27 Apr

Imagination – Literary Notes

The Morrin Centre joins forces with the Ligue d’improvisation musicale de Québec (LIMQ) to present a notewordy concert. Tune in to listen to readings by Jes Battis, Domenica Martinello, and Derek Webster, accompanied by music improvised and performed by musicians from the LIMQ which captures the spirit of their poetry books.

1 Jun

2025 QWF Mentorship Reading

For four months, eight emerging writers and one emerging translator have worked to hone their craft. Now, their journey culminates in a public reading where they will each present an excerpt from their work in progress.

31 Jul

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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1 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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2 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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3 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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6 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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7 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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8 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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9 Aug

Lesbian Wilderness Retreat from Hell

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1 Sep

The Words & Music Show: We Look Good in Black—Fashioning Resistance

A night of poetry, music, and storytelling that celebrates Black expression, style, and survival. Featuring powerful performances by Black Montreal-based artists, this multidisciplinary showcase will centre fashion as resistance, style as archive, and performance as protest. 

4 Oct

Dark Sky Preserve re-launch on International Observe the Moon Night!

You are invited to the re-launch of the poetry collection and album, Dark Sky 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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