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SUMMARY:Poetography
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to have a poetic eye? How do writers create an ekphrastic poem from photographic inspiration? Is the way photographers capture the world through their metaphorical and literal lenses a unique kind of poetry? Photographer Jeff Day\, poet and novelist Wendy McGrath\, and poet and photographer Trisia Eddy Woods will discuss their artistic approaches and join moderator Kim Mannix for a conversation on the fascinating intersections between poetry and photography. Join them at ArtsHub Creative Studios! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowcase Series\, Outreach Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/poetography/
LOCATION:ArtsHub Creative Studios\, 10131 97 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 0L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:Poetry In Motion
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself constantly rhyming? Do you like to read and write poetry? Share your voice at The Carrot\, Alberta Avenue’s volunteer-run & neighbourhood-oriented community arts coffeehouse. Poetry In Motion is an open-mic style event that runs year round on the second Wednesday of every month. Sign up for the mic will occur at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/poetry-in-motion/
LOCATION:The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse\, 9351 118 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 0N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:The Olive Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:The Olive Reading Series is back for another Edmonton Poetry Festival to host the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s Horizon Writers Circle! This evening will feature Carley Lizotte and Marianela Juana Adasme. Thank you to the League of Canadian Poets for supporting this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Olive Reading Series is the longest-running\, off-campus\, out-of-bookstore\, poetry series in Edmonton\, now nested at the Rooster Kitchen & Bar on the second Wednesday of every month from September to April. A collectively-run non-profit\, it has been in existence for nearly two decades\, providing an important haunt\, memorable evenings\, and collectable chapbooks for writing students\, open stage performers\, local and touring writers–both emerging and well-established–and for you\, their audiences! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/the-olive-reading-series-3/
LOCATION:Rooster Kitchen & Bar\, 10732 82 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 6P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260408T200000
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SUMMARY:New Standards Music ft. Sakâw Laboucan
DESCRIPTION:New Standards is a weekly live jazz series and open jam held every Wednesday night at The Common. At 8:00pm\, a curated musical set with featured artists will take the stage\, followed by an open jam session. The feature for this evening is local poet Sakâw Laboucan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00pm: Feature Set \n\n\n\n9:00pm: Jam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: The Common is an 18+ venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Jam (Think: Musical Open Mic) | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/new-standards-music-ft-sakaw-laboucan/
LOCATION:The Common\, 9910 109 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Parkland Poets Online Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:If you are a poet or an appreciator of poetry\, the Parkland Poets’ Society Readings are for you! Each meeting features three poets who have signed up in advance to deliver an 8 to 10 minute reading. The featured readers for this event are Jill Armstrong\, Sheelagh Caygill\, and Aspen Grove with Kim Mannix hosting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the featured readers\, there will be an open mic session\, where audience members can sign up (on the night itself\, no need to register in advance) to deliver a brief 2 to 4-minute reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is Online via Zoom. The call will open at 6:45pm on April 9th\, and the poetry will begin at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/parkland-poets-online-reading-series-2/
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CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T193000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Open Stage
DESCRIPTION:The First Fridays Open Stage offers performers at every level a relaxed and safe on-stage experience in front of an attentive audience for an open-mic style evening. You can sign up to perform at the event. Musicians (all genres)\, poets\, comedians\, artists\, and whatever else is out there\, are all welcome. And of course audience members. Free admission and refreshments available. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Open Stage in April will be held Friday\, April 10th (NOT April 3rd) due to Good Friday.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/first-fridays-open-stage/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, 10037 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:Poetry & Stillness
DESCRIPTION:A chime sounds\, and a voice enters the circle of listeners. Amid all the applause and celebration of festival events\, we set aside time to embrace an essential root of poetry: the quiet attention where words are first brought together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeated in a circle\, each participant reads a single poem\, in turn – no introduction or commentary\, just the poem. At the end\, we take a few breaths in silence to absorb and integrate the words and emotions shared. Then the next reader speaks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to bring one poem (by you or someone else) to read. Poems can be any subject\, form\, or focus. The guiding spirit is communal listening\, as each voice speaks into the room’s still space. Doors are at 10:30am and the reading starts at 11:00am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is limited to 25 readers. If you would like to read your poem\, email poetry@prairievixenpress.ca with the subject line “Poetry & Stillness Reader”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: This venue is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowcase Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/poetry-stillness-2/
