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24 Oct

Literary Oktoberfest

Yolk is excited to announce its third annual Literary Oktoberfest! Join us for a night inspired by the atmospheric outdoor beer gardens of Oktoberfest and designed to connect writers, agents, publishers, booksellers, and literary support organizations in the city of Montreal. The evening will begin with three keynote speakerssharing insights about their publishing journeys, and conclude with two readings by prominent authors Tara McGowan-Ross and Christopher DiRaddo. Throughout the evening there will be time to meet new writers, industry professionals, and discover what this city and country has to offer. Tickets are 10$. Limited spots available! This is an 18+ event.
30 Oct

Two Rebeccas, Two Books!

Thursday, October 30, Argo Bookstore, 1841-A Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. … More info Read more
31 Oct

Fun Halloween Social Event in Montreal | 20s–30s Meet & Mingle Night

Looking for things to do in Montreal on Halloween? Meet other fun, open-minded people … More info Read more
2 Nov

Book Launch for Gillian Sze, Stephanie Bolster, and Ronna Bloom

Join us for a poetry book launch, celebrating the release of An Orange, a Syllable by Gillian Sze, Long Exposure by Stephanie Bolster, and In a Rip Tide by Ronna Bloom.
4 Nov

NOIA Launch Party: Absurd Rituals

Join NOIA’s first ever launch event in Canada, celebrating the fourth issue of NOIA … More info Read more
5 Nov

The Words & Music Show: The 2025 Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize Finalists

Join us for an afternoon of spoken word, storytelling, and literary performance featuring the eight finalists of the 2025 Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize and hosted by Alexis O’Hara.

6 Nov

Black Creek by Susan Grundy, Montreal Launch

An intimate evening in a Griffintown speakeasy setting with author Susan Grundy in conversation with producer and musician Carrie Haber.
12 Nov

Writers Read Presents: John Barton

Join us on November 12 at 1PM in MB-14.250 (John Molson Building, 14th Floor, Room 250), 1600 Boul de Maisonneuve O, for a reading and conversation with Canadian poet John Barton. This event is free to attend and open to everyone. Please register to reserve your place. 
13 Nov

Book Launch: Private Number by David Homel

Véhicule Press and Argo Bookshop invite you to the launch of David Homel’s new novel Private Number. The event will feature readings from the book as well as conversation with Esplanade Books editor Dimitri Nasrallah. This ​event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource. Masks are not required, but will be provided at the door.
16 Nov

Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 “Glossolalia” with Emmanuel Deraps, Robin Durnford, and Josh Quirion

Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel … More info Read more
16 Nov

Accent Open Mic Vol. 126 “Glossolalia” with Emmanuel Deraps, Robin Durnford, and Josh Quirion

Join us for another amazing evening of poetry and prose with featured readers Emmanuel … More info Read more
18 Nov

Lunch and Learn with SODEP

The Société de développement des périodiques culturels québécois (SODEP) is an association dedicated to the defense and promotion of Quebec’s cultural magazines. Founded in 1978, SODEP brings together nearly 50 rich, diverse and unique magazines devoted to the arts, literature, social issues, history and heritage. Its mandate is to make cultural magazines accessible to all and to offer its members a variety of services to support their professional development.

 

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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