Toronto International Festival of Authors
Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, OntarioThe Toronto International Festival of Authors is an 11-day celebration of words and ideas for curious readers of every kind. Learn more here.
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Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) LXXVIII
Tranzac Club Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, OntarioThe most diverse poetry reading and open mic in Toronto, Shab-e She’r has been bridging the gap between diverse poetry communities, bringing together people from different ethnicities, nationalities, ages, disabilities, religions (or lack thereof), poetic styles, voices and visions. At Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) we don’t just wait for diversity …
Celebration of the Poetry of Billy-Ray Belcourt
Audreys Books Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AlbertaJoin Audreys Books as they celebrate the poetic career of Billy-Ray Belcourt! This event will feature readings by both Billy-Ray Belcourt and his friends, who will each share and read the poems that they found most meaningful in their own lives. Learn more here.
Fahner, Byenkya and Langevin at the Art Bar Poetry Series
Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street, Toronto, OntarioThe Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
National Poetry Competition submission deadline
One of the biggest single poem competitions in the world, the National Poetry Competition is open to anyone aged 17 or older. The competition is for previously unpublished poems of up to 40 lines in length. This year's judges are Mona Arshi, Helen Mort and Maurice Riordan. Learn more here.