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LitFest: Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers

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Award-winning author Marcello Di Cintio in conversation to talk about his latest book, Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 - 1:24 pm

LitFest: Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes, with Laura Hall

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In Conversation event featuring Laura Hall speaking with University of Alberta associate professor Jordan Abel about her book Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes: Settler Colonialism in Horror.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 - 12:36 pm

LitFest: Showcase: Laberinto Press

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Join us for a journey through the anthologies from Edmonton-based Laberinto Press.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 - 12:43 pm

LitFest: The Silence of Falling Snow: Online Event with Kristjana Gunnars

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Online event featuring Kristjana Gunnars in conversation with University of Alberta’s 2025-26 Writer in Residence, Cody Caetano, to discuss her memoir, The Silence of Falling Snow.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 - 12:49 pm

LitFest: Nonfiction Story Slam

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Ten tellers. Five minutes. One winner. Let the game of truth begin! Sign-up at 7pm, slam at 7:30pm. Free to attend; arrive early! Space is limited.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 1:51 pm

LitFest: John Candy: A Life in Comedy, with Paul Myers

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From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy’s most beloved stars.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 1:57 pm

Book Celebration – Almost Loved

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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2025 - 3:10 pm

Parfleche Painting workshop with Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild

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Join Lakota-nêhiyaw artist Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild for an immersive workshop exploring the ancient art of Parfleche Painting.

DEADLINE: October 11, 2025 - 9:25 pm

New Exhibition - Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji", Eunju Park and ILang Song

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Gallery@501 is pleased to present Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Eunju Park and ILang Song. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on September 7, 2025 and shows until October 22, 2025.

DEADLINE: October 22, 2025 - 2:32 pm

NUOVA Vocal Arts - ENCORE! A Broadway Dinner Cabaret

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Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for a night of Broadway's best tunes, delicious Italian plates, and quality time with your friends & family