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SUMMARY:Reconciling: A Night with Larry Grant and Scott Steedman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event with Elder Larry Grant and Scott Steedman to honour their new book\, Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. This will be a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in Vancouver history and environmentalism. \nIt’s taken most of Larry’s long life for his extraordinary heritage to be appreciated. He was born in a hop field outside Vancouver in 1936\, the son of a Musqueam cultural leader and an immigrant from a village in Guangdong\, China. In 1940\, when the Indian agent discovered that their mother had married a non-status man\, Larry and his two siblings were stripped of their status. With one stroke of the pen\, they were disenfranchised—no longer recognized as Indigenous. \nReconciling is a series of conversations between Larry and writer Scott Steedman as they visit pivotal geographical places together\, including the Musqueam reserve\, Chinatown\, the site of the Mission residential school\, the Vancouver docks and the University of British Columbia. Larry tells the story of his life\, including his thoughts on reconciliation and the path forward for First Nations and Canada. His life echoes the barely known story of Vancouver and spans key events of the last two centuries\, including Chinese immigration and the Head Tax\, the ravages of residential school and now Indigenous revival and the accompanying change in worldview. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP here for your spot as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing. Thank you to publisher ECW Press for partnering on this event. \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/reconciling-a-night-with-larry-grant-and-scott-steedman/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:LITTY: A Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 25 at 6:30pm\, we’re throwing a special launch party to celebrate litty! \nFounded by Hamish Clark\, Mark Perez and Sarchen Starke\, litty.ca gathers the most trusted end-of-year book lists from critics\, publishers\, and reviewers\, then brings them together in one place. No endless scrolling — just the books worth your time\, all neatly in one spot. \nWe’re marking the occasion with free books\, litty merch\, linocut print-making\, conversations and very strong opinions. Gear up for a night in celebration of good books and even better taste. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here. \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 at Upstart is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/litty-a-launch-party/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Make Sneaky Art: A Drawing Workshop with Nishant Jain
DESCRIPTION:How would your life change if\, whenever you had a free moment\, you could reach for a sketchbook instead of your phone? \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 24 at 6pm for a special “sneaky sketching” workshop with philosopher\, scientist\, engineer\, writer — and now artist — Nishant Jain. \nAfter moving to the U.S.\, Nishant began carrying a sketchbook as a way to make sense of a new place and a new life. Hesitant to do “the silly thing” in public\, he developed a practice he calls “sneaky art”: quick\, discreet sketches made in spare moments — on transit\, in cafés\, between errands. Over time\, the habit became a way of paying closer attention to the world. \nWe’re welcoming Nishant to our studio for a special hands-on workshop inspired by ideas and techniques from his recent book\, Make (Sneaky) Art. Through quick-drawing exercises\, participants will learn to close the hesitation gap and make lines with confidence. You’ll practice how to sketch without overthinking\, and discover how even a few minutes can be enough to make art. \nThis workshop is perfect for both experienced artists and those just starting out. No prior artistic experience is needed! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \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/make-sneaky-art-a-drawing-workshop-with-nishant-jain/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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SUMMARY:Translation Spotlight: Ukraine\, Looking at History
DESCRIPTION:Step out of the winter chill and into an evening of Ukrainian food\, drink\, and extraordinary translated literature. \nOn Friday\, January 9 at 6:30 p.m.\, join us for a special edition of our Translation Spotlight series — Ukraine — presented in partnership with Maple Hope Foundation. \nNot a typical literary talk\, you’ll be gathered around our long table for a chance to taste traditional Ukrainian food and drink\, participate in discussion\, and learn about writers who carry both ancestral history and the immediacy of invasion into their work. \nGuided by Svitlana Matviyenko (Associate Professor of Critical Media Analysis at SFU) and Alina Senchenko (Ukrainian Canadian artist and curator)\, we’ll explore remarkable works of translated prose and poetry that trace the twisted routes of intimate and collective histories\, asking how some events persist in memory while others are erased\, obscured\, or slip through the cracks of remembrance. All of these works bear witness to Russia’s ongoing invasion\, and open a human-centred dialogue on how literature can help carry impossible stories. \nYou’ll leave with a specially curated reading list of Ukrainian writers to explore\, and selected books will be available for purchase. \nThis event will also include a poetry reading by Elizabeth Bachinsky. \nOur Translation Spotlight events are intimate and open to a limited amount of participants. To support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this event is $30. Spots go quickly\, so please RSVP here. \nMore about Maple Hope Foundation: Maple Hope Foundation emerged from the global Ukrainian volunteer movement in 2014\, which began in response to the Euromaidan in Kyiv. Their founding members first connected during the solidarity marches held in Vancouver nine years ago and their mission is to support displaced Ukrainians in Canada and Ukrainians on the ground in their response and resistance to Russia’s unprovoked invasion. \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-ukraine-looking-at-history/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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SUMMARY:Best Canadian Poetry 2025 and 2026: Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the best in the nation’s verse and join us for an evening with the talented writers and editors of Best Canadian Poetry 2025 and Best Canadian Poetry 2026. That’s right\, two poetry collections — one incredible night. \nThese collections\, published by indie press Biblioasis\, offer up an impactful glimpse into our current literary landscape\, expand our worldview\, and continues in the series tradition of asking: What constitutes a great poem? \nConfirmed readers for the night include Billy-Ray Belcourt\, Kate Genevieve\, M.W. Miller\, Jaeyun Yoo\, Megan Morrison and Estlin McPhee. The evening will be hosted by Aislinn Hunter\, the editor for the 2025 edition. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here for your spot as space is limited. Books will be available for sale and signing. \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 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. \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/best-canadian-poetry-2025-and-2026-launch-party/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Party in a Bookshop! Second Seating
DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing a second seating of our candlelit\, cozy party for book-lovers in our “literary living room” replete with impeccable wines and plenty of seasonal surprises to enjoy while you browse the shelves. \nSave yourself from the fluorescent torments of the shopping mall — our book sommeliers will help you check even the toughest-to-shop-for family members off your list while you sip and socialize. \nThis second seating starts at 8:30 p.m.\, and your $45 ticket includes: \n\nA hearty glass of truly excellent local wine: white\, red and sparkling options\nA $25 gift certificate towards Upstart & Crow purchases\nFun festive surprises to set you up for a new year of literary delights\n\nSeats are limited\, good cheer is plentiful. Reserve your spot here! \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 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. \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/a-holiday-party-in-a-bookshop-second-seating/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Party in a Bookshop!
