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SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic\, Vol. 141
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Sena the Queen and David Koloszyc \nTheme: Luck \nSign up for the open mic at the door.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-141/
LOCATION:Bar Le Record\, 7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2R 2N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Soliloquies x Pixie OPEN MIC + Music & Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Marginalia: Scribbles\, Scraps and Notes Apps \nRSVP HERE: https://soliloquies.org/events-2/ \nFor the first time\, Pixie Literary Magazine and Soliloquies Anthology are collaborating on an Open Mic!\nIt’s your last chance to read with us this year! \nThis time around\, we don’t want to hear your best\, we want to hear your messiest. We’re looking for readings which resist perfection and conventional literary standards. Read us that short story from your first workshop that you abandoned. Or the breakup poem in your notes app that you’d never dream of publishing. Or your elaborate Hunger Games fan-fiction that did numbers in 2013 but you cringe to think about now. We want messy\, weird\, vulnerable\, uncomfortable. \nIf you’ve got something in your repertoire that fits (and we Know that you do)\, sign up below! If you’re just looking to enjoy the evening as an audience member\, RSVP at https://soliloquies.org/events-2/ to receive an email with our Open Mic address. \nWhen: Friday\, March 13th 2026 at 7pm \nWhere: Bedroc Collective @bedrocmtl (Near Rosemont metro\, RSVP for address!) \nCost of Entry: PWYC Donation\, suggested $5 \nFeaturing Raffle Prizes from Concordia’s Queer Print Club and more\, along with musical performances from Bedroc’s band! \nEvents \n \nFollow us on Instagram @soliloquies.concordia
URL:https://qwf.org/event/soliloquies-x-pixie-open-mic-music-raffle/
LOCATION:Bedroc Collective\, Near Rosemont Station\, Montreal\, QC\, H2S 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Environmental Writers' Reading to Benefit RAVEN Trust
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 24\, 5:00–8:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nJoin us for a public reading on January 24th at the Hôtel Gault in Old Montreal. Organized by NatureCulture\, with QWF as a promotional partner\, the event will feature readings by QWF members Lise Weil\, Sarah Wolfson\, Ian Thomas Shaw\, Suzanne Keeptwo\, Tina Wayland\, Tamara Nazywalskyj\, Nadine Neema\, Su J Sokol\, and Carolyne van der Meer\, \n\n\n\nBooks by featured readers will be available for purchase\, and five open mic slots will be available at the door on a first-come\, first-served basis. All proceeds go to Indigenous environmental rights organization RAVEN Trust. \n\n\n\nThe reading is part of NatureCulture’s Montreal Environmental Writers’ Conference\, January 19–26. The retreat\, which includes meals\, literary conversations\, a workshop\, and more\, is open to both out-of-town participants and local participants who wish to participate in the daytime activities. Learn more about the daytime retreat.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/environmental-writers-reading-to-benefit-raven-trust/
LOCATION:Hotel Gault\, 449 Rue Ste Helene\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2Y 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Reading
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SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 129\, Cactus Press 20th Anniversary Bash
DESCRIPTION:Cactus Press turns 20! Come celebrate with a bevvy of Cactus Press alumni on January 18th at Bar Le Record.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-129-cactus-press-20th-anniversary-bash/
LOCATION:Bar Le Record\, 7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2R 2N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Open Mic,Reading
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SUMMARY:Accent Vol. 127 with Lisa Pasold and April L. Ford
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of two new Cactus Press chapbooks with April L. Ford and Lisa Pasold. \n\n\n\nAs always\, sign up for the open mic at the door! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-vol-127-with-lisa-pasold-and-april-l-ford/
LOCATION:Bar Le Record\, 7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2R 2N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T200000
