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 […]
Poetry Parlour — August (Calgary) August 18, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SECalgary This is a Free event Join the WGA for the LAST Poetry Parlour at Pachamama Soul. This month, we’re so excited to feature Golda Ray! Open mic sign-up starts at 7 PM MT. […]
WESTWORD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! Deadline: August 11, 2026 for publication in WestWord Fall 2026 issue WestWord invites members to answer the following: Does your writing practice change with the seasons? If so, what routines or habits do you incorporate during the autumn months? Members can access all previous issues of WestWord here (must […]
Queer Writers’ Collective Meeting (Edmonton) August 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MTRooster Kitchen & Bar10732 Whyte AveEdmonton This is a Free event 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 […]
Pub Night & Open Mic (Edmonton) August 19, 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. The pub night follows […]
Call for WGA Youth Committee Members (Virtual) Deadline: August 31, 2026 The WGA Youth Committee supports young and emerging writers (aged 18-30) through targeted programming and advocacy. Meetings are held virtually once per month. The time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per month. We are currently seeking up to 3 new Members at Large to […]
Emerging Writers’ Cafe at the Esker Foundation (Calgary) July 23, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MTEsker Foundation 1011 9th Ave SE Calgary Register here The Esker Foundation is excited to invite writers aged 16+ that may identify as emerging in the hopes of sharing, connecting, and learning. Come to share works in progress, brainstorm […]
Speak Up YYC ft. Lyric (Calgary) July 30, 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 our next free monthly open mic, featuring Lyric and hosted by aloT of Poetry! Lyric R. Ophelia is a poet of diverse backgrounds, […]
Poetry Parlour —June (Calgary) July 21, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SECalgary This is a Free event Join the WGA for the SECOND LAST Poetry Parlour at Pachamama Soul. This month, we’re so excited to feature the brilliant poet, Gee! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. […]
Connections Brewing Pub Night (Calgary) July 14, 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. July will feature a literary-themed pub quiz! Brush up on your […]
Board Election Results The WGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of the following members to the Board: Jason Schembri Treasurer Shaylean GladuMember at Large Louise CourtemancheMember at Large Our returning board members are: Anne Bailey (President)Anna Wagner (Vice President)Kendall Bistretzan (Secretary)Natalie Simpson (Member at Large)T.F. Pruden (Member at Large)Aubrianna Snow (Member […]
Annual General Meeting (Online) June 22, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM MTOnline (Zoom)Registration RequiredThis year’s AGM will be held in online only. Register here The WGA would like to invite all active members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online during the evening of June 22, 2026. Members are entitled to […]
