On Tuesday, December 17, I will be a featured reader at Shab-e She'r Poetry Night LXXX. This event takes place from 7:00 to 10:00 pm in the Main hall at The Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, in Toronto. RSVP on the Facebook Event Page now! From the organizers: Shab-e She’r is Toronto’s most diverse and […]
Toronto City Hall Christmas Concert 54th Annual Holiday Tradition! Enjoy Christmas carols and seasonal favourites performed by the internationally acclaimed Toronto Mass Choir, Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus , Pan Fantasy Steelband, and Tower Brass at Toronto City Hall. The event will also feature a reading by Toronto Poet Laureate, A.F. Moritz , and […]
Please join me on Tuesday, February 4th 2020 to celebrate the life and work of Toronto's late Poet Laureate, Pier Giorgio Di Cicco. Father Pier Giorgio Di Cicco was the city's second Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2009. Di Cicco extended the role of Poet Laureate beyond the area of arts advocacy and into the […]
The League of Canadian Poets and Toronto’s Union Station are excited to present Poetry in Union 2020, a public art experience. At this event, a selection of Toronto’s strongest, most diverse and most talented poets will provide personalized poetry on request to reflect participants’ own experiences and stories. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly […]
With Poetry & Healing, we all can explore the indigenous concept of “medicine,” the healing power of words, and the transformative and inspiring power of poetry. - Kate Marshall Flaherty Please join me for the League of Canadian Poets' inaugural fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital, "Poetry & Healing." Over the month of April, twelve poets […]
DUE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, THIS APPEARANCE HAS BEEN DELAYED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY TO SEE IF AN ONLINE OPTION BECOMES AVAILABLE. Mark Your Calendars! On April 16th, I will be launching As Far As You Know with my fellow Anansi poets. Stay tuned for the venue and time!
DUE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, THIS APPEARANCE HAS BEEN DELAYED Pencil This In Your Calendars! April 17, 2020 is the Tentative Date for Anansi's Ottawa Poetry Bash! Final Date, Time, and Venue TBA. Learn more about my new collection: As Far As You Know!
DUE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, THIS APPEARANCE HAS BEEN DELAYED Pencil This In Your Calendars! April 18, 2020 is the Tentative Date for Anansi's Montreal Poetry Bash! Final Date, Time, and Venue TBA. Learn more about my new collection: As Far As You Know!
DUE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, THIS APPEARANCE HAS BEEN DELAYED Pencil this in your Calendars! I will be travelling to Guleph with the Anansi Poetry tour on either April 20 or 21, 2020! Final Date, Time, and Venue TBA. Please continue checking my Events Calendar for updates. In the meantime, learn more […]
The roster of poets includes Al Moritz, Luciano Iacobelli, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Lois Lorimer, Daniel David Moses, Ronna Bloom, Rajinderpal Pal, Catherine Graham, Dr. Conor McDonnell, Jacob Shier, Ayesha Chatterjee, and Corrado Paina. While you enjoy the readings and meditations, feel free to make a donation to SickKids Hospital in partnership with the League of […]
You'll have two chances to hear me chat with Tom Power on CBC Radio tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, 2020. In the morning, you can listen for me on The Current between 8:30 and 11:00 am EST. Here's a link to this program's Home Page. And here's the link to CBC Listen Live. In the evening, […]
On April 30, 2020, Poetry and Healing presents “Poem in Your Pocket” day. The League of Canadian Poets will publish each of the featured poems in the Poetry and Healing series online to celebrate the close of #NPM2020. What is Poetry and Healing? It's the League of Canadian Poets’ inaugural fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital. […]
I've had to postpone my appearance at this event. Look for me to reschedule in the weeks ahead!. Save the date and time for a live online event. May 20, 2020 3:00 p.m. More information to follow!