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SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 "Glossolalia" with Emmanuel Deraps\, Robin Durnford\, and Josh Quirion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel Deraps\, Robin Durnford\, and Josh Quirion.\nWhere: Bar Le Record\n(7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, QC H2R 2N6)\nWhen: 8pm\nCost: Free\nOpen Mic: 5 mins\nTheme: Glossalia\nSign up for the open mic at the door!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-126-glossolalia-with-emmanuel-deraps-robin-durnford-and-josh-quirion/2025-11-16/2/
LOCATION:Bar Le Record\, 7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2R 2N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Performance,Reading,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
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SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 "Glossolalia" with Emmanuel Deraps\, Robin Durnford\, and Josh Quirion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel Deraps\, Robin Durnford\, and Josh Quirion.\nWhere: Bar Le Record\n(7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, QC H2R 2N6)\nWhen: 8pm\nCost: Free\nOpen Mic: 5 mins\nTheme: Glossalia\nSign up for the open mic at the door!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-126-glossolalia-with-emmanuel-deraps-robin-durnford-and-josh-quirion/2025-11-16/1/
LOCATION:Bar Le Record\, 7622 Rue St-Hubert\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2R 2N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Performance,Reading,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:Soliloquies Anthology Open Mic & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:*Open to everyone\, not just students!\n*Sign up early at soliloquies.org/events-2 \nStep up to the mic and read your creative work for an audience of supportive fellow writers! Read your favourite (or least-favourite\, there’s no rules here) poetry\, fiction\, and creative non-fiction. Gain inspiration from the writers in your community. Buy a drink or three (please). You’ll have the opportunity to do all of this and more at the Soliloquies Anthology Fall 2025 Open Mic! \nAs well as being an exciting event to connect with your community of writers and readers\, this evening will also be dedicated to fundraising for this upcoming edition of Soliloquies Anthology. The money raised through this evening will go directly back into our printing costs\, as dramatic changes in our funding will likely impact the size and scope of our upcoming print issue. In short\, the more drinks you buy and the more you donate = the larger our page count can be = the better your chances to be published in Edition 30.1! \nDate and Time: October 9th at 19:00 \nLocation: Mes Pants De Queer\, 2025 Rue Parthenais\, Suite 241 \nCost of Entry: PWYC ($5 recommended donation)
URL:https://qwf.org/event/soliloquies-anthology-open-mic-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Mes Pants De Queer\, 2025 Rue Partenais\, suite 241\, montreal\, Ontario\, h4k1e2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Open Mic,Performance,Reading,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T200000
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SUMMARY:Cactus Press Fall Launch + Accent Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cactus Press’ Fall title launch with featured readers Matthew Rettino and Kirsten Shute. Their chapbooks Pilgrimages (Rettino) and Fanfiction Is for Teenage Girls (Shute) will be available for sale. Sign up for the open mic at the door!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/cactus-press-fall-launch-accent-open-mic/
LOCATION:Bar La Marche à Côté\, 5043 Saint Denis St\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual,Book Launch,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T230000
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CREATED:20250512T143540Z
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SUMMARY:Headlight Anthology Issue 26: Edge Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the launch of Issue 26 of Concordia’s graduate literary journal\, Headlight Anthology. The evening will feature readings from this issue’s contributors\, as well as an open mic portion at the end of the night.  \nFeaturing readings by:\nRebecca Hister\nBryan Lee\nRebecca Lawrence Lynch\nInuya D’Vorah Schultz\nXander Simmons\nKyra Sutton\nNicky Taylor  \nDoors open at 6:30. An entry fee of $5 is suggested\, but no one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Copies of Issue 26 will also be sold!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/headlight-anthology-issue-26-edge-launch/
LOCATION:la courtepointe\, 220 Rue Villeray\, Montreal\, H2R2B5
