Cozy Reading Rave

Settle in, turn your phone off, and read a book around like-minded community. With live guitar and tea for the coziest vibes. Home by 9pm.
About this 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!

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.

goldpetal.ca

@diana.goldpetal

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 [email protected] and I'll take care of it :)