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The Piston

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937 Bloor St W
Toronto, Ontario M6H 1L5 Canada

September 2018

Launch: Self-Defence for the Brave and Happy by Paul Vermeersch

September 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Piston, 937 Bloor St W
Toronto, Ontario M6H 1L5 Canada + Google Map

Join Paul Vermeersch as he launches his sixth collection of poetry SELF-DEFENCE FOR THE BRAVE AND HAPPY and welcome his special musical guests THE DATABATS! Learn more here.

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