DESCRIPTION:This seating is sold out! Please see our second seating here.  \nShimmy into the festive season at Upstart & Crow! We’re throwing a candlelit\, cozy party for book-lovers in our “literary living room” replete with impeccable wines and plenty of seasonal surprises to enjoy while you browse the shelves. \nSave yourself from the fluorescent torments of the shopping mall — our book sommeliers will help you check even the toughest-to-shop-for family members off your list while you sip and socialize. \nThe evening starts at 6:30 p.m.\, and your $45 ticket includes: \n\nA hearty glass of truly excellent local wine: white\, red and sparkling options\nA $25 gift certificate towards Upstart & Crow purchases\nFun festive surprises to set you up for a new year of literary delights\n\nSeats are limited\, good cheer is plentiful. Reserve your spot here! \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 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. \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/a-holiday-party-in-a-bookshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:In Translation Book Club: The Wax Child
DESCRIPTION: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 to powerful voices writing in languages other than English\, amplifying fresh perspectives\, underheard narratives and bold ideas. \nAfter a brief summer reprieve\, we’re back with a darker read to accompany you through spooky season — The Wax Child\, by Olga Ravn\, translated from Danish by Martin Aitken. \nFans of Robert Eggers\, rejoice: Olga Ravn’s brand new novel revisits an infamous seventeenth-century witch trial in Northern Jutland told through the strange\, all-seeing eyes of a wax doll who yearns for her lost maker. Dark and beautiful\, the story follows Christenze Kruckow and several women accused of witchcraft\, their lives punctuated by whispers of the Devil and the threat of the stake. Interwoven with original archival sources — letters\, spells\, and court records — Ravn reconstructs a fragile world where the true horror lies not in the supernatural\, but in the brutality of people influenced by suspicion\, gendered violence\, and the will to dominate. \nWe’ll be discussing it on Wednesday\, November 26 at 6:00pm. Bring yourself and an open mind to discuss the book! That’s all. \nYou do not need to have purchased the book from us to attend\, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options. RSVP here. \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/in-translation-book-club-the-wax-child/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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SUMMARY:Poetry as Research Method: “don’t panic! and don’t write nature poems!”
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll consider poetry as a kind of research method that can help us think through crucial questions — in a time of climate crisis\, on stolen and unceded Indigenous lands: Where are we? How did we get here? What do we know\, and what do we still need to know\, about how to be here\, now? \nAs we are different people\, and different writers\, and as we have different relationships with the land\, and with ourselves\, we need different things. Our goal in this workshop\, then\, is to begin to develop poetry-research plans for ourselves\, in a mutually supportive and resource-sharing way. \nOur facilitator\, Fenn Stewart\, will share some of what she has learned from other writers and artists who are working through their own relationships with birds\, bears\, colonialism\, “Canada\,” other homelands\, other home nations\, other ancestors\, highways\, diasporas\, gardening\, zucchinis\, zebra mussels\, salmon\, lawns\, hiking trails\, and poetry itself. \nFenn will also share what she’s learned from Indigenous\, anti-racist\, and anti-colonial writers about some of the frames (like “settler apocalypticism\,” and certain kinds of “nature poetry”) that some of us get stuck in\, sometimes\, when we write about land\, and place\, and climate. \nPlease come prepared to read and think and write; speaking and sharing are warmly encouraged (but not required if unpleasant for you). \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10. RSVP here. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. We have reserved half of our available seats for attendees who are BIPOC/PGM. Anyone who self-identifies as Black\, Indigenous and/or a Person of Colour or People of the Global Majority is welcome to reserve these tickets. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA memory of the earliest plant\, bird\, or animal that you remember becoming acquainted with\, as well as (if applicable) a memory of the person or persons who introduced to you that being.\nA memory of the earliest time you ate straight out of a forest or garden or lake or river or ocean (berries\, mushrooms\, fish\, clams).\nYour earliest memory of a seeing\, or smelling\, or feeling a wildfire.\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 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. \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/poetry-as-research-method-dont-panic-and-dont-write-nature-poems/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Tangled in Tinsel: Join the Contributors of Better This Year!
