LITERARY EVENTS

sat march 4

Storytime At Monkeyshines With Illustrator Renata Liwska Calgary illustrator Renata Liwska reads from her latest books Waiting for Snow and Dormouse Dreams. At Monkeyshines Childrens Books, 2215 33rd Ave. S.W. 1-2 p.m. 403-240-1723, monkeyshinesbooks.com.

sun march 5

Gary Geddes—Medicine Unbundled

Medicine Unbundled is both a devastating exposé of the troubled state of Indigenous health care in Canada and a hopeful testament to the power of truth and memory as a force for positive change. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 2-4 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca. tue march 7 Can You Hear Me Now? All-ages poetry slam open mic. Poets of all ages are welcome to share their words competitively (in the slam) or non-competitively (open mic). At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 6:30-9 p.m. cyhmnslam.com.

Mary Carwardine presents Jeanette

Walls Presented by the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, lower level, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com.

Richard Harrison: On Not Losing My

Father’s Ashes in the Flood Local poet combines elements of memoir, elegy, lyrical essay and personal correspondence with appreciations of literary works ranging from haiku to comic books. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.

wed march 8

Jim Jackson: How to Tell a Really Good Story About Absolutely Anything in 4 Easy Steps

A mini-workshop and presentation on the art of storytelling by the local author and educator. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Lori Cayer—Dopamine Blunder with Joshua Whitehead A launch and reading of Cayer’s latest volume of poetry. Hosted by Richard Kelly Kemick. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7-9 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca. thur march 9 A Taste Of Local Authors Bring your appetite for another evening of readings, live music, and refreshments. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.

ongoing

Alberta Romance Writers The fourth Thursday and second Saturday of each month. Talks and workshops on writing in all genres. albertaromancewriters.com. AWCS: Open Mic Last Wednesday of the month. Bring up to five minutes of reading and share your work with other writers and readers in a fun, informal, and supportive environment. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Flywheel Reading Series Second Thursday of the month. Presented by Filling Station. Monthly readings (poetry, fiction, spoken-word) showcasing the best in Calgarian and Canadian literature. Events at Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W., unless otherwise noted. fillingstation.ca.

Ink Spot Poetry Collective SLAM

and Open Mic Series Last Monday of every month. At Wine-Ohs Bistro & Cellar, 811 1st St. S.W. 403-686-4292, calgaryspokenwordfestival.com/slam. Migratory Words Every second Tuesday. Writers and aspiring writers read short pieces of their work and others discuss how to improve it and give support. At Snug Room, Georgetown Inn, 1101 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. 7-9 p.m. 403-678-1325, murphyt@telus.net. Owl’s Nest Book Clubs Book clubs for various ages. Senior Owlets (kids in grades 7-9), first Saturday of the month, 2 p.m.; Junior Owlets (kids in grades 3-6), first Saturday or the month, 9 a.m. Hootdunnit (mystery book club for adults), the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com/book-clubs.

Passion 4 Writing (P4W) Young

Adults Writing Group Meetings held every one to two months. A writing group for young adults ages 18 to 26. Find a group of fellow writers who support and encourage each other along the writing path. Meets at various locations throughout the city, e-mail p4w.calgary@yahoo.ca for details, passion4writing.com. Storytime Every Wednesday. Songs and storybook readings. At Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 10 a.m. 403-283-6655. T.A.L.E.S. Story Circles Come tell a story or just listen. The second Wednesday of each month. At Loft

112, 112 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7-9 p.m. For info call Cassy at 403-283-9489, talesstorytelling.com.

upcoming

Heather O’Neill

Friday, March 10. Presented by Wordfest. The author of the critically acclaimed

Lullabies for Little Criminals and two-time Giller Prize shortlisted nominee presents her latest novel, The Lonely Hearts Hotel. At John Dutton Theatre, Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail S.E. 7-8:30 p.m. $20. 403-237-9068, wordfest.com.

Anita Madill presents George

Jones Tuesday, March 14. Presented by the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, lower level, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com.

Susan Calder: Ten Days in Summer

Tuesday, March 14. Local author launches the second of her Paula Savard mysteries. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.

Ron Friedman: Escape Velocity

Thursday, March 16. Local sci-fi author launches debut short story collection. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.

Single Onion No. 139

Thursday, March 16. The Single Onion concludes its 2017 Lecture Series with an event featuring feminist poetry by Adrienne Adams, Cobra Collins, Erin Dingle, Lisa Murphy-Lamb, and Micheline Maylor. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7-9 p.m. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.