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SUMMARY:Centaur Theatre Family Classes
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, Centaur Theatre invites children and their parents/caregivers to make theatre\, explore backstage\, and unleash their imaginations together. \nLed by professional theatre artists and educators Alison Darcy and Jesse Stong\, Centaur+ Family Classes are playful\, hands-on workshops where families can discover storytelling\, movement\, improvisation\, character creation and the joy of making something together. \nNo theatre experience necessary. Just bring your imagination!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/centaur-theatre-family-classes/
LOCATION:Centaur Theatre\, 453 St. Francois-Xavier\, Montreal\, Quebec\, HZY 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:The Writer's Coven: Writing Session | Séance d'écriture
DESCRIPTION:Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! \nWhether you’re a budding novelist\, a published poet\, a nomadic screenwriter\, or a confounded composer. Come join us every Monday evening to mingle with your peers\, get some work done\, and then take the opportunity to discuss the craft and your progress\, all over some of the La Boîte Gourmande’s (just next to Laurier station) various offerings. \n5:45 – 6:15 : Arrival and mingling\n6:15 – 7:45 : 90 minutes uninterrupted work\n7:45 – 9:00 : debrief\, discuss\, and wrap up \nThis group is first and foremost an established community of creatives supporting creatives\, creating a bilingual third space (FR/EN) of like-minded individuals where we can make some progress on our projects in good company. We’re currently open to new membership!\nThere are no obligations to share or engage with others’ work\, but you can expect curiosity\, good vibes\, and maybe a morsel of cake (to support our gracious patrons). \n—————————————————————————————————— \nAvis aux écrivain·e·s et créatif·ve·s de tous horizons ! \nQue vous soyez romancier·ère en devenir\, poète publié·e\, scénariste nomade ou compositeur·rice un peu déboussolé·e\, rejoignez-nous chaque lundi soir pour rencontrer vos pairs\, avancer sur vos projets\, puis prendre le temps d’échanger sur le métier et votre progression\, le tout autour des différentes offres de La Boîte Gourmande (juste à côté du métro Laurier). \n17 h 45 – 18 h 15 : Arrivée et discussions\n18 h 15 – 19 h 45 : 90 minutes de travail ininterrompu\n19 h 45 – 21 h 00 : Débrief\, échanges et clôture \nCe groupe est avant tout une communauté établie de créatif·ve·s qui soutiennent des créatif·ve·s\, un tiers-espace bilingue (FR/EN) où des esprits proches peuvent avancer sur leurs projets en bonne compagnie. Nous acceptons actuellement de nouveaux membres!\nAucune obligation de partager ou de commenter le travail des autres — mais attendez-vous à de la curiosité\, de bonnes ondes\, et peut-être une part de gâteau (histoire de soutenir nos hôtes généreux).
URL:https://qwf.org/event/the-writers-coven-writing-session-seance-decriture/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:La Boite Gourmande 445 Laurier Ave E\, 445 Laurier Ave E\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual
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SUMMARY:2026 QWF Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary magic at the 2026 QWF Literary Awards Gala. \nOn Monday\, November 9\, Cabaret Lion d’Or (1676 Ontario St. East) transforms into a dazzling celebration of Quebec’s finest wordsmiths as we reveal the winners of the 2026 QWF Literary Awards. The event will be hosted by writer\, podcaster\, and professor Linda Morra. \nThe theme of this year’s gala is “Fancy Schmancy.” Attendees are invited to get in the spirit of the theme by dressing extravagantly\, luxuriously\, or to impress. Come in a black tie or ballroom gloves. Wear a regal cape or your tallest top hat. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box: Formal attire is not required. Dressing to the theme is optional but welcome. \nJoin us for a cocktail reception with the finalists preceding the Gala from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. VIP tickets to the reception are $60 ($40 for full-time students) and include two glasses of wine\, beer or non-alcoholic drink; hors d’oeuvres; and admission to the awards ceremony\, which begins at 8:00 pm. \nTickets for the ceremony alone are $25 ($10 for full-time students). Doors for the ceremony open at 7:30 pm. \nReserve your tickets now and prepare for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate literary excellence in Quebec. \nGet Tickets*\n*Tickets are currently sold out. We expect to release more tickets the week preceding the gala. To get notified as soon as more go on sale\, join the waiting list.   \nAnnouncements\n\nThe 2026 QWF Awards Finalists\nThe 2026 College Writers Award Finalists\nThe 2026 carte blanche Prize Finalists\n\nMore announcements to follow
URL:https://qwf.org/event/2026-qwf-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Cabaret Lion d’Or\, 1676 Ontario St East\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2L1S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bilingual/Multilingual,QWF Events
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