Spin the Bottle Justine Brown launches her new illustrated magic-reality novel set in B.C.’s 1970s back-to-the-land movement. Sept. 7, 6-8 pm, Forufera Studio (505 Hamilton St.), free. Info: srduncan@shaw.ca or 604-788-8340.
Papermaking: Capturing the Transient and Transcendent Carolyn Sheedy-Mazzucca explores the influence of urban decay through the passage of time, using papermaking and pigment. Sept.10, 7:30-9 pm, Peter Kaye Room, Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.), free. Info: 604-331-3778.
Steve McCurry Join this internationally recognized photographer for an exhibit and discussion about his career in ethnographic photography, including his celebrated work for National Geographic. Sept. 18, 7:30-8:30 pm, Alice MacKay Room, Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.), free. Info: 604-331-3603.
The word on the street Don’t miss Canada’s annual book and magazine extravaganza of author readings, exhibits, and performances. Watch for SharedVISION’s Trish Kelly and Don Genova on a panel on food security and sustainability at Magazine Mews. Sept. 30, 11 am-6 pm, Library Square (Homer and Hamilton streets between Robson and Georgia), free. Info: thewordonthestreet.ca.
Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar Join Vancouver writer and teacher Alan Morinis for a talk and book signing. His new book illuminates the practical teachings of the Mussar masters, which cultivate personal growth and spiritual realization. Sept. 24, 7:30 pm, Alice MacKay Room, Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.), free. Info: mussarinstitute.org or 604-331-3603.
The cold reading series An impromptu evening of professional actors cast on the spot to read scripts submitted by local writers. Every Thursday; casting at 8 pm, curtain at 9 pm, Beaumont Studios (315 West Fifth Ave.), by donation. Info: coldreadingseries.com.
