Events
Riskier Than Fiction: Autobiography on the Page and the Stage
“Sometimes, memory is more powerful than metaphor.” — Sophy Romvari Artists have been writing about their lives forever, finding rich and resonant stories in the infinite complexity of their own ...read more
Tuesday, Sep 15 Upstart & Crow Studio
Racial Virtuality: A Book Launch and Celebration with Danielle Wong
Join us for an evening of discussion and light refreshments to celebrate Danielle Wong's new book, Racial Virtuality: Information Capitalism and the Suggestive Materiality of Asianness (New York University Press, 2026). Danielle ...read more
Monday, Sep 21 Upstart & Crow Studio
‘Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility’: An Evening with Ryan Cho
Join us in celebrating the launch of Brotherhood Is a Constant Possibility: Asian Masculinity in a World Made for Whiteness, the debut from Vancouver-based author Ryan Cho. Drawing from his own experiences ...read more
Saturday, Sep 26 Upstart & Crow Studio
Hallelujah Anyhow: A Poetry Launch with Lisa López Smith
Join us for a wonderful evening to celebrate the launch of Lisa López Smith’s debut poetry collection, Hallelujah Anyhow. In conversation with local author Renee Sarojini Saklikar, López Smith will discuss her ...read more
Sunday, Sep 27 Upstart & Crow Studio
Sharpen Your Climate Story: A Workshop with Chloë Fraser
Sharpen your climate story in this cozy, hands-on workshop for women working in the environmental space and adjacent fields. Part journaling, part talking circle, part strategic brainstorm, this 90-minute session ...read more
Wednesday, Sep 30 Upstart & Crow Studio
Writing Into Hope & Action: A Workshop with Renee Sarojini Saklikar
How can writing help us imagine a more hopeful, just, and livable world? Join award-winning author Renee Sarojini Saklikar for an inspiring writing workshop exploring how storytelling can become a ...read more
Monday, Oct 19 Upstart & Crow Studio
In Translation Book Club: The Song of Stork and Dromedary
Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers ...read more
Wednesday, Oct 28 Upstart & Crow Studio