Poetry Parlour (Calgary)
Schedule
Tue Feb 17 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3, Canada | Calgary, AB
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE
Calgary
FREE
Join host Ashley Frerichs for the next edition of Poetry Parlour! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. In February, to celebrate Black History Month, we’re excited to feature soulful rapper and poet Polo Sho!
About the Featured Reader
Polo Sho is a Nigerian-Canadian rapper, producer, and community leader based in Calgary. Known for sharp lyricism, soulful delivery, and commanding live performances, his work blends introspection, resilience, and purpose. Whether performing solo or backed by a live band, Polo Sho brings a raw honesty shaped by lived experience and deep respect for Black culture and storytelling. Beyond music, he’s an active force in Calgary’s creative scene; organizing events, collaborating across genres, and building spaces for artists to thrive. His performances feel less like shows and more like conversations; grounded, intentional, and impossible to ignore.
Where is it happening?
380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:

















