The Capilano Review is pleased to invite you to the launch of our Fall 2026 issue! 

Guest edited by Mercedes Eng, Carcerality and Care asks us to imagine and activate a world without prisons: to think beyond Western carceral logics and realities, and to unsettle the colonial-settler mentality of punitive justice. Constellated here is art and writing by currently and formerly incarcerated people, and people working in solidarity with prisoners, aiding us in attaining an abolitionist future. 

Please join us on Friday, November 6 at 7pm at Vines Den (825 East Hastings, Vancouver) for the issue launch, featuring Manuel Axel Strain, Caspar Blanchard, Cecily Nicholson, and jaye simpson.

This event is free and all are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Getting there

Eastbound

Bus Stop location: E Hastings and Hawks

Bus #: 16 – 29th Ave | 14 – Hastings | 20 – Victoria

Distance from venue: 80 meters or <1 block

Westbound

Bus Stop location: E Hastings and Hawks

Bus #: 16 – Arbutus | 14 – UBC | 20 – Downtown

Distance from venue: 60 meters or <1 block

Parking

There is street parking on E Hastings Street by the Vines Den and across the road:

• No parking 7AM-10AM Mon-Fri
• 2H parking 10AM-6PM Mon-Sat

Space Accessibility

Entrance

• The building has a fenced entrance 49 inches wide, up 2 steps. There is a portable metal ramp (29 inches wide, 1:3.7/15° slope) can will be placed over the steps.
• The landing is 44 inches long from the end of the ramp to the Vines Den door.
• The Vines Den door opens outwards from the right side and has a clearance of 32 inches.
• There are no steps once inside the Vines Den.

Bathroom

• The door opens outwards and has a clearance of 33 in. 
• The bathroom can be accessed on a wheelchair
• The seat is 15 inches above the ground 
• There are holding bars in the bathroom 
• The sink is outside the bathroom. It is 35 in tall
• There is a sharps disposal bin in the bathroom. See harm reduction on Vines Den’s website for more information.

Event Space

• The studio is accessed through the kitchen. The door has a 32-inch clearance.

ASL interpretation will be available.

Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

About the Issue

Guest edited by Mercedes Eng, Carcerality and Care asks us to imagine and activate a world without prisons: to think beyond Western carceral logics and realities, and to unsettle the colonial-settler mentality of punitive justice. Constellated here is art and writing by currently and formerly incarcerated people, and people working in solidarity with prisoners, aiding us in attaining an abolitionist future.

Featuring contributions by:

Abu-Falestine / Hari Alluri / A.R.T. & Justice / Caspar Blanchard / Tristen Bright / Cassandra Rae / Chris / Rachelle Cruz / Muhe Cui / D.C.R. / Drew / Mercedes Eng / Claire Farley / Kevin / Lance / Chi-Leung Lee / Magín Manolete / Cecily Nicholson / Paul / Angelee Porter / dana qaddah / Nnadi Samuel / Serafim / jaye simpson / Manuel Axel Strain / Tangent / Trae / Harsha Walia / Will / Rita Wong / W.W. / Rafael Zen