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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T193000
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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
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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
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20250906T193215Z
CREATED:20250906T193215Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T203000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20250906T210504Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250908T184636Z
CREATED:20250908T183439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184636Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250818T183953Z
CREATED:20250816T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T183953Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20250805T223538Z
CREATED:20250803T223508Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250703T215551Z
CREATED:20250703T002248Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20250708T212339Z
CREATED:20250708T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T212339Z
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SUMMARY:Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 11 at 6:30pm for an author talk with writer and political scientist Alyssa Battistoni in celebration of her new book\, Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature. \nCapitalism is typically treated as a force for relentless commodification. Yet it fails to place value on vital aspects of the nonhuman world\, whether carbon emissions or entire ecosystems. In Free Gifts\, Alyssa Battistoni tackles this paradox head-on. \nTo understand contemporary ecological problems from biodiversity collapse to climate change\, she contends that we must first understand how some things come to have value under capitalism\, and how others do not. To help us do so\, Battistoni recovers and reinterprets the idea of ‘the free gift of nature’ used by classical economic thinkers to describe what we gratuitously obtain from the natural world. She builds on Karl Marx’s critique of political economy to show how capitalism fundamentally treats nature as free for the taking. \nAlong the way\, she offers fresh insights into influential thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir\, Friedrich Hayek\, Garrett Hardin\, Silvia Federici\, and Ronald Coase. Battistoni shows how understanding capitalism’s blind spots helps explain our current ecological crises\, and how we might build a world that truly values nature’s gifts. \nBattistoni will be in conversation with Geoff Mann\, Professor at Simon Fraser University and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here as spots are limited.  \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/free-gifts-capitalism-and-the-politics-of-nature/
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:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20250806T201429Z
CREATED:20250802T235803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T201429Z
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SUMMARY:'A Precarious Enterprise': An Evening with Publishing Legend Scott McIntyre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating a cornerstone of Canadian publishing history with the launch of A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing by Scott McIntyre. \nMcIntyre has lived\, and shaped\, the story of Canadian literature. From his early days at McClelland & Stewart to cofounding Douglas & McIntyre in 1970\, his career spans the most exhilarating decades in the country’s literary coming-of-age. In this new memoir\, McIntyre offers a vibrant\, personal account of building one of Canada’s most respected publishing houses—one that championed Indigenous voices\, children’s literature\, and a generation of authors who helped define our national identity. \nA Precarious Enterprise is not just the story of one publisher and his company\, but a deeply human look at the people\, philosophies\, and passions that animated a golden era of Canadian publishing. With anecdotes featuring iconic writers like Farley Mowat\, Wayson Choy\, Wade Davis\, Anna Porter\, and many more\, this is a must-read (and must-hear!) for anyone curious about the past\, present\, and future of books in this country. \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 & 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-precarious-enterprise-making-a-life-in-canadian-publishing/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20250719T235615Z
CREATED:20250719T235615Z
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SUMMARY:Praise and the Practice of Naming: A Generative Writing Workshop for a Complex World
DESCRIPTION:In this 90-minute online session\, Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal—our 2025 resident poet—will guide you through an exploration of praise poems as a radical\, expansive form—not just for gratitude and joy\, but for holding the contradictions of being alive. Together\, we’ll explore how praise can be a practice of witnessing the full complexity of our lives: the beauty and the grief\, the ordinary and the sacred\, the resilience and the rupture. We’ll read work by Black and Indigenous poets whose writing expands the notion of praise and deepens our relationship to language\, land\, memory\, and community. You’ll be invited to engage with the world on the page—not just the easy things\, but the hard\, the overlooked\, the still-transforming. \nWith the support of generative prompts\, writing techniques\, and grounding exercises\, you’ll be invited to write from your own voice\, body\, and experience. There will be opportunities to share your words\, but no obligation. Whether you’re here to meet the page with tenderness\, curiosity\, reverence\, or uncertainty\, there’s space for you. All are welcome. \nPreeti centers choice\, community care\, and the belief that stories can shift how we see and hold ourselves\, one another\, and the world. No writing experience is required—just bring your curiosity\, your honesty\, and something to write with. \nTo ensure event attendance\, this workshop is $5. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nSpots go quickly\, so please reserve your place here! \nAdditional information: \nIf you can’t make it to this workshop\, you can find Preeti’s online drop-in writing sessions here. To find out more about Indian Summer Festival\, or to register for one of their upcoming events\, click here. \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!
