Documentaries events in Portland

TUENOV 10

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💰 $32SportsDocumentariesParks & Nature

Warren Miller’s “Days Off”

Warren Miller’s “Days Off” will play at the Kiggins Theater from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1. Host Katie Burrell will show what the pros do on their days off. Go skijoring in Banff, join Craig McMorris and friends in Whistler, and explore Alaska’s spines with Sam Kuch and Craig Murray. Watch Jess Kimura push snowboarding forward and inspire the next generation in Hokkaido, Japan. Head to Chamonix for an intense high-alpine pivot with Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger. Hit Deer Valley with Ted Ligety, Kaylin Richardson, Pep Fujas and Chuck Mumford. Get tickets ($32) at kigginstheatre.com/movie/warren-millers-day-off.

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WEDNOV 4

7:30 PM

ClassicalElectronic & DJChoralDocumentaries

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall1037 SW Broadway

November 4, 2026

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Special Concerts

Overview

The Philip Glass Ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

po.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life.

About the Show

Info

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:30 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets

November 4, 2026

Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Special Concerts

Overview

The Philip Glass Ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

po.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life.

About the Show

Info

This concert is part of the Special Concerts series, and is eligible for the Choose Your Own Series (Portland only). Concert length is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.

Concert begins promptly at the time listed.

Loading... Select a Date Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:30 PM Promo Code Buy Tickets

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SUNNOV 8

7:00 PM

Author TalksDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk

PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater3530 Southeast Division Street

James Spooner joins PAM CUT for a screening of his film Afro-Punk, followed by an author talk for his new book It Starts With Anger. Books will be available for sale on site.

It Starts With Anger is a coming-of-age graphic memoir exploring race, identity, and rebellion through James Spooner’s teenage years in 1990s New York into his young adulthood in the early 2000s. Confronted with systemic racism, microaggressions, and Nazi extremism within punk spaces, Spooner traces how reactionary anger evolved into a creative force and a path to self-determination, along the way following the founding of the Afro-Punk movement, his eventual decision to leave the company, and an ongoing raw examination of the tensions between underground culture and mainstream success.

While not a traditional graphic memoir, It Starts With Anger combines black-and-white, zine-inspired visual elements including photos, illustrations, and cartoon panels with traditional narrative in a unique package that recounts the story behind Afro-Punk. James Spooner has not talked publicly about his reasons for quitting Afro-Punk previously, and the book is a damning indictment of its corporatization. But more importantly, it also oﬀers a look at issues of Black identity, representation, and the lack thereof in a movement that had often prided itself on allyship, while being completely myopic to all the ways it fell short in that regard as a scene that was ironically both liberating and alienating for the Black people drawn to it.

ON SCREEN: Afro-Punk

2003. Directed by James Spooner. Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes.

This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, is actually an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music are simply the microcosm in which it is told. First-time director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subjects both intra- and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake-up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called “double consciousness.” What could have been “The Bad Brains Story” is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it’s obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.

This program is co-presented by Literary Arts as part of the Cover-to-Cover program.

James Spooner joins PAM CUT for a screening of his film Afro-Punk, followed by an author talk for his new book It Starts With Anger. Books will be available for sale on site.

It Starts With Anger is a coming-of-age graphic memoir exploring race, identity, and rebellion through James Spooner’s teenage years in 1990s New York into his young adulthood in the early 2000s. Confronted with systemic racism, microaggressions, and Nazi extremism within punk spaces, Spooner traces how reactionary anger evolved into a creative force and a path to self-determination, along the way following the founding of the Afro-Punk movement, his eventual decision to leave the company, and an ongoing raw examination of the tensions between underground culture and mainstream success.

While not a traditional graphic memoir, It Starts With Anger combines black-and-white, zine-inspired visual elements including photos, illustrations, and cartoon panels with traditional narrative in a unique package that recounts the story behind Afro-Punk. James Spooner has not talked publicly about his reasons for quitting Afro-Punk previously, and the book is a damning indictment of its corporatization. But more importantly, it also oﬀers a look at issues of Black identity, representation, and the lack thereof in a movement that had often prided itself on allyship, while being completely myopic to all the ways it fell short in that regard as a scene that was ironically both liberating and alienating for the Black people drawn to it.

ON SCREEN: Afro-Punk

2003. Directed by James Spooner. Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes.

This film, which many may assume is a historical punk documentary, is actually an honest and needed treatment of race and identity. Punk and Hardcore music are simply the microcosm in which it is told. First-time director, James Spooner, in telling this story, has opened new dialogues on these crucial subjects both intra- and interracially. Many times funny, sometimes sobering, a wake-up call to America. An examination of the duality of racial identity that DuBois called “double consciousness.” What could have been “The Bad Brains Story” is a story about kids, alienated by two cultures and two communities. Many of these punk and hardcore kids have never questioned their role in the punk scene or the black community until their interviews, and it’s obvious as they struggle on camera to reconcile a fragmented self.