DESCRIPTION:You’re cordially invited to an intimate evening celebrating the launch of Better This Year: More Tales from Christmas Survivors\, the highly anticipated third volume in the beloved Better Next Year anthology series which collect stories that are as horrible as they are true\, offering a refreshing and authentic perspective on the often-chaotic holiday time of year. \nThis will be an informal and relaxed gathering\, designed for connection and conversation. Guests will enjoy a few readings from authors\, a delightful assortment of treats and beverages…and who knows? You might even find the perfect moment to share your own “Worst Christmas Ever” story. \nThe evening will be hosted by series editor and former CBC broadcaster\, JJ Lee. Come and join us for a fine night of stories\, laughter\, and a renewed sense of connection to the true spirit of the season. This is a free event\, but please RSVP here for your spot as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing! \nMore about the contributors: \nLynn Easton writes from unceded Katzie territory in Maple Ridge. Her writing has appeared in periodicals\, anthologies\, and literary magazines\, including Beyond Blue (Caitlin Press)\, A Gelato a Day (Guernica Editions)\, The Fiddlehead\, The Globe and Mail\, and The Malahat Review\, where she was awarded the Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize.Julie Gordon lives in Victoria. She is the author and producer of the coffee table book and podcast series BC People and author of the commissioned book Musqueam: A Living Culture. Her journalism and creative nonfiction have appeared in The Narwhal\, Broadview\, Metropolitan\, and Language Magazine. \nSubbu Govindarajapuram is a Canadian banker and passionate artist\, known for resilience\, community involvement\, and a flair for writing. Multilingual and science-literate\, he values change\, creativity\, and connection. He volunteers\, promotes fitness\, supports technology for kids\, and shares his musings online through subbugee.com. \nJennifer Lutes writes true stories of the beauty and humour found in life’s most bittersweet moments. She’s been published in The Globe and Mail and performed at the 2022 Fringe Festival. A mother to three daughters\, she makes a mean AeroPress\, swims in the ocean year-round\, and finds inspiration in tarot cards. \nRenu Parmar is a writer\, psychotherapist\, and teacher. She was featured in Situate Magazine as best emerging writer. Her coming-of-age novel The Colour of Snow (2019) explores identity\, grief\, and ancestral trauma. It was a First Novel finalist for the Independent Authors Network in 2020. Currently\, she is exploring other genres\, including essay\, prose poetry\, and the short story. \nJennifer Pownall has works published in The New York Times\, The Globe and Mail\, several anthologies\, and a chapbook compilation—to gather—which she also edited. She serves on her local arts council as the Director of Literary Arts and currently has a short story displayed along the Donald Pathway as part of a public art installation. Jennifer is passionate about checking items off her ever-expanding bucket list. \nCourtney Racicot is a Timmins-based comedian and writer who blends sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling. Her work explores women’s voices\, mental health\, and personal growth through humour and honesty. In 2017\, she was longlisted for the CBC Nonfiction Prize for her essay Mirror Images. She continues to shape her craft through performance\, prose\, and a healthy disregard for small talk. \nA former writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes\, Tetsuro Shigematsu’s theatrical solo work Empire of the Son was described by theatre critic Colin Thomas as\, “one of the best shows ever to come out of Vancouver. Ever.” His other solo-work\, 1 Hour Photo\, was named as a finalist for the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Drama. \nVincent Ternida is the author of The Seven Muses of Harry Salcedo. His work has been featured in The Polyglot\, Voice and Verse Poetry Magazine\, and Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing\, and was longlisted for the CBC Short Story Prize in 2019. He is based in Vancouver. \nThi Tran is a freelance writer and editor based in Vancouver. She’s currently writing The H Is Silent\, a memoir-in-essays that reimagines the “how-to” manual through sharp\, funny\, and emotionally resonant stories about surviving a world stacked against you. A real-life subversion of the model minority myth\, it explores Asian rebellion\, female rage\, and the intersections of class and race. She lives with her husband and elderly cat. \nDeb Williams is an award-winning actor\, playwright\, producer\, and comedian. She co-created and starred in the Mom’s The Word plays and is the artistic producer of The Flame\, Vancouver’s premiere storytelling event. She is also a personal narrative teacher\, coach\, and facilitator\, collaborating with thousands of tellers of all ages\, genders\, sexual orientations\, cultural identities\, and mental and physical abilities to find their voice and share entertaining and meaningful stories from their fascinating lives. \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 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. \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/tangled-in-tinsel-join-the-contributors-of-better-this-year/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T213000
DTSTAMP:20251117T203818Z
CREATED:20251018T202703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T203818Z
UID:2458-1763748000-1763760600@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Sounding Out: Exploring\, Creating & Performing Text Scores with Elee Kraljii Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:A text score is\, “a collection of verbally notated meditations that may be enjoyed by anyone in a variety of ways: read as poetry\, performed alone or performed for an audience.” Pauline Oliveros\, Sonic Meditations I – XXV (1971) \nJoin us on Friday\, November 21 at 6pm for a mini-intensive workshop with Vancouver Poet Laureate\, Elee Kraljii Gardiner. \nIn this playful two-hour workshop for anyone curious about words\, performance\, and sound\, we will experiment\, create some attempts\, and expand our artistic practice as we step out of the familiar into a space of curiosity. Our form is the text score\, a piece of writing that can be an instruction\, concept\, list\, poem\, diagram (or something else!). We’ll look at text scores from artists ranging from Fluxus to Futurist\, Yoko Ono and other composers and sound artists. Then we will create our own. \nAfter the workshop\, we’ll take a 30-minute break and reconvene at 8:30pm to perform the pieces in a gently supportive “world premiere” for friends\, family\, and the public. \nWe aim to support equitable engagement and welcome explorations of vibration\, movement\, and other ideas that expand our understanding of access while challenging audism and other barriers for the Deaf or hard of hearing. \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this workshop is $10. RSVP here. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nNo previous writing or music experience is required! \nAbout 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 & 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: The 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/sounding-out-exploring-creating-performing-text-scores-with-elee-kraljii-gardiner/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20251117T223157Z
