Events

CKUA listeners around the world know Monica Miller was passionate about music. However, she was just as passionate about literature, particularly works by female authors. The annual Monica Miller Memorial Lecture features a prominent female writer, with the aim of amplifying women's voices in literature.

Banff Pride Festival returns October 2 to 12, 2026 with a program built on live performance: drag showcases at Melissa's, Sizzlers and the Moxy Banff, live music at the Pump and Tap, Big Gay Burlesque and Amateur Strip in Banff's historic Mason Hall, Reading with Royalty at the Banff Public Library, and a Pride Market for local makers. The festival opens with the March down Banff Avenue and Flag Raising on Friday October 2 at 4 PM. Community events are free and ticketed shows start at $15.

Learn artful ways to cope with life’s challenges, anxiety, and stress by utilizing the empowering and healing capacities of writing. Creative writing exercises will be presented as tools for personal reflection and betterment. Individuals should come prepared to write and will be guided through writing exercises using prompts and mindful inspiration. The workshop will focus on nonfiction writing, including free writing, memoir, and poetry, with additional exercises shared for experimentation at home.