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/praise-and-the-practice-of-naming-a-generative-writing-workshop-for-a-complex-world/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20250708T184938Z
CREATED:20250708T184938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T184938Z
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SUMMARY:Say No With Love: A Writing Workshop with Chelene Knight
DESCRIPTION:Join Chelene Knight\, award-winning author and founder of Breathing Space Creative Studio\, for a transformative in-person workshop that could change the way you live and write. \nFor one special evening\, Chelene brings her renowned Say No With Love Workshop to our studio. This offering is for writers who want to set nourishing boundaries\, protect their creative energy\, and shape a writing life they want to return to — again and again. No two creative lives look the same\, and this workshop invites you to look closely at your life\, your season\, and your needs. \nThrough reflective writing\, discussion\, and the 7-step Say No With Love process\, we’ll gently surface limiting beliefs (like “I don’t have time to write” or “I can’t give time to things that don’t pay me”) and explore how they shape your day-to-day choices. You’ll leave with your own Say No With Love Map — a simple\, personalized tool that acts as a filter for decisions\, helps you prioritize with clarity\, and guides how you want to show up in both your writing life and beyond. Whether you are a brand new writer or a seasoned one\, the only prerequisites are an open mind and a desire to create more space for creativity. \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. We have very limited seating and spots go quickly\, so please reserve your place 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/say-no-with-love-a-writing-workshop-with-chelene-knight/
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:20250816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T200000
DTSTAMP:20250621T204931Z
CREATED:20250621T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T204931Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Shining on Morning Snow: Book Launch with Ingrid Dahl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the new book\, Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity\, Loss\, and Living Boldly\, by Ingrid Hu Dahl. The author will be in conversation with Donna Seto\, author of Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History. \nSun Shining is a fearless and deeply moving memoir that celebrates the power of authenticity\, love\, and resilience. Ingrid Hu Dahl\, a mixed-race\, queer woman\, takes readers on an intimate journey through the challenges of self-discovery — navigating the weight of social\, cultural\, and familial expectations. \nAt once lyrical and badass\, the book is a testament to the radical act of being seen on your terms. Perfect for readers seeking inspiration\, representation\, and the courage to step fully into their own light\, this memoir is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever struggled to claim their place in the world. \nTickets are free\, but please RSVP for your spot here\, as capacity is limited. \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/sun-shining-on-morning-snow-book-launch-with-ingrid-dahl/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20250617T233910Z
CREATED:20250617T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T233910Z
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SUMMARY:The Way Around: A Q&A with Nicholas Triolo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 15 at 7pm for an intimate Q&A with writer\, editor\, and athlete Nicholas Triolo\, whose new book The Way Around has been hailed as a “beautiful\, intricate rebuke to our obsession with linearity and outcome” (Robert MacFarlane). \nRaised in a family of elite athletes—and in a culture obsessed with goals\, grit\, and linear achievement—Nicholas Triolo set out on a solo circumnavigation of the globe\, seeking something beyond the finish line. In Kathmandu\, he encountered kora\, a form of moving prayer in which pilgrims walk in circles around sacred sites or objects. Captivated\, Triolo undertook three transformative walks of his own: around Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash\, through the poet-haunted trails of Mount Tamalpais\, and\, finally\, encircling Montana’s Berkeley Pit Complex\, the largest Superfund site in the United States. The Way Around is a record of these journeys\, a transcendent meditation on movement\, meaning\, and the entanglement between inner and outer landscapes. \nThis is a chance to hear from a truly singular voice—brilliant\, grounded\, rising fast—and to ask your own questions about writing\, wandering\, and what it means to ‘go nowhere’ in a world obsessed with achievement. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to spend an evening with a writer whose path is anything but ordinary! \nTickets are free but please RSVP here as spots are limited. We’ll have books on hand 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 & 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/the-way-around-a-qa-with-nicholas-triolo/
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:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20250614T223408Z
