Two Cities. Two Weekends. One Purpose.
Toronto: June 11-14, 2026
New York City: June 18-21, 2026
In a world that moves quickly, this experience is a pause.
It is an opportunity to connect across differences, reflect together, and remember the power of shared stories.
The Story Behind the Experience
This experience is inspired by Whispers in the Rain, a book by author Hal Eisenberg that explores growth, healing, and presence through life’s quieter moments.
Rather than centering spectacle, this gathering centers people. It is about listening, reflecting, and building community through shared stories and lived experience.
About the Experience
Who This Is For
This experience is for:
Readers and lifelong learners
Authors, creatives, and entrepreneurs
Community builders and leaders
Organizations that value connection, wellness, and social impact
No prior affiliation is required. Curiosity is enough.
What to Expect
Each city will host a four-day experience with programming that includes:
Welcome and community gathering
Author readings and moderated conversations
Workshops
Wellness sessions designed to ground and restore
A Saturday charity fundraiser with a live band
Guests are welcome to attend individual days or engage across the full experience.
Join the Tour!
Choose your city below and grab your tickets
Toronto
🎉 LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Complimentary Toronto Tickets Available
To celebrate the Toronto stop of Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour, we’re opening a limited number of complimentary tickets to the community.
Your complimentary ticket gives you access to the full Toronto weekend, including author readings, workshops, networking, wellness experiences, meaningful conversations, and the Saturday night charity concert and fundraiser.
Come meet authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, wellness experts, thought leaders, and community members who believe in the power of stories to create connection and impact.
Limited quantity available. Registration is required. Once complimentary tickets are claimed, this offer will close.
Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour – Saturday Night Experience
Join us for an unforgettable evening where storytelling, music, and community come together.
This Saturday night experience is the centerpiece of the Whispers in the Rain tour, featuring a live performance by Outlet, a 28-year NYC rock band led by Hal S. Eisenberg, alongside a silent auction fundraiser in support of Mustakabali-Wetu and Dixon Hall
This is more than a concert. It is a gathering space where stories, energy, and connection come alive.
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
This event is 19+
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Location: 250 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada
Access to the Saturday evening portion of Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour in New York City.
Includes:
VIP Networking Reception at Keller Williams
Live band performance by Outlet
Silent auction fundraiser
Community-centered evening experience
Support for Mustakabali-Wetu and Project Sunshine
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location: New York City venue details will be shared directly with ticket holders by Stories and Sweets.
Full access to the New York City experience of Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour, taking place June 18–21, 2026.
Includes:
Thursday welcome and networking
Friday author readings, panels, workshops, and book signings
Saturday daytime programming
Saturday evening live band and silent auction fundraiser
Sunday reflection and farewell experience
This pass is for guests who want the full four-day experience.
Location note:
Venue details and timing for each day will be shared directly with ticket holders by Stories and Sweets.
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Music
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Networking • Wellness • Storytelling • Workshops • Panels • Music •
The Lineup
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Theresa Corazon
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Hal S. Eisenberg
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Samantha Moonsammy
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Bethelene Hart
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Paula Johnson
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Shelley A. Murdock
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Hilda Gan
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Jenn Noble
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Kelly L. Cooper
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Navreet Pabla
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Donna Vincent Roa
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Nadia S. Krauss
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Jenna Wu
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Natalie Zadok
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Nata
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Shawna Lynne
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Zana K. Elin
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Francesca Rea
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Aleksandra Ceho
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Sahil Parkash
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Timea Urban
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Ruth Dorsainville-Hulse
Outlet
Outlet isn’t just entertainment.
It’s nearly three decades of friendship.
It’s over $100,000 raised for charities.
It’s continuity.
It’s legacy.
This isn’t a hired band. It’s Hal’s band - a 28-year NYC rock group that has performed thousands of shows while building community through music and giving back.
Their presence transforms Saturday night from “a concert” into something deeper. It becomes the gathering point.
The celebration. The moment when story, impact, and connection come alive.
Music has always been one of the ways this community comes together to heal, to give, and to elevate. Saturday night reflects that history.
This is not entertainment added to an event. It’s part of the story.
Our Partners
The Eisenberg Leadership Academy supports individuals and organizations in developing grounded, values-driven leadership rooted in self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Its work emphasizes clarity, presence, and intentional decision-making as the foundation for sustainable impact.
The Eisenberg Leadership Academy
Lucky Book Publishing is an award-winning publishing company committed to amplifying diverse voices and purpose-driven stories. The organization supports authors in bringing meaningful work into the world through inclusive, author-centered publishing practices.
Lucky Book Publishing
Stories and Sweets is a community-centred event company that creates intentional spaces where storytelling, culture, and connection come together. Through thoughtfully curated experiences, it brings people together in ways that feel authentic, welcoming, and rooted in community impact.
Stories and Sweets