Latest Past Events

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

An Open Mic poetry event to shed light on personal and social catastrophes alike, at the University of Calgary's Gallery Hall

Unapologetic: Open Mic Poetry ft Oma is Loud

Date: February 24, 2026

Time: 3pm

Catastrophes: Open Mic Poetry ft Oma is Loud

Date: November 5, 2025

Time: 3pm

Press Highlight

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 Pub

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

Boo of the North: Chike Canada Tour with Chrissy Spratt ft Oma is Loud

Music concert in Calgary with Chike and Chrissy Spratt. Spoken word poetry for openers.

Date: September 7, 2025

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Palace Theatre

Alcove Centre for the Arts Jam Session ft Oma is Loud

Live poetry and music jam at the Alcove Centre for the Arts. A space for artists, creatives and lovers of art to gather, unwind and groove with music and poetry.

Date: March 12, 2026

Venue: Alcove Centre for the Arts

Time: 7pm