LITERARY EVENTS An Evening with Marlon James AWCS Presents: Writers Unplugged—An Open Mic Last Wednesday of the month.
sat feb 24
How Can You Think That?!? A Political Book Club
Last Saturday of the month.
A book club for conservatives and liberals who want to get out of their echo chambers and bridge the great divides. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to noon. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
sat feb 24 + sun feb 25 Seities Lauch
Launch of the Interior issue. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. On-site tintypes Saturday, 5-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. shelflifebooks.ca.
mon feb 26
What We Talk About When We Talk About Grammar Russell Smith, Mark Migotti, and Nicole Wyatt discuss the importance of learning grammar. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. shelflifebooks.ca.
wed feb 28
The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program presents the Man Booker Prize-winning author (A Brief History of Seven Killings). Free. Space is limited; register at ucalgary.ca/cdwp.
Wisdom of the Donkey
Storycafe presented by TALES Calgary with host Michael Newsom and performances by Lera Buxton, Lori Atkinson, Amanda Sawyer, Nicole Pun and Jim Martin. At ShelfLife Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 403-283-9489, talesalberta.org.
Michael Leask ongoing thur march 1 Following the River
When Lorri Neilsen Glenn learned that her great-grandmother—a woman unknown to her—died in a steamboat fire, she set out to discover—and write about—the details of the tragedy. At ShelfLife Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. shelflifebooks.ca. Presented by the Kerby Centre Writer’s Series. Leask reads from his new sci-fi thriller, Ryder on the Pass, and signs autographs. At Kerby Centre,
1133 7th Ave. S.W. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $2. 403-705-3178, kerbycentre.com.
Preposterous Poetry and Parodies
Featuring Paul Finkleman, comic satirist and Calgary’s 2011 poetry slam champion. At Patissserie du Soleil Cafe, 2525 Woodview Dr. S.W. 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. 403-2879557, 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.
How can you think that?!?! A Political Book Club
Last Saturday of the month. A book club for conservatives and liberals who want to get out of their echo chambers and bridge the great divides. February book: The Comeback by John Raulston Saul. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to noon. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
Loft 112 Book Club
First Tuesday of every other month. Next meeting: April 3. Email Susan Carpenter at susancarpenter@hotmail.com if you’re interested in joining the club. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. loft112.org.
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.
The Single Onion
Third Thursday of the month. Featuring various local, national and international poets reading their work. At Shelf Life Books, 100, 1302 4th St. S.W. singleonion.com.
Storytime
Every Wednesday. Songs and storybook readings. At Pages, 1135 Kensington Rd. N.W. 10 a.m. 403-283-6655.
upcoming Guillaume Morissettee
Friday, March 2. The author ventures forth from Montreal to present The Original Face, his crtically acclaimed novel about internet art and the freelance life. At ShelfLife Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. shelflifebooks.ca.
Lisa Lisson
Saturday, March 3. The author, and president of FedEx Canada, signs her memoir and first book, Resilience: Navigating Life, Loss, and the Road to Success. At Chapters Chinook Centre,
6455 Macleod Tr. S. 11 a.m.
Celebrating Women
Thursday, March 8. Presented by Naked Girls Reading in celebration of International Women’s Day. With special guest comedian Adora Nwofor. 18-plus. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.ca.