As part of the Blue Metropolis Festival, Expozine brings together members of two Montreal small press poetry collectives on April 25 at 5:30 PM, 10 Sherbrooke O.
Working in their respective languages, the artisanal periodicals Tantôt and RODAISUN have created vibrant spaces for new voices and poetic experimentation. The five poet-editors of the two magazines will join the Expozine team to discuss collective publishing, their editorial and graphic influences, and the challenges of producing small-press, artisanal magazines—along with the often blurred boundary between zines and magazines.
The event will conclude with a short collective reading. Bilingual readings; conversation in French and English.
RODAISUN x BLUE METROPOLIS LITERARY FESTIVAL present...
I REMEMBER: A writing workshop inspired by the work of Joe Brainard
7pm - April 16, 2026 - Parquette - 1345 Rue de Bellechasse, Montréal
Writing prompts by RODAISUN, music by Aaron Dolman, Kevin LaFleur, and Zach Bachand. Second hand books for sale by Pomes Books.
Joe Brainard (1942-1944) was a New York School artist and writer whose unconventional memoir I Remember transformed what autobiographical writing can be. Made up of 1,000+ brief memories, the book shows how the deeply personal can also be profoundly universal — something RDS has been exploring for the past five years.
What to expect:
→ Live music + drinks at Parquette
→ Books by Pomes 2nd Hand Books
→ Writing prompts inspired by Brainard
→ Optional group reading / performance
Poster by Nia Ekiyor-Katimi @stupidbabycupid
March 8, 2026 at 10 ave des Pins # 116
Featuring musical performances by Olivia Khoury and Muda, readings by RODAISUN, and a poetry open mic.
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