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture Logos Readings 10-Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Lectures Logos Readings team invites you to celebrate with us our tenth anniversary on Monday May 12\, 2025 at 2741 Notre-Dame West\, Montréal\, QC H3J 1N9\, 7-9 pm. The guest readers are: Deanna Smith\, Alice Zorn\, Fabrice Vil\, and Magalie Lefebvre Jean.  \n\n\n\nExceptionally\, there’ll be 16 open-mic spaces.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lecture-logos-readings-10-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:UNIA Liberty Hall\, 2741 Notre Dame Street West\, 2741 Notre Dame Street West\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Reading,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T200000
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SUMMARY:Cactus Press Triple Launch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 1\, 20248:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nJoin us December 1st at the Accent Reading Series for a momentous triple launch of Cactus Press chapbooks with April L. Ford\, Lou Vani and Patrick O’Reilly. Theme: Frills. Sign up for the open mic at door.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/cactus-press-triple-launch/
LOCATION:Bar La Marche à Côté\, 5043 Saint Denis St\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Open Mic,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T133000
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DTSTAMP:20241118T183230Z
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SUMMARY:Kabir Centre Poetry Meet
DESCRIPTION:December 1\, 20241:30 pm ET\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to the next Kabir Centre Poetry Meet! \n\n\n\nAs always\, we welcome a mix of different languages and age groups.  As a policy\, we recommend avoiding religious and political extremism. If you would like to attend as an audience\, please RSVP by emailing kabirpoetryclub@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nPoets are welcome to recite an original poem in any language. To do so\, please email kabirpoetryclub@gmail.com stating your interest by 27th November.  \n\n\n\nChai and samosa will be served during the meet. \n\n\n\nIf you know someone who would like to recite or attend the meet\, please feel free to share the information.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/kabir-centre-poetry-meet/
LOCATION:Maison Chaïshaï\, 2005 Bishop Street\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20241121T181624Z
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SUMMARY:Lawn Chair Soirée Publications Party
DESCRIPTION:November 21\, 2024\, 7:00 pm ET1444 av Union\, Montreal\, 2nd floor\, St. Anselm’s Chapel\n\n\n\nWe are celebrating the recent publications by these authors. \n\n\n\n\nAhmad Al-Khatat – The Finest Cigarette (impspired\, 2024)\n\n\n\nLouise Carson – The Cat Crossed a Line (Signature Editions\, 2024)\n\n\n\nMary Dean Lee – Tidal (Pine Row Press\, 2024)\n\n\n\nNorman Nawrocki – Vancouvered Out (Les Pages Noires\, Montréal\, QC)\n\n\n\nJim Olwell – The Art of Being Irish in Hell’s Kitchen (FriesenPress\, 2024)\n\n\n\nClaire Sherwood – Eat Your Words (Turret House Press\, 2024)\n\n\n\nCarolyn Marie Souaid – Looking for Her (Baraka Books\, Montreal\, QC)\n\n\n\nNeil Whitehouse – The Gospel of Jesus Green: Home for All\, Not Just for Humans (Wipf and Stock Publishers\, Eugene\, OR)\n\n\n\nJan Jorgensen – Birthing Godde (Ekstasis Editions\, Victoria\, BC) \n\n\n\n\nhttp://lawnchairsoiree.org/janjorgensen/index.html \n\n\n\nBooks will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThere will be an Open Mic. 3 minutes max.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lawn-chair-soiree-publications-party/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T220000
DTSTAMP:20240702T164118Z
CREATED:20240702T164116Z
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SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 94: "Thieves" with Rose Maloukis and Claire Sherwood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another eventful evening of poetry with featured readers Rose Maloukis and Claire Sherwood at Bar La Marche à côté (5043 Saint Denis St\, Montreal\, Quebec). Theme: “Thieves”. Sign up for the open mic at the door. 8pm. Free.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-94-thieves-with-rose-maloukis-and-claire-sherwood/
LOCATION:La Marche à côté\, 5043 St-Denis\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000
DTSTAMP:20240524T155720Z
CREATED:20240501T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T155720Z
