Celebrate 129 and 130 with Geist

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 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 to purchase.

Beer and wine for sale, provided by our generous sponsors, 33 Acres Brewing (Vancouver) and Arrowleaf Cellars (Lake Country)!

The launch is free to attend, though we ask that you please register here as space is limited. Or click the pretty button below :).

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.

See you there!