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Callum Beck Book Launch
Free eventSt John's Presbyterian Church 2794 Garfield Rd, Belfast, PE, CanadaThe Belfast Historical Society will host the local launch of Callum Beck’s new book, The Belfast Riot of 1847, on May 25 at 2:30 pm at St. John’s Presbyterian in Belfast. On March 1, 1847, Prince Edward Island experienced the second-worst election riot in Canadian history. During the Belfast Riot, about 200 Scottish Protestants and…
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An Evening with Carley Fortune
Limited seatingThe Delta Hotel by Marriott 18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark will welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune back to Charlottetown for the launch of her new book, One Golden Summer, on May 26 at 7 pm in the Bedeque Cardigan Ballroom at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward. “An Evening with Carley Fortune,” moderated by Jessica Doria Brown, will be Carley’s only…
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Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025
Free eventThe Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaTaking place May 28–30, Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference (CSC) will take place at the Guild in Charlottetown in the afternoons. Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025 includes free educational panels and workshops, and was created to assist PEI songwriters, composers, and musicians to develop additional revenue streams beyond those associated with touring and live…
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Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025
Free eventThe Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaTaking place May 28–30, Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference (CSC) will take place at the Guild in Charlottetown in the afternoons. Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025 includes free educational panels and workshops, and was created to assist PEI songwriters, composers, and musicians to develop additional revenue streams beyond those associated with touring and live…
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Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025
Free eventThe Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaTaking place May 28–30, Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference (CSC) will take place at the Guild in Charlottetown in the afternoons. Music PEI’s Canadian Song Conference 2025 includes free educational panels and workshops, and was created to assist PEI songwriters, composers, and musicians to develop additional revenue streams beyond those associated with touring and live…
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Chef Michael Smith Book Launch
Bookmark 111 Kent St Unit 110, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaChef Michael Smith will celebrate the release of his new cookbook, Wood, Fire & Smoke, at a book launch event during The Inn at Bay Fortune’s opening weekend, May 16–18. Wood, Fire & Smoke: Recipes and Techniques for Wood-Fired Cooking will be featured throughout the evenings, and every guest room or Feast reservation will receive…
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An Evening of Poetry ft. Maritime poets Cory Lavender, Jessica Hiemstra, & Nick Thran
Free eventBookmark 111 Kent St Unit 110, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, will host an evening of poetry on June 3 at 7 pm, featuring Maritime poets Cory Lavender, Jessica Hiemstra, and Nick Thran. The larger-than-life characters and stories that tumble out of Cory Lavender’s Come One Thing Another assert the experiences of generations of Lavenders and Roys as a kind of rural…
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Queer Poetry Club
Free eventPEI Transgender Network (PEITN) 85 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Queer Poetry Club is a chance for members of the Queer community to gather on the first Saturday of each month at the PEI Transgender Network (PEITN), from 2–4 pm, to write, read, share, and listen to poetry in a welcoming space. Upcoming meetings are on June 7 and July 5. Snacks and materials…
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Linda Stewart Book Launch
Free eventPlough The Waves Community Hall 13056 Trans Cananda Hwy, Belle River, PE, CanadaAll are welcome to attend the book launch of Place of Miracles by PEI author Linda Stewart on June 8 from 2–4 pm at Plough the Waves Hall, Wood Islands.
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Judith Graves Book Launch
The Lefurgey Cultural Centre 205 Prince St, Summerside, PE, CanadaAcorn Press is hosting a book launch for The Sandcastle that Jack Built, written by Judith Graves and illustrated by Maurice Bernard, will be held at Lefurgey Cultural Centre on June 10 from 1–2 pm. All are welcome to attend.
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Towards Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada’s Economy Book Launch
Trailside Music Hall 155 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe PEI BioAlliance presents the Charlottetown launch of Towards Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy by Don Mills and David Campbell at trailside Music Hall on June 11. The launch starts at 4:30 pm with a reception, followed by a discussion with the authors that will be moderated by Wade MacLauchlan, former Premier of…
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Heat’N Eat Soup Take-Out, Book, & Bake Sale
Family FriendlyKirk of St James 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA Heat’N Eat Soup Take-Out Sale will be held at St. James Presbyterian on June 14 from 9 am–12 noon. Soup will be available in single servings or one-litre portions, with options including golden harvest, corn & ham chowder, and corn chowder. Each serving includes a roll and butter. Advance orders are encouraged and can…
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Writers’ Social
Free eventBar 1911 113 Longworth Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) believes that one of the best things for a writer is to be around other writers. That’s why it is launching a new monthly Writers’ Social in Charlottetown (with plans to expand). This free to attend, drop-in gathering is for writers of all genres and backgrounds to connect with one…
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Patsy Dingwell Book Launch
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned independent bookshop, is partnering with the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre for the book launch of Freda the Fry by Patsy Dingwell on June 14 at 2 pm. Join the story time in the Children’s Room, meet Patsy, and participate in some potato-themed colouring activities.
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Kate MacQuarrie Book Launch
Free eventBeaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKate MacQuarrie’s Wild Foods of Prince Edward Island will be released by Acorn Press in June. All are welcome to attend the book launch on June 20 from 5–7:30 pm at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown.
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Lynn MacNeill Book Launch and Signing
Free eventBeaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaPownal Street Press is hosting a book launch and signing event to celebrate the release of Gold Cup Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Gender-Based Violence by Lynn MacNeill. The event will be held on June 22 from 4–7 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend.
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Writers’ Open Mic
Free eventThe Gallery Coffee House & Bistro 82 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe PEI Writer’s Guild hosts an open mic on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Gallery Coffee House and Bistro at 7 pm. Each month, a crowd of writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their writing…
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Seeker: The Surprising Findings
Victoria Playhouse 20 Howard St, Victoria, PE, CanadaSeeker: The Surprising Findings, a new solo work from PEI Poet Laureate Tanya Davis, opens at Victoria Playhouse this month. Seeker: The Surprising Findings is a droll and illuminating take on the misguided pursuit of happiness and the reality that often goes unnoticed along the way. With characteristic wit and clarity, Davis—both writer and performer—sifts…
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Summerside Library Book Club
Family FriendlyFree eventSummerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaJoin the Summerside Rotary Library Book Club for a lively discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books. Pick up a copy of the latest book club selection at the main circulation desk. The next meeting is June 28 at 2 pm.
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Georges Arsenault Book Launch
Free eventAcadian Museum 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche, PE, CanadaAll are welcome to attend the book launch events for L’Acadie de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard / The Acadians of Prince Edward Island by Georges Arsenault. The first event will take place on July 3 at 7 pm at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche, with a second event scheduled for July 4 at 6:30 pm at Le Carrefour…