This program is co-presented by Literary Arts as part of the Cover-to-Cover program.

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SUNNOV 8

2:00 PM

DocumentariesMuseumsReadingsLGBTQ+

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026)

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue

If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Best-selling poet and Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, queer and out but intensely private—Oliver’s poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites. She was America’s unlikely, contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty years in order to open herself—and us, her readers—to the known and unknowable world. Sasha Waters’ beguiling portrait features poems read by Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Jesse Welles, and Oprah Winfrey.

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026) Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer. 1hr 31min. Not Rated.

If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Best-selling poet and Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, queer and out but intensely private—Oliver’s poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites. She was America’s unlikely, contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty years in order to open herself—and us, her readers—to the known and unknowable world. Sasha Waters’ beguiling portrait features poems read by Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Jesse Welles, and Oprah Winfrey.

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026) Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer. 1hr 31min. Not Rated.

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MONNOV 2

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

+6 dates

💰 $13+Parks & Nature

Fall Discount Days

Oregon Zoo4001 Southwest Canyon Road

The Oregon Zoo invites you to connect with nature from November 2 to 8 for $13 zoo admission. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, including membership. Infants aged 0 to 1 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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SATNOV 14

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringParks & NatureCultural Heritage

Volunteer Stewardship at the Sandy River Delta

Sandy River Delta Park, Crown Point HwyMap

Join the Estuary Partnership, Confluence, local Indigenous partners, and the US Forest Service as we work together on the repatriation and rematriation of the Sandy River Delta. This work is being done through land tending and traditional cultural and ecological knowledge focused on enhancement and rehabilitation of an Indigenous foods gathering area within the conservation area. Collaborate with us, work in community while removing blackberries that are encroaching on culturally significant plants! November 14th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth aged 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: Walk 0.5-mile dirt and grass trail (one -way). The project will be off this trail on uneven ground. We'll provide: Tools, gloves, and snacks. Please bring: Drinking water, sun/rain protection and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty. Directions: Sandy River Delta Parking Lot Directions; FREE Parking: Right after the park entrance (before the parking lot), turn right at the Estuary Partnership event sign to access designated volunteer parking. Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or [email protected] Thank you, project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Forest Service, The Confluence Project, Met

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SATNOV 14

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

VolunteeringParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Samuel Boardman Trail Party- South Coast

Trailkeepers of OregonMap

Get ready to hike some stunning Samuel Boardman Trails, South Coast style, with breathtaking views and good vibes guaranteed! Crew Leader: Trevor B. Max Size of Crew: 10 Hike Distance: < 3 mile(s) Elevation Gain: minimal feet Hike Intensity: Moderate Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: scouting, brushing

Project Information:

Hey all, we will spend the day brushing (remove vegetation from) the trails in Samuel Boardman. We will use power tools such as a brush trimmer, and hedge trimmer as well as hand tools.

Hiking information:

We will be hiking up to two miles round trip, but we can do more or less based on group comfortability. There will be some steep terrain.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Get ready to hike some stunning Samuel Boardman Trails, South Coast style, with breathtaking views and good vibes guaranteed! Crew Leader: Trevor B. Max Size of Crew: 10 Hike Distance: < 3 mile(s) Elevation Gain: minimal feet Hike Intensity: Moderate Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: scouting, brushing

Project Information:

Hey all, we will spend the day brushing (remove vegetation from) the trails in Samuel Boardman. We will use power tools such as a brush trimmer, and hedge trimmer as well as hand tools.

Hiking information:

We will be hiking up to two miles round trip, but we can do more or less based on group comfortability. There will be some steep terrain.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

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SUNNOV 1

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

CraftsWorkshopsKids & FamilyParks & Nature

Science Sunday: Pinecone Bird Feeders

Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy

Make life a little easier on our Oregon winter birds with some crafty edible artistry for all ages.

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SATNOV 7

3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💰 $95+DiningToursParks & NatureHolidays & Seasonal

BigLeaf Maple Dinner

Camp ColtonMap

Welcome in the beginning of maple pulling season, for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest at Camp Colton. Collaborating with Stelo and the Oregon Maple Project for the Fourth Annual Big Leaf Maple Dinner, to present an intimate family-style dinner, where each course includes the maple syrup harvested from the maple trees at Camp Colton.

This thoughtfully curated evening is designed for those who value a deeper connection to nature, are curious about local food sources, and desire a connection to community. Begin your journey with a tour of the Sugar Shack, where you'll learn about the magic of maple sugaring and enjoy the rare treat of tasting fresh, homegrown Oregon maple syrup.

Use this as an opportunity to invite a friend, escape the ordinary and deepen your appreciation for Oregon's natural and culinary treasures, all while supporting the stewardship of this land and the mission of the Oregon Maple Project.

Welcome in the beginning of maple pulling season, for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest at Camp Colton. Collaborating with Stelo and the Oregon Maple Project for the Fourth Annual Big Leaf Maple Dinner, to present an intimate family-style dinner, where each course includes the maple syrup harvested from the maple trees at Camp Colton.

This thoughtfully curated evening is designed for those who value a deeper connection to nature, are curious about local food sources, and desire a connection to community. Begin your journey with a tour of the Sugar Shack, where you'll learn about the magic of maple sugaring and enjoy the rare treat of tasting fresh, homegrown Oregon maple syrup.

Use this as an opportunity to invite a friend, escape the ordinary and deepen your appreciation for Oregon's natural and culinary treasures, all while supporting the stewardship of this land and the mission of the Oregon Maple Project.

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SUNNOV 1

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

+1 dates

All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringParks & NatureWorkshops

Volunteer Planting at Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area

21899 Northwest Saint Helens RoadMap

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Sunday, November 1st, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear. Thanks to our project partners and funders! Metro Regional Government, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and ODFW Oregon Conservation Recreation Fund. Address: 21899 Northwest Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to partici

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THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

+17 dates

DanceHolidays & SeasonalCultural HeritageCraftsGalleriesParks & NatureWorkshopsWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Lan Su Chinese Garden239 Northwest Everett Street

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

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SUNNOV 8

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💰 $1+Food & DrinkWorkshopsTalks & LecturesParks & Nature

The Portland Pollinator Harvest Party

133 Southeast Salmon Street133 SE Salmon St

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a native bee and a honey bee? Or wondered what they do all day? Have you dreamed of becoming a beekeeper, wanted to plant more flowers for our winged friends, or wished you could taste honey fresh from the comb? Well, this is the event for you.

Join Bee The Change Landcare for a morning of bee-loving curiosity, hands-on learning, and community connection, alongside some wonderful local educators, makers, and pollinator enthusiasts. Bees are woven into so much of everyday life, from the fruit on the table to the flowers blooming along the sidewalks. Yet there is so much happening in their little worlds that people rarely get to see. Peek into those worlds, explore what it means to be in a reciprocal relationship with bees, and learn how we can cultivate more resilient gardens, ecosystems, and food systems for pollinators and people.

Discover the difference between native and honeybees and how planting flowers, food, and habitat can support healthy pollinator populations right in your own neighborhood
Get your hands into the world of native bees. Join Bee The Change and Portland Fruit Tree Project for a community Mason bee cocoon harvest. Learn how to safely harvest, clean, and store cocoons so the next generation is ready for spring.
Taste the sweetness of the season. Join Bee The Change and Bee Built for a freshly crushed honeycomb demonstration, honey tasting, and conversation about thoughtful honey bee stewardship.
Meet your local pollinator community. Explore beautiful bee houses and hives from Bee Built, preserves and opportunities to get involved with Portland Fruit Tree Project, garden signs from Sharotonin Signs, and local honey and stewardship opportunities from Bee The Change.

Have a Mason bee house at home? Bring your filled nesting reeds or trays for harvest. No bee house? No problem. Come learn, get your hands a little sticky, and make some new bee-loving friends

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a native bee and a honey bee? Or wondered what they do all day? Have you dreamed of becoming a beekeeper, wanted to plant more flowers for our winged friends, or wished you could taste honey fresh from the comb? Well, this is the event for you.

Join Bee The Change Landcare for a morning of bee-loving curiosity, hands-on learning, and community connection, alongside some wonderful local educators, makers, and pollinator enthusiasts. Bees are woven into so much of everyday life, from the fruit on the table to the flowers blooming along the sidewalks. Yet there is so much happening in their little worlds that people rarely get to see. Peek into those worlds, explore what it means to be in a reciprocal relationship with bees, and learn how we can cultivate more resilient gardens, ecosystems, and food systems for pollinators and people.

Discover the difference between native and honeybees and how planting flowers, food, and habitat can support healthy pollinator populations right in your own neighborhood
Get your hands into the world of native bees. Join Bee The Change and Portland Fruit Tree Project for a community Mason bee cocoon harvest. Learn how to safely harvest, clean, and store cocoons so the next generation is ready for spring.
Taste the sweetness of the season. Join Bee The Change and Bee Built for a freshly crushed honeycomb demonstration, honey tasting, and conversation about thoughtful honey bee stewardship.
Meet your local pollinator community. Explore beautiful bee houses and hives from Bee Built, preserves and opportunities to get involved with Portland Fruit Tree Project, garden signs from Sharotonin Signs, and local honey and stewardship opportunities from Bee The Change.

Have a Mason bee house at home? Bring your filled nesting reeds or trays for harvest. No bee house? No problem. Come learn, get your hands a little sticky, and make some new bee-loving friends

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FRINOV 6

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learning & TechParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Mushroom Identification Hike

Leif Erikson Germantown Trail HeadNW Leif Erikson Dr

Join the final class in the mushroom education series that began in June. This Mushroom Identification class is designed to help you build confidence in recognizing common fungi in their natural habitat while deepening your understanding of mushroom characteristics, seasonal patterns, and safe foraging practices.

Because collecting plants or fungi is not permitted in Forest Park, this class focuses on education and observation—learning how to identify mushrooms in a wild setting without harvesting. You’ll gain practical skills and tips you can apply when exploring and foraging outside of Forest Park on your own.

Come ready to learn, observe, and enjoy the fascinating world of fungi.

We will meet at Germantown and Leif Erikson Trailhead.

Join the final class in the mushroom education series that began in June. This Mushroom Identification class is designed to help you build confidence in recognizing common fungi in their natural habitat while deepening your understanding of mushroom characteristics, seasonal patterns, and safe foraging practices.

Because collecting plants or fungi is not permitted in Forest Park, this class focuses on education and observation—learning how to identify mushrooms in a wild setting without harvesting. You’ll gain practical skills and tips you can apply when exploring and foraging outside of Forest Park on your own.

Come ready to learn, observe, and enjoy the fascinating world of fungi.

We will meet at Germantown and Leif Erikson Trailhead.

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SUNNOV 1

2:00 PM

+9 more

Documentaries

You Can See Everything

Cinema 21616 NW 21st Ave

Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss. From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim comes You Can See Everything.

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SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hiking & WalkingParks & NatureBooksCraftsStorytimesTalks & LecturesHolidays & SeasonalKids (5-11)

Mushroom Mania

Friends of Tryon Creek11321 South Terwilliger Boulevard

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SATNOV 7

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

+1 dates

Registration requiredTalks & LecturesWorkshopsToursParks & NatureHiking & WalkingCultural Heritage

Pine Pruning Demonstration

Portland Japanese Garden611 SW Kingston Ave

Pruning pines to achieve the look they have in spaces like Portland Japanese Garden requires meticulous care and years of learning. In this demonstration, Pete Putnicki, Japanese Pruning Specialist and former Senior Gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden, will discuss the maintenance of pine trees.

This program will start with a tour of the Garden focusing on pine trees, followed by a lecture and demonstration. The demonstration will focus on candling, needling, growth regulation, and pruning techniques. Participants will have a chance to experience pine needling themselves with an instructor guiding them along the way.

This one-day demonstration is limited to 15 participants.

Participants should bring their own lunch, a reusable drinking cup or water bottle.

Educational material will be provided.

Event fees are non-refundable and this event takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Pruning pines to achieve the look they have in spaces like Portland Japanese Garden requires meticulous care and years of learning. In this demonstration, Pete Putnicki, Japanese Pruning Specialist and former Senior Gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden, will discuss the maintenance of pine trees.

This program will start with a tour of the Garden focusing on pine trees, followed by a lecture and demonstration. The demonstration will focus on candling, needling, growth regulation, and pruning techniques. Participants will have a chance to experience pine needling themselves with an instructor guiding them along the way.

This one-day demonstration is limited to 15 participants.

Participants should bring their own lunch, a reusable drinking cup or water bottle.

Educational material will be provided.

Event fees are non-refundable and this event takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

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SATNOV 14

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

💰 PaidDocumentariesMuseums

Ornette: Made In America (1985)

Portland Art Museum1219 SW Park Ave

Ornette: Made In America (1985) Directed by Shirley Clarke. 1hr 17min. Not Rated.

Guest programmed by Rob Lewis, PAM CUT @ The Whitsell presents Ornette: Made In America (1985). This freewheeling documentary is a portrait of Ornette Coleman’s life, legacy, and evolution over three decades. Featuring William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin, Buckminster Fuller, Don Cherry, Yoko Ono, Charlie Haden, Robert Palmer, Jayne Cortez, and John Rockwell, the film features a free-jazz approach and style, using video collage and experimental segments to tell Coleman’s story.

“I’ve always been interested in films about artists. I think because they end up being a conversation not just between filmmaker and subject in a traditional way but also between two uniquely creative people. This film is a really interesting study of that relationship and connection.” – Rob Lewis

Rob Lewis is an artist and art director living and working in Portland, Oregon with his wife Joy Alise Davis, M.A. who serves as the Executive Director of Portland based, Black advocacy organization, Imagine Black.

Co-presented by KMHD.

We do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses, trailers, and other links on our website, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com.

Ornette: Made In America (1985) Directed by Shirley Clarke. 1hr 17min. Not Rated.

Guest programmed by Rob Lewis, PAM CUT @ The Whitsell presents Ornette: Made In America (1985). This freewheeling documentary is a portrait of Ornette Coleman’s life, legacy, and evolution over three decades. Featuring William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin, Buckminster Fuller, Don Cherry, Yoko Ono, Charlie Haden, Robert Palmer, Jayne Cortez, and John Rockwell, the film features a free-jazz approach and style, using video collage and experimental segments to tell Coleman’s story.

“I’ve always been interested in films about artists. I think because they end up being a conversation not just between filmmaker and subject in a traditional way but also between two uniquely creative people. This film is a really interesting study of that relationship and connection.” – Rob Lewis

Rob Lewis is an artist and art director living and working in Portland, Oregon with his wife Joy Alise Davis, M.A. who serves as the Executive Director of Portland based, Black advocacy organization, Imagine Black.

