Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
POWERHOUSE Arena
28 Adams Street (Corner of Adams & Water Street across from the Archway)
Brooklyn , NY
11201
About the Book.
From TikTok star and author of I Hope You Remember—which John Stamos called a “gift to the world”—Josie Balka comes this evocative collection of over eighty poems about the different types of love.
From the coziness of lifelong friendship to the aching intensity of lost love, Loves of Our Lives is a poetic journey through the heartfelt relationships that make us human.
In her highly anticipated second collection, social media sensation Josie Balka masterfully puts words to the indescribable, weaving her signature blend of raw emotion and vivid imagery into poems that speak straight to the soul.
Featuring eighty poems, some already beloved by her followers and others exclusive to this collection, Loves of Our Lives explores six types of love—familial, toxic, romantic, friendship, self-love, and lost love—and invites reflection, offering solace and celebration in equal measure in this love letter to love itself.
About the Author.
Josie Balka is a broadcaster, voiceover artist, and poet. She holds a diploma in radio, television, and film from Niagara College and has worked for some of the largest media companies in North America as an on-air personality. She can often be caught recording viral poetry in her sound-proof closet. She was born and raised in Toronto and currently lives in Calgary, Canada. She is the New York Times bestselling author of I Hope You Remember. Follow her on Instagram @JosieBalka.
About the Moderator.
Danaye Maier is the co-host of “Tyler, Danaye & Fuzzy” weekday mornings on Virgin Radio. Waking Calgarians up for 14 years, Danaye is passionate about giving back to the community. As the curator of A Woman a Day YYC, Danaye highlights a different Calgary Woman daily and loves to use the platform to celebrate their accomplishments and successes!