The Double Launch Party: Celebrating Geist 129 and 130

On Thursday, November 27, join us for a Double Launch Party: Celebrating Geist 129 and 130!

Our 2025 Spring and Fall issues deserve a proper party. The poetry, comics, fiction, and essays in these issues feature botanical discoveries, the harrowing symbolism of a training bra, lyricism embedded in train tracks and subways, the exquisite history of a tuber, a father’s secret, the lure of whale ribs, a road trip, a walk through Strathcona neighbourhood. And much more.

With readings by Geist authors Gráinne Downey, Judy LeBlanc and Ginger Ngo.

An open mic will follow, so bring your poems, your bits of lit, your flash fiction, your mini-hybrid pieces, your scraps of non-fiction (we ask that you keep your reading to under 5 minutes, so everyone has a chance to dazzle). Sign up upon arrival :)

The launch is free to attend, though please do register here as space is limited.

The event runs from 6 to 8pm, and will be hosted by the wonderful indie bookstore Upstart & Crow on Granville Island (1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver). Issues of Geist and Geist merch will be available for purchase.

Wine and beer for sale, too! Thank you to our lovely sponsors, Arrowleaf Cellars of Lake Country, BC, for providing the delicious wine, and to 33 Acres Brewery from right here in Vancouver for the yummy beer!

Accessibility:

The main studio of the bookstore is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.

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