Special Announcement: We are proud to announce that Ann-Marie Metten, Executive Director of Historic Joy Kogawa House has been awarded an Outstanding Impact Volunteer Award by Heritage BC. Read more: kogawahouse.com/wp/blog/2024/0…

Join us this Monday for a special event with Odd Meridian Arts and VancouverPoetryHouse! Joy Kogawa will be reading from her collection 'From the Lost and Found Department,' accompanied by other talented poets. Limited tickets available: oddmeridian.ca/lost-found.html

kogawahouse.com/wp/linkinbio/ Poetry Month may be over, but with us, the celebration never ends. Join us for two exciting events in the upcoming weeks! More info to follow.

Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of poetry, the artistry of bookmaking, or simply looking for an afternoon of inspiration and reflection, we look forward to welcoming you to the launch of “Warp and Weft” by Nanaimo poet, Carla Stein: eventbrite.ca/e/warp-and-wef…

Warp and Weft Chapbook Launch postponed. Please consider joining the Kogawa House mailing list to stay up to date on events (eepurl.com/bLlNCH) and stay tuned to our social media channels for updates.

Join us on July 25 for an in-depth poetry workshop led by Alvin Pang, our July writer-in-residence: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketin…

This summer, KARAKORO brings "Naomi's Tree" to Vancouver! Based on Joy Kogawa’s book, it follows the cherry tree & Naomi through generations. Join us Aug 11 at VJLS! zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketin…

August Highlights at Joy Kogawa House! 🎶 Naomi’s Tree Musical by KARAKORO: Aug 11, 3PM 📚 Time to Wonder Book Launch: Aug 22, 3-5:30PM 📅 AGM: Aug 29, 7PM Details: kogawahouse.com/wp/blog/2024/0…

Join us this Thursday afternoon for the launch of Time to Wonder: Volume 3 - A Kid's Guide to BC's Regional Museums with authors Sue Harper and Lesley Buxton! Explore museums across BC, from the Museum of Vancouver to Science World, and beyond: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketin…

Join us on September 12, 7-9 pm, for our AGM at Joy Kogawa House. The agenda includes approving minutes and financial reports, voting on nominations, and honoring retiring members Joan Young and Ann-Marie Metten. (Membership renewal is required for voting.)

Join us for the launch of Warp and Weft, a chapbook by Carla Stein from Tiger Petal Press, part of BC Culture Days! Carla will read, & Carolin Peterson will demo how handmade chapbooks are crafted. Don’t miss this peek into bookmaking! #BCCultureDays culturedays.ca/en/events/c619…

Join us for one or all three upcoming events this month: Poetry Open Mic with WIR André Préfontaine on Oct 15, Writing Workshop with WIR Gordon Portman on Oct 18, “Letters to the Future” Workshop with Suzuki Elders on Oct 24. See link in bio to read more!

Join us for The Story in the Telling, a writing workshop with Writer-in-Residence Gordon Portman! 📅 Oct 18, 7-8:30 pm PDT @ Joy Kogawa House (In-person & Virtual): zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketin…

Celebrate Marpole's flavors and stories! Join artist Yanting Qiu & your neighbors to create the Marpole Neighbourhood Cookbook with us. 1st Info Session: 10 am, Nov 9, held at Marpole Neighbourhood House. Register here: tinyurl.com/3be3ewak

In November we explore identity, transformation, and community storytelling. New WIR Holly Timpener leads a workshop blending performance art and personal reflection, while Yanting Qiu's storytelling celebrates Marpole through a neighborhood cookbook. kogawahouse.com/wp/news/

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Join our Writer-in-Residence, Trevor Copp, and discover how a creative act like mime can push your writing boundaries. ✨ 📅 Jan 23 | 🕖 7 PM | 📍 Joy Kogawa House Spaces are limited—link in bio!

🚀 Workshop | Imagery Meets Constraint Wed, March 19 | 6–8 PM | Hybrid @ Joy Kogawa House $15 | Open to the Public Explore constraint as creativity with Brandon Wint (he/him): shorturl.at/c3x7C.

TREMORS FESTIVAL 2025 has landed in East Van → June 6–8! 5 wild new works → sci-fi, hip-hop, immersive dreams & more. Pay what you decide. Art party included: rumble.org/shows/tremors-…