Toronto the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Diaspora Dialogues returns this April to Keep Toronto Reading’s stellar lineup. DD in partnership with Toronto Public Library present Toronto the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Join us for a series of free readings and performances that reveal the different sides of this dynamic city the last three Fridays in April.

Featured writers from Toronto the Good include: Rabindranath Maharaj, Jill Andrew, Shiela Heti, Misha Glouberman, Brandon Pitts, and Sarah Feldbloom.

Andrew Pyper, Ron Schafrick, Mia Herrera, Lillian Allen, and Shadi Eskandani will present stories about Toronto the Bad.

Anecdotes from Toronto the Ugly will be shared by Michael Helm, Dominque Russell, Valentina Gal, and musical guest LAL.

The evenings’ event will be hosted by Catherine Hernandez, Dora Mavor Moore–nominated playwright.

Toronto the Good
When: Friday, April 13; 7 pm
Where: Toronto Reference Library, Atrium; 789 Yonge Street

Toronto the Bad
When: Friday, April 20; 7 pm
Where: Toronto Reference Library, Atrium; 789 Yonge Street

Toronto the Ugly
When: Friday, April 27; 7 pm
Where: Toronto Reference Library, Atrium; 789 Yonge Street