Speak Up YYC ft. Adrienne Adams (Calgary) April 30, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MTSAN<K>TJURI BUKS in Marlborough MallUnit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.ECalgary
WGA Mentorship Program: Public Reading and Reception (Calgary) May 2, 2026 5:00 PM MT — Doors 7:00 PM MT — Readings BeginBurnswest Theatre (The Confluence)750
The Single Onion celebrates National Poetry Month with an event featuring four great poets: Jennifer Bowering Delisle, Ian Fitzgerald, Jun-Long Lee, and Conner Levi. Thursday,
Sunday, May 3, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM MTAudreys Books10702 Jasper AveEdmonton The Alberta Literary Awards Finalists will be reading from their nominated works, and to
The WGA invites all writers to attend the next Horizons Circle Workshop featuring Mila Philipzig. Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM MTStanley Milner
March 27, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MT Keyano College Clearwater Campus Elements Room 8115 Franklin AvenueFort McMurray Read Across Wood Buffalo Day: Celebrating Literacy, Reading, and Community
Pub Night and Open Mic (Edmonton) Wednesday, April 15, 20267:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar and Kitchen10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)EdmontonFree Join us for
Tuesday, April 14th, 20266:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTLast Best Brewing & Distilling(Upstairs in the dining room)607 – 11th Ave SWCalgaryFree. No registration required. All
Tuesday, April 21, 20267:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium#2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SECalgaryFREE Join host Ashley Frerichs for a special edition
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
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
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,
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Join Speak Up YYC next Thursday for a special Black History Month edition featuring poet Tola Dee! Speak Up is a budding literary community in
April 12, 202612:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT Blindman Brewing 3413 53rd AveLacombe, Alberta Free RSVPs (below) are appreciated but not required. This event is
WGA FALL 2026 WRITERS’ RETREAT (CAROLINE) October 15 – 18, 2026 Sanctum Retreat Centre11 Sanctum WayCaroline, Alberta Join your fellow writers for a weekend away from home
Tuesday, March 10, 20266:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTLast Best Brewing & Distilling607 – 11th Ave SW*Upstairs in the dining roomFREE (No registration required) Open