LOCATION:Unity of Edmonton\, 11715 108 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5H 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:A Poet Feature Feast
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Snaps Before Claps Poetry Collective of Edmonton\, this is an event dedicated to showcasing emerging poets performing a curated selection of their body of work. Hosted by Neema Rutegeza and Dallas Loyd Stainthorp\, artists have workshopped their pieces with established poets to prepare for their first artist feature. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness the literary community’s best kept secrets! \n\n\n\nThis event will feature readings from: Lauwins\, Danielle Higdon\, Catalina Morales Valez\, Gabriel Munro\, Laurel Munro\, Juanita Stacy\, Phania Alexandre\, Annora Gyennin\, and more emerging poets! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Poet Feature Feast will take place at the Roxy Theatre upstairs in the Rehearsal Hall. Doors open at 2:30pm with the event running from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Entry is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/a-poet-feature-feast/
LOCATION:The Roxy Theatre\, 10708 124 St\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5M 0H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:Dapper Dan's Indian & Outlaw Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Do it again” they said. “Once more!” they cried\, “Encore!” And so\, Dapper Dan returns to The Roxy Theatre in the Lorne Cardinal with his Indian & Outlaw Extravaganza. Elder Violet Poitras will offer teachings in the Stoney language to educate and delight. The Mistress of Ceremonies Sage Giroux will vibe musically with Nicole Bodnaresk setting the stage for the incredible and virtually edible poetics of Saraswoti Lamichhane\, Carley Nicole\, Arsh Kaur\, Shyanne Duquette\, plus a special guest or two. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAND THEN… to finish up the night a poetry SLAM: competition between and against the open mics of Edmonton: The Stroll of Poets VS Parkland Poets VS The Olive Reading Series VS Soul Speak VS Alexandra Writers’ Centre VS Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Only one winner will walk home with the cash prize. Be there or be a regular equilateral quadrangle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowcase Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/dapper-dans-indian-outlaw-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:The Roxy Theatre\, 10708 124 St\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5M 0H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T123000
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SUMMARY:Small Press Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton has a rich history of local publishers that bring many emerging and experienced poets to readers. Join our showcase of local publishers featuring  Funicular Magazine\, The Bolo Tie Collective\, Hungry Zine\, Agatha Press\, Laberinto Press\, and Polyglot. This event includes featured readings from each of the presses\, including Leilei Chen\, Kayleigh Cline\, Viktoria Bradley\, Dawn Carter\, Matthew Stepanic\, Amy Claffey\, Ting Pimentel-Elger\, Lucas Crawford\, and Pritxie Marantal. Come listen\, ask a question\, and buy issues and books!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight snacks and drinks are available for purchase. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/small-press-showcase/
LOCATION:The Fringe Grounds Cafe\, 10330 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T163000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of New Books: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton publishes a steady flow of poetry books every year! So many in fact\, we’re having two celebrations! Join us for the first of two events to celebrate local poets who have had a book or chapbook published within the last year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll hear a sample from each poet and talk about that journey from getting a single poem down on the page to getting a whole book published. This event features sakâw laboucan\, Jennifer Bowering Delisle\, Erina Harris\, Drew Walker\, Makda Mulatu\, Jason Purcell\, and M Jay Smith. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudreys Books will have books for sale. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/celebration-of-new-books-part-1/
LOCATION:The Fringe Grounds Cafe\, 10330 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260413T210000
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SUMMARY:Haven Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1991\, Edmonton’s Stroll of Poets is a membership-oriented organization that regularly hosts events — and no event is more regular than The Haven Reading Series! Taking place at the Upper Crust Café\, this bi-monthly series includes features of 4x Stroll members followed by an open-mic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe featured readers for this event will be Saraswoti Lamichhane\, Brenda Gunn\, Kenneth Brown\, and Pierrette Requier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnacks\, coffee\, and tea are provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/haven-reading-series-2/
LOCATION:Upper Crust\, 10909 86 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T203000
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SUMMARY:30/30 Chapbook Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stroll of Poets members as they launch this collection of poems selected from the last nine years of 30/30 challenges to celebrate National Poetry Month! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Stroll 30/30 challenge has offered prompts every day of April for the last nine years. The result of this project has been a cornucopia of well over 4\,000 poems in all shapes and sizes\, on a broad spectrum of subjects\, from which the 38 poems by 29 writers in this collection have been selected. Many contributors will be on hand to read their poems at this event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnacks\, coffee\, and tea are provided. 6:30pm doors\, event starts at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/30-30-chapbook-launch/
LOCATION:Upper Crust\, 10909 86 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 1E6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260415T210000
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SUMMARY:Crow Said Poetry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join NeWest Press in the Gallery Space of ArtsHub Creative Studios for a poetry spectacular\, hosted by Wendy McGrath. The featured poets for this event will be Sarain Frank Soonias\, Jaspreet Singh\, and Jide Salawu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2017 NeWest inaugurated a new poetry series to go alongside their Nunatak First Fiction\, Prairie Play\, and Writer as Critic series: Crow Said Poetry. The series is named in honor of Robert Kroetsch’s What The Crow Said novel\, and aims to shed light on places and people outside of the literary mainstream. The poets featured in this series continue Robert’s literary tradition of innovation\, interrogation\, and generosity of spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnership Series\, Publishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/crow-said-poetry-showcase/
LOCATION:ArtsHub Creative Studios\, 10131 97 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 0L2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Poetry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Edmonton Poetry Festival invites poetry and visual art enthusiasts alike to join us at The AGA on April 16th for a special showcase of ekphrastic poetry: a writing practice in which the poet describes\, translates\, or otherwise writes in reaction to a piece of visual art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA cadre of featured Edmonton poets (including Kathy Fisher\, Neema Rutegeza\, Kelsey Kliparchuk\, and Luna Delisle-Rosende) are preparing their ekphrastic response to works in the current AGA exhibit Wayfinders: A Constellation of Women Artists. The poets will perform their inspired works in the gallery in juxtaposition with the work that inspired them. The prepared program is expected to be 40 – 50 minutes in duration\, but we are also reserving time afterwards with an open mic for any aspiring ekphrastics that choose follow our cohort’s lead with poetry inspired by the Wayfinders exhibit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacity to the gallery is limited\, so we encourage you to RSVP by emailing frontofhouse@edmontonpoetryfestival.com with the subject line “Attending Ekphrastic Poetry Showcase”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance to the Ekphrastic Poetry Showcase event is free with AGA admission (Adults: $14\, Seniors $10\, Minors under 18 or Alberta Students with ID: Free). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | Showcase Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/ekphrastic-poetry-showcase/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Alberta\, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:SLAMplify
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to SLAM! Join in on the first ever Amplify poetry slam to be wowed by words from up-and-coming poets. You’ll hear performers from Grade 7 all the way up to university! This event features special guest judges and a headlining performance by Titilope Sonuga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those interested in attending\, this event is intended for ages 12+ and will tackle some sensitive topics. The event is free to attend\, but pre-registration is required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/slamplify/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of St. Albert\, 19 Perron St\, St. Albert\, AB\, T8N 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:The Blinks 2026 - What's the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:A Blink is a 30-second poem – a super-quick buzz session run of words. You have to bee quick\, sound forth (don’t drone)\, and tell the crowd what’s-a-happening! The Blinks was invented and has been presented by the Stroll of Poets at the Edmonton Poetry Festival for over twenty years! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to get involved? Your challenge is to write a poem to perform in 30 seconds max. It can be anything but routine: rap\, rhyme\, haiku\, fun\, searing\, sad\, inspiring\, silly\, whatever gives you a buzz! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to read at this event\, sign up in advance by sending an email to haven@strollofpoets.com with the subject line “The Blinks 2026” and you’ll receive more information. Prepare your 30 second poem\, show up on the night and hum along with the hive!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOr\, just come along to find out what all the buzz is about: no RSVP is required. There will also be activities complete with prizes\, a raffle draw\, and giveaways! Doors are at 6:30pm and poetry begins at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnership Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/the-blinks-2026-whats-the-buzz/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 4B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:Naked Tongue Presents: Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:Naked Tongue Poetry Night is a space for truth-tellers\, soul-speakers\, and verse-slingers to bare it all. No filters\, no fluff\, just pure wordplay\, emotion\, and energy. Whether you’re spilling your heart on the open mic or sipping something strong\, come vibe with a crowd that knows poetry is power. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors at 7:30pm\, poetry at 8:00pm. Ages 13+ welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/naked-tongue-presents-poetry-night/
LOCATION:LGNDS Studio\, 10905 106 Avenue Northwest\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5H 0R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:ZINE FEST!
