LITERARY EVENTS
Sunday, Feb. 9 at 9 p.m.: The Edmonton Poetry Brothel uncovers your Hidden Passions at the New Wunderbar Haufbraus (8120 101st St.) Hidden Passions promises to add a sexy spark to your Sunday night with poetry, burlesque and music. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $10/plus tips. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.: Robin Esrock will be talking about his bestselling books and his travel exploits at the St. Albert Public Library’s Forsyth Hall. This is a free event. Reserve a spot by calling 780459 1682. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.: Adam Pottle will be reading from his new novel Mantis Dream at Audreys Books. Pottle’s first book, Beautiful Mutants (a volume of poetry) was shortlisted for two 2012 Saskatchewan Book Awards. His chapbook, Bereft, won the 2008 Barry McKinnon Chapbook Prize. Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23: The Edmonton Public Library’s Books2Buy book sale takes place on the lower level of the Stanley A. Milner Library. For more info, go online to epl. ca/programs-and-events. Saturday, Feb. 22: Allan Kehler, a professional speaker based in Saskatoon, launches his book Stepping Out From the Shadows: A Guide to Understanding & Healing from Addictions. For more information, go to Kehler’s website at outfromtheshadows.ca Saturday, March 8: From Orwell to Asimov, from Skynet to Spock, the 2014 Books2Eat gala challenges cake designers to prepare creations inspired by tales of the future, galaxies unseen and ideas uncovered. The event will take place at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South. For more information, go online to epl.ca. programs-and-events. LOOKING AHEAD: April 20-27: The Edmonton Poetry Festival, edmontonpoetryfestival.com May 24-25: The 26th Annual TALES Storytelling Festival is happening at Fort Edmonton Park. Established in 1982, The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting the oral tradition of storytelling. For more information, you can contact Kathy Jessup, the festival’s artistic director, through kathyjessup.com. Sept. 26-28: The Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo takes place, edmontonexpo.com. Oct. 15-26: LitFest 2014, litfestalberta.com.