Description
Looking for the perfect read to pack for your upcoming park hangs and patio sips? Join us for a sultry evening of book shopping and mingling to warm you up for the season of mellow afternoons and late sunsets. Enjoy a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail created by Gabriel Cabrera, author of the brand-new book Mood Drinks, along with complementary reading recommendations.
Get your tickets here for this special event at Upstart & Crow on Friday, May 9!
Cabrera will be on hand to celebrate his stunning new book of 60 unique alcohol-free cocktails that taste as good as they look. We will be serving up one of his special recipes for attendees.
All proceeds from ticket, drink and book sales will go toward supporting our not-for-profit literary programs. So with every book, sip and mingle, you’ll be supporting writers in our community through paid writer residencies and workshops, alongside our new programs that support climate solutions, writing parents, and so much more.
So whether it’s for some sexy summer reads, for a novel evening with old friends, or a chance to meet some new ones, join us for our Party in a Bookshop: Summer Mood Edition!
Tickets are $50 and include:
- A $25 gift certificate for Upstart & Crow
- A non-alcoholic cocktail of your choice
- Prize draw entries
- Book recommendations for you and loved ones
Thank you for supporting Upstart & Crow! Get your tickets today!
More about Upstart & Crow:
Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation, climate solutions, poetry, civic dialogue, community and skills building, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.
Accessibility:
The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.

Mood Drinks
A stunning collection of 60 unique alcohol-free cocktails that taste as good as they look.
Mood Drinks is a seriously sexy collection of non-alcoholic cocktails, created and photographed by acclaimed lifestyle photographer Gabriel Cabrera. Gabriel has crafted 60 stylish recipes to help reflect, enhance or shift your mood. Each chapter groups recipes by shared flavor profile, carefully curated for that particular mood. The result is an array of delicious drinks made with intentional and accessible ingredients like fresh citrus, seasonal fruits, super-steeped teas, homemade bitters, and salty brines.