Vocamus Writers Community Events
Interview with Dionne Brand
Canadian author Dionne Brand is interviewd at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
Fri, Sep 14 2018, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Maude Barlow Talk
Activist and author Maude Barlow speaks on her book "Boiling Point".
Wed, Sep 12 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eden Mills Writers' Festival
One of Canada's premiere writers' festivals, right here in our back yard.
Sun, Sep 9 2018, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Craig Davidson Writing Workshop
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival presents a writing workshop with Craig Davidson.
Sat, Sep 8 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jann Arden in Conversation
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival presents Jann Arden in conversation about her two volumes of memoir.
Sat, Sep 8 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sheila Heti Writing Workshop
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival presents a writing workshop with Sheila Heti.
Sat, Sep 8 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eden Mills Writers' Festival 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
Fri, Sep 7 2018, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ann Clayton Book Launch
Guelph author Ann Clayton celebrates the launch of her four recent books.
Thu, Aug 30 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Book Launch – "Building the Cycling City"
Come to The eBar for the release of "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality".
Mon, Aug 27 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
croc e Moses Reading
croc e Moses reads at The Elora Poetry Centre.
Sat, Aug 25 2018, 4:00 pm - 5:06 pm
Poetry Slam – August 2018
The August 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam.
Sat, Aug 18 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Brian Henry Workshop – Writing Great Characters
Brian Henry holds a workshop on writing great characters.
Sat, Jul 21 2018, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Silence Open Mic
This edition of the Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Laura Lush
Wed, Jul 18 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Writers' Retreat at Eramosa Eden
Eramosa Eden Summer Writers' Retreat is coming up.
Sun, Jul 15 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ephemera Fanfare
A group launch for recently publishd local chapbooks, broadsheets, postcards, and other print ephmera
Tue, Jun 26 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cathy and Michael Goudie Book Launch
Cathy and Michael Goudy launch their new children's book, "Rub It In".
Sun, Jun 24 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mlinda Burns Writing Retreat
Guelph author Melinda Burns offers a three day writing retreat.
22 - 24 June 2018
Silence Open Mic
This edition of the Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poets Valerie Senyk and Andrea Perry.
Wed, Jun 20 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ode'miin Giizis Strawberry Moon Gathering
The Ode'miin Giizis Strawberry Moon Gathering is at the Main Location of the Guelph Public Library .
Mon, Jun 18 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Gillian Stevens Signing
Guelph author Gillian Stevens signs her new book, "Explore, Transform, Flourish".
Sun, Jun 17 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Poetry Slam – June 2018
The June 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Jennifer Alicia Murrin.
Sat, Jun 16 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Barb and Doug Minett's Honorary Degree Party
Come celebrate Barb and Doug Minett's honorary doctorates from the University of Guelph.
Thu, Jun 14 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CANSCAIP Meeting
The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers holds its meeting in Guelph this month.
Wed, Jun 13 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
"Raising Amazing Chicks" Book Launch
The launch of "Raising Amazing Chicks".
Wed, Jun 13 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
J.M. Tibbott Book Launch
J.M. Tibbott launches "The Arrival" at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Jun 9 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carolyn Meili Book Launch
Carolyn Meili launches her new book of photography, "In 10 Minutes".
Sat, Jun 9 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kat McNichol Workshop – Writing to Heal
Kat McNichol of Dreamers Creative Writing offers a workshop on Writing to Heal.
Sat, Jun 9 2018, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
VWC Manitoulin Spring Reatreat
Join us Vocamus Wriiters Community for a writers' retreat at Dominion Bay Cottages on Manitoulin Island.
08 - 10 June 2018
Silence Open Mic
This edition of the Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Nora Ruddock.
Wed, Jun 6 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
VWC Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Vocamus Wriers Community's meet-up for genre fiction writers.
Sun, Jun 3 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pamela Mulloy and Claire Tacon Launch
The launch of The Deserters by Pamela Mulloy and In Search of the Perfect Singing Flamingo by Guelph author Claire Tacon.
Sat, Jun 2 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ETCH Anthology Launch Party
VWC and the GPL laucnh the annual ETCH anthology of teen writing.
Sat, Jun 2 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Naben Ruthnum, Amy Stuart, and Tom King Reading
Naben Ruthnum, Amy Stuart, and Tom King read at the Guelph Public Library.
Thu, May 31 2018, 7:00 pm - {7}:{00} {pm}
Book Launch
Award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson launches his book, "Endure!".
Wed, May 30 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet the Makers – Comics and Graphic Novels
Meet Guelph cartoonists and graphic novelists.
Wed, May 30 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brian van Norman Book Launch
Brian van Norman launches his novel, "Immortal Water".
Sun, May 27 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Eramosa Eden Spring Writers' Retreat
Eramosa Eden Spring Writers' Retreat is coming up.
Sun, May 27 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wolf Lake Tones Reading
Wolf Lake Tones is a night of poetry and music with poets Madhur Anand, Gary Barwin, and Phil Hall.
Fri, May 18 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Evening of Sharing: The Power of Telling Our Stories
Guelph publisher One Thousand Trees presents An Evening of Sharing: The Power of Telling Our Stories.
Thu, May 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joe Schwarcz Reading
Dr. Joe Schwarcz reads from his book, "A Feast of Science", at The Guelph Public Library.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sherri Griffin Talk
Sherri Griffin discusses urban homesteading from her book at The Bookshelf.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silence Open Mic – May 2018
The May 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Candace de Taeye.
Wed, May 16 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Michael Barclay Book Launch
Michael Barclay launches his new Tragically Hip Biography.
Tue, May 15 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
David Alexander Robertson Talk
Award-winning author David Alexander Robertson gives atalk in the eBar.
Mon, May 14 2018, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marilyn Kleiber Workshop – Writing Dialogue
Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a workshop on Writing Dialogue.
Sat, May 12 2018, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ronna Bloom and Shane Neilson Reading
Poets Ronna Bloom, Shane Neilson & Sarah Tolmie read at The Bookshelf.
Thu, May 10 2018, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Authors in Support of One World Schoolhouse Foundation
Local authors appear at Indigo in support of One World Schoolhouse Foundation
Wed, May 9 2018, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sharon Sasaki Book Launch
Sharon Sasaki kaunches her new book, "Amazing Grace".
Tue, May 8 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Gardiner Book Launch
John Gardiner launches he new book, "memories for Sale".
Sun, May 6 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm