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WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM ¡ Doors 6:30 PM
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Davide De Pierro

Inspired by Davide De Pierro’ s newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent , his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the...
FRINOV 6
8:00 PM
💰 $43RockBluegrass

Railroad Earth

, marci · For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output. The group introduced its signature sound on 2001’s The Black Bear Sessions. Between selling out...
THUNOV 5
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Live Podcasts & RadioBooksAuthor TalksMusic

BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast — LIVE TAPING!

The BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast records their first ever live show with incredible guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Nicole Hardy sharing delightfully unhinged stories. Hosted by Andrew Dicson and Frayn Masters, and presented by Portland Mercury and...

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THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryBooksAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & Lectures

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Overview Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both! Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups 4:30 – 6 p.m. — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling children’s...
THUNOV 5
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
BooksAuthor TalksFilmTalks & Lectures

Film Screening & Author Talk with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu

SOLD OUT Author Talk & Film Screening with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu at Hollywood Theatre Parallel Worlds Bookshop and the Hollywood Theatre present a special author conversation with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu, celebrating the release of...
SATNOV 7
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
BooksAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures

Wildwood: Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis

The first book in the best-selling fantasy series full of magic, wonder, and danger from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the highly celebrated band the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the award-winning illustrator. Soon to be a major motion picture...
FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $85+DiningCultural HeritageBooksAuthor 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...
WEDNOV 11
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Talks & LecturesBooksAuthor Talks

Base Camp: Peg Herring, Our Forests, Born of Fire and Rain

The mountains most identified with our region — the Cascades, Olympics, and Coast Range — hold some of the most timber-productive forests in the world. This is a dynamic place of fire and rain, volcanic eruptions, landslides, timber wars,...
FRINOV 6
NOV 6–NOV 8 · Hours not provided
💰 $14WorkshopsHolidays & SeasonalCraft FairsBooksCocktailsSpiritsKids & 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...
SATNOV 7
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
BooksPerforming ArtsTalks & LecturesKids & Family

Illustrator Draw Off: Chapter One

Have you ever seen a group of acclaimed illustrators face off to showcase their art? Now is your chance! Join Steph Littlebird, Scott Campbell, Vashti Harrison, Julia Kuo, Pedro MartĂ­n, Huda Fahmy, moderated by Breena Bard, Jonathan Hill for an...

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