CREATED:20251018T203607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T223157Z
UID:2463-1763661600-1763667000@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:'Razing Palestine': Vancouver Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 20 at 6pm as we commemorate two years of escalating violence in Gaza\, and the histories of resilience through ongoing genocide. \nWhile many institutions have chosen silence\, countless people around the world — including here in Canada — have refused to look away. Those who spoke about the carnage were punished by censure\, sanction\, smearing and worse. Across the country\, journalists were muzzled\, academics were stifled\, doctors were fired\, activists were arrested\, and artists were banned. \nRazing Palestine: Punishing Solidarity and Dissent in Canada\, edited by Leila Marshy\, gathers testimonies from these journalists\, healthcare workers\, academics\, artists\, and activists who have suffered the cost of solidarity. Their stories affirm the importance of collective resistance against colonial violence and how we might ensure that the call for a free Palestine continues to be heard. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nAbout 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 & 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: The 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/razing-palestine-vancouver-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20251029T191818Z
CREATED:20251028T020012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191818Z
UID:2487-1763490600-1763496000@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful evening to launch the 2026 Best Canadian Stories compilation\, published by Biblioasis. Selected and introduced by Zsuzsi Gartner\, this compilation provides a distinctive sample of the best Canadian short fiction published over the last year. \nThe 15 chosen stories draw together an expressive range of characters and narratives\, from contributors both familiar and new\, and appeal to both longstanding readers and those looking for an entry point into Canadian literature. \nThe event will be hosted by Zsuzsi Gartner. Confirmed readers include Shashi Bhat\, Alex Leslie\, Erin MacNair\, Bill Gaston\, and Sophie Crocker. This event is free\, but please RSVP here for your spot as space is limited. Books will be available for sale and signing! \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 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. \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/best-canadian-stories-2026-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20251026T194518Z
CREATED:20251026T194139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T194518Z
UID:2476-1763285400-1763290800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Tamil Terrains: Poems\, Translations\, Reflections with Trace Press
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a two-thousand-year-old language\, rooted in a classical poetics of land\, is moved\, along with its peoples\, through colonial and postcolonial upheavals\, war and forced or voluntary migrations? \nJoin us online on Sunday Nov 16 at 9:30am PST to celebrate Trance Press’ newest release in their translating [x] series\, Tamil Terrains. We’ll be joined by editors Nedra Rodrigo and Geetha Sukumaran\, as well as contributors Subhanya Sivajothy and Thamilini Jothilingam. \nQuestioning traditional concepts of time\, place\, labour\, love\, purity and gender\, this prismatic collection of poems\, translations and transcreations draws connections between ancient Sangam landscapes and North America’s Indigenous lands\, and between classical Tamil love poems and Southeast Asian migrant labour songs—tending\, with care\, the wounded memories of fisher-people\, plantation workers and undocumented refugees. \nThis event is free but please RSVP here. \nMore about Trace Press: \nt r a c e is both verb and noun; act and residue. t r a c e collaborates with writers to publish books that illuminate\, in complex\, beautiful and thought-provoking ways\, contemporary and historical experiences of conflict\, war\, displacement\, exile\, migration\, the environment\, labour and resistance. We look for words that draw connections between here and there; now and then. Voices that ask us to question\, reflect\, take pleasure\, love\, remember and build solidarity across our many differences. We are unafraid to mix genres\, voices\, and languages. t r a c e is a not-for-profit press. \nAbout 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 & 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. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/tamil-terrains-poems-translations-reflections-with-trace-press/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20251012T204401Z
CREATED:20251012T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T204401Z
UID:2451-1763231400-1763236800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:'The Broken Map Home': Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 15\, at 6:30 pm for a captivating evening with writer Keiko Honda as we celebrate her new book\, The Broken Map Home. Through her skilled translation\, this poignant work brings to life her late grandfather Konosuke Masuda’s harrowing WWII memoir. Bridging past and present\, the book highlights the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst unimaginable hardship and calls for compassionate understanding and empathy in a fractured world. \nKeiko\, who holds a PhD in Public Health and has worked internationally as a research scientist\, now brings her passion for connection and resilience to her writing\, community work\, and teaching at SFU’s 55+ program. She will be joined by author Tāriq Malik for a rich conversation exploring the book’s profound insights and cross-cultural perspectives. \nThis event is supported by the Historic Joy Kogawa House. Tickets are free\, but space is limited. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \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 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. \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.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-broken-map-home-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251008T180633Z
CREATED:20251004T222410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T180633Z
UID:2426-1763058600-1763064000@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Writer’s Block: An Evening of Climate Writing
