About Event
We're reading in the evening for this month's Cozy Reading Rave! Join us in a new event space located in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC: Simon Says!
Settle in, meet a fellow reader through a quick optional book-swap activity, then turn your phone off for one hour of reading with soft live guitar in the background. We’ll close with a short reflection and time to chill and mingle.
📍Simon Says | 29-560 Johnson Street, Victoria
🕰️ 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wednesday, November 25, 2026
You can expect:
- turning phones off
- soft live guitar music
- reading time
- offline/analog activity options
- a cozy local space
- tea and cider (sponsored by Routine Coffee!)
- snacks
Schedule
6:30pm: Arrive and get cozy
6:45pm: “Stranger Book Magic” connection activity (optional)
7:00pm: Phones off, one hour of reading
8:00pm: Closing activity
8:10pm: Chill with new friends
8:30pm: Goodnight!
What to bring
A book, e-reader, poetry, journal, or an analog hobby like knitting or sketching. Cushions and blankets are welcome.
Good to know
The phone-free hour is the heart of the event, so please plan to switch off from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Earplugs will be available if you’d like it quieter.
Take a break from your phones with us and go offline~
About the organizer:
Gold Petal is a local coaching and facilitation business ran by Diana De Cotiis. The whole point is to facilitate presence and connection, building community along the way. Offline events are a way to bring like-minded community together in a time where we are perpetually online.
Thanks for joining!
Note: All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, I'd be happy to transfer your ticket to a friend. Please email me at diana@goldpetal.ca and I'll take care of it :)