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SUMMARY:AI & The Author: Collaboration or Competition?
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about AI \nSat.\, Oct 4th\, 2025\n​1:30 – 4PM\nTerry Fox Public Library in Port Coquitlam \nThis is an interactive event about the impact of AI on writing. It consists of two parts: A discussion led by panelists and an AI writing sharing forum. \nDuring the discussion session\, two of our panelists\, Cam Anderson and Tamara Gorin\, will share their experiences and insights on using AI in writing. It will be moderated by Erik D’Souza. Members of the audience can share their perspectives on AI and ask questions about it. \nFor the forum\, participants who use AI can share a piece of 50 words in their chosen genre. \nCome\, join in\, and enjoy the discussion and sharing.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/ai-the-author-collaboration-or-competition/
LOCATION:Terry Fox Library\, 2150 Wilson Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Literary Arts
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SUMMARY:Culture Days Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture and the arts with a special storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and more. \nAges 2-5. Drop in.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/culture-days-storytime/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Terry Fox Library\, 2150 Wilson Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fraser Valley Regional Library":MAILTO:https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/contact-us
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SUMMARY:Brave Voices: Featuring Nate Nate Nainers
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on October 7th we have a FREE event with amazing feature from @nate_nate_nainers \nNate Nate Nainers (they/them) is a poet\, storyteller\, and performance artist who lives on the unceded territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation (Port Coquitlam\, BC). Psychedelic\, absurd\, and surreal\, Nainers’ work guides its audience on a wild ride into themes on queerness\, spirituality\, neurodivergence\, joy\, and redemption. \nIn 2024\, they placed third at the Vancouver Story Slam Championship. In 2025\, they wrote and performed a 40 minute solo act for North Vancouver’s Arts in the Garden. \nOver the past 10 years\, the vast majority of their work is created for and shared on stages across BC – including Massy Art Gallery\, Outsiders and Others Gallery\, Parade of Lost Souls\, Mashed Poetics\, Queer Cabaret\, Smut Clown Cabaretta\, among other events\, studios\, and gatherings. \nNainers engages their community by organizing festivals\, initiatives\, and events\, past and present\, such as: Parade of Lost Souls\, Food Not Bombs YVR\, Wizard Walks\, Whoa Whoa Hey Now Cabaret\, Myths and Such Storytelling Show\, and the League of Fuddy Duddies with Silly Hats.
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/brave-voices-featuring-nate-nate-nainers/
LOCATION:Brave Brewing Company\, 2617 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri Cities Poetry":MAILTO:tricitiespoetry@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Word in the Burbs: Jenn Wint | Dani Duck | H. C. Phillips
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got three great Beyond Blue writers lined-up to read Thursday\, October 23rd with more to come. Check out our playbill!
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/word-in-the-burbs-jenn-wint-dani-duck-h-c-phillips/
LOCATION:Western Sky Books\, 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St.\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sky Books":MAILTO:info@westernskybooks.com
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SUMMARY:Autumn PJ Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids\, ages 3 – 5! \nPut on your favourite pyjamas\, grab a snack and a juice box\, and listen to stories in our cozy heritage home parlour. \nThis quarterly event is run in partnership with the Coquitlam Library. \nRegister Here
URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/autumn-pj-storytime/
LOCATION:Mackin House\, 1116 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Heritage":MAILTO:info@coquitlamheritage.ca
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