BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Upstart & Crow - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://upstartandcrow.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Upstart & Crow
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T210000
DTSTAMP:20250309T000612Z
CREATED:20250309T000612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T000612Z
UID:2083-1746471600-1746478800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Translation Spotlight: An Evening of Mexican Literature With Jorge Amigo & Sarah Revilla-Sanchez
DESCRIPTION:There’s no perfect translation for sobremesa. It’s a cherished tradition across Latin America—that warm\, beautiful time after a meal where you talk\, debate\, laugh… you sobremesa! \nWe’re hosting a sobremesa on Monday\, May 5 at 7pm\, with a combination of sweet treats\, conversation\, and the chance to delve into the fascinating\, brilliant world of contemporary Mexican literature that you’ll definitely want to know about. \nFacilitated by Jorge Amigo (Head of Cultural Programming at the Vancouver Public Library) and Sarah Revilla-Sanchez (UBC doctoral candidate in Hispanic Studies)\, we’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo not merely as a day of festivity but as a chance to acknowledge the ongoing fight for decolonization and equity. \nInspired by la sobremesa\, you’ll be seated at our long table with traditional hot drinks\, conchas and other snacks to share. Jorge and Sarah will walk you through some of the brilliant contemporary voices shaping Mexico’s literary landscape—one where the present is pervaded by the past and where fiction offers a means to imagine alternative futures. Together\, we’ll dive into Mexico’s complex postcoloniality\, its diasporas\, the ongoing struggle against gender based violence\, and the literary minds at the forefront of these reflections. \nYou’ll leave with a special itacate—a comprehensive take-home reading list of must-discover authors from Mexico to continue exploring from home…. and some extra warmth and delight. \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this event is $30. Tickets available here.  \nMore about the facilitators: \nJorge Amigo is the Head of Cultural Programming for the Vancouver Public Library. He previously worked at the Toronto Public Library and Canada’s National Observer. Jorge has served on the boards of the PuSh Festival and the Indian Summer Festival\, as a programming advisor for the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre\, and sits on the City of Vancouver’s Arts & Culture Advisory Committee. Jorge is also proud to be part of the Upstart & Crow Board of Directors. He grew up in Mexico City and has lived in Canada since 2007. \nSarah Revilla-Sanchez (she/her) is a doctoral candidate in Hispanic Studies at the University of British Columbia. Her research examines how contemporary literary works by Mexican women are increasingly engaging with the Gothic mode to grapple with gender-based violence. She previously completed a master’s degree in Sociology at the University of Victoria and a master’s degree in Comparative Literatures and Arts at Brock University. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & 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 & 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. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/translation-spotlight-an-evening-of-mexican-literature-with-jorge-amigo-sarah-revilla-sanchez/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20250205T190758Z
CREATED:20250205T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T190758Z
UID:2027-1741717800-1741723200@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Translator for a Night: A Workshop with Janet Hong
DESCRIPTION:Translation\, often considered an act of literary alchemy\, allows beloved texts to live fully in new linguistic and cultural spaces. Yet despite its essential role in the literary world\, it’s an art form that many of us who speak only one language have never experienced first-hand.\n \nWhat if you could step into the shoes of a translator for one night? Join us on Tuesday\, March 11 at 6:30 PM for an immersive translation workshop in which you’ll discover the techniques and magic of translating texts… whether you know one language or five.  \nLed by renowned translator\, Janet Hong\, this hands-on workshop offers an introduction to the art and practice of translation: how it works\, why it matters\, and the creative decisions that shape a text’s journey from one language to another. You will work with annotated excerpts from renowned literary works in French\, Spanish\, or German to craft your own English translations—which we’ll then discuss and compare to the published English. Together\, we’ll reflect on the interpretive choices that contribute to the act of translation\, uncovering the many nuances between fidelity and creativity that inform this vital art.  \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10 . If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email — we are happy to provide you with one of our reserved free-by-donation tickets. This workshop is accessible to monolingual participants. No prior knowledge of another language is required. \nWe have limited seating\, so please reserve your spot here! \n  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & 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 & 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.  \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.\n \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/translator-for-a-night-a-workshop-with-janet-hong/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T120000
DTSTAMP:20240929T204215Z
CREATED:20240922T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T204215Z
UID:1740-1730628000-1730635200@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:A Sunday Morning with Yuri Herrera
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Found in Translation discussion on Sunday\, Nov. 3 at 10am PDT with Yuri Herrera about history\, justice\, literature… and how 19th-century New Orleans can help us understand the world we live in. \n“Told in Herrera’s typically sparkling\, form-exploding language\, this one is screaming ‘modern epic.’” — Brittany Allen\, Literary Hub \nA master mesmerizer of both prose and plot\, Yuri Herrera is one of Upstart & Crow’s literary heroes\, and we’re thrilled to present a conversation with him about his latest work: Season of the Swamp (translated from the Spanish by Lisa Dillman). \nThis is a magnificent work of speculative history centring a young exile named Benito Juárez\, who disembarks at a fetid port city at the edge of a swamp. Years later\, he will become the first indigenous head of state in the postcolonial Americas\, but now he is as anonymous and invisible as any other migrant to the roiling and alluring city of New Orleans. \nHerrera imagines the 18 months Juárez spent in the city in 1853. In New Orleans\, amidst the carnivalesque reality and the grotesque trafficking of human beings\, Juárez tries to shape his future. Publisher’s Weekly describes the novel as “glorious and messy as the best New Orleans gumbo\,” and celebrates Herrera’s vivid depiction of the chaos of Mardi Gras. “It’s a triumph.” \nReserve your ticket here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nHealth precautions: \nWe want this event to be safe for all. Masks are welcome\, though we won’t enforce them. We hope that folks who come will be vaccinated and boosted and will stay home if they feel ill. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/a-sunday-morning-with-yuri-herrera/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20241016T191539Z
CREATED:20241016T004302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T191539Z
UID:1893-1730023200-1730030400@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Ukrainian Voices: A Talk with Lyuba Yakimchuk
DESCRIPTION:It’s our third Ukrainian Voices event! Join us for an online conversation on Sunday\, October 27 at 10 AM. Our special guests will include Lyuba Yakimchuk—the award-winning Ukrainian poet\, playwright\, and screenwriter\, renowned for her poem collections such as Apricots of Donbas—in conversation with Amelia Glaser\, distinguished scholar\, translator\, and author. \nApricots of Donbas is a phenomenal collection of poetry\, told through the eyes of a woman who observes her homeland being ravaged by war. Silently\, she strives to understand the chaos that surrounds her. \nA sense of playfulness and repetition (a futuristic Ukrainian poetic style) characterizes Yakimchuk’s poetry. Conversations will address this unique voice and how language transforms during war. How does contrast—the harshness of coal and the delicate beauty of apricot blossoms—convey a vital sense of the Donbas region? \nThis event is part of Senchenko’s Ukrainian Day programming\, in partnership with the Maple Hope Foundation\, a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to helping people suffering from the war in Ukraine\, and the Upstart & Crow Literary Arts Society. \nThis event is taking place online and is free\, but please reserve your spot here! \n  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/ukrainian-voices-a-talk-with-lyuba-yakimchuk/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR