Calendar

Welcome to the QWF Calendar! This calendar—powered by the community—aims to be an inclusive listing of English-language literary events across Quebec, enabling you to see at a glance what’s happening near you in a given month. Changing to the “List” view provides a more colourful representation of what’s coming up. From book launches to open mics, literary festivals to poetry slams, reading series to workshops, we’re delighted to support, connect, and promote writers and literary communities across Quebec.

We list English-language, bilingual, and multilingual events. If you are looking for French-language poetry events across Quebec, we suggest that you check the calendar of La poésie partout.

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12 Jun − 31 Jul
Workshop

Writing Contemporary Short Fiction with Siavash Saadlou (Online course)

Date and Time: Fridays, June 12–July 31, 6:30–8:30 p.m. ET This intensive, 8-week online … More info Read more
18 Jul

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
19 Jul
Event

Accent Open Mic, Vol. 141

Featuring Sena the Queen and David Koloszyc Theme: Luck Sign up for the open … More info Read more
22 Jul
Event

July Readings with Montreal Authors

The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers (AICW) and Accenti Magazine invite you to a Books … More info Read more
22 Jul
Event

Youth Book Club at Pulp! Fahrenheit 451

Join Pulp Books summer reading group for teens! We’re reading 2 classics this summer, … More info Read more
24 Jul

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
1 Aug

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
5 Aug
Event

Violet Hour Literary Series: Peter Dubé Double Launch

Join us for the double launch of reprints of two of Montreal author Peter … More info Read more
7 Aug

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
9 Aug
Event

Stage Fright Moment Theatre

Moment Theatre Collective is staging seven original short plays at Théâtre VME, with performances … More info Read more
15 Aug

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
26 Aug
Event

Youth Book Club at Pulp! Fahrenheit 451

Join Pulp Books summer reading group for teens! We’re reading 2 classics this summer, … More info Read more

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!