CREATED:20250614T212135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T223408Z
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SUMMARY:Listen to the Land Speak: Manchán Magan Live
DESCRIPTION:What if the land speaks\, but we’ve simply forgotten how to listen?  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with one of Ireland’s most visionary voices. On Wednesday\, July 9 at 6:30 p.m.\, Irish writer and documentarian Manchán Magan invites us to tune in again to the forgotten frequencies of the natural world in a special live event. His return to Vancouver follows multiple sold-out shows that combine a deep reverence for language\, land — and gloriously original thinking.  \nDrawing on ancient Irish myth\, the musicality of the old Irish language\, and the goddess-rooted wisdom embedded in stones\, rivers\, and wells\, Manchán leads us on a journey of reconnection with the lost knowledge of the more-than-human world. At a time when both ecological and cultural systems feel increasingly fragile\, Manchán beckons us to rewild not only the Earth\, but the landscapes of our own imaginations. \nThis event has limited seating\, which will fill up fast! Please RSVP here to secure your spot. \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: \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/listen-to-the-land-speak-manchan-magan-live/
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:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T193000
DTSTAMP:20250524T230522Z
CREATED:20250521T175819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T230522Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Toward Borderless Solidarities: A Workshop with Poet in Residence\, Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal
DESCRIPTION:Presented in collaboration with Indian Summer Festival\, this generative workshop with Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal\, Upstart & Crow’s 2025 Poet in Residence\, invites participants to explore the theme of borderless solidarities through creative writing\, connection\, and shared reflection. \nWe’ll begin with a series of freewriting exercises that invite you to explore the idea of borders — between people\, places\, identities\, and within ourselves. Through grounding prompts\, sensory details\, and gentle strategies to quiet the inner critic\, we’ll experiment with different ways to find your flow and create space for language to move through us with more ease. To wonder and to begin. \nThe second half of the workshop will include a collaborative writing process: at each table\, participants will create a group pantoum\, a form with roots in Malaysia that loops and repeats from quatrain to quatrain. What begins as an individual line will become part of a shared rhythm\, shifting meaning as it moves from one person to the next. This collective process will allow us to move past the borders of our own pages\, loosening control and making room for surprise\, connection\, and co-creation. \nIt’s not about making a perfect poem. It’s about experimentation and gathering; discovering what becomes possible when we write together; and seeing the reverberations and juxtapositions that invite us to see our own words — and each other’s — in new ways. Together\, we’ll explore how writing can be an act of deep hospitality — welcoming the lines of others into the same space to create new relationships and new meanings. \nYou don’t need to come in with an academic opinion\, or even a sense of yourself as a writer. You don’t even need to consider yourself creative. All you need is a desire to write and be in community. \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’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 buy these tickets. \nWe have very limited seating and spots go quickly\, so please reserve your place here! \nWhat to bring:\nPlease bring something to write with\, an open mind\, a mask and a willingness to let your words travel beyond you. (If you forget a mask\, a pen or paper\, don’t worry\, we got you!). Please note\, we strive to maintain a fragrance-free environment to support the health and comfort of all participants (including the health of the facilitator) — please avoid wearing scented products. \nAdditional information:\nIf you can’t make it to this workshop\, you can find Preeti’s online drop-in writing sessions here. To find out more about Indian Summer Festival\, or to register for one of their upcoming events\, click here. \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:\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/writing-toward-borderless-solidarities-a-workshop-with-poet-in-residence-preeti-kaur-dhaliwa/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20250526T202958Z
CREATED:20250526T202958Z
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SUMMARY:‘A Catalogue of Risk’: Launch and Reading with Alisha Mascarenhas