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to commit to your journal? Hitting a rough patch in your thesis? Feel like your op-ed is swirling the drain? As a great storyteller once said; “My world’s on fire – how about yours?” \nJoin local environmental group the sword fern collective for an evening of focused writing and community connection. \nIn these infamously unprecedented times\, climate journalists\, storytellers and artists are all battling burnout. Part-industry gathering and part-coworking session\, this event is for all of the writers out there — whether working in climate-related fields or otherwise — who need a little relief from the noise and from their typical routines. \nSword fern collective is cultivating a cozy living-room vibe at Upstart and Crow\, complete with charcuterie\, beverages\, chill music and an optional ‘phone jail’ for those craving some no-screen time. Attendees will have a short window to connect with each other\, and then we’ll settle into 45 minutes of focused\, intentional writing time. There’s no pressure to produce\, only to participate\, and you won’t be asked to share what they’ve written (unless you really want to). \nThere is limited seating\, so please RSVP here. \nI’m not a journalist or a grad student. Can I come? \nYes! We define a climate writer as anyone who writes things that interface with the climate. This includes poetry\, journal entries\, short stories\, articles\, essays\, or letters to your representative. We welcome all mediums and experience levels. \nWhat food are you serving? \nWe’ll be serving a vegetarian charcuterie board. There will be gluten\, dairy\, and nut-free options available\, but please note we cannot protect against cross contamination. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages available. \nAbout 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 & 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: The 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/writers-block-an-evening-of-climate-writing/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20251001T194055Z
CREATED:20251001T194055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T194055Z
UID:2418-1762455600-1762461000@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:‘Starting from Here’: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the launch of Paula Saunders’s new novel\, Starting from Here\, a coming-of-age tale about a young girl whose dreams of becoming a dancer are complicated by the need to break away from her Midwestern family. Paula will be in conversation with Karen Parrish. \nMore than anything\, René wants to be a dancer. Eve\, her mother\, supports René despite the overwhelming financial burden and increasing tension her training places on the family. But one thing is clear: René’s dreams are never going to come true in Rapid City\, South Dakota\, circa 1973. \nSetting in motion a journey that will transform her from the inside out\, René is sent to train alongside stick-thin\, sculpted girls in Phoenix\, then on to Denver and beyond\, encountering along the way a dazzling sequence of eccentric and sometimes dangerous characters: creepy dads\, mean girls\, predatory radio announcers\, kindly ex-opera singers\, sham teachers\, and avaricious cult leaders. Through it all\, René pushes herself\, doing everything she can to excel at her art while at the same time finding her way through the trials of adolescence. \nBut leaving home is not the same as escaping it. And try as she might\, René can’t quite shake the aching she has for someone to love and accept her just the way she is\, dancer or not\, successful or not\, perfect or imperfect. \nLyrical and incisive\, Starting from Here is a story of facing the many challenges and terrors of girlhood\, of reaching for something that exceeds your grasp\, of the enduring contradictions of familial love\, of right steps and wrong turns\, and of somehow finding your way from wherever you are to wherever you need to go. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here as capacity is limited! Books will be on hand for sale and signing. \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 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. \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/starting-from-here-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T193000
DTSTAMP:20251001T204523Z
CREATED:20250928T173212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T204523Z
UID:2401-1762106400-1762111800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:‘women & roosters’: A Poetry Launch with Fenn Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Fenn Stewart’s new work of poetry\, women and roosters\, published by the incredible indie press\, Book*hug. Stewart will be joined in reading by Laura Morales Padilla\, and Afuwa will moderate a question and answer period. \nTaking its title from ancient physician Galen’s claim that “all creatures are sad after sex except women and roosters\,” Stewart’s semi-autobiographical long poem winds its way through topics as far-reaching as climate change\, trail-running\, settler nationalism\, motherhood\, love\, loss and illness. The book revels and wallows in opposing forces. Cities\, forests and oceans are sites of abundance and abandonment. \nHumans\, birds\, deer\, crabs\, plants and trees thrive and multiply\, and also get sick and die. Living things eat and are eaten\, find joy and misery\, run\, fly\, and swim — and meet natural and unnatural ends. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP here\, as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing. \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 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. \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/women-roosters-a-poetry-launch-with-fenn-stewart/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20250913T175606Z
CREATED:20250913T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T175606Z
UID:2387-1761847200-1761852600@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Mandylion Press: Delve into the Hair-Raising World of Victorian Science and the Occult
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of Halloween\, discover Mandylion Press: a daring new publishing house dedicated to unearthing lost literary gems written by women and weirdos in the (very) long nineteenth century. \nFrom the shelf of the theologian to that of the medical man\, the nineteenth century was alive with speculation\, experimentation\, and eerie inquiry into the mysteries of body and soul. Not for the faint of heart\, we’ll descend with Mandylion founders\, Madeline and Mabel\, into the century’s shadowy corridors\, where science and séance were intertwined\, and where literature grappled with the supernatural and the strange. \nTogether\, we’ll journey through their growing catalogue\, full of incendiary revolutions\, stormy romances\, caustic Bildungsromans\, metaphysical thrillers\, proto-Freudian studies\, and Decadent visions that blur the line between dream and delirium — all resurrected\, reimagined\, and once more walking among us. \nWhether you’re familiar with Mandylion or are hearing about them for the first time\, join us for this fascinating night of storytelling.  \nWe’ll be stocking their stunning editions in the studio! Drop by to pick up a copy\, order online\, or pre-order their forthcoming titles. \nThis event is online and free\, but please RSVP here.  \nMore about Mandylion Press: Founded by Madeline Porsella and Mabel Capability Taylor on New Year’s Eve 2022\, Mandylion resurrects special stories\, pairs them with contemporary introductions and compendiums of period imagery\, and offers readers totally cute books of historic merit. Mandylion also publishes essays on Substack\, along with a podcast called 1-800-1800. Mandylion is distributed worldwide by Artbook|Distributed Art Publishers.  \nAbout Upstart & Crow:\nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit 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! \nAccessibility:\nThis event will be online via Zoom. Access the link through our Eventbrite page.  \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/mandylion-press-delve-into-the-hair-raising-world-of-victorian-science-and-the-occult/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20251004T230536Z
CREATED:20251004T230536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T230536Z
UID:2430-1761471000-1761476400@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:‘Red Pockets’: A Morning with Alice Mah
DESCRIPTION:What do we owe to past and future generations? What do we owe to the places that we inhabit? \nJoin us online on Sunday\, October 26 at 9:30am to celebrate Alice Mah’s new book\, Red Pockets\, shortlisted for the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing. \nRed Pockets is a moving meditation on ancestry\, belonging\, and the intertwined fates of people and planet. In this haunting blend of memoir\, cultural history\, and environmental reflection\, Mah traces her journey from South China to post-industrial England and the Chinatowns of British Columbia\, searching for a way to honour the “hungry ghosts” of her ancestors. What begins as a personal pilgrimage unfolds into a profound exploration of what we owe to those who came before us — and to those who will inherit what we leave behind. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here. \nMore about the author: Alice Mah is a Chinese Canadian-British writer and Professor of Urban and Environmental Studies at the University of Glasgow. Originally from a small town in northern British Columbia\, she has a long-standing interest in ecology and place. Her award-winning research focuses on toxic pollution and environmental justice\, the subjects of her most recent books: Petrochemical Planet and Plastic Unlimited. This is her first trade book. \nAbout 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 & 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: The 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/red-pockets-a-morning-with-alice-mah/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181121Z
CREATED:20250928T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181121Z
UID:2407-1761330600-1761337800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:New Leaf Editions: A Special Letterpress Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 24 at 6:30pm for a reception to unveil a special exhibition in celebration of the extraordinary legacy of New Leaf Editions — one of Vancouver’s most singular printmaking studios. \nFor nearly four decades\, New Leaf Editions has been pushing the boundaries of printmaking. Collaborating with artists such as Bill Reid\, Robert Bateman\, and Rebecca Belmore\, the studio has produced an extraordinary range of works\, each reflecting their contemporary vision for what print can be. \nThis exhibition — taking over our entire studio — brings together a stunning “best of” collection from New Leaf’s 39 years\, including works by Susan Point and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun. It’s a rare opportunity to see\, in one space\, the artistry and vision that has defined New Leaf’s contribution to Canadian art. We’ll be joined by New Leaf founder and Master Printer\, Peter Braune\, who’ll share some remarks and speak to the process behind some of his favourite pieces. \nCome explore nearly forty years of work\, honour the enduring impact of New Leaf Editions\, and raise a glass with us to celebrate their incredible legacy. \nThis event is free\, but wine will be available for purchase. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nMore about New Leaf Editions: \nOn the eastern end of Granville Island\, the part tourists tend to ignore\, stands New Leaf Editions. The printing company\, established in 1985 and owned by Master Printer Peter Braune. It stands in great contrast to the typical printing spaces of French monks and Benjamin Franklin\, bringing a traditional art form to contemporary Vancouver. \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/new-leaf-editions-a-special-letterpress-exhibition/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20250909T232836Z
CREATED:20250909T221559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T232836Z
UID:2378-1761071400-1761076800@upstartandcrow.com
SUMMARY:Hidden Flowers: A Book Launch with Keiko Honda
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening celebrating the new memoir Hidden Flowers by the remarkable Keiko Honda\, scientist and a Vancouver champion of the arts. This illuminating new work explores the transformative power of artistic self-expression\, exemplified by the Japanese concept of “hidden flowers.” \nGrappling with emptiness\, loneliness\, and the challenges of aging following her daughter’s departure for university\, Honda faces a new phase in her life — a life that has been filled with amazing achievements and debilitating setbacks — through deep introspection and reflection-in-action. \nHidden Flowers is an exploration of shifting identity\, transition\, artistic expression and community building. It investigates the forces of attachment\, belonging\, cultural expectations\, and the intricate dance between tradition and modernity. It reminds us of the power of art and its ability to bring people together\, especially in an era when isolation is epidemic. \nIllustrated throughout with Honda’s watercolour paintings\, Hidden Flowers is an inspiring journey that will bolster the spirits of anyone who is experiencing a difficult transition in life or looking for a creative outlet. \nThis event is free\, but space is limited. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \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 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. \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/hidden-flowers-a-book-launch-with-keiko-honda/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T203000
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SUMMARY:Translation Spotlight: Hong Kong\, Singapore & Taiwan with Anna Ling Kaye
DESCRIPTION:Fragrant Harbour. The Garden City. Beautiful Island. Though small in geographic footprint\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Taiwan have outsized cultural identities which have carried each from fishing backwater to bustling colony to Asian Tiger status and beyond. Please join us on Monday\, October 20th at 7pm for a spotlight on the exciting\, fertile terrain of modern literature from these mesmerizing lands. \nOur Long Table will be laden with regional delicacies savoury and sweet\, fine teas and hot drinks will be on pour\, and the conversation will meander through the past\, present and future of these fascinating and important places. \nFacilitated by Anna Ling Kaye\, award-winning writer & CBC columnist\, we will explore the newest works from Hong Kong\, Singapore and Taiwan’s most brilliant minds as they take on conversations that are profound\, poetic\, and powerful. \nYou’ll leave with a special comprehensive take-home reading list of must-discover authors from these regions to continue exploring from home. \nTo support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs\, this event is $30. Spots are limited\, so RSVP here.  \nAbout 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 & 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: The 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-hong-kong-singapore-taiwan-with-anna-ling-kaye/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Translation
