Vocamus Writers Community Events
Elora Writers Festival 2018
The 2018 Elora Writers Festival is an afernoon of laiterary readings and fun.
Sun, May 6 2018, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sarah Howden and Nick Craine Book Launch
Sarah Howden and Nick Craine launch "5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls".
Sat, May 5 2018, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Day of the Poets
Downtown Orangeville's first ever poetry festival.
Sat, May 5 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Samantha Brennan Book Launch
Samantha Brennan launches "Fit At Mid-Life".
Thu, May 3 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Go Big Then Go Home Poetry Tour
The Go Big Then Go Home Poetry Tour Come to The Bookshelf.
Sat, Apr 28 2018, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Elora WordFest - Spring 2018
Elora's twice-annual celebration of words.
Thu, Apr 26 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry and Ecology
The Poetry and Ecology Project presents an evening of conversation, readings, and music.
Thu, Apr 26 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dead Poets Live On
Let VWC introduce you to their favourite dead poets.
Wed, Apr 25 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Stephen Henighan Book Launch
Guelph author Stephen Henighan launches his new novel, "Blue River and Red Earth".
Wed, Apr 25 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Melinda Burns – Free Workshop
Guelph author Melinda Burns offers a free workshop on Poetry and Mindfulness.
Tue, Apr 24 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Eden Mills Writers' Festival / PS Guelph Poetry Reading
Eden Mills Writers' Festival and Publication Studio Guelph co-present a poetry reading.
Sun, Apr 22 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For the Love of Words 2018
For the Love of Words (FLOW) is Action Read’s annual poetry, music and spoken word fundraiser in support of literacy.
Fri, Apr 20 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Silence Open Mic - April 2018
The April 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Michael Kleiza.
Wed, Apr 18 2018, 7:00 pm - {7}:{00} {pm}
Denise Lowe Book Launch
Denise Lowe launches "The Fighter Within".
Tue, Apr 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lottie Aldarwish Book Launch
Lottie Aldarwish launches her children's cookbook "Little Cookery".
Sat, Apr 14 2018, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Asa Boxer Reading
Canadian poet Asa Boxer reads from his new chapbook at the Elora Poetry Centre.
Sat, Apr 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - March 2018
The March 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features musician Stu Ross.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Writers Open Mic
The Guelph Homeschool Group presents an open mic for young writers.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
James Clarke and Eric Jensen Reading
Guelph authors James Clarke and Eric Jensen read from their new books at Loyola Jesuit Centre.
Tue, Mar 20 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Slam – March 2018
The March 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Yes.
Sat, Mar 17 2018, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Eramosa Eden Writing Retreat
Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre holds a day-long writing retreat.
Sun, Mar 11 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Michael Adams Signing
Michael Adams signs his new book, "Could It Happen Here?"
Wed, Mar 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sun, Mar 4 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sat, Mar 3 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kate Harris Reading
Kate Harris reads from "Lands of Lost Borders" at The Bookshelf.
Thu, Mar 1 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Books and Beer with Terry Fallis
The Elora Writers's Festival Presents Books and Beer with Terry Fallis.
Tue, Feb 27 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Kasia Jaronczyk – Point of View
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 25 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ed Butts Signing
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts signs his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Sat, Feb 24 2018, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Barbara Kyle Online Master Class - Your First 30 Pages
Guelph author Barbara Kyle offers on online Master Class – Your First 30 Pages: The 3 Essentials
Sat, Feb 24 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
VWC Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out.
Sun, Feb 18 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Adam Lindsay Honsinger – The Imagination in Fiction
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 18 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Poetry Slam – January 2017
The January 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Missing Linx.
Sat, Feb 17 2018, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Karen Smythe – Novel Ideas
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 11 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tara Mondou Book Signing
Cambridge author Tara Mondou signs copies of her new book, "Little Girl in the Mirror".
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brian Henry Workshop – Writing and Revising
Brian Henry of Quick Brown Fox presents a workshop on writing and revising.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Writing & Mindfulness
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a workshop on writing and mindfulness.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Greg Rhyno – Songwriting for Musical Dummies
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 4 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Teen Writing Workshop
Guelph graphic novelists Chris Sanagan and Jason Lapidus offer a free writing workshop for teens.
Fri, Feb 2 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dr. Chris DiCarlo Launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking"
Dr. Chris DiCarlo launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking" at the eBar on Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Sun, Jan 21 2018, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian
The 2018 edition of The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian features Joseph Heath, Tanya Talaga, and the Okavango African Orchestra.
Fri, Jan 19 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - January 2018
The January 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Diem Lafortune.
Wed, Jan 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brian M. Oldham Meet and Greet
Brian M. Oldham holds a meet and greet for his book, "Dust of Many", at the Bookshelf.
Sat, Jan 13 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - December 2017
This month's Silence Open Mic features Karen Smythe.
Wed, Dec 20 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Writing Room Salon
The writing Room holds its sort-of-semi-annual salon.
Tue, Dec 12 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOVP Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels Meet and Greet
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels, authors of "The Girl Who Loved Cheese", will hold a meet and greet in The eBar.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thomas King Signing
Guelph author Thomas King will sign books at The Bookshelf on Saturday, December 9, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alyssa Jagan Reading and Demonstration
Alyssa Jagan will read and demonstrate some slime recipes from her new book, "Ultimate Slime", at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm