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THUNOV 5
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Doors 6:00 PM
💰 $125DiningTalks & Lectures

Symbol of Freedom

Join CDM Caregiving Services for Symbol of Freedom, our 16th annual Veterans Day celebration, honoring the men and women who have served our country while raising vital funds to support the Veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities in...
SATNOV 7
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Talks & LecturesDining

2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium

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The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.

Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.

The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.

Schedule:

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
  • 1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
    Symposium speakers

    • Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
    • Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
    • Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
    • Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
  • 5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
  • 7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall
FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $85+DiningCultural HeritageAuthor 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...

Multi-day events

SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pop-UpsDiningBooksCultural 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.'...
SUNNOV 15
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cooking ClassesDiningWineWorkshopsArts & Media

Signature Pasta Experience At Aurora Vineyards + Wine + Shared Meal

Join us at Aurora Vineyards for a relaxed, hands-on pasta experience set in the heart of wine country—where you’ll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, then sit down and enjoy a shared meal together. Learn to mix, roll, and shape fresh pasta by hand Small group setting (intimate + social) A beautiful vineyard atmosphere Sit down together and enjoy a shared pasta meal at the end A complimentary glass of wine Additional wine available for purchase All ingredients + tools provided Take-home pasta + recipe guidance Family Style Meal featuring freshly made pasta This is more than a class—it’s a slow, shared experience centered around creativity, connection, and good food. You’ll make pasta together, enjoy a glass of wine, and end the afternoon gathered around the table—just like an evening among friends. Duration: 2.5–3 hours Group size: Limited to 10 guests for an intimate experience No experience necessary Aurora Vineyards offers a warm, scenic setting in the heart of Oregon wine country—perfect for a relaxed and memorable afternoon. Cancellation & Event Policy A minimum number of guests is required for this experience to take place. In the unlikely event that minimum attendance is not met, guests will be notified in advance and will receive a full refund. Guest cancellations made at least 7 days before the event may receive a refund or transfer to another Pasta Serafina experience. Tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.
THUNOV 5
11:00 AM
💰 $10Dining

PDX Mac & Cheese Week

Multiple VenuesMap
PDX Mac & Cheese Week runs from November 2–8, 2026. Restaurants, food carts, breweries, and cafés across Portland serve up unique mac and cheese recipes for $10. Featured items include the 'Mac of Fury' (Asian-inspired cavatappi with a...
SATNOV 14
7:00 PM ¡ Doors 6:30 PM
💰 $81BalletClassicalArts & Media

Swan Lake with Live Orchestra

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet — With a LIVE Orchestra! The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment — from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black...
THUNOV 5
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dining

BrĂťlĂŠe Mac & Cheese

The European Job at CallbackMap

The European Job serves its Brûlée Mac & Cheese for PDX Mac & Cheese Week: creamy cavatappi with Bulgarian feta and a touch of nutmeg, finished with a caramelized sugar crust brûléed on top. The dish is $10 and is served Tuesday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM, or until sold out, during the November 3–8 week at Callback in Portland.

The European Job serves its Brûlée Mac & Cheese for PDX Mac & Cheese Week: creamy cavatappi with Bulgarian feta and a touch of nutmeg, finished with a caramelized sugar crust brûléed on top. The dish is $10 and is served Tuesday–Sunday, 12 PM–8...
FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural HeritageDiningAuthor 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...
SATNOV 7
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $225+DiningWine Tastings

L'Ecole x Bethany Table Wine Dinner

Join Bethany’s Table for an exciting evening with L’Ecole No. 41, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries. We’ll taste 12 distinctive wines, paired with a delicious progression of small bites and substantial dishes crafted to complement every pour. Discover what makes L’Ecole’s wines so special, meet fellow wine lovers, and settle in for a night of great food, great wine, and even better company.

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