LITERARY

» Robson Reading Series Readings by Catherine Owen ( Catalysts, non- fiction) and Waubgeshig Rice

( Midnight Sweatlodge, short fiction). • UBC Bookstore, Robson Square, 800 Robson St. • May 17, 7 p. m. • Free, robsonreadingseries. ubc. ca

» An Evening with John Irving Acclaimed American novelist and Academy Award- winning screenwriter reads from his new novel, In One Person. • NSCU Centre for Performing Arts, Capilano University, North Van • May 18 • $ 30, includes a copy of In One Person, 604- 990- 7810, capilanou. ca/ nscucentre

» Visual Verse Poetry Readings New West Artists Visual Verse Exhibit presents an evening of poetry readings featuring poetry brought to life by the artists. With host Reese Mcbeth • The Network Hub, River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster • May 18, 7- 9 p. m. • Free, 604- 544- 5045, newwestartists. ca » Author Reading: My Seductive Cuba,

Chen Lizra Author and tour guide Chen Lizra

presents My Seductive Cuba, her travel guidebook that weaves personal stories with practical info for those wanting to experience authentic Cuba. • Indigo Chapters, third floor, 788 Robson St. • May 19, 2 p. m. • Free, 604- 682- 4066 » Uprooted Again: Japanese Canadians

Move to Japan After World War II Join the author Tatsuo Kage, special guests and other friends and survivors of the 1946 expulsion • Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby • May 19, 3- 5 p. m. • 604- 777- 7000, nikkeiplace. org

» Word Whips Writing Series Writing prompts provided, plus the opportunity for sharing. 10- 15 minutes to write each prompt • Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch • May 22, plus the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. • vpl. ca. Also Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • May 22, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. • By donation, 604- 9257292, silkpurse. ca » Incite @ VPL: An Exploration of Books

and Ideas

Noah Richler reads from his latest book, What We Talk About When We Talk About War and Trevor and Debbie Greene

discuss March Forth • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 23, 7: 30 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, writersfest. bc. ca

» Meet the Author: Sarah Leavitt Sarah Leavitt discusses her graphic memoir Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me. • Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art, 3696 W. 8th Ave. • May 24, 7 p. m. • $ 20, 604- 733- 1356 » Michael Kluckner: Vanishing Vancouver

20th Anniversary Edition Through his own artwork, vintage photos and postcards Michael Kluckner shares his 20 years of chronicling the vanishing aspects of Vancouver heritage. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • May 24, 7: 30 p. m. • Free, 604- 878- 9140, vancouver- historical- society. ca

» Our Friend Joe: The Untold Story of

Vancouver’s First Lifeguard

Author Lisa Smith presents Our Friend Joe: The Untold Story of Vancouver’s First Lifeguard. Donations welcome to the Lifesaving Society’s ‘ Swim to Survive’ program. • West End Community Centre Barclay Room, 870 Denman St. • May 27, 3 p. m. • Free, 604- 733- 9749