# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening of community and purpose. Together, we will celebrate the life of beloved CBC reporter and humanitarian Joan Leishman while building a vital legacy of support for writers in exile living in Canada.

Be part of a lively gathering of journalists, authors, and artists. Bid on works of art and unique literary experiences. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and freedom of expression are on the menu.

The Honorary Chairs for this event are Margaret Atwood and Charles Foran. 

🎟️ Priority Ticket Access:  Tickets will officially go on sale this summer. Because space is limited for this exclusive evening, we’re opening a priority waitlist. To secure your chance to purchase tickets the moment they go on sale, email queries@pencanada.ca with the subject line “The Power of Words: Keep Me Posted.”

This event is proudly supported by CBC.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/the-power-of-words-a-pen-benefit-for-the-joan-leishman-memorial-fund/200030418135636
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5, Canada
- **lat**: 43.64442
- **long**: -79.38766
- **full address**: 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund being held?
  - **A:** The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund?
  - **A:** The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund is organized by PEN Canada.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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