International Poetry Calendar

Hosted by David O'Meara, Plan 99 Reading Series presents readings by James Arthur, Susan Glickman and Darren Bifford. Learn more here.

Join four poet / community organizers as they discuss ways in which they encourage community involvement, reciprocity, recognition and relationship building. Part of The Word On The Street’s 30th Anniversary Series. The panel features rob mclennan, Kirby and Bänoo Zan, moderated by Khashayar Mohammadi. Learn more here.

The 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 …

Running since May 9, 1980, the Tree Reading Series (Tree) is one of Canada's longest-running literary events and an essential part of Ottawa's vibrant literary community. Tree is a non-profit organization that supports established and emerging writers from Ottawa and across Canada by offering a supportive public venue for writers …

The 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 …