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LitFest: On Language and Meaning (a.k.a. The Smartypants Panel)
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This event brings together language scientists and poets to talk all things related to language.
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.
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.
LitFest: Showcase: Laberinto Press
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Join us for a journey through the anthologies from Edmonton-based Laberinto Press.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Submissions are Open for the Calgary Regional One Act Play Festival
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The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again!
Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house
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On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.