This Week in Lit Events: February 8-14th

This week, we’re Careen-ing to readings across the country, including two featuring Carolyn Smart, poet of Careen.Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, time, and address to hello@alllitup.ca to be included in our listings.

Tuesday, February 9th

Ottawa

Tree Reading Series with Antonino Mazza and Mary di MicheleWhere: Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank Street, Ottawa, ONWhen: 8pmMore information: Running since 1980, Tree is one of Canada’s longest-running literary events, and an essential part of Ottawa’s vibrant literary community. This edition features poets Antonino Mazza and Mary di Michele.Link: http://www.treereadingseries.ca/

Wednesday, February 10th

Vancouver

Twisted Poets Literary SalonWhere: The Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main Street, Vancouver, BCWhen: 7pmMore information: Featuring Amber Dawn, Carolyn Smart, Lucas Crawford and Shannon Rayne plus open mic (sign up at 7pm for open mic).Link: pandorascollective.com.

Thursday, February 11th

HalifaxAndre Alexis reading Fifteen DogsWhere: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NSMore information: Andre Alexis reads from his Giller Prize-winning novel, Fifteen Dogs, at the Halifax Central Library.

Friday, February 12th

VictoriaCarolyn Smart at Hillside Coffee & TeaWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BCWhen: 7:30pmMore information: Carolyn Smart reads from her latest poetry collection, Careen.