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Wednesday, September 21st, 7:30 pm
St. Andrew's Wesley United Church

One of the reigning kings of Canada's literary royalty (too much?) is popping in to Vancouver this evening as part the Vancouver Writers and Readers Festival (which doesn't actually start until October). He will read from and discuss his latest novel, The Cat's Table, the tale of a young boy's journey from Sri Lanka to England by boat. Part rollicking adventure on the high seas, part tender reflection on growing up - Ondaatje himself made the same voyage as a youngster - The Cat's Table is well worth a read, and an evening with the author will make it that much more magical.

Image credit: Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art

Meet the Author Series

Thursday September 22nd, 7:00 pm
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art

You've seen the review, you've read the book (or at least you should have!), now meet the author! As part of the Meet the Author series at Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art, Jen Sookfong Lee will give a reading and chat about her latest novel, The Better Mother. Sip some wine, discuss some great literature, and, if you don't have it already, buy a copy of The Better Mother at 10% off!

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Bhangra Unleashed: UBC Girlz Dancestravaganza

Thursday, September 22nd, 7:00 pm
Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver knows that bhangra holds a special place in Vancouver's heart, and that over the years we've put our own unique spin on this traditional dance form. Case in point: the UBC Girlz Bhangra troupe are the world's first all-female competitive bhangra troupe, which is quite something considering bhangra is traditionally a male domain. Not only that, the Girlz have competed and placed in bhangra competitions world-wide. As part of the MOV's continuously awesome Bhangra.me exhibit, the Girlz will perform and discuss their craft with the Vancouver International Bhangra Society's Mo Dhaliwal.

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The Word On The Street Festival

Friday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th
Vancouver, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto, Halifax

If you have to miss Jen at Meet the Author on Thursday, fear not! She, and many other local literary talents, will be involved in the Vancouver version of the Canada-wide Word on The Street National Book and Magazine Festival. Also featured is another Lee of whom Schema is particularly fond - fashion columnist and newly-minted author JJ Lee (watch Schema's InDepth for a book review and interview with JJ coming soon)! The main event goes down in the CBC Plaza on Sunday with readings, discussions, workshops, kids activities, and visual displays.

Image credit: Vancouver Egyptian Film Festival

Vancouver Egyptian Film Festival

Saturday, September 24th to Sunday, September 25th
Vancity Theatre

The Egyptian film industry, a.k.a. "The Hollywood of the East," is the largest film industry in the Middle Eastern region, and finally Vancouver is getting a slice of their cinematic action. Spurred on by the revolution of this past Spring, the organizers of VANEFF aim to put the culture, society, political and religious structures of Egypt on display, and to bring Vancouverites a deeper understanding of Egypt's past, present, and future.

Genie is an editorial assistant for Schema Magazine and self-appointed seeker-out of Schema-worthy events in Vancouver. She is a certified bookworm with a special fondness for Shakespeare and CanLit. You can follow her on Twitter @geniemak

Canada may not have the coolest rock stars (has chirping on Bieber become passé yet?), or the hippest movies (outside of Quebec, that is), but when it comes to the written word in all its fantastical forms, we are a force to be reckoned with. It's hard to argue with the likes of Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Michael Ondaatje, Robert Kroetsch, Mavis Gallant, Tomson Highway, Rohinton Mistry, Joy Kogawa, Lucy Maud Montgomery...I could keep going like this but I know you haven't got all day. This week in Vancouver we are treated to several story-centric spectacles, as well some dancing and a film fest just to keep things interesting.\n\n\nImage credit: The Guardian\n\nAn Evening with Michael Ondaatje \n\nWednesday, September 21st, 7:30 pm\nSt. Andrew's Wesley United Church\n\nOne of the reigning kings of Canada's literary royalty (too much?) is popping in to Vancouver this evening as part the Vancouver Writers and Readers Festival (which doesn't actually start until October). He will read from and discuss his latest novel, The Cat's Table, the tale of a young boy's journey from Sri Lanka to England by boat. Part rollicking adventure on the high seas, part tender reflection on growing up - Ondaatje himself made the same voyage as a youngster - The Cat's Table is well worth a read, and an evening with the author will make it that much more magical.\n\n\nImage credit: Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art\n\nMeet the Author Series\n\nThursday September 22nd, 7:00 pm\nChristianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art\n\nYou've seen the review, you've read the book (or at least you should have!), now meet the author! As part of the Meet the Author series at Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art, Jen Sookfong Lee will give a reading and chat about her latest novel, The Better Mother. Sip some wine, discuss some great literature, and, if you don't have it already, buy a copy of The Better Mother at 10% off!\n \n\nImage credit: UBC Alumni Affairs\n\nBhangra Unleashed: UBC Girlz Dancestravaganza\n\nThursday, September 22nd, 7:00 pm\nMuseum of Vancouver\n\nThe Museum of Vancouver knows that bhangra holds a special place in Vancouver's heart, and that over the years we've put our own unique spin on this traditional dance form. Case in point: the UBC Girlz Bhangra troupe are the world's first all-female competitive bhangra troupe, which is quite something considering bhangra is traditionally a male domain. Not only that, the Girlz have competed and placed in bhangra competitions world-wide. As part of the MOV's continuously awesome Bhangra.me exhibit, the Girlz will perform and discuss their craft with the Vancouver International Bhangra Society's Mo Dhaliwal. \n\n\nImage credit: The Word On The Street\n\nThe Word On The Street Festival\n\nFriday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th\nVancouver, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto, Halifax\n\nIf you have to miss Jen at Meet the Author on Thursday, fear not! She, and many other local literary talents, will be involved in the Vancouver version of the Canada-wide Word on The Street National Book and Magazine Festival. Also featured is another Lee of whom Schema is particularly fond - fashion columnist and newly-minted author JJ Lee (watch Schema's InDepth for a book review and interview with JJ coming soon)! The main event goes down in the CBC Plaza on Sunday with readings, discussions, workshops, kids activities, and visual displays.\n\n\nImage credit: Vancouver Egyptian Film Festival\n\nVancouver Egyptian Film Festival\n\nSaturday, September 24th to Sunday, September 25th\nVancity Theatre\n\nThe Egyptian film industry, a.k.a. \"The Hollywood of the East,\" is the largest film industry in the Middle Eastern region, and finally Vancouver is getting a slice of their cinematic action. Spurred on by the revolution of this past Spring, the organizers of VANEFF aim to put the culture, society, political and religious structures of Egypt on display, and to bring Vancouverites a deeper understanding of Egypt's past, present, and future.\n\n--\n\nGenie is an editorial assistant for Schema Magazine and self-appointed seeker-out of Schema-worthy events in Vancouver. She is a certified bookworm with a special fondness for Shakespeare and CanLit. You can follow her on Twitter @geniemak

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