Head to the Secret Handshake Gallery for “Life Inside the Unknown,” an exhibit of visual art by bill bissett author of th book uv lost passwords 1, and Hart Broudy. The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 1–5 p.m. EDT and on Saturdays from 2–5 p.m. EDT.

Life Inside the Unknown
Secret Handshake Gallery
301–360 College Street
Toronto, ON
July 11–November 28, 2026

A production of the musical _The Heart_ based on Maylis de Kerangal novel Mend The Living (translated into English by Jessica Moore) runs this autumn at the Laura Pels Theatre. To learn more about the production and to purchase tickets, click here.

The Heart
Laura Pels Theatre, Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre
New York, NY
October 8–December 6, 2026

Celebrate the launch of Weyman Chan ’s new book A Child’s Seance at Shelf Life Books! Accompanied by Jun-long Lee and Josephine LoRe, Chan will guide audiences on a journey through time, space, and grief. Hosted by author of No Depression in Heaven ryan fitzpatrick, the event begins at 7 p.m. MDT. For more details, click here.

Calgary Launch of A Child’s Seance
Shelf Life Books
Calgary, AB
October 27, 2026
7:00 p.m. MDT

Join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall for the Talonbooks fall 2026 launch! Celebrate this season’s authors and books. Here’s the lineup! It’s going to be an amazing evening.

Please help us welcome A Child’s Seance by Weyman Chan, Grace of Centuries by Hope Anderson, notes from recently by Chris Turnbull, and Panax by Rob Budde to the world. The launch will be hosted by the author of dream / arteries, Phinder Dulai!

The Martha Lou Henley Hall is a fully accessible venue. A parking lot is available in the alley between East 3rd Avenue and East 4th Avenue. Drinks and light refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there!

Talonbooks Fall 2026 Launch
Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall
Vancouver, BC
November 6, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., readings begin at 7:30 p.m. PT

Catch Jónína Kirton, author of Save Your Prayers – Send Money performing alongside Dina Del Bucchia and a host of other fantastic authors at a panel on the theme of “Truth” at this year’s Fraser Valley Writers Festival! For more details, and to reserve your spot, click here.

Truth Panel at Fraser Valley Writers Festival
University of the Fraser Valley
B Building, Room B101
Abbotsford, BC
November 7, 2026
2:45 p.m. PT

Jónína Kirton, author of Save Your Prayers – Send Money is conducting a workshop on finding the beauty in the truth as part of the Fraser Valley Writers Festival. For more details and to secure your spot, click here.

Fraser Valley Writers Festival Workshop: “Finding the Beauty in the Truth”
University of the Fraser Valley B building, room B161
Abbotsford, BC
November 7, 2026
1:30 p.m. PT

Elee Kraljii Gardiner, author of sometimes, forest, is one of the poets performing at Being Forest: A Salish Stroll as part of the Whistler Writers Festival. Enjoy an incredible stroll with equally incredible poets. For more details, click here.

Being Forest: A Salish Stroll
Meeting Point: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Lobby
Whistler, BC
November 8, 2026
9–10:30 a.m. PT

It’s the world premiere of Inheritance the film experience at Red Nation International Film Festival! Based on Inheritance: a pick-the-path experience by Daniel Arnold, Darrell Dennis, and Medina Hahn, this film follows the battle for the stewardship of a large plot of land between an Indigenous man, an immigrant, and a settler. Head to AMC the Grove 14 to enjoy this remarkable film. For more details and to purchase tickets, click here

The World Premiere of Inheritance the Film
Red Nation International Film Festival
AMC The Grove 14
Los Angeles, CA
November 12, 2026
4:30 p.m. PDT

A production of the award-winning play Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring runs at the Firehall Arts Centre from November 14–December 6!⁠
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Situated in Lytton, B.C., Floyd is a man who has lost everyone he holds most dear. Now, after more than two decades, his daughter Christine returns home to confront her father. Set during the salmon run, Where the Blood Mixes takes us to the bottom of the river, to the heart of a People.⁠

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Where the Blood Mixes
Firehall Arts
Vancouver, BC
November 14–December 6

Lucia Frangione, author of Grazie, Espresso, and more is one of the speakers at SHIFT Sessions, an evening of live storytelling! For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

SHIFT Sessions
Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver, BC
November 18, 2026
6:30 p.m. PT

Head to the Museum of Vancouver to enjoy the 2026 Vancouver Book Award Ceremony featuring readings from all of this year’s finalists including Cecily Nicholson, who will be reading from Crowd Source! There will also be a reading from Vancouver’s poet laureate and author of sometimes, forest Elee Kraljii Gardiner.

Attendance is free, registration is required. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

2026 Vancouver Book Award Ceremony
Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
November 28, 2026
11 AM–1 PM PT