Co-presented by KMHD.

We do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses, trailers, and other links on our website, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com.

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MONNOV 9

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Doors 6:30 PM

💰 $27Documentaries

40 Years of Fuckin’ Up

Clinton Street Theater2522 SE Clinton St

A documentary detailing the storied history of drug-addled teen punks-turned-icons.

Featuring interviews with Fat Mike, Eric Melvin, Aaron ‘El Hefe’ Abeyta, and Erik Sandin.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Film at 7:00 PM.

Director: James Buddy Day
Year: 2026
Country: United States
Runtime: 120 minutes

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FRINOV 20

Hours not provided

Holidays & SeasonalParks & Nature

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Rd

Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.

See the zoo in a whole new light!Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious treats like Elephant ears, hot chocolate, popcorn and s’mores. Or raise a toast with beer, wine and a range of non-alcoholic options. It’s all available at ZooLights!

This year, making ZooLights part of your busy holiday season has never been easier. ZooLights Any Night tickets can be purchased in advance and used on any night from November 20 to December 31, 2026, making them an ideal gift.

Please note: Most animals are not on view during ZooLights.

ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m.

November 13 and 14 – BrewLights
November 15 – Member Preview Night
November 16 – Sensory Friendly Night
January 1 and 2 – 21+ Only Nights

ZooLights will be closed Nov. 17-19 and 24-26, as well as Dec. 25.

More 2026 event details coming soon!

Prices and times vary throughout the season

Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30

Book a private Snow Globe experience!

Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. No additional discounts on Value Nights.

Income-assistance discount information

Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.

Take TriMet to ZooLights on us!

Your ZooLights Ticket is your “ticket to ride” TriMet to and from the Oregon Zoo on your admission date. Please have your digital tickets accessible on your phone (or printed) to show TriMet operators or fare inspectors. Your ticket is valid on all TriMet services (bus, MAX, WES and LIFT) and Portland Streetcar but is not valid on C-TRAN. Valid only for ZooLights through January 3, 2027.

Save time and money: Park for free at one of TriMet’s Park & Ride locations, such as the Sunset Transit Center, and ride the MAX one stop east to get to ZooLights!

Host your private event at ZooLights

Book a private event space to hold your holiday party during ZooLights. With magical light displays, a dedicated catering staff, and a focus on sustainable Northwest cuisine, ZooLights is an unforgettable location for your company party, holiday celebrations and more. Learn more

For more information, please submit an inquiry form.

Together for Wildlife!

Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more

Reserve a private Snow Globe at ZooLights!

Fully furnished with charming holiday décor, our heated Snow Globes offer a relaxing respite for friends, families or a romantic date.

Each 60-minute session includes accommodations for up to six guests:

Comfy seating
A private fire pit
Hot cocoa in an exclusive ZooLights souvenir cup
S’mores
ZooLights fast-pass train tickets that allow you and your guests to skip the line

Cost: $300

Beer, wine and donuts are also available to purchase.

Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.

See the zoo in a whole new light!Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious treats like Elephant ears, hot chocolate, popcorn and s’mores. Or raise a toast with beer, wine and a range of non-alcoholic options. It’s all available at ZooLights!

This year, making ZooLights part of your busy holiday season has never been easier. ZooLights Any Night tickets can be purchased in advance and used on any night from November 20 to December 31, 2026, making them an ideal gift.

Please note: Most animals are not on view during ZooLights.

ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m.

November 13 and 14 – BrewLights
November 15 – Member Preview Night
November 16 – Sensory Friendly Night
January 1 and 2 – 21+ Only Nights

ZooLights will be closed Nov. 17-19 and 24-26, as well as Dec. 25.

More 2026 event details coming soon!

Prices and times vary throughout the season

Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30

Book a private Snow Globe experience!

Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. No additional discounts on Value Nights.

Income-assistance discount information

Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.

Take TriMet to ZooLights on us!

Your ZooLights Ticket is your “ticket to ride” TriMet to and from the Oregon Zoo on your admission date. Please have your digital tickets accessible on your phone (or printed) to show TriMet operators or fare inspectors. Your ticket is valid on all TriMet services (bus, MAX, WES and LIFT) and Portland Streetcar but is not valid on C-TRAN. Valid only for ZooLights through January 3, 2027.

Save time and money: Park for free at one of TriMet’s Park & Ride locations, such as the Sunset Transit Center, and ride the MAX one stop east to get to ZooLights!

Host your private event at ZooLights

Book a private event space to hold your holiday party during ZooLights. With magical light displays, a dedicated catering staff, and a focus on sustainable Northwest cuisine, ZooLights is an unforgettable location for your company party, holiday celebrations and more. Learn more

For more information, please submit an inquiry form.

Together for Wildlife!

Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more

Reserve a private Snow Globe at ZooLights!

Fully furnished with charming holiday décor, our heated Snow Globes offer a relaxing respite for friends, families or a romantic date.

