Latest Past Events

Unapologetic Open Mic Poetry Event at Nickle Galleries University of Calgary
Unapologetic Open Mic Poetry Event at Nickle Galleries University of Calgary
Upcoming Events

An open mic poetry event that presents a space for people to experience release and self-expression without the fear of judgment.

Catastrophes Open Mic Poetry Event at Nickle Galleries University of Calgary
Catastrophes Open Mic Poetry Event at Nickle Galleries University of Calgary

An Open Mic poetry event to shed light on personal and social catastrophes alike.

Unapologetic: Open Mic Poetry

Date: February 24, 2026

Time: 3pm

Catastrophes: Open Mic Poetry

Date: November 5, 2025

Time: 3pm

Press Highlight

Iheoma Uzomba in yellow dress smiling
Iheoma Uzomba in yellow dress smiling

Iheoma Uzomba Wins Glenna Luschei Prairie Schooner Award for Poetry

The Nigerian poet, a staff writer at Open Country Mag, will receive $1,500 for three poems in English and in Pidgin. It is the renowned magazine’s top honor.

Calgary Poetry Slam live ft. Oma is Loud

An evening of slam poetry followed by a feature presentation by 2026 Calgary Poetry Slam champion, Oma is Loud

Date: April 6, 2026

Time: 7pm

Venue: Dickens

Pretty Dangerous - A Poetry Theatre Production by Oma is Loud
Pretty Dangerous - A Poetry Theatre Production by Oma is Loud

Pretty Dangerous: Four Acts on Womanhood

A poetry, theatre, dance production exploring gender performativity, written and creatively produced by Iheoma "Oma is Loud" Uzomba

Date: March 27, 2026

Venue: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Calgary Cenral Library

Time: 7pm