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Upstart & Crow for an evening of poetry with Brooklyn-based poet Alisha Mascarenhas\, joined by local writers Sasha J. Langford and Danielle LaFrance\, as we celebrate the launch of Mascarenhas’ new collection\, A Catalogue of Risk. \nThis debut book of poetry is a “volte-face of the neoliberal market economy’s construction of isolated\, individual safety… Mascarenhas lingers in the question of risk as it arises in daily life and intimacy. Through a close study and partial translation of philosopher-psychoanalyst Anne Dufourmantelle’s Éloge du risque (2011)\, her poems posit risk as a fissure\, through which we might imagine yet-unknown futures\,” says publisher Wendy’s Subway. \nBooks will be on hand for sale and signing. This event is free\, but please register for your spot here as capacity is limited! \nMore about the fellow readers: \nSasha J. Langford is a composer and interdisciplinary artist\, who works at the intersection of sound\, writing\, performance\, and social practice. Sasha’s solo and collaborative work has been presented at Ehkä-Kutomo (Turku\, FI)\, FestivALT (Kraków\, PL)\, Lines of Flight Festival of Experimental Music (Dunedin\, NZ)\, Ende Tymes (Brooklyn\, NY)\, and the Western Front (Vancouver\, BC)\, among other venues. She teaches\, organizes\, thinks\, and conspires on occupied xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ territories known as Vancouver. \nDanielle LaFrance is a poet and information de-professional. Their commitments revolve around questions of liberation\, resistance\, and pleasure. LaFrance is the author of species branding (Capilano University Editions\, 2010)\, Friendly + Fire (Talonbooks\, 2016)\, JUST LIKE I LIKE IT (Talonbooks\, 2019)\, and #postdildo (Talonbooks\, 2022). Chapbooks include Tentacle Rasa and pink slip. They collaborated on the feminist materialist co-reading and journal series About a Bicycle (with A Jamali Rad) and currently on the ad finitum intertextual sound project Yes\, Sydo (with Josh Rose). Their poetry and critical work have appeared in journals and magazines such as The Capilano Review\, ASAP Journal\, Chicago Review\, and LESTE. \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: \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-catalogue-of-risk-launch-and-reading-with-alisha-mascarenhas/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T193000
DTSTAMP:20250511T224903Z
CREATED:20250511T183043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T224903Z
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SUMMARY:Write/Draw: An Outdoor Magpie Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor workshop where writing and drawing meet the natural world! Held outside in Granville Island’s vibrant\, sensory-rich environment\, this Write/Draw session invites you to slow down\, tune in and collect what catches your attention\, magpie-style. \nGuided by artist Louise Phillips\, you’ll explore sights\, sounds and textures through a series of writing and drawing exercises designed to deepen our relationship with place and self. You’ll be guided between indoor and outdoor spaces to gather inspiration from the natural elements around you\, which we’ll transform into ‘partners’ in your creative practice.  \nThese are not exercises in perfection\, but in presence. Expect to leave with a fresh sense of attention and a creative toolkit you can carry with you into everyday life. \nAll materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook if you have one. No prior artistic or literary experience is required.  \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. We have very limited seating and spots go quickly\, so please reserve your place here! \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: \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/write-draw-an-outdoor-magpie-practice/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community & Skills
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20250514T202041Z
CREATED:20250514T201859Z
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SUMMARY:A Day of Joy for the Writers’ Exchange!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Saturday\, June 7! We are planning an extra special day at Upstart & Crow to benefit The Writers’ Exchange\, which offers fun literacy programs for under-resourced kids and youth in Vancouver\, and volunteer opportunities for awesome people who want to see kids thrive. Come down and meet the team\, see the amazing work of some writerly kids and youth\, and generally party with us.  \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: \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-day-of-joy-for-the-writers-exchange/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250510T232049Z
CREATED:20250510T231954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T232049Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Finalists
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes! We’ll hear readings from shortlisted authors Shashi Bhat\, Leanne Dunic and Minelle Mahtani\, and toast the wonderful writerly talent this region has to offer. \nThe BC and Yukon Book Prizes\, established in 1985\, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers\, illustrators and publishers. Find the full 2025 shortlist here. The winners will be announced at a gala in September later this year. \nTickets are free\, but please RSVP here for your space\, as capacity is limited. Thank you for supporting our local authors! \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: \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/an-evening-with-the-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes-finalists/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
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