Canada’s largest poetry festival is now in its 9th year! Don’t miss out on this year’s stellar Calgary Spoken Word Festival, which is jam-packed with some of the most promising rising artists on the scene including C.R. Avery, Regie Cabico, Moe Clark, Alessandra Naccarato and many others. The festival features over 20 events, paid and free, including slam, storytelling, workshops, all-ages events and more in Banff from April 4 - 14 and Calgary from April 17 - 22.

Calgary Poet Laureate Kris Demeanor will perform at "Word Travels - A" (sold out) as well as "Opening Night - Saloon Salon" on April 17.

For details, visit CalgarySpokenWordFestival.com.