DESCRIPTION:Join the All Starz Zine Project and Creating Hope Society for their ZINE FEST! featuring young writers and artists from Edmonton and area as well as other local zine makers. Visitors can also try their hand at making a zine at The Cherry Pit Create Centre. Light refreshments and outstanding door prizes are all part of the fun – please bring cash! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Coffee News Spotlight Series\, Partnership Series\, Publishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/zine-fest/
LOCATION:Stanley Milner Library\, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry hosted by Writer in Residence David Berry and featuring poets Kim Mannix and Jason Purcell. An open mic session will be included for those who are interested in sharing their own work. This event is co-presented with the Edmonton Poetry Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | Partnership Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/celebration-of-poetry-2/
LOCATION:Strathcona County Library\, 410 Festival Lane\, Sherwood Park\, AB\, T8A 5P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T200000
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SUMMARY:Naked Tongue Presents: Words & Harmony
DESCRIPTION:A room lit by language\, buzzing with unspoken truths. Naked Tongue: Words & Harmony is an intimate night where poetry meets sound. A space for raw expression\, powerful storytelling\, and soulful music\, this gathering brings together poets\, musicians\, and listeners for an evening of truth\, rhythm\, and connection. Come experience voices laid bare and melodies that move the room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re performing on the open mic or simply soaking in the atmosphere\, join in for a night where words and harmony share the same stage. Doors at 5:30pm\, poetry at 6:00pm. Ages 13+ welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/naked-tongue-presents-words-harmony/
LOCATION:LGNDS Studio\, 10905 106 Avenue Northwest\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5H 0R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:Night Martins at the Diner
DESCRIPTION:Settle in at the Commodore for a special double reading with Edmonton poet Lisa Martin and Calgary poet David Martin\, from their recently launched new collections\, Nighthawks and nightstead. After readings from both poets\, there will be a conversation between the “Night Martins” and time for audience questions about their work\, shared themes\, and writing in general.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPublishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/night-martins-at-the-diner/
LOCATION:Commodore Restaurant\, 10712 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate poetry TO\, FOR and BY mothers. We are excited to have feature poets Rebecca Canup and Rayanne Haines share their words\, and invite YOU to participate in their open mic portion of the afternoon. Sign up will begin at 1:30. Poems/song/stories shared during the open mic is encouraged to speak on motherhood; whether you are one\, have one\, or want to honor one.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry is by donation and goes towards sustaining this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/mothers-mic/
LOCATION:ch. Cafeteria\, 14802 Stony Plain Rd\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5N 3S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T210000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of New Books: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton publishes a steady flow of poetry books every year! So many in fact\, we’re having two celebrations! Join us for the second of two events to celebrate local poets who have had a book or chapbook published within the last year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll hear a sample from each poet and talk about that journey from getting a single poem down on the page to getting a whole book published. This event features Rayanne Haines\, Carolyne Van Der Meer\, Peter Midgley\, Leilei Chen\, and Teren Hazzard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudreys Books will have books for sale. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase. All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/celebration-of-new-books-part-2/
LOCATION:The Fringe Grounds Cafe\, 10330 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T210000
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SUMMARY:Working With The Abyss
DESCRIPTION:Working With The Abyss is a poetry workshop presented by Daniel Poitras. It’s about approaching taboo subjects with style\, and writing the untouchable with the same tactics he approaches ugly Indigenous traumas with. No topic should be off limits to artists; we just need vulnerability\, empathy\, and fancy fucking pens! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned for more information about how to register for this workshop! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowcase Series\, Outreach Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/working-with-the-abyss/
LOCATION:The Fringe Grounds Cafe\, 10330 84 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T072411
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SUMMARY:The Language of Becoming: Writing Poetic Affirmations set to Music
DESCRIPTION:The power of words can help us find peace and meaning on our journeys to becoming the people we wish to be. Join creativity-for-wellbeing advocate and Edmonton Public Library Writer-in-Residence Alexis Marie Chute in this guided time of writing and reflection. Learn about and write your own poetic affirmations set to ambient music as a tool for self-healing\, wellbeing and personal empowerment. Bring paper and a pen and a willingness to be vulnerable in this safe creative setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can find this event in the Civic Employees Fund Room 1 of the Edmonton Public Library (Stanley Milner Library). There are limited seats\, so be quick to snag your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/the-language-of-becoming-writing-poetic-affirmations-set-to-music/
LOCATION:Stanley Milner Library\, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:The Nightingale: Open Mic Night!
