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FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $85+Food & DrinkDiningCultural HeritageArts & MediaAuthor Talks

A forgotten collection of Italian cookbooks comes to life

For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th...
SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Food & DrinkPop-UpsDiningArts & MediaBooksCultural Heritage

Pop-Up: Nixta Taqueria at OK Chicken

OK Chicken and KhaosoiMap

James Beard Award-winning Chef Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi bring their Michelin-recognized Nixta Taqueria from Austin to OK Chicken for a collaboration with Earl Nimsom, celebrating his new cookbook 'Nixta Taqueria: From Tacos to Tahdig.' Featuring Mexican, Thai, drinks, and cookbooks as part of the 2026 Portland Book Festival.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi bring their Michelin-recognized Nixta Taqueria from Austin to OK Chicken for a collaboration with Earl Nimsom, celebrating his new cookbook 'Nixta Taqueria: From Tacos to Tahdig.'...
FRINOV 6
NOV 6–NOV 8 · Hours not provided
💰 $14WorkshopsHolidays & SeasonalCraft FairsArts & MediaBooksFood & DrinkCocktailsSpiritsKids & FamilyMusic

Portland Holiday Market

The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend...

Multi-day events

THUNOV 5
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Food & DrinkTeaTalks & LecturesArts & MediaMuseumsGalleriesCultural Heritage

mai ide: Boxed Woman

An exhibition of textile works by mai ide, using Sashiko stitching and salvaged fabric to explore identity, race, and belonging.
SATNOV 7
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Cultural HeritageSingles & DatingFood & DrinkArts & MediaStreet FestivalsMusicCraft Fairs

Frybread Fest

Frybread Fest is coming back to Downtown Portland, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Help celebrate Native American Heritage Month through food, culture, art, and community. Enjoy delicious frybread from several Indigenous chefs and...
FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningArts & MediaAuthor TalksHolidays & SeasonalLearning & Tech

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood...
SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arts & MediaBooksReadingsCultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningWineCocktailsSpiritsParties

Soju Party at Han Oak

Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book...
WEDNOV 11
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $61Food & DrinkWine TastingsArts & MediaMuseums

Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet | PAM + WVWA

Join us for Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland. Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting experience celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and intersection between artists and winemakers. Enjoy wines from 54 Willamette Valley wineries alongside engaging artistic experiences, seasonal culinary offerings, and opportunities for discovery throughout the evening. Each artist will be paired with a collection of participating wineries, creating unique intersections between visual art and winemaking. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover how artistic expression and winegrowing share a common foundation. The evening will also feature a live artist creating work in real time, offering guests a firsthand look at the creative process. Interactive experiences invite attendees to become creators themselves, including opportunities to participate in creative activities. Guests can further extend their experience by exploring works available through the Portland Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery, offering an opportunity to bring a piece of local art home and continue the experience long after the event concludes. Guests Will Enjoy Tastings from 54 premier Willamette Valley wineries Pinot-friendly grazing boards and seasonal bites Six featured artist and winery pairing experiences Live art demonstrations Hands-on interactive experiences throughout the event Opportunities to connect with featured artists and winemakers Access to artwork from the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, with opportunities to purchase or rent pieces for your home Raise a glass, discover something new, and experience the harvest season through a fresh lens—where every bottle tells a story, and every work of art sparks a connection. Ticket Options VIP Admission – $135 5:00 - 9:00pm Includes one hour of exclusive early access, premium tasting opportunities, passed hors d’oeuvres, and more intimate opportunities to connect with featured artists and winery representatives before general admission begins. General Admission – $105 6:00 - 9:00pm Includes event entry, wine tastings, seasonal culinary offerings, access to artist experiences, live demonstrations, and interactive activations throughout the evening. Alcohol-Free General Admission (No Wine Tasting) – $55 5:00 - 9:00pm Includes event entry, access to artist experiences and interactive activations, non-alcoholic beverage offerings, and seasonal culinary selections. *Please note: this event will take place in Portland Art Museum's Grand Ballroom, and does not include access to the Museum galleries. Participating Wineries Adelsheim Vineyard Alexana Estate Amaterra Ambar Estate Approachment Wine Company Balsall Creek Bellingar Estates Bergström Wines Boedecker Cellars Burton Bittman Wines Brick House Vineyards Chehalem Winery Chosen Family Wines Cooper Mountain Vineyards Cristom Vineyards Dobbes Family Winery Domaine Divio Domaine Serene Dominio IV Durant Vineyards Dusky Goose Erath Evesham Wood & Haden Fig Eyrie Vineyards Gran Moraine Holocene Wines J. Christopher & Appassionata Estate Jachter Family Wines Knudsen Vineyards La Biblioteca Lachini Vineyards Lange Estate Winery Left Coast Estate Lingua Franca Lundeen Wines Lytle-Barnett & Aubaine Matzinger Davies Nicolas-Jay Nysa Vineyard Olive Hamilton Russell Open Claim Vineyard Raptor Ridge Winery RĂ©sonance REX HILL Ridgecrest ROCO Roots Wine Co Saffron Fields Vineyard Stoller Family Estate Terra Vina Wines Trout Lily Ranch White Rose Estate Willamette Valley Vineyards Winderlea
SUNNOV 8
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💰 $30-$50Arts & MediaBooksFood & DrinkDiningCocktailsParties

The Hot Dog Cookbook Party with Farideh Sadeghin

Few foods inspire the kind of irrational devotion like a good hot dog. Chef Farideh Sadeghin is bringing The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World’s Best Food to life with a special afternoon collaboration featuring some of the Rose City’s...
THUNOV 5
5:30 PM · Doors 5:00 PM
MusicArts & MediaMuseumsFood & DrinkBeer

November First Thursday with Kiki & The Cuties

Our final First Thursday of the calendar year is going to be a special one! Enjoy live music from local act Kiki & The Cuties, our gallery exhibit Then. Now. Next. 20 Years at The Armory, and of course grab yourself a complimentary beer courtesy of Deschutes Brewery. Doors at 5PM, see ya there!!

Our final First Thursday of the calendar year is going to be a special one! Enjoy live music from local act Kiki & The Cuties, our gallery exhibit Then. Now. Next. 20 Years at The Armory, and of course grab yourself a complimentary beer courtesy...

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