Latest Events in Bram(August Updated)

Experience the profound exploration of the life and works of Joseph Roth at the captivating event, Keiron Pim: The Genius and Tragedy of Joseph Roth, taking place on June 10, 2024, at the esteemed Bram & Bluma Appel Salon in Toronto. Delve into the intricate narrative woven by Keiron Pim as he unravels the enigmatic genius and poignant tragedy of one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Situated at the prestigious Toronto Reference Library on 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, this event promises to be a compelling journey through the complexities of Roth's literary masterpieces. Tickets for this exceptional gathering will be available for purchase starting on May 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound legacy of Joseph Roth as illuminated by the insightful perspective of Keiron Pim. Mark your calendars and secure your seats to witness this thought-provoking event that celebrates the enduring legacy of a literary luminary.

Experience a night of laughter with Ashwyn Singh on June 14th at Urban Theka & Grill in Brampton. Originally from India, Ashwyn Singh has transformed into a stand-up comedian who never fails to entertain. Having performed alongside renowned artists like Mark Normand, Bassem Youssef, Atul Khatri, and Zarna Garg, Ashwyn has captivated audiences in both India and Canada. His Desi Translations series has garnered over 20 million views, propelling him to the spotlight at events like the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC's The Debaters. Doors open at 8 pm for the show starting promptly at 8:30 pm. Seating operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, so arriving early is recommended for optimal seating. The event will also showcase Jwalit Bharwani and Sunny Diwana. Secure your tickets for this event, named "Ashwyn Singh in Brampton | The Audacity Tour," with prices ranging from $22.63 to $49.26.

Award winning author of 23 books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, Dionne Brand, joins us to discuss her new novel, Salvage - her first work of non-fiction since the release of her groundbreaking A Map to the Door of No Return over twenty years ago. In Salvage, Brand interrogates the colonial, racist tropes found in classic literature and her own experience of reading and deconstructing dominant cultural narratives as an act of defiant self-creation. Part memoir and part cultural criticism, Salvage challenges the role played by the classics in continuing to push damaging colonial rhetoric. In conversation with author and professor of English literature, David Chariandy. Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase. Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite. About this event’s guests: Dionne Brand David Chariandy Read more: A Map to the Door of No Return Nomenclature: New and Collected Poems An Autobiography of the Autobiography of Reading What We All Long For Soucouyant Brother *** This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas. This event is also part of TPL's Black History and Culture Series. Presenting Sponsor of Heritage Programs: TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment. *** Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library's cultural and heritage programming, located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street). Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 10 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line. *** Accessibility at Toronto Public Library: Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca. Information Source: Toronto Public Library | eventbrite

Award-winning author katherena vermette discusses her new novel, a heartrending story of two Michif sisters who must face their past trauma when their mother is called out for false claims to Indigenous identity. In real ones, we meet June and her sister, lyn. Lyn has her pottery artwork, her precocious kid and the uncertain terrain of her midlife to keep her mind, heart and hands busy. June, a Métis Studies professor, yearns to uproot from Vancouver and move. With her loving partner, June decides to buy a house in the last place on earth she imagined she’d end up: back home in Winnipeg with her family. But then into lyn and June’s busy lives a bomb drops: their estranged and very white mother, Renee, is called out as a “pretendian.” Under the name (get this) Raven Bearclaw, Renee had topped the charts in the Canadian art world for winning awards and recognition for her Indigenous-style work. The news is quickly picked up by the media and sparks an enraged online backlash. As the sisters are pulled into the painful tangle of lies their mother has told and the hurt she has caused, searing memories from their unresolved childhood trauma, which still manages to spill into their well curated adult worlds, come rippling to the surface. katherena vermette speaks with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of CBC Radio’s COMMOTION, about real ones, an energetic, probing and ultimately hopeful story that pays homage to the long-fought, hard-won battles of Michif (Métis) people to regain ownership of their identity and the right to say who is and isn’t Métis. Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase. Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite. About this event’s guests: katherena vermette Elamin Abdelmahmoud Read more: real ones The Strangers Son of Elsewhere *** This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas. It is also part of our Indigenous Celebrations series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment. *** Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library's cultural and heritage programming, located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street). Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. We'll have a bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as snacks, available to purchase (only debit and credit cards accepted). Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 10 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line. *** Accessibility at Toronto Public Library: Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca. Information Source: Toronto Public Library | eventbrite

Firstly, I would like to give a huge thanks to Fuzion Fitness Brampton for hosting the space for us! I have been a certified instructor for over 7 years. I love to dance, workout, interact and meet new people, especially in the field of fitness or business. I have created an inclusive platform where individuals with different dance styles and music tastes can enjoy an intense, funky, and fun exercise class that pushes limits and gets you out of your comfort zone. I encourage confidence, individuality, and personality during the class. You're not even going to remember you're exercising! Both men and women, at all levels, are encouraged to join! No one is excluded. I understand this may be far for some, but it'll all be worth it in the end. It's only once a month, and it'll be a party every time, so plan ahead and bring a friend! Come on out every fourth Sunday of the month to dance, scream, let loose and break through your fitness wall. I promise you'll leave sweatin' and smilin'. RESERVE OR DROP IN. Information Source: Jade Foxikins | eventbrite

New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and BBC broadcaster Natalie Haynes shares her new book about the world of ancient Greek myth, offering a refreshing take on the legends and stories we thought we knew. Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin, including: Athene, the goddess of war and provider of wise counsel who sprang fully formed from her father’s brow; Aphrodite, the epitome of love who also harbors a fearsome vengeful side; and Hera, Zeus’s long-suffering wife, whose jealousy born of his repeated dalliances leads her to wreak elaborate and often painful revenge on those she believes have wronged her. Natalie Haynes speaks with Jessica Allen, correspondent for CTV’s The Social, about Divine Might, a scintillating look at the goddesses at the heart of Greek mythology. Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase. Ticket registration for this event is required: Free tickets for this event are available to book via Eventbrite. About this event’s guests: Natalie Haynes Jessica Allen Read more: Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth Pandora's Jar: Women in Greek Myths *** This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas. *** Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library's cultural and heritage programming, located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street). Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. We'll have a bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as snacks, available to purchase (only debit and credit cards accepted). Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 10 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line. *** Accessibility at Toronto Public Library: Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca. Information Source: Toronto Public Library | eventbrite