DESCRIPTION:You are all cordially invited to partake in an open mic spoken word event that will be featuring Kathy Fisher\, accompanied by guest performer Ken Davis. The master of ceremonies will be the Michael Gravel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nightingale is an offbeat Edmonton-based spoken word series that is sponsored by The Syndicate of Underground Poets (SUP). All disciplines are welcome\, including prose. Doors are at 6:30pm\, and the poetry goes from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/the-nightingale-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Yianni’s Taverna Kasbar (Downstairs)\, 10444 82 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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SUMMARY:New Standards Music ft. Chanel Klein
DESCRIPTION:New Standards is a weekly live jazz series and open jam held every Wednesday night at The Common. At 8:00pm\, a curated musical set with featured artists will take the stage\, followed by an open jam session. The feature for this evening is local poet Chanel Klein. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00pm: Feature Set \n\n\n\n9:00pm: Jam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: The Common is an 18+ venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Jam (Think: Musical Open Mic) | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/new-standards-music-ft-chanel-klein/
LOCATION:The Common\, 9910 109 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5K 1H5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:Parkland Poets In Person Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:If you are a poet or an appreciator of poetry\, the Parkland Poets’ Society Readings are for you! Each meeting features three poets who have signed up in advance to deliver an 8 to 10 minute reading. The featured readers for this event are Saraswoti Lamichhane\, Dan Poitras\, and Kiyoko May Healey\, with Jo Sanders hosting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the featured readers\, there will be an open mic session\, where audience members can sign up (on the night itself\, no need to register in advance) to deliver a brief 2 to 4-minute reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is in person at Shelley’s Kitchen in the Glowing Embers RV Park. Poetry begins at 7:00pm\, early arrival is encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Mic | The Coffee News Spotlight Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/parkland-poets-in-person-reading-series-2/
LOCATION:Shelley’s Kitchen\, 26821 100 Ave\, Acheson\, AB\, T7X 6H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EPF Events 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260424T133000
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SUMMARY:We Survived Until We Could Live by Uchechukwu Umezurike: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us to share a reading and conversation about Uche Umezurike’s new poetry collection\, We survived until we could live. These powerful poems examines the aftermath of war asking\, who survives war? What does survival mean? And at what cost? Yes\, the sirens and bombs have ceased. Yes\, peace has settled over the rubble. But even in moments of laughter\, ghosts chafe. Blood still smells in the air. The present is as fraught as the past\, filled with shadows and fumes. Old wounds sting the body and the mind\, rekindling nightmares and memory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUche Umezurike is a Nigerian author and academic currently teaching English at the University of Calgary and writing both poetry and fiction who has garnered  numerous awards for his work. He’ll be in conversation with Peter Midgley\, writer and editor whose own recent collection Let us not think of them as barbarians won Alberta’s top award for poetry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Coffee News Spotlight Series\, Publishing Series
URL:https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/event/we-survived-until-we-could-live-by-uchechukwu-umezurike-book-launch/
LOCATION:Rutherford Library South\, University of Alberta\, 11208 89 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6G 2J8\, Canada
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