Events Schedule

WORD*LAB August (Guest TBA)
WORD*LAB Guest TBA Plus open mic! When: August 17th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage A monthly performance ...

WORD*LAB July (Guest TBA)
WORD*LAB Guest TBA Plus open mic! When: July 13th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage A monthly performance ...

WORD*LAB June (Guest TBA)
WORD*LAB Guest TBA Plus open mic! When: June 15th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage A monthly performance ...

WORD*LAB YEG Youth Takeover Poetry Night
WORD*LAB YEG Youth Takeover Poetry Night Plus open mic! When: May 18th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage ...
Knife on Snow: Book Launch
Please join Alice Major as she celebrates the launch of her newest poetry collection, Knife on Snow. About Knife on Snow What portents must you divine when a knife falls from the sky into ...
Ignite Unite Open Mic
It’s time for local and emerging poets and spoken word artists to share their work! Come read a poem or two at for this year’s penultimate event on Sunday, April 30th from 12:00pm to ...
Ignite Unite Poetry Party
Join us for another fabulous Poetry Party! We will hear from four poets who graced our stages throughout the festival this year. Expect big energy, big feelings, and big fun! Readings from Meghan Eaker, ...
Food for Thought
Food for Thought is a catered event that is all about sparking your interest in local magazines that have published poetry. Take this opportunity to experience some of the poetry that has been published ...
Poésie à haute voix : un atelier d’écriture
Poésie à Haute Voix est une invitation pour les Francophones, ceux qui parlent Franglais et ceux qui ont le courage de dépoussiérer leur français et de se renouer avec leur amour pour la langue ...
Who Am I (Not)?: A Workshop with Bänoo Zan
Participants in this workshop will be invited to challenge dominant discourses about poetry, identity, community, and activism. They will be invited to approach writing form a more global perspective and to consider its impact ...
Voices of Edmonton Indigenous Poets Society
The Edmonton Indigenous Poets Society is returning for EPF 2023! This is a showcase of Indigenous Voices in amiskwaciy-wäskhikan curated by the Edmonton Indigenous Poets Society. Featuring readings by Paige Cardinal, Stephanie Giroux, Robin ...
EPF 2023 Presents: Meghan Eaker and Jane Munro
Join us for this EPF 2023 presentation of live readings from Meghan Eaker and Jane Munro. Host: Shima Robinson Pay-what-you-can Suggested donation: $10
UAlberta Press Literary Editions
This hybrid poetry reading event will feature readings from UAlberta Press’ newest collections: Monitoring Station by Sonja Ruth Greckol, Indie Rock by Joe Bishop, and there’s more by Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike. Co-presented by Edmonton ...
Parenting Poets
Three poets who are also parents discuss the ramifications, challenges and joys of being parenting poets. Child minding will be provided by EPFS for up to 8 children between the ages of 6 and ...
Unspoken Poetry with Yusi
Charlee Queen XO will be your feature poet with accompaniment from Reclaim Collective, a 5-piece group comprised of some of Edmonton’s finest jazz musicians. Local poet, Yusi, will kick off this night of music ...
Laureates Night featuring Ink Movement
This exciting night of poetry will feature readings from the Edmonton Poet Laureate – Titilope Sonuga, the St. Albert Poet Laureate – Lauren Seal, and members of a local youth poets collective called Ink ...
Celebration of Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a delightful afternoon of poetry featuring Medgine Mathurin and Emily Riddle and hosted by Writer in Residence Tololwa Mollel. An open mic session for those who are interested in ...

WORD*LAB featuring Luciana Erregue-Sacchi
WORD*LAB Featuring: Luciana Erregue-Sacchi Plus open mic! When: April 20th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage A monthly ...

WORD*LAB featuring Emily Riddle
WORD*LAB Featuring: Emily Riddle Plus open mic! When: February 16th, 2023 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB Funded by: Canadian Heritage A monthly ...

WORD*LAB featuring Bänoo Zan
WORD*LAB Featuring: Bänoo Zan Plus open mic! When: December 15th, 2022 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB A monthly performance poetry experience Pay-What-You-Can ...

WORD*LAB featuring Chris Hutchinson
WORD*LAB Featuring: Chris Hutchinson Plus open mic! When: November 24th, 2022 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB A monthly performance poetry experience Pay-What-You-Can ...

WORD*LAB featuring Some Sum
WORD*LAB Featuring: Some Sum Plus open mic! When: October 13th, 2022 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB A monthly performance poetry experience Pay-What-You-Can ...

WORD*LAB featuring Laurie MacFayden
WORD*LAB Featuring: Laurie MacFayden Plus open mic! When: September 15th 2022 at 7:30pm Where: CO*LAB – 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton Co-presented by: Edmonton Poetry Festival and CO*LAB A monthly performance poetry experience Pay-What-You-Can ...

Bookshop Open Mics
Come to Audreys Books for local OPEN MIC experiences. Signup will open 30 minutes prior to event start time. Readers will have 5 mins to read their work. Try something new or hone your ...