Calendar

Welcome to the QWF Calendar! This calendar—powered by the community—aims to be an inclusive listing of English-language literary events across Quebec, enabling you to see at a glance what’s happening near you in a given month. Changing to the “List” view provides a more colourful representation of what’s coming up. From book launches to open mics, literary festivals to poetry slams, reading series to workshops, we’re delighted to support, connect, and promote writers and literary communities across Quebec.

We list English-language, bilingual, and multilingual events. If you are looking for French-language poetry events across Quebec, we suggest that you check the calendar of La poésie partout.

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11 Jun
Event

Book Launch: Words of Summer

Words of Summer is a tanka-like conversation between two poets, Elizabeth Paulette-Coughlin and Jennifer … More info Read more
12 Jun

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
12 Jun − 31 Jul
Workshop

Writing Contemporary Short Fiction with Siavash Saadlou (Online course)

Date and Time: Fridays, June 12–July 31, 6:30–8:30 p.m. ET This intensive, 8-week online … More info Read more
13 Jun

2026 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.
14 Jun
Event

Book Launch: The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada by Dr. Dorothy Williams

Join Dr. Dorothy W. Williams for the launch her of latest two-volume series, The … More info Read more
16 Jun
Event

Digital Roundtable: Find Belonging in the Quebec English Arts World

With Louise Abbott, Rob Lutes, and Lori Schubert Are you looking for a way … More info Read more
20 Jun

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
20 Jun
Event

STORIES FROM CANADA’S NORTH / A LA RENCONTRE DU NORD CANADIEN

In 2006, author Hélèna Katz left her familiar Mile End neighbourhood for life on … More info Read more
20 Jun
Event

Cloud Circuit album launch

Join poet Deanna Radford and musician Jeremy Young, aka Cloud Circuit, on Saturday, June … More info Read more
26 Jun

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
28 Jun
Event

Book Launch: No Brainer by Lea Beddia

Join Lea Beddia for the launch of her new book, No Brainer (Orca Book Publishers). … More info Read more
4 Jul

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.

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!