LECTURE: The Global Economy Discussion
A post-Keynesian analysis of current events. Tuesday, November 10. 7:30 pm. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W. 416-340-1865.

BOOK LAUNCH: Harvest Pilgrims
Mexican And Caribbean Migrant Farm Workers In Canada Launch of a book of photographs by Vincenzo Pietropaolo. Tuesday, November 10. 7-9 pm. Free. Stephen Bulger Gallery, 1026 Queen W. 416-535-9914.

FILM SCREENING: How Do We Stop Capitalism From Destroying The Planet?
Video screening and talk by John Bell of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. Tuesday, November 10. 7:30 pm. Free. Bahen Centre, 40 St George. socialist.ca.

WORKSHOP: Self-Esteem For Immigrant Women
Workshop. 3-5 pm. Tuesday, November 10. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. 647-404-8857.

LECTURE: The Globalization Of Addiction
Lecture by psychology prof Bruce K Alexander. Tuesday, November 10. Noon. Free. Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle. 647-222-4420.

LECTURE: East Asian Development: Destiny, Politics and Economic Unbalances
Tuesday November 10. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 208N, North House, University of Toronto. http://webapp.mcis.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=8000

WEBCAST: Read, Connect, Act: Solidarity In Action with Tracy Kidder
Thursday, November 12, 8:30pm – 11:30pm. http://act.pih.org/page/content/book-party-info/

ROUNDTABLE: December in Copenhagen: High Noon for the Post-2012 Climate Regime?
A Roundtable Discussion, Thursday, November 12.12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Faculty of Law Classroom A, Flavelle House, 78 Queen’s Park. University of Toronto. http://webapp.mcis.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=8124

BENEFIT: Dinner For The Living City
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Song, dance, poetry and conversation with Gord Downie and others plus a silent auction. Thursday, November 12. 7 pm. $150. Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles E, Brampton. charlessauriol.ca.

BENEFIT: Benefit Concert (Justice for Children and Youth)
Performances by Jim Creeggan, Ariana Gillis and others. Friday, November 13, 2009. 7 pm-midnight. $40. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. 416-920-1633.

CONFERENCE: Eradicating Poverty: One Small Loan at a Time.
Saturday, November 14, 9am – 4pm. Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon 789 Yonge Street (Yonge & Bloor). www.microfinanceconference.ca

BENEFIT: Voices For Justice (Human Rights Watch)
Dinner honouring Daniel Bekele and Elena Milashina. Saturday, November 14. 6 pm. $400 & $600. Carlu, 444 Yonge. 416-322-8448.

CELEBRATION: Bolivia: Indigenous Peoples Take The Lead
Toronto Bolivia solidarity celebration with dance, music, poetry and a talk by Bob Lovelace. Saturday, November 14. 7 pm. Free. CUPE 4400/OSSTF Bldg, 1482 Bathurst. torontoboliviasolidarity@gmail.com.

LECTURE: Zero Nuclear Weapons Forum
Talks, panel discussions and workshops with Jonathan Schell, Pavel Podvig and others. Saturday, November 14 7-9:30 pm and Sunday November 15. 10 am-5:30 pm. Free. City Hall, Queen and Yonge. zeronuclearweapons.com.

CONFERENCE: Community Power Conference
Info on developing a community wind, solar, hydro, bio or geo-exchange project with David Suzuki and others. Sunday, November 15 7:30 am-9 pm and Monday, November 16 8 am-9 pm. $45 and up. Convention Centre, 255 Front W. Pre-register cpconference.ca.

CONFERENCE: Strength In Services Summit
Summit on transforming service jobs with Steve Paikin, Richard Florida and mayor David Miller. Monday, November 16. 8 am-4 pm. $25-$75. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. strengthinservices.org.