‘Enough’ Launch: An Evening with Dr. Linda Eckert
Join us on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. for the Vancouver launch of Dr. Linda Eckert’s essential new book, Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer. Enough is “a searing call to arms, for too many women are dying of cervical cancer when we have the tools to save their lives,” says New York ...read more
Thursday, Apr 18 Upstart & Crow StudioThe Pain Project: Book Launch at Persephone Brewing
Please join us on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at Persephone Brewing in Gibsons, B.C., for a special evening honouring the publication of The Pain Project: A Couple’s Story of Confronting Chronic Pain, the stunning new memoir by Sunshine Coast residents Kara Stanley and Simon Paradis. Ten years ago, Simon was in an accident ...read more
Saturday, Apr 20 Persephone Brewing Co.All Things Seen and Unseen: Book Launch
Join us on Tuesday, April 23 for an evening celebration to launch All Things Seen and Unseen, the debut novel by RJ McDaniel, published by ECW Press! We are thrilled to celebrate this excellent emerging writer. McDaniel was our 2023 Writer in Residence at Upstart & Crow, and we couldn't be more excited for them as they launch ...read more
Tuesday, Apr 23 Upstart & Crow StudioThese Songs I Know by Heart: Book Launch
Join us on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. for the Vancouver launch of artist Erin Brubacher’s debut novel, These Songs I Know by Heart, a thoughtful, searching work about connection and love in all its many forms. Brubacher will be accompanied by Vancouver singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider in what will be a joyful night of reading and ...read more
Monday, Apr 29 Upstart & Crow StudioLive from Australia: An Evening with Alexis Wright
Join us in a special evening conversation with Alexis Wright, author of the epic new novel Praiseworthy and “arguably the most important Aboriginal Australian — or simply Australian — writer alive today,” according to The New York Times. In this intimate virtual event, hosted by Upstart & Crow cofounder Ian Gill and co-presented with the Vancouver ...read more
Tuesday, Apr 30 Online via ZoomP.S. Do Better: Community Advocacy Night (May)
NEXT EVENT: Wednesday, May 1, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for our monthly community advocacy night, where we open our studio doors and gather to write letters, read and reflect on public issues. It’s free and open to all, no RSVP required. We welcome anyone who wants to write to their elected leaders calling ...read more
Wednesday, May 1 Upstart & Crow StudioSex and Swiping: A Dual Book Launch
Join us on Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. for a fascinating evening of sex talk! We’ll be joined by sociologist Tina Fetner and anthropologist Treena Orchard, authors of two brand-new books on the subjects. The night will be moderated by author Mandy Len Catron. Expect readings, Q&As, and some fun giveaways! Tina Fetner’s book, Sex ...read more
Thursday, May 16 Upstart & Crow Studio