Each 60-minute session includes accommodations for up to six guests:

Comfy seating
A private fire pit
Hot cocoa in an exclusive ZooLights souvenir cup
S’mores
ZooLights fast-pass train tickets that allow you and your guests to skip the line

Cost: $300

Beer, wine and donuts are also available to purchase.

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TUENOV 3

7:00 PM · Doors 6:00 PM

All agesTalks & LecturesMusicDocumentaries

Girl Winter Film Tour

Alberta Rose Theatre3000 NE Alberta St

GIRL WINTER FILM TOUR is a collection of femme-forward and gender-nonconforming films. The tour aims to shift the narrative of ski & snowboard films seen on the big screen each fall and include new voices in the stories we consume. Girl Winter tour stops will make you want to start planning dawn patrols and lift laps for this upcoming season right this second! Each event will feature the film program followed by a Q+A with the athletes and filmmakers who brought the films to life. Also appearing will be musician Samantha Hart. Back for its second year, Girl Winter Film Tour screenings will provide a space to continue the celebration of women in snow sports. All are welcome to attend! ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!

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SUNNOV 8

7:00 PM – 9:50 PM

💰 $15Author TalksDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk - 11/8/26 @ 7:00 pm

Tomorrow Theater3530 SE Division St. Portland, OR

Tickets $15. James Spooner joins PAM CUT for a screening of his film Afro-Punk, followed by an author talk for his new book It Starts With Anger. Books will be available for sale on site. This program is co-presented by Literary Arts as part of the Cover-to-Cover program.

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TUENOV 3

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

VolunteeringParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Horsetail Creek Trail

East Larch Mountain RoadMap

Come help us clear this remote wilderness trail! Crew Leader: Hope McKee Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: ~3 miles Elevation Gain: 800 Hike Intensity: Moderate Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: Brushing, tread, logout

Project Information:

We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.

Hiking information:

We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Come help us clear this remote wilderness trail! Crew Leader: Hope McKee Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: ~3 miles Elevation Gain: 800 Hike Intensity: Moderate Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: Brushing, tread, logout

Project Information:

We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.

Hiking information:

We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

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WEDNOV 4

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Parks & NatureWorkshopsMeditation

Exploring Trees Through Your Senses with Urban Forestry

Belmont Library1038 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd

Don't let the rainy season stop you from connecting with nature! Join Urban Forestry at the Belmont Library to explore for an evening of mindfulness and nature education. Trees are good for our health, especially if we take time to pay close attention to them. At this event we will use all five senses to study tree samples to practice feeling grounded in natural spaces! You'll also learn about the many ways that connecting with nature and trees can improve mental and physical health.

This event will be entirely indoors. Tea and snacks will be provided for participants.

Join us at the new Multnomah County Belmont Library!

1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Don't let the rainy season stop you from connecting with nature! Join Urban Forestry at the Belmont Library to explore for an evening of mindfulness and nature education. Trees are good for our health, especially if we take time to pay close attention to them. At this event we will use all five senses to study tree samples to practice feeling grounded in natural spaces! You'll also learn about the many ways that connecting with nature and trees can improve mental and physical health.

This event will be entirely indoors. Tea and snacks will be provided for participants.

Join us at the new Multnomah County Belmont Library!

1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

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THUNOV 5

7:15 PM – 9:15 PM

Talks & LecturesDocumentaries

Film Tour: ‘First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath’

Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University2043 College Way

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 | Pacific University in Forest Grove Showtime: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:15 p.m. | Doors & community activities starting at 6 p.m. | Get tickets here. Address: Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Pacific University 2043 College Way, Forest Grove Event details: The screening of "First Descent" will be followed by a panel conversation featuring the producer and guests from the film

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SUNNOV 8

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Hiking & WalkingParks & NaturePhotographyTeaMeditationLearning & Tech

Transformation in Nature with Clara-Julia Peru

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden5801 Southeast 28th Avenue

We invite you to join our transformation in nature retreat to slow down from your daily life, capture moments in nature, reflect and resonate with the seasonal changes that surround us.

Participants will begin with self-reflective prompts before embarking on a slow, guided walk, where they will be invited to observe and capture with a camera (or cell phone) how the late autumn garden mirrors the landscapes of transformation, grief and transition.

The seasonal landscape itself becomes a teacher: the architectural presence of conifers standing among bare deciduous trees, the rich layers of fallen leaves returning to the soil, beavers preparing for winter, eagles tending their nests, seed pods, mosses, textures, changing light, and the quiet beauty that emerges when life appears stripped down to its essence.

Through mindful photographs, participants will gather visual "fragments" before coming together in a circle for creative reflection, gentle conversation, and complementary herbal teas. The intention is to cultivate presence, symbolism, and a compassionate way of witnessing both nature and ourselves.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, drinking water, optional snack, camera or cell phone. If using a cell phone camera, be sure that the sound is off.

