• Mainstage

    It’s Festival Central here at the steps of the South Plaza! The Word On The Street Vancouver presents an exciting and entertaining roster of performances.

  • Magazine Life Tent

    These panel discussions, demonstrations and performances will introduce audiences to the exciting world of Canadian magazine publishing. Free samples, subscriptions and special deals on offer!

  • Authors Tent

    Listen to some of the biggest stars on the West Coast literary scene and discover fresh new voices all under one roof!

  • Canada Writes

    Popular, bestselling and thought-provoking reads ranging from “greening” your family to creating the quintessentially Canadian guitar to our fascination with British Columbia’s wild places.

  • CBC Plaza

    Experience Culture Days and all your favourite CBC personalities on the CBC Plaza.

  • Poetry Tent

    Experience the power of great poetry to convey a complexity of emotions in these readings by established and emerging writers.

  • Sony Reader Lounge

    Take a break and test drive a Sony e-Reader.

  • Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent

    Geared to children and young adults aged 7 and up, the Kids, Tweens & Teens Tent is the place to be for all that’s fun and happening in Canadian children’s literature!

  • Raise-a-Reader Corner

    Picture book authors for the youngest members of your family, plus storytelling by children’s librarians from the Lower Mainland representing the InterLINK Children’s Services Committee. Ages 0-4.

  • Writing Talks

    These special events fill up quickly so early queuing is recommended. All take place inside the Library, downstairs in the Peter Kaye Room.

  • Visual Exhibits

    Located in the library, in the moat downstairs and the promenade upstairs. Take in exhibits displaying the visual component to books and magazines.

  • The Word Under The Street

    Local alternative comic book artists and 'zines. Including exhibitors, events, readings, and presentations. Inside the Library, Alma Van Dusen Room downstairs

The Mainstage

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  • 10:30 :: Celebration of Vancouver's Young Readers
    Summer Reading Club

    Join the City Librarian and special guests to celebrate successful participants in this yearís Summer Reading Club. Young readers representing Reading Clubs across the city will receive recognition for their reading achievement and will be presented with a special commemorative gift.

  • 11:15 :: Federation of BC Writers
    Literary Writes 2010 Awards and Author Readings

    HOST: Sylvia Taylor, Executive Director
    BC writers bring creative non-fiction to a whole new level! The Federation of BC Writers, Canadaís largest and most comprehensive provincial writersí organization, honours the three winners of their 22nd annual Literary Writes Competition. Entries in this yearís chosen genre were judged by author, CAA National President, and Federation member, Anthony Dalton.

  • 11:45 :: ION Magazine with Trevor Risk and Ethnic Friends
    What we do: DJ Style

    Join ION Magazine with music editor Trevor Risk and DJ duo, Ethnic Friends. Trevor will be discussing current music as well as his experiences as a DJ and music editor. Trevor Risk is also the guitarist for local pop band, The Good News. Ethnic Friends are a duo who are proud of visible minorities and speak to their love of party-anthem-disco-thrash. Zia Hirji and Samuel Kintu will keep the crowd entertained with their unique sound, DJ-ing as Ethnic Friends.

  • 1:00 :: Vancouver Opera
    Sneak Peak of Lillian Alling

    Where ís Lillian? Catch a sneak peek at Lillian Alling, the latest work commissioned by Vancouver Opera enjoying its world premiere in October 2010. Lillian Alling is based on the true story of a Russian immigrant woman who walked from New York City to BCís Telegraph Creek in the 1920s. It is written by Canadaís foremost opera creation team: composer John Estacio and librettist John Murrell. Learn more about the world premiere of Lillian Alling at www.vancouveropera.ca.

  • 1:30 :: David C. Jones and The Bobbers

    Our favourite host is back again this year for what he suspects is his 125th year. David C. Jones is often seen in front of large groups of people telling them stuff while trying to get them to laugh. David also works with his charity The Laughter Mission Society making short films and works with The Bob Loblaw Queer Arts Society.
    The Bobbers are back again this year by popular demand! These family-friendly queer improvisational comedy company has been making people laugh and winning awards for more than four years. They now have their very own TV show and they will bust your gut in a ìliteralî way ó as they have their way ó with words and stories.

  • 2:00 :: The Carnival Band

    The Carnival Band is an East Vancouver community music project with more than ten years of history and musical direction by Ross Barrett and Tim Sars. Dance to original music composed by band members as well as samba, calypso, swing, afrobeat, jazz, funk, disco and music from around the globe. The Carnival Bandís instruments include all range of brass, woodwind, drums, percussion, accordions, and voice.
    Join The Carnival Band on the Mainstage for a roaring good time and then dance along as they rove around the Festival site.

  • 2:30 :: OCW Magazine presents
    The Sunday Service with Charlie Demers

    OCW Magazine brings members of The Sunday Service, including OCWís How To columnist Kevin Lee, to the stage to perform their unique brand of improvised theatre. The Sunday Service is a weekly comedy show held at The Hennessey Dining Lounge in Vancouver and stars Taz VanRassel, Ryan Beil, Kevin Lee, Emmett Hall, and Aaron Read (not pictured). Blending meta-comedy, rock opera, witty word play, and slap stick shtick, The Sunday Service has quickly become the toast of Vancouverís alternative comedy scene. Hybrid art book, literary journal, and magazine, OCW Magazine confronts arts and culture from a new perspective. From visual art and design to comedy, music, and literary work, OCW challenges its contributors and readers to break rules, question form, and follow their creative instincts. Hosted by the funny and talented Charlie Demers, author of Vancouver Special.

  • 3:00 :: Vancouver Youth Theatre
    Kids' Writes

    Written by youth authors and performed by actors aged 8-13, Kidsí Writes is Vancouver Youth Theatreís popular elementary school touring production. Enjoy stories from the 2010 show with music by Glenn Chatten. Established in 1983 by Carole Tarlington, Vancouver Youth Theatre is a non-profit society dedicated to the inspiration and education of young actors ages 5–18.

  • 3:30 :: Pepe Danza and The Upbeats

    Joseph "Pepe" Danza is an electrifying percussionist and multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, he recently won the 2009 Jessie award for Outstanding Sound Design for Original Composition for a piece written for The 8th Land, presented by Pi Theatre. Pepe is the leader of two groups: Drum Prayers, a multi-cultural drumming ensemble, and The Upbeats, an African and Afro-Latin Djembe drumming ensemble from North Vancouver who have been studying with him for the past five years. His band members are from all walks of lifeó teachers, a doctor, journalist, and designeró and they are thrilled to be able to perform on stage with such an accomplished musician.

  • 4:00 :: Kunaka Youth Marimba

    Marimba is a signature sound inspired by the Shona traditions of Zimbabwe and fused with contemporary rhythms. Kunaka Youth Marimba, comprised of seven talented young artists aged 13ñ16, have been performing joyful marimba music at community events and celebrations all over BC since 2005. Mbira master Kurai Mubaiwa and percussionist Theo Vincent are the creative spirit behind the band. Kunaka practises once a week in East Vancouver. With eight marimbas, ranging from bass to soprano, and someone behind the kit drum to give a basic beat. At the end of each number, the musicians move to a different instrument. Their dynamic style and unique beat will be sure to have you tapping your feet and clapping along.

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