globe.

Kate Yahn
2024-03-13 20:00 - 23:30
Join Kate Yahn, Persephone Estradiol, Wallgrin, & Mikki Wikki at the Fox Cabaret for an evening of live music and drag. Combining local talents and weaving together the powerful works for live music and the captivating performance of drag, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Curated to highlight each artist’s talents and also compliment each other, each set is paired together to bring you a night you soon won’t forget! We promise you haven’t seen a show like this in this city yet!
Powerhouse vocals, striking stage presence, and heartbreaking melodies are what make Kate Yahn a triple threat in Vancouver’s music scene.
Having released a handful of singles, teasing listeners with her original music during appearances at NXNE (Toronto, ON), Rifflandia (Victoria, BC), and Spring 2024 Treefort Music Fest (Boise, Idaho), and while you may have yet to meet her, her 70s-esque sound and soaring belts comfort us like the classics of Stevie Nicks and Carole King.
Reinventing the familiar, inspired by a decade known for expression and musical freedom, Yahn is embarking on a new journey influenced by the modern day, announcing her debut EP, to be released Fall 2024.
With the backdrop of her mid-twenties in tow, Yahn’s latest record is rooted in empowered vulnerability where the edge of rock and roll is met with the innocence of experiencing life’s many firsts. Navigating love, wild heartbreak, and identity, Yahn grapples with her coming of age, fighting to stay curious in a time where love needs revival.
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The VSO Presents Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
2024-03-16 01:00 - 2024-03-18 00:59
A symphonic celebration of Disney music! Your favourite characters and soundtracks from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Parks come to life on the concert hall stage and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before. Performed live by the VSO, this new concert takes you on a magic carpet ride through the most memorable song, score and movie moments of the first 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, including Peter Pan, Moana, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, Disney Parks classics, and more.
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Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training March 17, 2024
2024-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
About this event

Reel Green™’s revised Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. With modernized information on measuring production impacts as well as new local case studies added to the program, this refreshed solutions-based training session helps attendees adopt best practices to reduce environmental impacts during each stage of motion picture production.
Taking the Sustainable Production Training Course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. Prior participants are encouraged to take advantage of the course’s enhanced focus on sustainability throughout the entire production lifecycle, making it beneficial to retake.
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will:

understand how to reduce their impact within the three stages of production
recognize the impact that production has on the environment
have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact and how to collect and report data

Taking the Sustainable Production Training Course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. Prior participants are encouraged to take advantage of the course’s enhanced focus on sustainability throughout the entire production lifecycle, making it beneficial to retake.

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Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024
2024-03-18 01:00 - 2024-03-23 00:59
GDC delivers five days of expert-led education on key game development topics, as well as several special features throughout the week. Attendees have the opportunity to gain insight into the future of games, be inspired by new techniques, and discover creative new approaches.
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Magazine Publishing Essentials 2024
2024-03-22 10:00 - 13:00
MagsBC presents a half-day intensive with three dynamite speakers, on topics that will help set you and your team up for success in 2024. Whether you are a publisher, editor, account executive, audience development or marketing, there are essential tools here for you.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Let AI Do the Boring Stuff So You Can Focus More on Serving Your Community
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Avoiding and Addressing Burnout in Publishing Teams
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Sponsored Content is HARD. Hard to Sell, Hard to Create, but You CAN Do It!

Indigenous Representation in Literature with Salt and Sage Books
2024-03-23 11:00 - 12:30
Join Erin Olds, Jordan Merica, Ronkwahrhakónha, and Hinahina Gray on March 23, 2024 at 11:00am Pacific Time. for an important discussion about Indigenous Representation in Literature.
If you have ever wondered if non-Indigenous writers should include Indigenous characters in their writing and what editors should look for when they do, this panel presentation around Indigenous representation brings Indigenous editors and readers directly to you.
We’ll discuss how to approach Indigenous representation in literature and what to avoid and have an in-depth conversation about Indigenous representation in Sci-Fi and fantasy. A Q&A session follows. Come with questions, leave with actionable steps to improve your representation and your editing skills!
The panel will be followed by a Kitchen Table Talk for Indigenous participants that will be hosted by Rita Bouvier.

bloom effect, Revolution Above Disorder, Jody Glenham, FLØVER + Pure Phase
2024-03-23 19:00 - 23:30
On March 23, 2024, Trembling Records has organized musical performances at The Wise in Vancouver. Artists will include:

bloom effect
Introspective, fuzz-washed, and melancholic sounds through swirling reverb and delay. Joining the dots between shoegaze, dream-pop, and post-punk.
Revolution Above Disorder
Revolution Above Disorder is the Vancouver-based project led by Irish artist Stephen Nicholas White. The music of Revolution Above Disorder is a melting pot of shoegaze, neopsych and electronic-tinged post-punk. Droned-out while also melodic and sincere, White’s songs are augmented by synths, drum machines and heavily treated instrumentation with hypnotic reverb-soaked vocals.
Jody Glenham
Ethereal songwriter Jody Glenham is a whole ass mood — so much so that her latest album is called Mood Rock. Her songs are gentle but immediate, drifting along with muted drums and hazy guitars and synth. Her alluring vocals are always front and centre, pulling you into a dream-like world you won’t want to leave.
FLØVER
“The soundtrack of Tony Hawk Pro Skater Game set in the World of Darkness.” Alternative Rock, Shoegaze, and Post-Punk, from West Vancouver, BC. A label that personifies itself as a band.
Pure Phase (DJ)
DJ Jordan Eshpeter (Pure Phase Night) combines the dreamy with the analog by spinning all-vinyl sets of shoegaze, Britpop, and neo-psychedelic selections.

