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At The Gallery / a genocide laid bare by jaz whitford – with Soloman Chiniquay, Louise Bernice Halfe, Jónína Kirton, Karmella Benedito De Barros, and Smokii Sumac
May 23rd 2023 – July 20th 2023, Massy Arts will host, a genocide laid bare, a new show by secwe̓pemc & mixed settler interdisciplinary artist jaz whitford that juxtaposes visual artworks with ekphrastic poetry, installed at the gallery as an invitation to discuss heritage, systemic aggressions, and Indigenous history between mediums.
At The Gallery / Wong Pinter by Romila
May 23rd 2023 – July 20th 2023, Massy Arts will host, Wong Pinter, a window installation by writer, facilitator and cyber-mystic of kejawen and Zoroastrian ancestry Romila, meant to invoke the feeling of being faced with a portal and invites viewers to sit in the potential discomfort of not receiving further invitation to pass through it.
Maza Collective Anthology Launch (hybrid event)
Maza Collective Anthology Launch (hybrid event)
Join us on Monday, May 29th for a dynamic, far-reaching celebration of the work of Maza collective, as we welcome the deep pleasure of poetry, film and prose emerging from the South Asian diaspora. We welcome you --- in person and online --- to bask in the creative fortitude of South Asian women and non-binary …
3 events,
Massy Books Presents: Alchemizing Black Futures (online event)
Massy Books Presents: Alchemizing Black Futures (online event)
On Thursday, June 1st at 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT, join Massy Books online for Alchemizing Black Futures, a wide-ranging conversation between world-renowned science fiction authors N.K Jemisin, Nalo Hopkinson, and fellow award-winning author and multidisciplinary creator, adrienne maree brown, moderated by poet Brandon Wint. In Alchemizing Black Futures these profound writers will explore the ways that futurity, …
3 events,
The New Masculinity: Alex Manley in conversation with Mel Woods
The New Masculinity: Alex Manley in conversation with Mel Woods
On Friday, June 2, at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and ECW Press for the launch of The New Masculinity: A Roadmap for a 21st-Century Definition of Manhood by author Alex Manley in conversation with Xtra Senior Editor Mel Woods. “Alex Manley’s debut book The New Masculinity is a clarion call and guiding light for anyone …
3 events,
3 events,
Lyric Collapse Edge & Riot
Lyric Collapse Edge & Riot
On Monday, June 5th, join Massy Arts Society, Massy Books for a literary reading featuring Angela Peńaredondo, Mercedes Eng, Xiao Yue Shan, and Jane Shi, hosted by Hari Alluri. Authors will read new and selected works that embrace, locate, interrupt and when necessary weaponize the lyric voice. In this reading, writers invite these kinds of …
3 events,
Under the Table Open Mic Series featuring Robyn Sidhu
Under the Table Open Mic Series featuring Robyn Sidhu
Join us for Under The Table, an exciting new open mic & feature reading series highlighting the work of queer & disabled writers.
4 events,
Tracking Giants — Amanda Lewis in Conversation with Arno Kopecky
Tracking Giants — Amanda Lewis in Conversation with Arno Kopecky
Tracking Giants by Amanda Lewis On Thursday, June 8th at 6pm PST, join Massy Arts Society and Greystone Books for a reading and celebration of Tracking Giants, by debut author Amanda Lewis. Dig deep into the roots of this story tracking some of the world’s biggest trees. Lewis will be joined by acclaimed environmental journalist …
Michelle Good: Truth Telling About Indigenous Life in Canada
Michelle Good: Truth Telling About Indigenous Life in Canada
On Thursday, June 8th at 7pm, join Massy Books, Massy Arts, Talking Stick Festival and Vancouver Public Library in welcoming award-winning author Michelle Good in conversation with journalist Andrea Crossan. When the time for apologies and acknowledgements is over, do you know what the real, necessary steps towards Truth and Reconciliation must be? In Truth Telling: …
3 events,
Chasing The Poem’s Poetry Night with Jónína Kirton + annie ross + Justene Dion-Glowa + Natalie Tin Yin Gan + Rebecca Lanoue + Kris Kaila + Willo Prince + Lucy Yang + Jacqueline Chia + Sideah Alladice
Chasing The Poem’s Poetry Night with Jónína Kirton + annie ross + Justene Dion-Glowa + Natalie Tin Yin Gan + Rebecca Lanoue + Kris Kaila + Willo Prince + Lucy Yang + Jacqueline Chia + Sideah Alladice
On Friday, June 9th at 6:00pm, join Massy Arts Society + Massy Books for Chasing The Poem, an evening of poetry reading that will present to the audience poems created in Massy Arts' latest poetry workshop marathon held in April, taught by an all-Indigenous poet panel to demystify poetry writing, to incite imagination, and to address political and poetic points of view through poetic literature.
