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V A N C O U V E R The real surreal life Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of Pablo, has broken the silence about his famous relative in his book Picasso: The Real Family Story. Private photos, personal anecdotes and shocking secrets are revealed in this tell- all memoir. Tomorrow, Picasso will discuss his novel and the secrets surrounding Pablo’s sexuality, politics and feud over his estate. 7 p.m., $15, UBC Robson Square Lecture Theatre, 604-662-4717. C A L G A R Y Mountains and metaphors Canada’s hottest authors are sharing their insider advice and tips at this year’s WordFest: Banff- Calgary International Writers Festival. To kick off this four-day event, literary heavyweights David Bergen, Joseph Boyden, Dionne Brand, Will Ferguson and Mayra Montero will read from their latest novels, followed by candid question and answer periods. Tonight, 7 p.m., $16, Vertigo Theatre Playhouse, 161- 115 9th Ave SE., www. wordfest.com. M O N T R E A L Give them some latitude In 1986, the Vancouver quartet 54-50 made it big with their song I Go Blind. In the mid-’90s, 54-40 jumped back into the spotlight when Hootie and the Blowfish released their own rendition of their signature hit. Now with a new label and album, Yes to Everything, 54-50 plans a comeback tonight at Cafe Campus, 57 Prince-Arthur St. E., www.cafecampus. 8:30 p.m, $16.50 at www.admission.com.

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