Love poetry? Be sure to check out one of the ongoing Poetic Justice sessions.
Poetic Justice happens monthly at Boston Pizza in Columbia Square, with readings starting at 11:30 a.m. You can order brunch and enjoy the featured poets – this month it’s Daphne Marlatt and Roy Miki – and take part in an open mike if you’re so inclined.
Both Marlatt and Miki are literary veterans, having been part of the poetry scene since the 1970s.
Marlatt is a critically acclaimed poet and novelist whose most recent work, Reading Sveva, features a series of poems in response to the life and work of Italian-Canadian painter Sveva Caetani.
Miki is the author of many books, including Redress: Inside the Japanese Canadian Call for Justice, as well as five books of poems. His third book of poems, Surrender, won the Governor General’s Award for Poetry.
Check out www.poeticjusticenewwest.org for all the details about the poets and the reading sessions.
YOUNG WRITERS
Got some young wordsmiths in the house? The Royal City Literary Arts Society is presenting a Children’s Chronicles event on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Gallery at Queen’s Park.
The session runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and is led by Alan Woo, author of the kids’ book Maggie’s Chopsticks. Aimed at kids aged eight to 12, the session includes storytime, writing and discussion – and best of all, it’s free.
“The program encourages children to play with words, and spend some time away from the screen and with the printed page,” explains a write-up about the events. “We will seek to unleash their creativity.”
The series continues monthly at a variety of locations around the city. Check out www.rclas.com for more information.
LAST MONDAYS AT THE MOVIES
Hey, film fans, don’t forget about Last Mondays at the Movies.
The Arts Council of New Westminster is continuing its film series at Massey Theatre on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. This month’s offering is The Meddler, a comedy drama from Lorene Scafaria starring Susan Sarandon.
Tickets are $9, or $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available in advance at www.ticketsnw.ca or at the door (cash only).
Check out www.acnw.ca for the details.
ONE-WOMAN CIRCUS
What exactly does a one-woman circus look like?
Couldn’t tell ya, but you can find out at the next free ArtStarts workshop at River Market. It’s set for Sunday, Feb. 26 with two 45-minute sessions – one at 11 a.m. and one at 1 p.m.
This month’s featured performer is Sand Northrup, One Woman Circus, known for interactive performances and hands-on workshops that are accessible to all ages. (Parental help will be needed for toddlers.)
“Sand offers a zany mix of physical comedy and circus skills, with lots of audience participation,” a write-up says.
It’s free, as with all the ArtStarts workshops, and you don’t need to sign up ahead. Just show up early, because the workshops are always popular.
See www.artstarts.com/events or www.rivermarket.ca for more details.
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