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SUMMARY:Queer Portals: A pride month reading with Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Pride Month\, join writers Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan for an evening of memoir and poetry centered on bold intimation\, tender recollection\, savoury longing\, and subversive joy. \n  \nZena Sharman is an essayist and non-fiction writer whose work explores themes of community\, identity\, and care. She is the editor of several anthologies\, including The Care We Dream Of and the Lambda Literary award-winning The Remedy (both Arsenal Pulp Press). Staying Power is her debut memoir. https://www.zenasharman.com/ \n \nNeil Surkan is the author of three poetry collections —Empties\, Unbecoming\, and On High — as well as the chapbooks Die Workbook\, Ruin\, Their Queer Tenderness\, and Super\, Natural. He is a professor in the Department of English at Vancouver Island University and the Poet Laureate of Nanaimo\, BC. www.neilsurkan.com \n \n  \nNo registration required\, please drop in to enjoy this evening of literary excellence. Space is limited\, please arrive on time to secure your spot.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/queer-portals-a-pride-month-reading-with-zena-sharman-and-neil-surkan/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Cooks & Books: Homemade Spice Mixes and Popcorn Toppings
DESCRIPTION:The popular Cooks & Books series returns with homemade spice mixes and tasty popcorn toppings. Drop in any time between 5:00 and 6:30. Presented in partnership with Island Health and Mt. Waddington Family Literacy Society.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/cooks-books-homemade-spice-mixes-and-popcorn-toppings/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for discussions of classic SFF (usually) every third Thursday of the month from 5:45-6:45pm. The date for this meeting has been changed to June 25th. Tea/coffee and snacks provided!  \nJune‘s book will be 1984 by George Orwell. Request a library copy here\, bring your own copy\, or pick one up at a used bookstore. Having trouble getting a hold of 1984? Send an email to NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca and we’ll get you sorted.  \nWhat are we reading next? Have a look below! \nReading Schedule \nJuly: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien \nAugust: Neuromancer by William Gibson \nSeptember: The Gatewatch by Joshua Gillingham
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club-2026-06-18/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:IN THE CLOSET Docu-Series Screening and Clothing Swap for Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Pride month screening of In The Closet\, a brand-new docu-series about non-binary fashion and identity. In the Closet is written\, directed and hosted by Ajahnis Charley—a Black\, non-binary writer\, filmmaker and comedian based in Toronto—who raids their enby besties’ closets looking to affirm both their identity and their hotness. \nFree snacks and drinks! The docu-series runs 78 minutes. Stick around after to swap some clothes\, make friends\, and talk about the film and queer fashion. The docu-series will be subtitled. \nMore about the docu-series: \nFiguring out who you are is messy—especially when the world is telling you you’re “not non-binary enough.” \nAjahnis is joined in the series by iconic comedian Bren D’Souza\, actor Amanda Cordner\, improviser to the stars D.J. Mausner\, creator Meg MacKay and Drag Queen extraordinaire Chelazon Leroux. \nYes\, they’re in a literal closet\, but these non-binary artists are anything but closeted\, in a docu-series that isn’t afraid to wear its heart on its drop sleeves. \nCheck out a promo video for the series!
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LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Adults
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