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25 Mar

Misha Solomon launches MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER DANCED BALLET

Join Misha Solomon in launching his highly-anticipated poetry debut, My Great-Grandfather Danced Ballet at the Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier on March 25th at 7PM! Hosted by Sarah Burgoyne and featuring a performance by Nate Yaffe. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
28 Mar

Les auteurs s’expriment sur: l’amour et la résilience § Authors Talk On: Love & Resilience

This event is an invitation for Author’s to read passages from their published works, … More info Read more
28 Mar

The Pit Periodical Issue 7 launch

The Pit is back~ after a much needed hibernation, their winter issue is finally … More info Read more
31 Mar

A Crisis of Empathy? Shared Suffering in the Contemporary Moment

This event brings together two thought leaders who will explore how political polarization erodes our capacity for empathy. As public debates become more conflictual, how do we remain present to one another’s suffering, even when we fundamentally disagree? Rabbi Lisa Grushcow offers a spiritual perspective on empathy and suffering, while anthropologist Samuel Veissière examines the social forces driving deepening division. Together, they invite us to consider how we might listen, connect, and heal in fractured times.
7 Apr

Lunch & Learn with QWF

Looking to learn more about QWF, what we do, and how we can help you? Join us for Lunch & Learn with QWF, a free 60-minute session providing a deep dive into all our programs and services.
9 Apr

Book Launch: There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth

Book launch of the short story collection There’s Always More to Say by Natalie Southworth, published by Linda Leith Publishing.
11 Apr

La belle-mère (Maison de la Culture Pointe-aux-Trembles)

Nous avons l’honneur de présenter La belle-mère dans le cadre de la 42e édition … More info Read more
16 Apr

Book Launch: What We Choose to Forget by Guy Rex Rodgers

Save the date for Guy Rex Rodger’s highly anticipated book launch. After his hugely … More info Read more
16 Apr

borders, boundaries, margins: an evening of poetry readings

Poetry Matters warmly invites you to borders, boundaries, margins, an evening of poetry readings with Carlos A. Pittella, Elizabeth Wood, and Shanice Nicole Yarde
16 Apr

I Remember: A Writing Workshop

Organized in partnership between the Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, Rodaisun, and Grapeseed Books. Hosted … More info Read more
16 Apr

Book Launch: Banished Rose by Leila

Join Montreal author Leila for the launch of her poetry collection Banished Rose. About … More info Read more
17 Apr

Book Launch & Art Exhibition with Live Music and Cocktail—Free Admission

Have you ever loved so deeply that it left an echo? Have you ever … More info Read more
19 Apr

Scrivener Issue 48 Launch Party

Join Scrivener Creative Review for the launch of the magazine’s “Longhand Issue” at 7PM … More info Read more
20 Apr

Morality Bites VI

Theatre Ouest End invites you to MORALITY BITES VI– a night of new short play … More info Read more
21 Apr − 26 Apr

2026 Imagination Writers’ Festival

What’s the Imagination Writers’ Festival? A dynamic and convivial celebration. Pop-up activities, wine and tea … More info Read more
22 Apr

Saudade and Mind the Gap Digital Book Launch

Join us from the comfort of your own home, wherever that may be, to … More info Read more
23 Apr − 26 Apr

2026 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival

150 AUTHORS AND CULTURAL MEDIATORS, 110 EVENTS, 9 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES The 28th edition of … More info Read more
25 Apr
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Affair with China – The Dragon Through Gabriel Safdie’s Lens

A Blue Metropolis Festival Event In Affair with China, Gabriel Safdie’s photography and narrative … More info Read more
25 Apr

Belonging: Who Really Belongs in Quebec?

This event is held in partnership between the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival and … More info Read more
25 Apr

Imagination Writers’ Festival: Valentine in Montreal with Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill

Meet Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill, the writer and illustrator of the novel Valentine … More info Read more
26 Apr

Launch: Linda Leith Publishing

The Blue Metropolis Literary Festival presents the launch of English and French language books … More info Read more
28 Apr

Book Launch: Mind the Gap by Alice Zorn

Book launch for Alice Zorn‘s new collection of travel fiction, Mind the Gap, published by … More info Read more
29 Apr

Book Launch: Reading with Jane Austen by Elaine Bander

Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore and Bucknell University Press present a launch for Reading with Jane Austen … More info Read more
30 Apr

Soliloquies Anthology 30.2 LAUNCH Party!

Soliloquies Anthology, Concordia’s undergraduate journal in its 30th iteration, is launching our final issue … More info Read more
5 May
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Pathways to Narrative-Building: Journalism, storytelling, and mobilizing media

In a moment when information and misinformation are moving at a break-neck pace and … More info Read more
7 May

Book Launch: And Then Again Begin by H. Nigel Thomas

Join H. Nigel Thomas for the launch of his new novel, And Then Again … More info Read more
12 May
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Book Launch—On Occasion: Poems for the People

A book launch on the occasion of On Occasion: Poems for the People’s official … More info Read more
16 May − 25 May

Writers’ Retreat: Doolin, Ireland May 2026

Join a small group of writers in various genres for our second retreat to … More info Read more
19 May

Smaller Animals Book Launch

Join us for an evening of discussion on Smaller Animals, the debut novel by … More info Read more
20 May − 24 May
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Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
21 May − 25 May
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Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
22 May
Event

Book Launch: Affair with China by Gabriel Safdie

Join us for a special book launch and conversation with Gabriel Safdie. A powerful … More info Read more
22 May − 26 May
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Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
23 May
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Book Launch: The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada by Dr. Dorothy Williams

Join Dr. Dorothy W. Williams for the launch her of latest two-volume series, The … More info Read more
23 May − 27 May
Event

Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
24 May
QWF Event

Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Writing the Eastern Townships. Join … More info Read more
24 May − 28 May
Event

Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
25 May − 29 May
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Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
26 May
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Book Launch: The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada by Dr. Dorothy Williams

Join Dr. Dorothy W. Williams for the launch her of latest two-volume series, The … More info Read more
26 May
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Book Launch: YOU x ME by Ayla Vejdani

Join us at L’Euguélionne for an evening of conversation, connection and community celebrating the … More info Read more
26 May

Writers Out Loud: Chanel Sutherland and H. Nigel Thomas

The Quebec Writers’ Federation invites you to Writers Out Loud: Chanel Sutherland and H. Nigel … More info Read more
26 May − 30 May
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Colors in the Night

Colours in the Night: A Living Tapestry of Stories Step into a world where … More info Read more
28 May

Book Launch: Wanted: Your House by Monique Polak

Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore and McNally Robinson present a book launch for Wanted: Your House by Monique Polak … More info Read more
31 May
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Book launch

A book launch of whispers
4 Jun
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Book Launch: Lisa Richter’s Sublunary, with Gillian Sze, Misha Solomon and Jessica Bebenek

Join Pulp Books in launching Lisa Richter’s newest poetry collection, Sublunary on Thursday, June … 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

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

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