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SUMMARY:Summertime Singalong: A QWF Karaoke Schmoozer at the Community Digital Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 29\, 2024\, 5:00–7:00 pm EDT\n\n\n\nJoin us for a schmoozing soiree welcoming the sunny season with QWF’s Summertime Singalong! \n\n\n\nWe’ll be hosting a 5 a 7 karaoke social event at the Community Digital Arts Hub on Wednesday\, May 29. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow writers\, showcase your vocal talents\, and enjoy some summer-themed fun. Whether you have a heart-wrenching ballad\, an upbeat dance song\, or a fun ditty to the sun\, we want to hear it! \n\n\n\nWe encourage everyone to come in their best summer attire — think bright colours\, floral prints\, and beach vibes! There will be book prizes for best performances\, best dressed attendees\, and others. \n\n\n\nBring your own beer\, wine\, or other drinks! Snacks will be served. This event is free and open to everyone\, so bring your friends (and future fans). We are newcomer-friendly\, and we’re excited to welcome you to this event. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see (and hear) you there! \n\n\n\nShare this event on Facebook \n\n\n\nBuddy System\n\n\n\nIf you are new to QWF and would like to have one of our members act as a buddy and introduce you to other people\, please write to riley@qwf.org to request a buddy for this event. \n\n\n\nSafer Spaces Policy\n\n\n\nQWF is responsible for all the spaces and events that it organizes. No participant at a QWF event should be made to feel physically or psychologically unsafe\, intimidated\, or harassed. We will have an active listener at the event in case any untoward incident happens. Please read the full policy at this link. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nCDAH is situated at suite 511\, accessed by elevator. The doors for the front entrance\, office spaces\, and washrooms are not automatic. There are five steps\, each 6 inches high\, between the front entrance and elevators\, with a handrail on the right side. A ramp is accessible by request\, please contact info@cdahstudio.ca. For a more detailed accessibility overview\, please review this document. \n\n\n\nWhile not required\, if you’re planning to attend\, we ask that you fill out the RSVP below so we have an idea of how many people will be showing up.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/karaoke-at-the-community-digital-arts-hub/
LOCATION:Community Digital Arts Hub\, 460 Saint-Catherine St W\, Suite 511\, Montreal\, H3B 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Meetup,Networking,Open Mic,QWF Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000
DTSTAMP:20230523T181453Z
CREATED:20230523T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T181453Z
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SUMMARY:League of Canadian Poets: Quebec/French Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 25\, 7-8 pm EDT\n\n\n\nEvents will feature 10-15 poets maximum\, who will read for 3-4 minutes (typically 1-3 poems). No payment is offered for participation; these are casual\, community-building events to help connect poets in similar regions or communities! \n\n\n\nSign up is first come-first served. The first 15 poets to register will be contacted to confirm their availability. All LCP members are welcome to attend our Open Mic series\, but only LCP members who receive confirmation will be allowed to read.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/league-of-canadian-poets-quebec-french-open-mic/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T230000
DTSTAMP:20220819T144448Z
CREATED:20220819T144446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T144448Z
UID:10003024-1661112000-1661122800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 52
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Devon Gallant\, curator of the Accent Reading Series\, launches his new collection Bootleg Sake from Mosaic Press. \nAccent Poetry Series is a bilingual poetry series based in Montreal\, Quebec that takes place on the first and third Sunday of the month from 8pm to 11 at ‘La Marche a Cote’ 5043 St. Denis. It was created to give writers in Montreal a platform to share their work on a continual basis.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-52/
LOCATION:La Marche à côté\, 5043 St-Denis\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T210000
DTSTAMP:20220517T163528Z
CREATED:20220517T163527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T163528Z
UID:10002918-1652814000-1652821200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:The Lawn Chair Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Literary Evening with Invited Guests and Open Mic
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-lawn-chair-soiree-6/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T213000
DTSTAMP:20220222T155455Z
CREATED:20220222T155455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T155455Z