About the Guest Facilitator

Clara-Julia Peru is an artist, poet and nature advocate. She is a grief informed art and nature guide with an abundance of specialized training in grief support and expression. Learn more about Clara-Julia’s work here.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

We invite you to join our transformation in nature retreat to slow down from your daily life, capture moments in nature, reflect and resonate with the seasonal changes that surround us.

Participants will begin with self-reflective prompts before embarking on a slow, guided walk, where they will be invited to observe and capture with a camera (or cell phone) how the late autumn garden mirrors the landscapes of transformation, grief and transition.

The seasonal landscape itself becomes a teacher: the architectural presence of conifers standing among bare deciduous trees, the rich layers of fallen leaves returning to the soil, beavers preparing for winter, eagles tending their nests, seed pods, mosses, textures, changing light, and the quiet beauty that emerges when life appears stripped down to its essence.

Through mindful photographs, participants will gather visual "fragments" before coming together in a circle for creative reflection, gentle conversation, and complementary herbal teas. The intention is to cultivate presence, symbolism, and a compassionate way of witnessing both nature and ourselves.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, drinking water, optional snack, camera or cell phone. If using a cell phone camera, be sure that the sound is off.

About the Guest Facilitator

Clara-Julia Peru is an artist, poet and nature advocate. She is a grief informed art and nature guide with an abundance of specialized training in grief support and expression. Learn more about Clara-Julia’s work here.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

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SATNOV 21

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

All agesDrop-inParks & NatureLearning & TechUnder 5

Fish Nature Day at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs12208 SE Evergreen Hwy

You’re invited!Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm 
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) 
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! 
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!  

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Photo by Paul Peloquin 

You’re invited!Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm 
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) 
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! 
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!  

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Photo by Paul Peloquin 

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SUNNOV 1

4:15 PM

+8 more

DocumentariesSports

Everest: The Other Side

Cinema 21616 NW 21st Ave

Elite ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson fell deeply in love while reaching the pinnacle of their sport. Their drive sharpened into a shared dream: to climb and ski the direct North Face of Everest - the most difficult and dangerous climb on the mountain and the most coveted ski line on earth. Thousands have summited the mountain via Nepal's southeast ridge, but only a handful have ever reached the top by this route — and no one has successfully skied down. Already known for their extraordinary feats in the mountains and no strangers to loss, Morrison and Nelson stake everything on this daunting challenge.

“Everest: The Other Side” is directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, and produced by Shannon Dill, Anna Barnes, Bob Eisenhardt, Janet Yang. The executive producers are Carolyn Bernstein, Tim Horsburgh, Nina Fialkow, David Fialkow, Andrew Reiner, Elizabeth Reiner, Moudhy Al-Rashid, Sam Frohman, Kenneth A. Howery, Jason Bowden, Will Griffith, Bettina Kadoorie. The film is edited by Bob Eisenhardt, ACE, and Simona Ferrari. The directors of photography are Clair Popkin, Jimmy Chin, Christopher Murphy.

Elite ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson fell deeply in love while reaching the pinnacle of their sport. Their drive sharpened into a shared dream: to climb and ski the direct North Face of Everest - the most difficult and dangerous climb on the mountain and the most coveted ski line on earth. Thousands have summited the mountain via Nepal's southeast ridge, but only a handful have ever reached the top by this route — and no one has successfully skied down. Already known for their extraordinary feats in the mountains and no strangers to loss, Morrison and Nelson stake everything on this daunting challenge.

“Everest: The Other Side” is directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, and produced by Shannon Dill, Anna Barnes, Bob Eisenhardt, Janet Yang. The executive producers are Carolyn Bernstein, Tim Horsburgh, Nina Fialkow, David Fialkow, Andrew Reiner, Elizabeth Reiner, Moudhy Al-Rashid, Sam Frohman, Kenneth A. Howery, Jason Bowden, Will Griffith, Bettina Kadoorie. The film is edited by Bob Eisenhardt, ACE, and Simona Ferrari. The directors of photography are Clair Popkin, Jimmy Chin, Christopher Murphy.

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SUNNOV 1

Hours not provided

+8 more

Drop-inDocumentariesTalks & Lectures

Dear Portland,

Portland Community College12000 SW 49th Ave

Dear Portland is an immersive storytelling exhibition that shines a light on the lived experiences of many neighbors in the city of Portland who are impacted by the housing crisis. The exhibition is co-curated by Maddie Iem and Davey Schaupp and was first hosted at Stelo Arts earlier this year. Putting human stories behind statistics, Dear Portland aims to inspire compassion, highlight solutions and calls for action on Oregon’s most urgent issue: housing and houselessness.
The exhibition brings together personal narratives, local data, and community-informed perspectives to explore the realities of the housing crisis. Developed by a collaborative team of artists, designers and community members, Dear Portland is centered on lived experiences while offering pathways toward understanding and action. It is designed to be both reflective and participatory, creating space for visitors to listen, learn and consider what a more just and stable future could look like.
Exhibition Dates: October 19th – November 23rd
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (North View Mobile – CC building)
No Place to Grow Old screening: Tuesday, November 17, 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Upper CC Mall)
Post Screening Dessert Reception and exhibition tour: Tuesday, November 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (North View Mobile)
Oregon Humanities Discussion: Date and time TBA (North View Mobile)
Closing Reception: Thursday, November 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m. (North View Mobile)
North View Mobile in the CC Building Hours:
Monday – Friday, 11 – 4 pm
All events are free and open to the public.
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Event Details: https://hub.pcc.edu/rsvp?id=384557

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FRINOV 6

1:30 AM

VolunteeringParks & Nature

End-of-Season Boat Storage

@ Cook Park Boat RampMap

Help Us Put the Boats Away for Winter!