On Tuesday, August 4, between 10 and 11pm, I will appear on Tuesday Night's instalment of HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM Toronto, interviewed by Valentino Assenza! Check it out: https://ciut.fm/shows/howl/
EMWF Showcase: Hot Nights. Cool Poets. In partnership with the League of Canadian Poets Friday August 28, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST (online) or Saturday August 29, 10:00 a.m. Australian EST Presenters: Cicely Belle Blain, Burning Sugar, Sadiqa de Meijer, The Outer Wards, Mathew Henderson, Roguelike, Julie Joosten, Nought, Canisia Lubrin, The Dyzgraphxst, Randy Lundy, Field Notes for the Self, A. F. Moritz, As Far […]
On Saturday, August 29, at 3:00 p.m., join me for Poetry in Translation: East Meets West, a zoom interview with Anna Yin. We will read and discuss poetry and translation, touching upon the myth of "lost in translation," the art of re-creation, and the mutual exchange or benefits of the process. This is part two […]
Sunday, September 20, 2020 marks the launch of the Winnipeg International Writers Festival's THIN AIR 2020. The event will be going virtual in 2020 and will be self-paced for three weeks in September and October. Go to Thin Air to register for free. And start your self paced exploration of this amazing virtual festival! Keep […]
Join me at a new, virtual Word on the Street. This celebration of books and magazine goes online Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2020. Register via eventbrite now! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-word-on-the-street-2020-virtual-festival-tickets-117603253497 Admission is free, but donations are also accepted upon registration. Here's a link to the festival calendar: https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/event-directory/festival-weekend/ I am slated to appear on […]
As part of this year's virtual Word on the Street Programming, join poets Sachiko Murakami (Render), Randy Lundy (Field Notes for the Self), and myself, as we traverse a series of befores and afters, experiencing the darknesses of life and exploring what comes after. This event will be moderated by Kirby of Knife | Fork | Book. I […]
Please join me for the Toronto International Festival of Authors, where, on October 22, 2020 at 5:oo pm, I will be part of the Toronto Writers Collective Launch. Celebrate the launch of two new anthologies from the Toronto Writers Collective (TWC): Front Lines: Bent Not Broken and Front Lines: Until the Woods Run Pure. The books feature the […]
Please join me online on October 23, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for Tartan Turban Secret Readings #27, A Political Poetry Reading, curated by Kate Rogers and Bänoo Zan. I'll be a featured reader, along with Andrea Thompson, Diana Manole and Lisa Richter. Tartan Turban Secret Reading #27 is a virtual reading. Along with […]
Moritz’s sensibility is unique: melancholic, intellectual, comic, erotic, pitying . . . The emotional content of Moritz’s work is so abundant and accessible that the reader is never lost. — National Post Join me on Sunday, November 8, at 2pm for an online event co-sponsored by The Ottawa International Writers Festival & Versefest2020. I will […]
On November 19, at 3pm, I will take part in the Victoria College Faculty Reading series along with colleague and fellow poet, Sarah Dowling. This event will take place via zoom. There is no charge. However, you must pre-register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-GhqT8vGdwdmA4u91HEx9JizEyKo0n7?fbclid=IwAR3HyOXtnHCl30-lCAEXH1Nk9gIOCdLZKqpGnyTRKbUHdRSQxtBZ53vfQGQ I hope you'll attend!
Please join me on March 4, 2021, at 7:30 pm EST for the Saint Mary's University Reading Series, Don Domanski: A Celebration. This is a live zoom event dedicated to the poetry of Don Domanski, winner of the Governor General's Award, the CBC Literary Prize, and the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Award, among […]
The Word On The Street presents Celebrating the 2021 Trillium Book Award Celebrating finalists for the 2021 Trillium Book Award, Ontario's leading award for literature, awarded by Ontario Creates. Moderated by Deborah Dundas, Books Editor for the Toronto Star. This panel will stream live Saturday, September 25 at 11:30am ET. Register for this FREE event via Eventbrite: […]
A reading of my poem, "House," will be featured in the CanLitscape Poets & Storytellers project as part of the Jaipur Literature Festival Toronto, October 2-3, 2021. Register HERE for free access to the entire weekend! https://jlflitfest.org/toronto/registration Here's the programme: You can also visit JLF Toronto at https://jlflitfest.org/toronto for more details. Follow along on all […]