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SUMMARY:‘Bloom’: A Book Launch Celebrating Letters on Girlhood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Vancouver launch of Bloom: Letters on Girlhood\, a timely new memoir exploring how societal expectations shape identity\, and how we can continue\, at any age\, to release the past. This is a free event\, but please RSVP for your spot here\, as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing! \nA raw\, searching and intimate memoir\, Bloom: Letters on Girlhood is a conversation between two acclaimed writers about silence and shame and what it means to come of age as young women. Over 2.5 years\, authors Claire Sicherman (Imprint: A Memoir of Trauma in the Third Generation) and Nicole Breit\, an award-winning poet and essayist\, exchanged letters chronicling their coming-of-age in the suburbs of late 1980s Vancouver. \nBloom: Letters on Girlhood is a candid memoir-in-letters in which Claire and Nicole explore the awkwardness and confusion of adolescence\, delving into everything from periods\, first bras and body hair to desire\, sexuality and consent. As they reflect on their silent struggles as girls\, women and mothers from the perspective of mid-life\, the true impact of patriarchy and misogyny on their lives becomes increasingly apparent. \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/bloom-a-book-launch-celebrating-letters-on-girlhood/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T200000
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SUMMARY:Race to the Cape: Book Launch with Theresa O’Leary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Race to the Cape\, the debut book by journalist Theresa M. O’Leary\, which shares the thrilling history behind one of the most trusted names in news: the Associated Press. O’Leary will be joined in conversation by the CBC’s Laura Lynch. \nNearly two centuries ago\, a quiet revolution began: a pursuit of the truth that would fundamentally change how the world gets its news. In Race to the Cape: The Daring News Chase\, the Birth of the Associated Press\, and the Journalist at the Heart of It All\, O’Leary transports the reader to a time when speed\, accuracy and objectivity became paramount\, revealing the incredible true story behind a byline we still trust today. \nSet against the backdrop of the media industry of the 1800s\, O’Leary chronicles the remarkable life of Daniel H. Craig\, an intrepid newspaperman who helped shape the very foundations of news reporting. Craig’s journey intertwines with the telegraph\, marking the birth of a new era of news that would reach across continents. It also chronicles the story of the role Canada’s Cape Race played in the birth of the Associated Press\, the trusted cornerstone of modern journalism. \nThis compelling book explores the rivalry\, collaboration\, and ingenuity that led to the formation of the New York Associated Press in 1846\, and how Craig and his team worked tirelessly to bring accurate\, timely\, and objective news to the world — a mission that still defines the AP today. Through dramatic accounts of race-against-time news retrieval\, high-seas adventures\, and the relentless pursuit of the scoop\, Race to the Cape offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Associated Press and the role Canada’s Cape Race played in it all. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to save your spot. Books will be available for sale and signing. \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 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. \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/race-to-the-cape-book-launch-with-theresa-oleary/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T183000
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SUMMARY:‘We Bring You an Hour of Darkness’: Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, Oct. 15 to celebrate the launch of local writer Michael Bourne’s captivating new small-town mystery\, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness. Bourne will be in conversation with actor and writer Jerry Wasserman. \nInspired in part by a real-life 1998 arson at the Vail ski resort and with echoes of more recent events\, this propulsive ski-town thriller probes the morality of activism that aims to save the planet but risks human lives. A gripping story of a town under siege and a newspaper editor who pushes her reporters to the grey areas of the law in order to solve the riddle of the attacks\, Bourne’s novel features a witch’s brew of charismatic\, independently-minded characters\, some radicals\, and the small-town dysfunction that often defines local politics. \nThis event is free but space is limited. RSVP here to save your spot. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \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 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. \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/we-bring-you-an-hour-of-darkness-book-launch/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T210000
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SUMMARY:Icarus: A Collaborative Storytelling Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cozy\, creative way to spend an evening? We’re hosting a games night to stretch your creative muscles! \nJoin us on Friday\, September 26 at 6pm for a round of Icarus\, a collaborative storytelling game where groups of five orchestrate the rise and inevitable fall of a civilization. Through prompts and dice rolls\, you’ll create original characters\, conflicts\, and dramatic twists together. Whether you’re an avid games-lover or just looking for a fun Friday night\, this event is for anyone who loves a good story\, and who would like the opportunity to build one together. \nWe’ll have music and treats for snacking. All supplies will be provided — just bring your imagination! \nThis event is free\, but has a maximum capacity of 12 attendees. RSVP here to reserve your spot! \nMore about the facilitator: \nAlex Mantrov has been running tabletop RPGs for over six years\, collecting small indie games\, like portals into endless worlds. He started playing games like Icarus RPG just to get better at language\, but found something more profound — these games tap into our most ancient tradition of telling stories around a fire as a community. Alex thinks the real magic happens when strangers become storytelling partners\, creating worlds and characters together that spark new creative possibilities. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Located on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit 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! \nAccessibility: The 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/icarus-a-collaborative-storytelling-game-night/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T213000
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SUMMARY:Lit and Libations: An Evening at Upstart & Crow
