7 Mar

Launch of Mechanophilia with Sarah Burgoyne, Misha Solomon, & Bridget Huh

Join Sarah Burgoyne, Misha Solomon and Bridget Huh at Librairie Pulp on March 7th for the launch of Sarah Burgoyne and Vi Khi Nao’s collaborative mathematical infinite epic poetry book Mechanophilia (Book 1).

7 Mar − 16 Mar

Infinithéâtre Presents: Dominoes at the Crossroads

March 7-16. Presenting the world premiere production of Dominoes at the Crossroads, based on the novel by Kaie Kellough and adapted and directed by Zach Fraser in collaboration with a team of multidisciplinary artists.

6 Mar

Writers Read presents Laurie Graham, Derek Beaulieu, and Jana Prikryl

Writers Read, a reading series based at Concordia University, is eager to feature a … More info Read more

2 Mar

Confabulation presents: Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful omissions and getting caught red-handed

Confabulation Montreal presents: “Lies I told my parents — Stories of missed curfews, careful … More info Read more

26 Feb

Translation Talks: D. M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith

February 26, 12:00–1:00 pm EST. A free online discussion featuring D.M. Bradford and Donald Nicholson-Smith.

24 Feb

Book launch of ‘Take Out the Jocks: a feminist revenge comedy’

Join Michael Nest for the launch of his new novel ‘Take Out the Jocks: … More info Read more

24 Feb

Book Launch: Naniki by Oonya Kempadoo

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 and 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 present a book launch for 𝑵𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒌𝒊 by 𝐎𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐨.

21 Feb

Youth-Led Poetry Night

You’re invited to a Youth-Led Poetry Night, a free event encouraging young writers to share their work with an audience. Everyone is welcome!

14 Feb

Poetry & music with Elena Stoodley + Svens Telemaque + The Legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Casa Del Popolo Productions, Arts in the Margins, et Lectures Logos Readings present The … More info Read more

13 Feb

Solo Collab

Klara du Plessis, Rachel McCrum, Katherine McLeod & Deanna Radford. Poetry & Dance Tuesday, … More info Read more

9 Feb

Launch of Yolk 3.2

Join the folks at Yolk at De Stiil Friday, February 9th for the launch of yolk volume 3.2: Solastalgia, complete with readings from the issue, music, merchandise, and drinks. Issues of 3.2 will be available for purchase online and at select bookstores following the launch.

2 Feb − 3 Feb

The Second Plateau Symposium

The Plateau Symposia is holding its second in-person event, featuring readings from Kiara Blanchette, … 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!  
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