# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Laverne Cox: Transcendent
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Four-time Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox shares her journey from working as a struggling actress to leading a cultural movement.About this EventLaverne Cox is a powerhouse in the fight for transgender rights and representation—but her path from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement was anything but easy.In Transcendent, Laverne invites us into her journey as a transgender woman in Hollywood; confronting childhood trauma, shame and feelings of unworthiness; and, ultimately, healing.Laverne Cox speaks with author and activist Kai Cheng Thom about making history for her role in Orange is the New Black, her fearless advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and finding her voice in a world that can too often feel lonely and unaccepting.Q&A to follow. Books available for purchase.About this event’s guests:Laverne CoxKai Cheng ThomRead more:TranscendentFalling Back in Love With Being Human***PLAN YOUR VISIT:Location: Concourse Event Space, North York Central Library (5120 Yonge St).Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.Tickets: Free registration required.Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.***This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.***Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Registrants may be contacted to fill out a brief survey following the program. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at answerline@tpl.ca, 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMain Event: Laverne Cox & Kai Cheng Thom in conversation
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- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: North York
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE
- **lat**: 43.7681767
- **long**: -79.41455259999998
- **full address**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Laverne Cox: Transcendent being held?
  - **A:** Laverne Cox: Transcendent takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Laverne Cox: Transcendent?
  - **A:** Laverne Cox: Transcendent is organized by Toronto Public Library.

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