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    By The Lake Book Club

    Assembly Hall 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke

    By the Lake Book Club Meet the Author series at Assembly Hall Engage with the authors you love in person! By the Lake Book Club...

  • Vibrant fall foliage with Toronto skyline in the background promoting the True Stories (Told Live) event at The Garrison.

    True Stories Told Live Toronto – Free Event!

    The Garrison The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, M6J 1X3 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

    Toronto's longest-running and biggest True Storytelling show returns for the last show of the year!FREE ENTRYStorytellers:Arianne ShafferJason ThomsonHarish MohanRick jonesCarmen DirvenDoors open 6.45pm, stories start...

  • Bright red neon celebration sign of La Palette at Drouh, Toronto, featuring 25 years, book launch, love fest, and event details. Iconic Toronto restaurant celebrating anniversary.

    La Palette’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

    DROM Taberna 458 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    La Palette, the French bistro that started in Kensington Market and is now on Queen West, turns 25 in November. From the get-go, owners Shamez...

  • Bright skyline of Toronto with city lights at dusk, featuring a promotional poster for the book launch event of "Dream Interrupted" by Francine Pelletier at NOONAN'S PUB.

    Book Launch: Dream Interrupted by Francine Pelletier

    Noonan's 141 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    Join Sutherland House Books and acclaimed journalist and author for the launch of Dream Interrupted: The Rise and Fall of Quebec Nationalism Book Launch: Dream...

  • Vibrant poetry night event poster featuring diverse Canadian poets Jumoke Verissimo and Richard Greene at Tranzac Club Toronto.

    Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) Thirteenth Anniversary

    Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    If you are in or around Toronto, join us to celebrate: Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) Thirteenth Anniversary Featured poets: Jumoke Verissimo & Richard Greene +...

  • Vintage-themed social event poster with book, wine, and reading illustrations, promoting a Toronto literary gathering with music, comedy, and drinks at Queen Street W.

    Book People Social

    1640 Queen Street West 1640 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1B2, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    Book People on Queen hosts its first literary mixer Nov 27, 7PM. Meet fellow readers, share stories at mic sessions & connect! Calling all readers,...

  • Intriguing theatrical poster for "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" performance at The Theatre Centre, showcasing contemporary art and Irish culture festival in Toronto.
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    A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

    The Theatre Centre 1115 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J1, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    Adapted from the master of fantastical realism, Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic tale, brought to the stage for children and adults to share.  In a...

  • AI-themed novel "The Friend Machine" book cover featuring a digital robot and a sleeping woman, Toronto event with Victoria Hetherington and Lydia Perović, Society Clubhouse.

    Book Launch: The Friend Machine – On The Trail of AI Companionshi

    Society Clubhouse 967 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    The Friend Machine: Book Launch & ConversationVictoria Hetherington in conversation with Lydia Perović 📍 Society Clubhouse, 967 College St, Toronto🕕 Friday, November 28 at 6...

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    Workman Arts presents: Up:Rising – Literary Anthology Book Launch

    Glad Day Lit 32 Lisgar St, Toronto, ON M6J 0C7, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    For the second time in over three decades of supporting artists living with mental health issues and/or addictions, Workman Arts in collaboration with Strangers in...

  • Multilingual storytime event in Toronto promoting language learning and cultural diversity.

    World Play: Reading Toronto’s Many Languages, Chapter 3

    Koffler Arts 180 Shaw St, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    Koffler Arts presents the third event in the ongoing WORLD PLAY series, curated by Alon Nashman and launched in July 2025, celebrating Toronto’s extraordinary linguistic...

  • Serene woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors among green foliage, capturing a peaceful moment in nature.

    Author Talk for Writers: Jess Taylor

    Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    Author Jess Taylor will share her knowledge of the craft and process of writing, as well as her journey to publication. Writers and book lovers...

  • Vibrant image promoting Toronto sex panics discussion featuring Elene Lam and Marcus McCann, with diverse cityscape background and expressive illustrations, highlighting LGBTQ+ pride and Toronto events.

    Elene Lam & Marcus McCann – IN CONVERSATION

    Glad Day Lit 32 Lisgar St, Toronto, ON M6J 0C7, Canada, Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

    This is part of our "IN CONVERSATION" series that brings queer writers together for dynamic, unscripted and ranging dialogues. Elene Lam & Marcus McCann Discuss...

  • Indoor panel discussion at Toronto Book Fair 2025, with speakers seated on stage, large presentation screen, and flags, highlighting literary events in Toronto.
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    Toronto French Book Fair – Salon du livre de Toronto

    Université de l'Ontario français 9 lower jarvis street, Toronto

    📚✨ The Toronto French book Fair returns in 2026 for its 33rd edition, under the theme Memory and Heritage — a vibrant invitation to explore...

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