Shan Syed, the Toronto artist responsible for The Andrew Project, is launching his new book at Scrap Metal Gallery. 4PM. November 23. Free.

Support Canadian authors, free-thinkers and magazines and small presses at the LeftWords Festival of Books and Ideas. Enjoy thoughtful presentations on Food Activism, Body Activism, and Women in a Globalizing World. 12 PM. November 24. Oakham House/Ryerson Student Centre. Free.

Join in a celebration of late Toronto artist and activist Will Munro in the launch of the eagerly awaited book Will Munro: History, Glamour, Magic. 7PM. November 24. The Gladstone Hotel. Free.

Join the good people of The Toronto Review of Books in toasting the health and long life of our very own first print anthology, Tasting Menu: Choice Selections from the First Two Years. 8PM. November 27. Poetry. PWYC.

Can’t get enough Will Munro? Author Sarah Liss will be speaking about her own book about the Toronto artist, Army of Lovers, at the Yorkville Library. 7PM. November 28. Free.

Browse the uniquely handmade and crafted works by many book artists, printmakers, and artists at the 29th Annual Book Arts Fair. 10 AM. November 30. The Great Hall at OCAD University. Free.

Rick Phillips of Sound Advice will be leading a special presentation on the classical composer Vivaldi and his often neglected genius. 7PM. December 3. Palmerston Library. Free.