Indie Events Roundup: November 17 – 23

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Queer Slam this Tuesday! Poster by Emmie Tsumura

Wednesday, November 18

TORONTO

Hot Damn It’s a Queer Slam, 7:30pm, Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, free

Mahlika Awe:ri Enml’ga’t Saqama’sgw makes her queer slam debut! Get there early to sign up for the open mic.

Pivot Reading Series, 8pm, The Steady, 1051 Bloor St W, suggested $5

Faith Vanessa Arkorful, Matt Cahill, Maureen Hynes and Karen Solie read.

Thursday, November 19

TORONTO

Riffs Launch & Brick Books 40th Anniversary, 7:30pm, Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St, free

Dennis Lee launches his new book and cake is served to celebrate 40 years of Brick Books!

Saturday, November 21

TORONTO

The Elastic Effect Launch, 8pm, 49 McCaul St, free

The Elastic Effect collective launches, including visual arts, crafts, and design.

Monday, November 23

KINGSTON

Mansfield Press Kingston Fall Launch, The Grad Club, 162 Barrie St, free

Lots of new books and readings from Tara Azzopardi, Salvatore Difalco and Nick Papaxanthos.