PATH OF THE SOUL Join author and visionary artist of Destiny Cards, Cheryl Lee Harnish, for a talk, book-signing, and intuitive card readings. Nov. 8, 6:30-8 pm, Ayurveda (3636 W. Fourth Ave.), free. Info: 604-228-1537.
WAR AND REMEMBRANCE Join Vancouver authors Ruth Ozeki (My Year of Meats) and Shaena Lambert (Radiance) for a reading in support of the Land Conservancy’s writers-in-residence program. Nov. 10, 3-5 pm, Historic Joy Kogawa House (1450 W. 64th Ave.), by donation. Info: 604-733-2313.
DOROTHY MACLEAN Co-founder of Scotland’s Findhorn Community visits Vancouver for a talk exploring the Devic kingdom, the inner soul of nature. Nov. 16, 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church (49th Ave. & Oak St.). Tickets: ($15) available through Banyen Books (3608 W. Fourth Ave.). Info: 604-737-8858.
Beyond the Veil: A Reference for the Spiritual Path Join author Lillian Yee-Stuart for a talk and signing of her latest book researching various paths of healing, transformation, and inspiration. Nov. 22, 6:30-8 pm, Ayurveda (3636 W. Fourth Ave.), free. Info: 604-228-1537.
VANCOUVER Jewish Book Festival A cultural event back for its 23rd year with a roster of international writers and innovative literary events for every literary taste including writing and self-publishing workshops, a spoken word slam, children’s authors, the Opening Night Gala, and Poetry Brunch. Nov. 24-29, Jewish Community Centre (950 W. 41st Ave. at Oak St.). Info & tickets: jccgv.com .
ZAWQ: A TASTE OF RUMI Celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi during an evening of music, poetry, art, and whirling. Nov. 30, 8 pm, Kay Meeks Centre (1750 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver). Tickets: ($15) available at Banyen Books (3608 W. Fourth Ave.) or 604-913-3634. Info: jbrozak@telus.net.
