Imaginarium
Thurs., Sept. 29 – Thurs., Oct. 6
Free – $20, passes $100 – $600
Various locations
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Multi-venue, multi-day authors and “thinkers” festival offers low-cost readings in Beltline and Victoria Park neighbourhoods. Authors include: Sarah Kendzior (Sat., Oct. 1), Omar El Akkad (Thurs., Sept. 29) and Debra Thompsn (Sun., Oct. 2).