UID:10002886-1647543600-1647552600@qwf.org
SUMMARY:The Lawn Chair Soirée
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Mystery and Suspense with Invited Guests: Russell Brooks\, Louise Carson\, Anne Fotheringham\, Patricia Raybon\, and Robin Philpot presenting a reading from Richard King’s last novel. We will honour the memory of Richard King at this time. Open Mic\, too.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-lawn-chair-soiree-5/
LOCATION:Zoom: get link at lawnchairsoiree@gmail.com\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T220000
DTSTAMP:20210330T191426Z
CREATED:20210330T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T191426Z
UID:10002601-1617307200-1617314400@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Throw Poetry Collective is hosting an open mic livestream where poets can perform and guests can watch via Youtube. \nCome for the good vibes and stay for the poetry. \nPoets who would like to read a piece can register here:\nhttps://forms.gle/9eLum7AEzMX6yrVw9
URL:https://qwf.org/event/open-mic-livestream/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T213000
DTSTAMP:20210326T161345Z
CREATED:20210326T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T161345Z
UID:10002599-1617307200-1617312600@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Thrive through Poetry featuring Kyla Jamieson
DESCRIPTION:Thrive & Mcsway’s performance and open mic session aims to bring a space of healing through readings\, sharing\, and writing prompts \nPlease join us at 8 PM EST this April 1st for a great opportunity to listen to Kyla Jamieson’s work and ask some questions as well\nsee you there. Please RSVP using this link – https://forms.gle/3EjNhGwdcr1Uuhyz6
URL:https://qwf.org/event/thrive-through-poetry-featuring-kyla-jamieson/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mcsway Poetry Collective":MAILTO:mcswayclub@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T220000
DTSTAMP:20210316T141541Z
CREATED:20210316T141541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T141541Z
UID:10002588-1616616000-1616623200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:"As on a Holiday" by Bryan Sentes\, Cactus Press Chapbook Launch (+ Open Mic)
DESCRIPTION:The Accent Reading Series is happy to announce the launch event for Bryan Sentes‘ new chapbook “As on a Holiday” through Cactus Press on March 24th @ 8pm. This event will be followed with an open mic. \n 
URL:https://qwf.org/event/as-on-a-holiday-by-bryan-sentes-cactus-press-chapbook-launch-open-mic/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T220000
DTSTAMP:20210128T231411Z
CREATED:20210119T225248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T231411Z
UID:10002536-1612987200-1612994400@qwf.org
SUMMARY:"Black Rain" by Ilona Martonfi - Cactus Press Chapbook Launch (+ Open Mic)
DESCRIPTION:Feb 10\n8:00 PM EST \n“Black Rain” by Ilona Martonfi – Cactus Press Chapbook Launch (+ Open Mic)\nOnline Event \nThe Accent Reading Series and Cactus Press is pleased to announce the launch event for Ilona Martonfi’s new poetry chapbook “Black Rain”. A collection of poems ranging in free verse\, ekphrastic poetry\, prose poems\, haiku\, tanka\, and haibun. This event will be followed with an open mic. Come one\, come all.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/black-rain-by-ilona-martonfi-cactus-press-chapbook-launch-open-mic/
LOCATION:La Marche à côté\, 5043 St-Denis\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T220000
DTSTAMP:20210120T190107Z
CREATED:20210120T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T190107Z
UID:10002541-1611432000-1611439200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Multilingual Open mic
DESCRIPTION:Come and share your multi-language texts!\nOpen mic hosted (in English and French) by Deanna Smith\nPart of the Rencontres multilingues en poésie (organized by La poésie partout) \nTreat yourself and come read your multilingual texts. This is the night for that! Frenglish\, Portugñol and other Creoles are welcome\, as well as exploratory translations. For this event\, linguistic crossings are in the spotlight. \n– To participate\, your texts must include a mix of or alternation between at least two different languages. These could be your native language\, or a language that you have acquired or relearned.\n– Register in advance. Limited places. Priority to citizens and permanent residents of Canada.\n– Maximum of 3 minutes per participant. Thanks for respecting the spirit of this event.\n– To register\, write to us on Messenger or at partoutlapoesie@gmail.com. Please mention the languages you will be using. We’ll then send you the Zoom link for the open mic. \nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/438186470689535/
