Wicked Words

Friday, October 16, 8:00 p.m.
The Club, Theatre Complex
Adult $12 · Senior, Student $6

Cutting-edge performances kick-off the Banff weekend of WordFest featuring Kris Demeanor, Alexis O’Hara and Roland Pemberton. The Club is a licensed venue and admits those 14 and older.

Tim Wynne-Jones

Saturday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.
Banff Public Library
All tickets $6

Join this renowned childrens writer as he shares the delightfully whimsical tales of a cat named Pounce.

Banff Distinguished Author Series

Saturday, October 17, 7:00 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre
Adult $20 · Senior, Student $10

Renowned for his wit and honesty, the Banff Distinguished Author Douglas Coupland presents his latest work Generation A, once again capturing the spirit of a generation with a social commentary on ever-evolving pop culture. Coupland is joined by debut novelists and online experts J.R. Carpenter and Emily St. John Mandel.

Poetry Cabaret

Saturday, October 17, 9:30 p.m.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
Adult $20 · Senior, Student $10

David Huerta, Billeh Nickerson, Alexis O’Hara, Gregory Scofield, Karen Solie, Zoe Whittall Enjoy this remarkable selection of poets who span not only ages, but genres, topics and languages as their amazing words mingle with music.

Through the Glass Lightly

Sunday, October 18, 11:00 a.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
Adult $15 · Senior, Student $7.50

Debra Adelaide, Jeanette Lynes, Thomas Trofimuk, Tom Wayman Life is how you perceive it. These stories explore making the most of the hand you are dealt.

Dine and Spill

Sunday, October 18, 12:15 p.m.
Vistas Dining Room
$20

Hal Niedzviecki Not your average lunch and learn! Join us for lunch as Hal exposes fun of peep culture. You may spill the beans!

Through the Glass Darkly

Sunday, October 18, 1:30 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
Adult $15 · Senior, Student $7.50

June Hutton, John Lathrop, Shandi Mitchell, Eloy Urroz Life is how you perceive it. These stories explore making the most of the hand you are dealt.

Curtain Call

Sunday, October 18, 3:00 p.m.
Rolston Recital Hall
Adult $15 · Senior, Student $7.50

Bonnie Burnard, Don Gillmor, Lisa Moore, Shani Mootoo, Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt Can-lit heavyweights join forces with international superstars to wrap up the readings with a bang!

From Pop to Peep

Sunday, October 18, 5:00 p.m.
Rice Studio, Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building
Adult $15 · Senior, Student $7.50

Hal Niedzviecki Exploring the trend of celebrity spotting to spying on your neighbors, friends and strangers.