Dead Poets Society Night On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, The Art Bar Poetry Series returns to Clinton's (693 Bloor West) for in-person events, starting with the 18th annual meeting of The Dead Poets Society. The Dead Poets Society Night is an annual tradition at the Art Bar Poetry Series, normally held in mid-December. Those poets […]
A.F. Moritz is Victoria Island University's Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet for 2021-22. This residency includes a public poetry reading, a visit to students in an advanced VIU creative writing seminar, and an annual public lecture, all of which take place between March 2nd and 3rd, 2022. The public reading portion of the Gustafson series will […]
A.F. Moritz is Victoria Island University's Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet for 2021-22. This residency includes a public poetry reading, a visit to the students in an advanced VIU creative writing seminar, and an annual public lecture, all of which take place between March 2nd and 3rd, 2022. The lecture portion of this residency will take […]
I'm pleased to invite you to a special evening of readings and conversation with Victoria College Faculty and authors Adam Sol, Albert Moritz, Robert McGill and Sarah Dowling, "Crosscurrents Part 1: Vic Faculty Reading & Discussion", on Tuesday, March 15, 6:00pm EST. The event will be hosted by writer, editor and teacher Canisia Lubrin. The event is open to the […]
Please join me at the inaugural event in an ongoing series, Lost Launches, 7pm, March 29, 2022, at the Art Bar (Clinton's, 693 Bloor W, Toronto). In my role as Toronto's Poet Laureate, I am proud to help launch books of poetry whose proper entrance into the world was stymied by the Covid-19 crisis. With […]
Lit Live is a monthly showcase of local and Canadian authors across a variety of genres. April’s event features poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction with contributions from:Michelle BerryGreg SantosAlbert MoritzAnn ShinConcetta PrincipeJennifer JonesHosted by Benjamin Robinson This month, the event takes place on Thursday, April 7, from 7-9:30 pm, both online and in person at […]
Readings by Poet Laureates across Ontario in celebration of National Poetry Month. Time & location Apr 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT Virtual on Zoom About the event Use the following link to join the Zoom meeting at the time of the event: Launch Zoom meeting List of Ontario Poet Laureates Al Moritz – Toronto […]
Please join me for the second evening in an ongoing series, Lost Launches, 7pm, April 26, 2022, at the Art Bar (Clinton's, 693 Bloor W, Toronto). In my role as Toronto's Poet Laureate, I am proud to help launch books of poetry whose proper entrance into the world was stymied by the Covid-19 crisis. With […]
On Saturday, May 28th, 2022, 7:30pm, join me for a Rooftop Poetry reading with fellow poets, Allan Briesmaster, Beatriz Hausner, Luciano Iacobelli, Corrado Paina, and Giovanna Riccio. This event takes place at Campagna Bronze, at 1718 Queen Street West, in Toronto. This makes for a festive conclusion to the Campagna Sculpture Show, which runs both […]
Please join me for the third evening in an ongoing series, Lost Launches, 7pm, May 31, 2022, at the Art Bar (Clinton's, 693 Bloor W, Toronto). In my role as Toronto's Poet Laureate, I am proud to help launch books of poetry whose proper entrance into the world was stymied by the Covid-19 crisis. With […]
Please join me for the fourth and final evening in the series, Lost Launches, 7pm, June 28, 2022, at the Art Bar (Clinton's, 693 Bloor W, Toronto). In my role as Toronto's Poet Laureate, I have been proud to help launch books of poetry whose proper entrance into the world was stymied by the Covid-19 […]
Someone Editions, with Toronto Poet Laureate Al Moritz and poet Beatriz Hausner, presents new works by Luciano Iacobelli and Deborah Barnett with the launch of a multidisciplinary artists' book event, Open Cut. Exhibition and Readings take place at Someone Editions Book Salon and Gallery, 2059 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6R 1W8. Exhibition and Readings:Friday, July […]
Please join me for the Oakville Literary Café, in Partnership with the Oakville Literary Alliance. This zoom event takes place on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. I am the scheduled speaker for the month of September! Everyone is welcome to attend these monthly sessions to share their writing or just […]
The Stop's Wychwood Open Door, in Partnership with St. Clair Arts Network (SCAN) and The Creative Vocalization Studio Presents Liter-Art-I 2022: Poetry at the Art Table.Please join us to listen to poetry, write a poem, read a poem, orcreate an art piece inspired by the poetry!Wednesday Sept 21st 11:30am-1pm In the parking lot of St. […]