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The Shape of Home: Songs in Search of Al Purdy

Crow's Theatre 345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, Ontario

The Shape of Home: Songs in Search of Al Purdy is an original, theatrical, song cycle that beautifully conjures the poetry and letters of one of Canada’s most legendary artists. A musical investigation into the life and work of Canada’s unofficial poet laureate, The Shape of Home honours Purdy’s quest to live …

$45 – $65

Seoul International Writers’ Festival

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Theme: Beyond Narrative Check out the program here, which includes events with Griffin Poetry Prize International winners Kim Hyesoon and Don Mee Choi. How to Attend The Seoul International Writers’ Festival is held both offline and online. All the events must be booked in advance. If you opt to participate …

Free

Chantal Gibson Exhibit: un/titled. Portraits

Wil Aballe Art Projects 1129 Hastings St E,, Vancouver, British Columbia

Exhibition: Sept 24 – Oct 15 and Nov 1- Nov 26, 2020 Hours: Tues – Sat, 12-5 Please note exhibition will be closed from Oct 16 to Oct 31 while the gallery is in Toronto for art fair week activities. In un/titled, Chantal Gibson continues her work with black souvenir …

Van Slam Feat. Billie Nell

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Hey Vancouver poetry peeps! It’s time to meet up once more in our hybrid live & online format! Bring your selves and your words to Next Door, 1638 Venables St. or to the Van Slam zoom space. Poets in our slam will win cash & collect points toward the playoffs …

$10 – $15

Freedom to Write and to Read: Standing with Salman Rushdie

Harbourfront Centre Theatre 231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario

In this very special event we stand in solidarity with Salman Rushdie to celebrate his remarkable literary achievements and courage; we mark the fundamental importance of freedom of expression for writers everywhere in the world. Presented by PEN Canada, Penguin Random House Canada, Toronto International Festival of Authors and Writers …

Free