3 events,
In the Sunlight: Filipinx Art and the Diaspora
In the Sunlight: Filipinx Art and the Diaspora
How does one connect their art to their Filipinx identity? In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, Sliced Mango Collective will hold space and support Filipinx artists in sharing their work with the community. From performance-based to visual art to photography, we want to celebrate all that Filipinx artists have to offer! The first half of this …
3 events,
Interracial Coalitions, Repressive Responses: Black and Red Power in North America
Interracial Coalitions, Repressive Responses: Black and Red Power in North America
On Sunday, June 11, at 6pm, join Massy Arts and UNC Press at Interracial Coalitions, Repressive Responses: Black and Red Power in North America with Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (Nii Laryea Osabu I, Oblantai Mantsè, Atrékor Wé) and host Jessica Wang. Join us in examining forms of counterinsurgency and deliberate federal policies in the United …
3 events,
Tender Nostalgia with Diane Tucker and Jolene Nolte
Tender Nostalgia with Diane Tucker and Jolene Nolte
On Wednesday, June 14th at 6pm, join Massy Arts and Turnstone Press for a Tender Nostalgia with Diane Tucker and Jolene Nolte, a poetry reading featuring each author reading from their most recent works. Nostalgia for Moving Parts reminds us how to hear and see the ephemeral in the eternal and the eternal in the …
3 events,
Walang Hiya | Pinxy/Pinay Open Mic Poetry Night
Walang Hiya | Pinxy/Pinay Open Mic Poetry Night
Are you a Pinxy/Pinay poet? Do you love poetry? Let’s connect on Thursday, June 15 at the Massy Arts Gallery. This event is for all poets, no matter what level or genre of poetry you write. No need to be a seasoned pro—this night is all about connecting with each other, and celebrating the beauty of …
3 events,
Mirth, Magic, & Meaning: Indigenous Storytime for Toddlers “Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinaw” by Tonya Simpson
Mirth, Magic, & Meaning: Indigenous Storytime for Toddlers “Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinaw” by Tonya Simpson
On five Saturdays through spring, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Orca Book Publishers for Magic, Mirth & Meaning, Indigenous Storytime for Toddlers, a series of launches for children’s books, read by their authors, online! This project has been made possible by the British Columbia Arts Council, supported by the Province of British Columbia. Venue & …
3 events,
Triple Book Launch: Catriona Wright, Meghan Kemp-Gee and Michelle Brown
Triple Book Launch: Catriona Wright, Meghan Kemp-Gee and Michelle Brown
On Sunday, June 25 at 3pm, join Massy Arts, Coach House Books and Palimpsest Press for a reading and launch of three poetry collections by three formidable talents; Catriona Wright, Meghan Kemp-Gee, and Michelle Brown. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement …
3 events,
Millennial Line: A Stand-up and Literary Comedy Show
Millennial Line: A Stand-up and Literary Comedy Show
millennial line returns! featuring an all star line up of qtbipoc poets and comedians. millennial line: a comedy and poetry show has been running since 2018, and we are so excited to be hosted by massy arts society on the last wednesday of every month! Our show will now feature writers, authors, poets and anyone …