Location: Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism - 24 Cecil St. Toronto

Celebrate both Filipino Heritage Month and Pride Month at From Melancholy to Joy: An Intimate Pride Reading featuring C.E. Gatchalian, a member of Salaysay Toronto. As part of Kapisanan’s 2026 Edge of KLWKN Lit Series, this special event offers an opportunity to experience powerful storytelling, reflection and community.

The Edge of KLWKN Lit Series highlights Filipino-Canadian authors, writers and poets while fostering dialogue, engagement and connection with the broader Toronto community. Following this event, the series will continue in October with author and poet, Patria Rivera, in recognition of Women’s History Month.