MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

Toronto Poetry Slam: Featuring a rare non-poetry guest performance by Toronto sketch troupe Ladystache. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W., Toronto. 8 p.m. $7. torontopoetryslam.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

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

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