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January 21, 2025
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Readings and Signings
Time and Place: 1131 Wellington Street West
Web: thespanielstale.ca/events/
This is a free event, however, RSVPs are appreciated. Doors open at 6:30pm, event begins at 7:00pm.
January 21 - Book launch - Eleanor and the Cold War, by Ellen Yardley 7pm
February 14 - A Night of Ink and Embers: Valentine's Day edition 7:30pm
February 25 - Decolonizing Mental Health: A Conversation on Racism and Racial Trauma 6:30pm
May 4 - Author storytime - Kenzie's Little Tree 10am
CKCU FM Words and Culture
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 9:30 am. CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/640/info.html
Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. Airs: Every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Pen and Paper Writer's Group
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 5:55 pm. Ottawa Public Library, Rideau Branch, 377 Rideau
Web: biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/pen-and-paper-writers-group-1
Book Launch: Reading the Room
Time and Place: January 21 at 6:30 pm. University of Ottawa, FSS 4004, 120 University Private
Web: carleton.ca/fist/cu-events/reading-the-room/
RSVP required
Book Launch: Reading the Room with Natalie Kouri-Towe
Time and Place: January 21 at 6:30 pm. Happy Goat, 35 Laurel
Web: octopusbooks.ca/events
Silent Book Club Ottawa - Kanata
Time and Place: 7:00 pm. 3 Brasseurs, 565 Kanata Ave
Web: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/silent-book-club-ottawa/silent-book-club-ottawa-chapter-kanata
an opportunity to meet fellow book lovers and read quietly together. Sign up on site.
Words & Culture
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm. CHUO 89.1 FM
Web: Chuo.fm/show/words-and-culture-indigenous/
Conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists.
  January 2025 Events
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CKCU FM: An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm		 The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Readings and Signings
Celebrate the release of the next book in Rebecca Yarros' bestselling Empyream series at Ottawa's official Onyx Storm midnight release party. 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Sunnyside Writers' Group with Michael F. Stewart 6:00pm
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm		 The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Readings and Signings
Book launch - Eleanor and the Cold War, by Ellen Yardley 7pm
CKCU FM Words and Culture 9:30am
Pen and Paper Writer's Group 5:55pm
Book Launch: Reading the Room 6:30pm
Book Launch: Reading the Room with Natalie Kouri-Towe 6:30pm
Silent Book Club Ottawa - Kanata 7:00pm
Words & Culture 7:00pm		 CKCU FM Literary News 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Book Launch: Burnt by Democracy by Jacqueline Kennelly 7:00pm
Croisée des mots : une causerie littéraire : Denise Desautels et François Baril Pelletier 7:00pm
Silent Book Club - East End 7:00pm		 Writing Circle 3:00pm
Third World Players 6:00pm
Zine Club with Possible Worlds 6:00pm
Art from the Archives : create a collage 6:30pm		 CKCU FM Friday Special Blend 7:00am
Art des archives : créer un collage 6:30pm
CBC All in A Day Book Club 6:30pm
Huda Mukbil's Agent Of Change and Carolyn Whitzman's Clara At The Door With A Revolver. Next Door Market and Event Space, 955 Gladstone Avenue Doors & Zoom 6:30 PM, Discussion 7:00-8:30 PM TICKETS: IN-PERSON: Click here to book a ticket: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1148995710099?aff=oddtdtcreator VIRTUAL (to join us from the comfort of your home) Click here to book a ticket: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1149561061079?aff=oddtdtcreator
Let the Heart Speak Poetry Night at Rumi Cup Commune-A-Tea Arthouse 6:30pm
Urban Legends Season 15 7:00pm
ULPC SLAM #4 CIPS NATIONAL QUALIFIER SLAM. purchase tickets: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ulpc-2025-cips-qualifier ;		 Indigo Kanata Book Signings 11:00am
Clover Callahan -book signing and tarot reading
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CKCU FM: An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm		 In the Company of Writers 2:00pm
Sunnyside Writers' Group with Michael F. Stewart 6:00pm
Zine Workshop 6:00pm
Blue Monday 6:30pm
The Whimsical Whiteout. Dress up in your best whites and sparkles and show up early if you want UESA to treat you to a FREE drink Sign up for performers: tinyurl.com/bluemonday250127
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm		 Perfect Books
Emma Theriault Book Launch: , A Lady Would Know Better. 7 - 8:30 pm
CKCU FM Words and Culture 9:30am
Books on Beechwood Book Club 1:30pm
Pen and Paper Writer's Group 5:55pm
Words & Culture 7:00pm		 CKCU FM Literary News 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm		 Librairie du Soleil
Lancement de La soif de la soie de François Baril Pelletier, 17h30 www.facebook.com/events/s/lancement-la-soif-de-la-soie
Writing Circle 3:00pm
Third World Players 6:00pm		 CKCU FM Friday Special Blend 7:00am