Controversy @ Noon: Literary Merit (Online) September 23, 2026 12:00 PM MT – 1:00 PM MTOnline (Zoom) Register here. This is a Free event But registration is required. We say literary merit is a subjective topic, but do we really think that? Is it a matter of taste or is there criteria that defines why […]
Single Onion #222 (Calgary) September 24, 2026 7:00 PM MTShelf Life Books1302 4 St SWCalgary Stream Online Here. The Single Onion returns with four readers this fall: Herbert Poll Gutiérrez, Richard Harrison, Jaspreet Singh, and Zuleiha Yusuf. About the Single OnionPoetry and Performance – The Single Onion is Calgary’s longest-running poetry reading series, bringing Canada’s […]
Queer Writers’ Collective Meeting (Edmonton) September 16, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MTRooster Kitchen & Bar10732 Whyte AveEdmonton This is a Free event The QWC returns in September for another monthly meet-up! The Queer Writers’ Collective of Edmonton gives space for writers to gather and build support networks. Typically, the QWC meets on the […]
Pub Night & Open Mic (Edmonton) September 16, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar & Kitchen10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)Edmonton This is a Free event Whether you’re a first timer or a veteran, all are welcome. Come and share your words with the wonderful and encouraging Edmonton writer community. September’s Pub Night welcomes […]
Call for Jurors: Alberta Literary Awards 2027 Deadline: September 18, 2026 Applicants can apply here. The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is calling all readers and writers to join our awards juries this season. This is an opportunity to be “in the room” when the 2027 finalists and winners are chosen. The awards season is an […]
VERS/E Queer Poetry Open Mic (Edmonton) September 2, 2026 6:00 PM MT Doors & Sign Up 6:30 PM MT Open Mic Felice Cafe10930 84 St RSVP Here. The WGA is excited to support the VERS/E Queer Poetry Open Mic. Join Edmonton queer writers on the first Wednesday of every month, September through April, at Felice […]
Coffee & Chat at Memorial Park Library (Calgary) September 12, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM MTMemorial Park LibraryMeeting Room 21221 2 St SW Calgary This is a Free event Please join host Ashley Frerichs for the next Calgary Coffee & Chat, a place for YYC writers to get together and gab about all things […]
Speak Up YYC — August (Calgary) August 27, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MTSANTJURI BUKS in Marlborough MallUnit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.ECalgary This is a Free Event Join us for a free monthly open mic with Speak Up YYC — with August featuring Sholley Powell! About the Feature: Born and raised in Winnipeg, […]
Connections Brewing Pub Night (Calgary) September 8, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTLast Best Brewing & Distilling(Upstairs in the dining room)607 – 11th Ave SWCalgary This is a Free event. Calgary, we hope to see you at Connections Brewing for another pub night. We will now be featuring another literary trivia night with Precious […]
Crafting Memoir: Creating Story from Experience (Edmonton) November 7, 2026 (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT) & November 21, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT) In-Person Only Percy Page CentreRoom #111759 Groat RD NWEdmonton Registration Rates: Members: $195.00 CDNNon-Members: $220.00 CDN register Here (Cancellation policy Below) Join a limited group of writers to explore […]