DESCRIPTION:Come to Upstart & Crow on Friday\, Sept. 19 to enjoy the sweet and sultry final days of summer with a evening celebrating beautiful B.C. wines and books. Because this place makes exquisite stuff! \nJoin us for a glass and a hobnob with your fellow readers in our romantic “literary living room.” We’ll be sharing a literary menu that includes our newest favourites from local writers and pairing our picks with the lush wines of Black Sage Vineyard\, Nk’Mip Cellars\, See Ya Later Ranch and Saintly Wines. \nOur book sommeliers are available for tailored recommendations and literary matchmaking. We’re holding two 90-minutes “seatings”\, one starting at 6 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 (or buy two for $70). Each ticket includes: \n\nA hearty glass of truly excellent B.C. wine: white\, red and sparkling options\nA $25 gift certificate towards Upstart & Crow purchases\nFun extras like tailored menus with book recommendations\n\nMeet your book sommeliers: \nRobyn Smith is the creative and operations director of Upstart & Crow. Michelle Cyca is a freelance journalist and avid library patron. Megan Lau is your resident nonfiction aficionado and culture nerd. \nAbout the wines: \n\nBlack Sage GSM 2022: A blend of Grenache\, Syrah\, and Mourvèdre\, aged in barrel for 16 months before being masterfully blended. Aromas of red cherries\, ripe strawberries\, with an undertone of sweet toastiness and baking spices. The fruit carries on the palate with a delicate balance of acidity and earthiness. The finish persists with pleasant fruit flavours and a hint of toasted spices.\nNk’Mip Pinot Blanc 2024: In 2024\, a severe frost swept through the Okanagan Valley\, dramatically reducing the local harvest. In response\, Nk’Mip Cellars turned to Washington State\, a region rich in both quality and meaning\, and part of the traditional territory once travelled by the Syilx people. The vintage may bring subtle differences\, but its spirit remains rooted in connection\, resilience\, and respect for the land both near and far. This Pinot Blanc opens with delicate floral aromatics and bright notes of citrus and green apple. On the palate\, it delivers a crisp entry layered with flavours of Granny Smith apple\, lemon zest\, and subtle mineral undertones.\nSee Ya Later Ranch Luna 2024: Luna is a vibrant blend of aromatic white varieties\, each harvested at peak freshness. Fermented separately in stainless steel\, the components were thoughtfully blended to create a lively\, fruit-forward wine with a balanced touch of sweetness and bright acidity. Delicate aromas of green apple\, ripe peace\, and subtle floral notes rise from the glass\, inviting you in. On the palate\, it’s bright and refreshing\, with juicy fruit flavours that call to mind sun-soaked afternoons and easygoing vibes.\nSaintly Sparkling Rose 2024: Harvested at just the right moment for sparkling perfection\, this rosé was cool fermented in stainless steel to lock in freshness and vibrant character. A secondary fermentation adds that signature lively mousse. On the nose\, it’s bursting with strawberry\, raspberry\, peach\, and a splash of lime. The palate? Crisp\, dry\, and textural\, with juicy fruit\, subtle florals\, and a finish that lingers just long enough to tempt another sip.\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! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids\, though there is a small mezzanine with stairs where the bar will be located. Staff will be happy to bring drinks to guests not able to access the mezzanine. All books and merchandise are on the main floor. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nCapacity: \nWe have limited each “seating” to 28 to ensure ample space for folks to browse and enjoy. Please reserve your ticket here. \nQuestions: hello@upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/lit-and-libations-an-evening-at-upstart-crow/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:‘Slice the Water’: A Book Launch with PP Wong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening to celebrate the launch of PP Wong’s second novel\, Slice the Water\, a magical new work called “a knockout\,” by novelist Annabel Lyon and one of 49th Shelf’s Most Anticipated Fall Fiction. Wong will be in conversation with tech journalist Lisa Tanh to explore themes in her novel\, including how social media and AI not only reshapes our world but redefines what it means to be human. \nBorn on the lush island nation of Mahana\, Fred lives under the tyrannical rule of a book-burning king. Under the king’s rule\, Mahanians are controlled by a military dictatorship and threatened with forced starvation\, while people with disabilities are exiled. After Fred’s father suddenly disappears\, Fred joins an underground movement of dissenters and becomes an unwitting global icon in the fight for Mahanian freedom. When he is recruited and relocated by an organization that appears sympathetic to Fred’s cause\, he arrives in a seemingly peaceful foreign nation\, where the impact of social media and technology creates a new\, stranger struggle. \nA dystopian thriller\, a speculative fiction\, and a coming-of-age story\, Wong’s novel thrums with biting bursts of staccato-like prose — a fitting accompaniment to a fascinating exploration of contrasting political systems. As Fred unpeels layers of truth and sees beyond the optics of altruism and the illusion of choice\, Slice the Water unpacks the myriad amplifying impacts of technology\, addiction\, and complacency. Watch the book trailer here. \nLimited tickets are $10\, purchased here\, and can be credited toward the purchase of your signed copy of the novel. Books will be on hand for sale and signing! \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 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. \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/slice-the-water-a-book-launch-with-pp-wong/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T200000
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SUMMARY:Encrypted: A Reading with Arleen Paré
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening reading with award-winning poet Arleen Paré to celebrate her new collection\, Encrypted. \nEncrypted is a tribute to family and youth in a time of complex anxiety and loneliness. In September 2020\, Arleen’s almost 20-year old grandson moved into the basement of her home to attend courses nearby. After suffering a bout of severe anxiety and depression\, he was forced to drop out of his second-year computer science program after one month. In an effort to quell her own feelings of helplessness and growing anxiety about the situation\, Paré turned to poetry. \nBoth a tender tribute to a beloved grandson and an elegy for coming of age in our modern\, online society\, Encrypted is an honest and illuminating narrative of a life arrested and a home haunted by grief. Arleen will be joined in conversation by Raoul Fernandes. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \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 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. \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/encrypted-a-reading-with-arleen-pare/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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