For book lovers, passionate writers, and aspiring authors, this 麻豆传媒映画festival is the place to be.
But, the is also more than many books and authors under one roof, and there are just as many notable, fun events to attend at the festival.
Here is everything you need to know about this year's 麻豆传媒映画Writers Fest and which events to bookmark:
The week-long, nearly fully in-person event takes place October 17 to 23 at various locations on Granville Island (depending on which event you are attending). A fundraiser 80s-themed dance party takes place ahead of the fest itself on Sept. 22 at the Fox Cabaret.
There will be 80 VWF events this year, including "discussions about the state of modern journalism, the loss of reproductive rights for women, and a conversation about the rise of Indigenous storytelling around the world," according to the festival website.
Events vary in price, but those in theatres cost $25 (except where indicated) and members, seniors, and youth under 30 years old get a discount. Youth events are $10 per person and digital youth events are free or pay-what-you-can.
VWF events to bookmark
- - Spet. 22, 7 p.m. at Fox Cabaret; Tickets $35
- (authors perform lyrics from popular 80s songs, but in serious poetry) - Oct. 20, 8:30 p.m. at Performance Works - 1218 Cartwright St; Tickets $25
- - Oct. 21, 8:30 p.m. at Revue Stage - 1601 Johnston St; Tickets $25
- - Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at The Nest - 1398 Cartwright St; Free to attend
- - Oct. 23, 11 a.m. at Performance Works - 1218 Cartwright St; Tickets $55
- - Oct. 23, 4 p.m. at Performance Works - 1218 Cartwright St; Tickets $55
- - Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. at Waterfront Theatre - 1412 Cartwright St; Tickets $25
- (discussion between journalist and author, Elizabeth Renzetti, and First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid) - Oct. 22, 2 p.m. at Revue Stage - 1601 Johnston St; Tickets $25
When: Oct. 17-23
Where: Various locations on Granville Island (dependent on event)
Cost: Various prices; theatres $25; youth events $10; digital youth events free or pay-what-you-can
