Shab-e She'r

Canada's most diverse & brave poetry reading + open mic series, since Nov. 2012, Founder @BanooZan, Upcoming June 16

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Toronto! Mark your calendars for Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) June 16 w features @LaraBozabalian & @Surveyclimat + #OpenMic in any language #poetry #SpokenWord #diverstiy #courage #FreedomOfSpeech #solidarity #community #multilingual #books #multicultural https://t.co/vK1hiBsLQO

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

Three of my poems “A Voice from Prison,” “The Mirror Hall,” & “The Muezzin,” have been published in: FemiNICHE
@FemiNICHEmag
Thanks to editors, esp. editor in chief Mariam Awad. #literarymagazine #women #politicalprisoner #revolution #poems #publication
https://t.co/OqAMZ4rUDB

[Griffin Poetry Prize @griffinpoetry]

✨ Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the box office of Koerner Hall (@the_rcm), 273 Bloor Street West or online. https://t.co/PEnzRA86xh

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Outer Haven Poetry Night ft Clara Blackwood & Mārta Ziemelis + Open Mic June 25 https://t.co/fDljDphzDd

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

HAPPENING Multicultural Festival 2026 Poetry & Performance Night May 29 @MuseArtsTO Photos: https://t.co/I0MBlMKE4l
Credits: Alex Usquiano

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

Join us at Draft Pop-Up Reading
May 28th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
Thanks to Maria Meindl & team.
I have poems abt Iran & copies of
Woman Life Freedom: Poems for the Iranian Revolution @guernica_ed for sale
Register:
https://t.co/TGDh0RyGHe
Info: https://t.co/WRLYh2I4mD
#reading #Iran

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night)
May 2026, Tranzac Club photos r up on Facebook.
Featured poets Rania El Mugammar & A. Daniyal + Shab-e She’r team Mckenna Ramsay, Anushka Ataullahjan, Ghazaleh Zarrinzadeh & Cy Strom
Host: Bänoo Zan
#photos #poetry #books
https://t.co/OYI2NGGunW

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Shab-e She’r Poetry May 2026 Report
#report #event #literaryevent #poetryreading #poetry #diversity #courage #SpokenWord #openmic #books #community #solidarity #Toronto #Canada #multilingual #multicultural
https://t.co/JfkKHYYssG

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

We are gravely concerned that poet Ehab Lotayef has been arrested by Israeli forces on board a boat to break the Gaza blockade. Contact & tag all writing organizations in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe & etc. @PENamerica @PENCanada @pen_int @AnotherStoryTO @guernica_ed

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

We are thrilled that London Pinkney, the editor-in-chief of The Ana, has recently reviewed
Woman Life Freedom: Poems for the Iranian Revolution @guernica_ed
@wearetheana
#review #poetry #WomanLifeFreedom
Read the review online on The Ana’s website:
https://t.co/RKCBmStD6C

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Toronto! Today is the day! May 19! Join Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) at Tranzac Club, for poetry in as many languages as you write in, community, solidarity, and inspiration. Spread the word. #poetry #OpenMic #featuredpoets #recitation #languages Details: https://t.co/rVZqOORHjR

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Toronto! Join us Tuesday May 19 for poetry readings, open mic (in any language), solidarity, and community. Bring friends: https://t.co/yV0OOjSAgp
#poetry #diversity #courage #community #multilingual #multicultural #books #recitations #openmic

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Join @ShabeSherTO May 19 @Tranzac 7-10 PM to hear feature #poet #RaniaElMugammar #Sudanese #artist #abolitionist #CommunityOrganizer #advocate #educator #speaker #poetry #diversity #courage More info: https://t.co/yV0OOjSAgp

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Join @ShabeSherTO May 19 @Tranzac 7-10 PM to hear feature #poet #Daniyal born in #Lahore #Pakistan raised in #Italy residing in #Toronto author of #Chappbook #published in @PolyglotMag & others #poetry #diversity #courage #community https://t.co/yV0OOjSAgp

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Immigrant Writers’ Manifesto
first delivered at @ImmWriters AGM

#writers #immigrant #manifesto #professionalism #commitment #craft #culture #survival #AGM #speech

https://t.co/KlmjufKpVM

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

My poem, “Taraneh’s Song,” has been published in:
Spirit Lake Review, 2026 Issue, pages 114-115.
Thanks to editors.
Link to issue:
https://t.co/tXRGdhLWSU
#publication #poem #magazine #compulsoryhijab #executions #TaranehAlidoosti #Iran #criemsagainsthumanity #WomanLifeFreedom

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

Join us online for the launch of
@ConsequenceF
Vol 18.1 Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00p ET I will be reading my translation of “Silent Language,” a poem by
@SinaBehmanesh_
Thanks to editors #publication #translation #poetry
Register: https://t.co/EqigmoKrdQ

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Book Launch, Eternities
A.F. Moritz in Conversation with Beatriz Hausner
Tuesday, May 5
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Tranzac Club, Living Room
292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7
Free Event, Accessible Venue
PLEASE RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE
https://t.co/OAOVu6WtTN

[Bänoo Zan @BanooZan]

My poem “Testimony” has been published in online journal, Collateral, Issue 10.2.
It is accompanied by a voice recording & a statement
Thanks to editors
#publication #poetry #poem #Testimony #Collateral #Iran #protestors #War #power #people
Link to poem: https://t.co/VY6f2TrCSS

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

@westawestindian

[Shab-e She'r @ShabeSherTO]

Shab-e She’r Poetry Month 2026
photos have been uploaded to Facebook. Link: https://t.co/Kk4pASnVrL
#photos #poetry #diversity #courage #SpokenWord #community #FreedomOfSpeech #books #literaryevent #Toronto #Canada #multilingual #multicultural #transnational #international