LITERARY EVENTS

mon jan 29 Calgary’s Official Open Mic & Poetry Slam Presented by Ink Spot. Join as a performer or as an audience member and see the top spoken word talent in the city. At Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Ave. S.W. Signup sheet, 7 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $10. 403-233-7550, dickenspub.ca. wed jan 31 Back Alley Tales TALES story cafe hosted by Karen Gummo and Calum Lykan with jazz percussionist Nathaniel Chaing. Travel with our storyteller hosts to the hidden alleys of Edinburgh and the secret haunts in Sunnyside, Calgary. Refreshments served. At Shelf Life Books, 1302 4th St. S.W. 7 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. talesalberta.org. Quietus: Last Flight with Anne Gafiuk Generously illustrated, this well-researched book offers unique insight into war on the home front in Canada, as well as a glimpse into post-war aviation research into “accident proneness” in wartime aviation. At Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Dr. N.W. 7 p.m. 403-260-2600, calgarylibrary.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. 403-2879557, 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. Loft 112 Book Club First Tuesday of every other month. Next meeting: Feb. 6. Reading and discussing Lisa Murphy-Lamb’s first novel Jesus on the Dashboard with author in attendance. 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 Every second Words Tuesday. Writers and aspiring writers others discuss read short how pieces to improve of their it and work give and 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 Colleen Songs: Inhale Monday, Feb. 5. Canadian singer-songwriter spreading a message of using your gifts and talents to lead you to the fulfillment of your wildest dreams. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Andrea Lamoureaux: Zephyra Tuesday, Feb. 6. Launch party with local YA fantasy author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. Canadian Shorts: A Collection of

Short Stories Wednesday, Feb. 7. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, Canadian Shorts brings together top entries in a collection of Canadian-themed short stories that highlight great authors. Proceeds from book sales are directed to the Canadian Council for refugees. At Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. 403-260-2600, calgarylibrary.ca. Talena Winters: Finding Heaven Saturday, Feb. 10. Signing with local romantic suspense author. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. M. Jane Colette & YYC Queer Writers: Screw Chocolate 1 & 2 Monday, Feb. 12. Collection of romance and erotica by local authors. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-287-9557, owlsnestbooks.com. Bloody Offensive Wednesday, Feb. 14. Get nasty in the Nest with risqué readings, cheeky prizes, cocktails, nibbles and more at Calgary’s premiere, free, adult’s only Valentine’s Day bacchanal. At Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-2879557, owlsnestbooks.com. For the Love of a Story Wednesday, Feb. 14. TALES Calgary February tellaround hosted by Marie Bryce. At Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. Suggested donation, $5. 403-2384111, 403-690-9415, talesalberta.org.