LITERARY EVENTS
fri march 23 Tom Rachman: The Italian Teacher
Presented by Wordfest. Rachman presents his masterful new novel about the son of a great painter striving to create his own legacy. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 7 p.m. $15. 403-2379068, wordfest.com.
sat march 24 Potent Talks: Evening with Deena Metzger
Presented by Wordfest. Metzger has written a novel in which two people, who are from each side of this polarity, begin a loving relationship. Event includes a reading, an on-stage conversation between Metzger and host Marilyn Milavsky, and an audience Q&A. At DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $25. wordfest.com.
Raymond Yakeleya: Tree by the Woodpile
Saturday Signing with local children’s book author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.
mon march 26 Calgary’s Official Open Mic & Poetry Slam
Presented by Ink Spot. Sign-up sheet released at 7 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. At Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $10. calgarypoetryslam.com.
tue march 27 Denise Chong, U of C Writer-inResidence
Meeting of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. Refreshments, 1:30 p.m.; meeting, 2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com.
wed march 28 Walking the Camino with Marie Maccagno and Ariana Brackenbury
An interactive and engaging presentation about walking the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. 403-2651033, shelflifebooks.ca.
ongoing AWCS Presents: Writers Unplugged— An 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.
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. March book:
Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right by Russell Hochschild. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca.
Literary Kaleidoscope
Third Wednesday of each month, September to May. Book talks with guest speakers. Proceeds fund student scholarships in creative writing at MRU and U of C. At Marda Loop Community Association, 3130 16th St. S.W. 9:30 a.m. $10. literarykaleidoscope.ca.
Loft 112 Book Club
Next meeting: Monday, April 9. Reading
Throwing the Diamond Hitch (part poetry, history, western and travel journal) by Emily Ursuliak. Author will be in attendance for reading and Q&A. 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 Tim Bouma: Tom Thomson, Journal of my Last Spring
Saturday, March 31. Saturday signing with the author behind the famed Twitter account chronicling the last days of the Group of Seven artist. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com.
Elinor Florence
Saturday, March 31. Presented by Chapters Chinook. Elinor Florence will meet patrons and sign copies of her historical novels, Wildwood and Bird’s Eye
View. At Chapters Chinook,
6455 Macleod Tr. S. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anne-Marie Duma presents Tony Hillerman
Tuesday, April 3. Meeting of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. Refreshments, 1:30 p.m.; meeting,
2-3 p.m. calgarywomensliteraryclub.com.
Denise Chong and Aritha van Herk
Tuesday, April 3. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Free. 403-2651033, shelflifebooks.ca.
Dwayne Clayden: Crisis Point
Thursday, April 5. Former medic and law enforcement officer launches debut thriller at Bowness Seniors Club, 6422 35th Ave. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com.
Michael Leask: Ryder in the Pass
Saturday, April 7. Saturday signing with the science fiction author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.