From the culmination of C.E. Gatchalian’s Queer Asian Erotica series to the Marpole Food Storytelling Project’s community showcase, there is so much to experience and share this month.
Queer Asian Erotica Reading with C.E. Gatchalian
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM PST
Where: Hybrid (In-Person + Zoom)
Featuring: C.E. Gatchalian & Writers from the Queer Asian Erotica Workshop Series
Hosted by: Johnny D Trinh
Tickets: $15 (PWYC)
As part of the Queer Asian Writing Series at Historic Joy Kogawa House, C.E. Gatchalian has spent the past three weeks guiding participants through an exploration of queer Asian erotica—challenging stigmas, building confidence, and nurturing bold new literary voices.
Join us for an intimate reading night featuring workshop participants, light snacks, and refreshments.
Attend in person or join us on Zoom! Email info@kogawahouse.com for the link.
Marpole Food Storytelling Project: Community Celebration
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 — 2:00 PM PST
Where: In-Person at Marpole Neighbourhood House
Featuring: Yanting Qiu & local storytellers from Marpole Neighbourhood House, the Marpole Food Hub, and Historic Joy Kogawa House
Price: Free (Registration requested)
Celebrate the culmination of the Marpole Food Storytelling Project with an afternoon of community stories, shared food memories, and performances developed through the workshop series.
We’ll also be unveiling the free community cookbook created from the recipes and stories gathered throughout the project and serving small bites inspired by the book.
All ages welcome!
Poetry Jam with Lindi Nolte
When: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7-8:30 PM
Our monthly Poetry Jam returns with an evening of writing, sharing, and community. Led by spoken word poet and educator Lindi Nolte, this workshop invites poets of all levels to create together, experiment on the page, and (if you wish) take the mic.
Come to write, listen, or simply be part of the creative energy.
All welcome.