WGA Fall Kickoff (Calgary – October 5)

Free EventWhen: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 6:00pm to 9:00pm MSTWhere: Joyce on 4th, 506 24th Avenue SW, Calgary Fall is upon us again and that means a calendar chock full of literary events! Join us and a slate of speakers from the Calgary literary community as we share what we have on for the 2023/2024 […]
Single Onion #194 (Calgary – September 21)

Free EventWhen: Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:00pm MSTWhere: Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th Street SW, Calgary To attend virtually, register HERE. Visit the FB Event. Please join us for the 194th instalment of Single Onion, which celebrates the launch of David Martin’s new book Kink Bands. Featuring special guest Samantha Jones. Stop by to listen to some readings, […]
How to Query & Pitch an Agent Webinar (Online – August 30)

Wednesday, August 30th, 20237:00pm to 8:15pm MDT Online via Zoom $10 for WGA members $15 for non-members Do you have a completed manuscript you’re ready to get out into the world, but you’re not sure where to start? First of all, congratulations! Completing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment. Now you’re ready for the next […]
Coffee and Chat (Calgary – Sept 7)

Thursday, September 7th, 202312:00pm – 1:30pm MDT at Alexandra Writers’ Center at cSpace 4th floor salon1721 29th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta FREE Join host Ashley Frerichs for the WGA Coffee & Chat: an informal meet-up for writers in Calgary. Come to socialize and chat about writing in general or discuss any current writing projects which you’d like some feedback on. Come ready to make friends, […]
September Soiree: Poetry & Music (Calgary – September 13)

September Soiree: Poetry & Music Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 6:30pm MDT cSpace Marda Loop – Theatre (1st floor) 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta Free entry. Donations accepted at the door. Please join us and the Calgary Spoken Word Society for an evening of poetry and music featuring artists: Micheline MaylorEugene SticklandMary VlooswykSheri-D WilsonMorag […]
Calgary Poetry Parlour (Calgary – September 19)

Calgary Poetry Parlour Open Mic Tuesday, September 19th, 20237:00pm – 9:30pm MDTat Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium #2110, 830 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, Calgary (Between Pizza 73 and Sunshine Vietnamese around the corner South east from from Arby’s.) FREE Join host Ashley Frerichs at the next Poetry Parlour Open Mic. Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and […]
Dog Days of Summer – Calgary Mixer (Calgary – August 10)

Thursday, August 10th, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm MDT Community Wise Patio (Behind the building in the backyard.) #223 – 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta Free for WGA members$5 for non-members Please join us for a Summer Mixer in Calgary featuring readings by Lareina Abbott, Marcello Di Cintio, and Tasnuva Hayden. All ages are welcome. […]
WGA 2022 Call for Board Members

Deadline: August 22, 2022 The 2022/2023 Board of the WGA will be elected at our AGM on September 24, 2022. The AGM will be held at the Calgary Public Library – Central Branch but there will be the opportunity for remote participation. There are openings for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Youth Member at […]
WGA 2022 Call for Board Members



Deadline: August 22, 2022 The 2022/2023 Board of the WGA will be elected at our AGM on September 24, 2022. The AGM will be held at the Calgary Public Library – Central Branch but there will be the opportunity for remote participation. There are openings for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Youth Member at […]