Our 15th annual programming offers several multi-disciplinary events to delight eyes and ears with music, theatre, and spoken word.
#15 VOADEN PRIZE STAGE READING
KWF and the Dan School of Drama and Music proudly present the debut staged reading of the winning play of the 2023 Herman Voaden National Playwriting Competition.
Friday, September 29
Islandview | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
#16 LITERARY TRIVIA NIGHT
The tradition continues with this fun night of literary trivia. We’ve tweaked the formula, Aara has toned down the tricky questions, and we’re sure you’ll be delighted with the results! Win prizes, have a few laughs, and show off your CanLit credentials.
Friday, September 29
Hey Darlin’ Diner| 6:00 – 8:00 pm
ART AFTER DARK
They say ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover’, but sometimes those covers are their own art. As part of Downtown Kingston’s art crawl, enjoy creative book jacket design and original artwork by Vancouver’s Oliver McPartlin
Friday, September 29
Curate.Social | 7:00 – 10:00 pm
#23 MUSICAL MATINEE WITH THE GERTRUDES
The Gertrudes musical collective, a down-home “folkestra” from Skeleton Park will perform from their new album Just to Please You followed by an onstage conversation about song writing and collaboration.
Saturday, September 30
Islandview | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
#25 THE SHOE PROJECT
Join us to hear a group of remarkable immigrant and refugee women share their empowering personal stories, developed over a 10 week workshop with local author mentor Diane Schoemperlen.
Saturday, September 30
Islandview | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