URL:https://qwf.org/event/multilingual-open-mic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual,Community Events,Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="La po%C3%A9sie partout":MAILTO:partoutlapoesie@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T210000
DTSTAMP:20200715T004331Z
CREATED:20200715T004331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T004331Z
UID:10002269-1597950000-1597957200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Lawn Chair Soirée Virtual Edition #5
DESCRIPTION:A monthly soirée of words and music\, now via Zoom. \nThis month’s featured readers:\nLouise Carson (launching her new poetry collection\, Dog Poems)\nRachel McCrum\nBruce Kauffman \nOpen mic follows (three minute limit for participants). \nTo access the reading and/or take part in the open mic\, please write lawnchairsoiree@gmail.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lawn-chair-soiree-virtual-edition-5/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Community Events,Open Mic,Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T120000
DTSTAMP:20200623T180011Z
CREATED:20200623T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T180011Z
UID:10002263-1595761200-1595764800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Cross-Border Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The border between the US and Canada is closed\, but words can still cross—-an open mic for poets and flash-fiction writers from all countries with an emphasis on keeping in touch. Have your say\, and your second cup of coffee with us: 11:00am-12:30pm Sunday July 26\, 2020.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/cross-border-poetry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T213000
DTSTAMP:20200806T183807Z
CREATED:20200615T222924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T183807Z
UID:10002261-1595534400-1595539800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Across the Platform: An Open Mic - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:The Quebec Writers’ Federation and ARTS By The People present…\nAcross the Platform; an evening of literary voices from both sides of the 45th Parallel\nThe theme for the open mic is “I am…”\n\n\nWhen: July 23\, 8-9:30 p.m.\n\nHosted by: Rachel McCrum and David Crews\nThe signup list to read at the open mic is now closed!\nThe RSVP form is now closed. Thank you for joining us!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/across-the-platform-an-open-mic-online/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic,QWF Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T210000
DTSTAMP:20200715T004158Z
CREATED:20200715T004158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T004158Z
UID:10002268-1594926000-1594933200@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Lawn Chair Soirée Virtual Edition #4
DESCRIPTION:A monthly words and music soirée\, now taking place on Zoom. \nThis month’s featured readers: Blossom Thom\, Niki Lambros\, Antonio D’Alfonso\n\nOpen mic follows (three minutes per reader). \nTo access this meeting and/or volunteer for the open mic\, please write lawnchairsoiree@gmail.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lawn-chair-soiree-virtual-edition-4/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T233000
DTSTAMP:20200311T175857Z
CREATED:20200311T175828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T175857Z
UID:10002233-1584477000-1584487800@qwf.org
SUMMARY:Accent Open Mic Vol. 27 - carte blanche Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Lecteur.e.s invité.e.s: Louise Carson\, Emilie Kneifel\, Nathan Elliott\, Anna Kim\, Sivan Slapak\nAccent Open Mic est une série de poésie bilingue qui se déroule à «La Marche à Côte» les 1er et 3ème mardis du mois. Chaque soirée propose des lectures approfondies d’un.e poète.sse anglophone et d’un.e poète.sse francophone\, entrecoupées de lecteurs à micro ouvert. \nL’inscription commence pour le micro ouvert à 20h00 et le spectacle commence à 20h30. \nAccent Open Mic is a series of bilingual poetry that takes place at “La Marche à Côte” on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Each evening offers in-depth readings of an English poet and a French poet\, interspersed with open-mic readers. \nRegistration begins for the open mic at 8pm and the show starts at 8:30pm.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/accent-open-mic-vol-27-carte-blanche-launch/
LOCATION:La Marche à côté\, 5043 St-Denis\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual,Community Events,Open Mic,Performance
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