MONDAY, JULY 4

Vancouver Poetry Slam: Poetry slam competition with frequent guest performers. Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. 8 p.m. $5

THURSDAY, JULY 7

David Goldbloom: Hon. Michael H. Wilson interviews Dr. Goldbloom, author of How Can I Help?, on issues of mental health. Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax. 7:15 p.m.

Insomniac Press Spring/Summer Launch: Jacqueline Valencia, Michael Murray, Stan Rogal. Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave., Toronto. 6:30 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Alice Zorn: Zorn discusses her book Five Roses, at the launch of the Montreal Review of Books’ 50th issue. Drawn and Quarterly, 211 Bernard Ouest, Montreal. 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Hamilton Zineposium: Zine, book, and DIY fair. Spice Factory, 121 Hughson St. N., Hamilton. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. zineposiumhamilton.wordpress.com

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