Vancouver Writers Festival presents “True Confessions and Tall Tales”, featuring Leanne Dunic, author of To Love the Coming End. Also with Dina Del Bucchia, Hera Lindsay Bird and Dawn Dumont.

A zany mix of quiz show, stand-up comedy, music, confessions and more is probably what’s in store tonight—but who knows? New Zealand poet Hera Lindsay Bird’s debut was a provocative, raunchy bestseller that launched her to semi-cult status. Fringe Fest alum and comedian Dina Del Bucchia’s debut story collection, Don’t Tell Me What to Do, isn’t scared to tell the truth about those of us who are emotional and who care too much about things that might seem ridiculous. Dawn Dumont has worked as a stand-up comic. Her new stories weave together the friendships of four Indigenous First Nations people over two decades. Leanne Dunic, singer and guitarist with the band The Deep Cove, is also a multidisciplinary artist and writer. Friday night, you’re out with friends and a little wine, anything could happen. Hosted by Lisa Christiansen.