Stroll of Poets Society

Sunday, 15 February 2026! 
2:00 PM MT
Audreys Books
The address for Audreys Books
10702 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton

Featured Readers:
Peter Midgely
Max Vandersteen
Lavinia Leon
Izzy Weigel-Mohamed

Mic Host:
Audrey Brooks

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Join us on on February 2nd, 2026!

Featured Readers:
Trevor Hughes
Rose Marie Sackela
Wendy Joy
Seaneen O’Rourke

Mic Host:
Alice Major

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerrd Marshall
Trudy Grienauer

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Join us on on January 19th for the next Haven reading!

Featured Readers:
Trudy Grienauer
Katharine Weinman
Marco Melfi
Hugh McAlary

Mic Host:
Vivian Zenari

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerrd Marshall
Elaine Elrod

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Join us at Upper Crust Café for our first Haven Reading Series of 2026!

Details:
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Upper Crust Restaurant
10906 – 86 Avenue

Featured Readers:
Jessica Coles
Janet Smith
David Fraser
Alice Major

Mic Host:
Abdullah Al Muktadir

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerrd Marshall
Brenda Gunn

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Our next Haven Reading Series takes place on November 30th, 2025! If you are still looking to purchase your membership so that you can can snag a spot and sign up here in our remaining featured reading spots you can do so in-person and by PayPal (online). We are aware that there is currently a Canada Post strike that might affect your mailed-in cheque – please let us know if you have sent us your membership renewal this way, or if you encounter any issues on our website.

Poets’ Haven
Monday: 30 November 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Audreys Books: 10702 – Jasper Avenue

Featured Readers:
Gina Varty
Abdullah Al Muktadir
Dallas Stainthorp
Jamboree Boulet

Mic Host:
Naomi McIlwraith

Door Host:
No door host at Audreys Books.

We will have our featured readers as well as an open mic!

How to Participate:
• Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
• All styles and experience levels are welcome.
• Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
• A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
• Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.