Books and Biryani: Re-Imagining Feminism with Rafia Zakaria Time and Place: November 13 at 6:00 pm. St. John the Evangelist • 275 Elgin St. Web:writersfestival.org/events/fall-2023-in-person-events/books-and-biryani-2023-re-imagining-feminism In person tickets include a Biryani dinner. Livestream for those unable to attend in person begins at 7PM. $35 Art House Cafe Open Mic Time and Place: Every Monday at 7:00 pm. 555 Somerset W musicians, vocalists, poets, and comedians. sign up in advance on site. stairs leading up to cafe and down to open mic area. sign up opens at 6:30pm Namaashoum Time and Place: Every Monday at 7:00 pm. CKCU FM 93.1 Web:cod.ckcufm.com/programs/53/info.html Promoting the Persian culture, especially its music and literature. Hosted by: Mehdi Fallahi Silent Book Club Ottawa - Ottawa Centre Time and Place: 7:00 pm. Beyond the Pale, 250 City Centre, Bay 106 Web:www.ticketleap.events/tickets/silent-book-club-ottawa/silent-book-club-ottawa-chapter-city-centre-meetup# a quiet place to read and meet other book lovers. Sign up on site.