The Queer Writers’ Collective of Edmonton gives space for writers to gather and build support networks. Typically, the QWC meets on the third Wednesday of every month, right before the regular Writers’ Guild of Alberta Edmonton Pub Night. Writers are welcome to attend and stay for the evening! March 18, 20265:30 PM – 7:00 PM […]
March 13, 2026: Thanks to research by the Centre for Free Expression and the CBC, Albertans now know how far the Alberta government’s recent order on the selection of school library materials goes in curtailing their freedom to read. More than 200 titles have been removed from Alberta school libraries as a direct result of […]
Speak Up is a budding literary community in YYC dedicated to expression; of speaking up, speaking out and speaking truth to power. Hosted by MelVee X. March 26, 20265:30 PM – 7:00 PM MTSAN<K>TJURI BUKS in Marlborough MallUnit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.ECalgaryFREE The featured poet this month is Viraj Muthye. Viraj Muthye is an […]
What is the Kemosa Scholarship? First established in 2017 by Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies in partnership with Tlicho Dene author Richard Van Camp, the Kemosa Scholarship offers an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers to obtain resources to help them complete the work on their writing – whether that be a novel, a collection of […]
WGA Casino Night FundraiserJuly 30 – 31, 2026 Varying Shifts (Morning, Evening, and Overnight)Starlight Casino, West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 St NW #2710Edmonton The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s casino fundraiser will be at the Starlight Casino at West Edmonton Mall (second floor) in Edmonton from July 30 – 31, 2026. By partnering with a local […]
Wednesday, March 18, 20267:00PM – 9:00PM MTRooster Bar and Kitchen10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)EdmontonFree This month’s pub night features a super-sized open mic. More readers, more laughter, more of your beautiful words. Tell your friends! As always, open mic sign ups begin at 7pm. First come first serve. We apologize in advance if we are […]
The Single Onion celebrates Indigenous poets with a special event curated by Alycia Two Bears, and featuring poets Alanna Bluebird, Alyjah Ermine, and Daniel Poitras. March 19, 20267:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTShelf Life Books1302 4th Street SWCalgary Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@SingleOnionPoetry About the PoetsAlycia Two Bears is a member of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation. A proud […]
March 22, 202610:00 AM – 4:30 PM MT The Gateway Theatre 8529 Gateway Boulevard Fee: $20 – $40 (Sliding Scale)Lunch is provided Please register by Friday, March 20, 2026 to ensure we can meet your dietary needs. We’re calling all writers to join The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Workshop West in an all-day writers’ […]
The Alberta Literary Awards Gala will be taking place on Friday, June 5th, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta! Join us as we celebrate the finalists and announce the winners of the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards and connect with your Alberta literary community. June 5th, 2026Doors at 6:00 PM MT Dinner at 7:00 PM MT Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre 4440 Gateway […]
Sunday, March 8, 20267:30 PM MTUpper Arts Space at Holy Trinity Anglican Church10037 84 AveEdmonton Admission is by donation at the door. Refreshments available, and there is free parking on site. Script Salon’s very first International Women’s Day Monologues for Women on invites a wonderful group of playwrights reading their work. We hope to see […]
Wednesday, March 11, 20267:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar & Kitchen10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)Edmonton Our March reading will feature Erina Harris, author of TRADING BEAUTY SECRETS WITH THE DEAD (2024) and Teren Hazzard, winner of the 2025 CLC Poetry Contest. As always, an open mic will follow, and you can pick up a […]
Thursday, March 5, 20267:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTStonyslope Brewery Company9620 Elbow Dr SW, Unit 20Calgary Come out for an unforgettable evening at the Stonyslope Brewing Company. Sample the beers and partake of the enticing menu! Sit back and enjoy an evening of poetry, and if you are brave enough, sign up to share your […]
March 16, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Online (Zoom)Registration is required Join fellow youth and emerging writers online for a dedicated session for writers to focus, chat, and share progress, and where all writing is welcome (including academic and personal writing!). The WGA welcomes anyone who feels they fit into this description and […]
Wednesday, April 8, 20267:00 PM MTShelf Life Books 1302 4th Street SW Calgary Presented by the City of Calgary and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. The finalists of the City of Calgary Book Prize will be gathering on April 8 for a public reading from their nominated works! While the winners are still being juried […]
February 25, 2026 The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Writers’ Union of Canada are grateful for the outpouring of support we have received in the follow-up to receiving notice that our Freedom to Read event venue (the Kensington Legion in Calgary) had cancelled our booking. A joint statement was issued from the Board of […]
