Astrid Nannini, spoken word performance Time and Place: December 9 at 6:00 pm. SAW Centre, 67 Nicholas Web:www.facebook.com/events/1158259915846045 GBV Art Show Multi-media art event commemorating the 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence. Theme: Transformation. Performances include spoken word, music, dance, and visual art by youth and adults. Art House Cafe Open Mic Time and Place: Every Monday at 7:00 pm. 555 Somerset W Web:calendly.com/miguel-lhf/open-mic?month=2024-03 musicians, vocalists, poets, and comedians. sign up in advance on site. stairs leading up to cafe and down to open mic area 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 Ottawa StoryTellers: Story Cafe Time and Place: 7:00 pm. The Hollander, 65 Holland Web:www.ottawastorytellers.ca/story-cafe Pay-What-You-Can event, and donations are accepted in person, via canadahelps.org, or by sending an e-transfer to ostbusiness@ottawastorytellers.ca. Suggested donation: $5. 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.