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Kapisanan Philippine Centre

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A Night of Poetry and Prose with Patria Rivera Join KAPISANAN Philippine Centre for Arts &amp; Culture for an intimate evening of poetry, prose, conversation, food, and community with acclaimed Filipino Canadian writer Patria Rivera, as part of KAPISANAN&rsquo;s Edge of KLWKN Lit Series. Moderated by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio, the evening will celebrate Rivera&rsquo;s literary work and invite us into a conversation about writing, memory, migration, and the stories we carry across generations. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:00&ndash;9:00 PM Another Story Bookshop 315 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON Bring a book, help build a libraryWe&rsquo;re also turning this gathering into a book donation drive in support of a mobile library in the Philippines. Attendees are encouraged to bring books to donate and help stories continue travelling beyond the walls of the bookstore. Come hungry!Food and refreshments will be generously provided by Tita Flips, with vegetarian options available.This is a FREE community event, but registration is encouraged as space is limited.Come for the poetry. Stay for the conversation, food, and kapwa. Hosted by KAPISANAN Philippine Centre for Arts &amp; Culture

A Night of Poetry and Prose with Patria Rivera Join KAPISANAN Philippine Centre for Arts &amp; Culture for an intimate evening of poetry, prose, conversation, food, and community with acclaimed Filipino Canadian writer Patria Rivera, as part of KAPISANAN’s Edge of KLWKN Lit Series. Moderated by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio, the evening will celebrate Rivera’s literary work and invite us into a conversation about writing, memory, migration, and the stories we carry across generations. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM Another Story Bookshop 315 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON Bring a book, help build a libraryWe’re also turning this gathering into a book donation drive in support of a mobile library in the Philippines. Attendees are encouraged to bring books to donate and help stories continue travelling beyond the walls of the bookstore. Come hungry!Food and refreshments will be generously provided by Tita Flips, with vegetarian options available.This is a FREE community event, but registration is encouraged as space is limited.Come for the poetry. Stay for the conversation, food, and kapwa. Hosted by KAPISANAN Philippine Centre for Arts &amp; Culture

Kapisanan Philippine Centre

From Puti/White to the Disappearance of the Rose

315 Roncesvalles Ave

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