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Building Unity: Adventures in VR (Ethos Lab Spring Break Camp #2)
2024-03-25 01:00 - 2024-03-29 00:59
The Building Unity: Adventures in Virtual Reality camp empowers your teen to build a virtual community that creatively solve problems related to housing sustainability in Vancouver. Led by industry experts, the camp enables youth to explore their curiosity, learn technical skills, and bring their ideas to life. Whether they are fascinated by cities, architecture, and community building, or thrive on art, creativity, and design, this camp is tailor-made for them.
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Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training March 25, 2024
2024-03-25 11:00 - 13:00

Amplify BC + Department of Canadian Heritage Joint Music Funding Program Info Session: Monday, March 25, 2024
2024-03-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join Creative BC and the Department of Canadian Heritage for a special info session in Penticton on March 25, 2024.
At this session, you will have the opportunity to learn from Creative BC about funding programs for B.C.’s music industry, providing support for artists, live music presenters, music companies and industry development. Canadian Heritage will provide information on funding opportunities for festival and concert presenters with the organization.
Get all the details about these varied funding programs, connect directly with staff, and learn how to apply. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
This FREE info session will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Dream Cafe, in Penticton, B.C.
Schedule:
Doors: 6 pm
Info session begins: 6:30 pm
Special presentation from the Department of Canadian Heritage: 7:15 pm
Q&A: ~7:30 pm
Info session ends: ~8:00 pm

Sign up for the info session.
Unable to make this info session? Book additional 1:1 meeting time with Creative BC staff on Tuesday, March 26, 2024:
Joseph Bardsley – funding for B.C. artists, music companies, and music industry-focused community projects.

Learn more about all Amplify BC funding programs here.

Attend CONNECT: RE/CONNECT on March 27, 2024
2024-03-27 17:00 - 19:00
Women and gender diverse individuals in the B.C. music community are invited to attend this casual, welcoming, and fast-paced networking event presented by Women in Music Canada at Hero’s Welcome, in Vancouver.
During these fast-paced sessions, attendees will learn what others are working on, what skills and resources they are currently able to offer others, and deepen their industry connections. Attendance is by donation, with all funds going to the Olivia Quan Award for Audio Excellence.
Space at this event is limited. Attendees are asked to only register if they plan to attend.
This event is open to all female-identifying, trans, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals who are performers, working in the music industry, or starting out their careers.
Learn more and register.

MRG Live presents The Librarian Bass Coast Pre-Party
2024-03-30 21:00 - 23:30
The Bass Coast Official Pre Party returns to Victoria Mar 30th, 2024 at the Capital Ballroom feat:

– The Librarian
– Leland River
– The Author
– Biishop

Andrea Graham, better known by her stage name The Librarian, is a celebrated DJ, producer, and curator. She is the co-founder and music director of Bass Coast Music Festival – known internationally for its forward thinking music programming and installation art – and is widely considered one of bass music’s leading creative minds and tastemakers. Equally an artist and entrepreneur, Andrea’s reputation as an inclusive community-builder in the electronic world has brought her a legion of fans and industry followers across the globe.

As a DJ, The Librarian’s sets move through many genres of bass music – from footwork and jungle to 130, 140, garage, and drum and bass – tying those diverse genres together with powerful low end frequencies that push the boundaries of the world’s biggest PAs.

The Librarian performs throughout Canada, the USA, Australia, Central America, India and Southeast Asia. Past performance highlights include Coachella, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Bass Center, Freestyle Sessions, Symbiosis, Bumbershoot, Rainbow Serpent, and Shambhala.

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Altitunes Music Fest
2024-04-05 01:00 - 2024-04-07 00:59
Join for a weekend filled with music, laughter, and fun on the hill!

Milky Chance, Elderbrook, X Ambassadors, Vandelux, Evan Gua and Jessia are headlining the event.

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Poetry in Transit 2024
2024-04-05 01:00 - 2024-04-06 00:59
Now celebrating its 28th year, Poetry in Transit showcases BC poets on TransLink and BC Transit vehicles.
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Books BC produces a collection of poetry car cards annually, which feature the work of BC-authored and Canadian-published poets. Now celebrating its 28th year, this project is an opportunity to share these wonderful poems with the larger community.
This much-loved project has been running since 1996 and in that time has featured hundreds of poems from established and emerging writers.
Submissions are due April 5, 2024.
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