After a successful season of paddling and rentals, it’s time to tuck away the Cook Family Park fleet for winter! We need volunteers to help transport canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from Cook Family Park to our storage shed near Sherwood.

Volunteers will help load boats onto trailers and vehicle roof racks, transport them to storage, and unload them for the winter. Have a vehicle roof rack or utility trailer? We’d especially appreciate your help!

Ready to lend a hand? Join us to wrap up the season and help keep our fleet ready for another year on the river.

Help Us Put the Boats Away for Winter!

After a successful season of paddling and rentals, it’s time to tuck away the Cook Family Park fleet for winter! We need volunteers to help transport canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from Cook Family Park to our storage shed near Sherwood.

Volunteers will help load boats onto trailers and vehicle roof racks, transport them to storage, and unload them for the winter. Have a vehicle roof rack or utility trailer? We’d especially appreciate your help!

Ready to lend a hand? Join us to wrap up the season and help keep our fleet ready for another year on the river.

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TUENOV 3

7:00 PM

Documentaries

K2uesdays: Lifeform

Clinton Theater2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202

Tickets available at the door Fundraiser for Snowday’s Foundation; raffle ticket included! LIFEFORM broadcasts the exploits of 10 riders on the vangaurd of gritty, urban riding as they seek out spots, stack shots, and travel the globe in order to bring their regimen of style and progression to screens everywhere. Directed by Justin Meyer.

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SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

All agesParks & NatureBirdingHiking & WalkingWorkshops

Bird Walk at Blue Lake

Blue Lake Regional Park (map)Map

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

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WEDNOV 18

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

All agesRSVP requiredToursParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs

Columbia Springs12208 SE Evergreen Hwy

You're invited! Join us for a Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs.

Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or how the hatchery works? What temperature do you think the springwater is as it comes out of the ground? Find the answers to these questions and more on a tour of our unique historic hatchery!

Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they trace the path of spring water through our unique site, and learn about the trout and salmon that grow up here along the way.

While all ages are welcome, tour content may be most engaging for older kids and adults.

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WEDNOV 11

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Free ticket requiredParks & Nature

Veterans Day

Oregon Zoo4001 Southwest Canyon Road

The Oregon Zoo is proud to offer free admission on Veterans Day for military members, veterans and their families.

Complimentary admission includes up to three tickets per active-duty military member or veteran (four tickets total). Families of deployed military personnel will also be given free admission.

To receive free admission on November 11, visitors must reserve tickets in advance online and, upon entry, present a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification. Families of deployed military personnel must also show an active-duty ID.

The Oregon Zoo thanks you for your service.

The Oregon Zoo is proud to offer free admission on Veterans Day for military members, veterans and their families.

Complimentary admission includes up to three tickets per active-duty military member or veteran (four tickets total). Families of deployed military personnel will also be given free admission.

To receive free admission on November 11, visitors must reserve tickets in advance online and, upon entry, present a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification. Families of deployed military personnel must also show an active-duty ID.

The Oregon Zoo thanks you for your service.

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SUNNOV 22

3:00 PM – 5:25 PM

💰 $15Talks & LecturesDocumentaries

March Forth

Tomorrow Theater3530 SE Division St. Portland, OR

Tickets $15. Join us for a special screening of a film about the poet, author, lawyer, activist, and MacArthur Fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts. Following the screening, there will be a moderated conversation with Reginald Dwayne Betts, Robe Imbriano (Director & Executive Producer), and Thomas Curtis (Production Designer & Animator).

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THUNOV 26

3:30 PM

Parks & NatureClubs & MeetingsVolunteeringCivic & Government

Friends of Maddax Woods Monthly Meeting

West LinnMap

The Friends of Maddax Woods invite you to enjoy the special features in and around Maddax Woods.

Historic, cultural and natural features abound in this intimate setting:

*Historic Home of Virgil and Dorothy Maddax

*Remnants of Virgil Maddax' boat-building barn and exposed launch rails to the river channel.

*Native and exotic plantings reminiscent of Dorothy Maddax gardens.

*Overlooks to the Willamette River and river channel to Goat Island.....with one of the largest nesting sites in the Portland Metro area for great blue herons.

*Rustic trails leading northwest to Burnside Park and southwest to the West Linn Public Library.

*Abundant perennial and annual shrubs, ferns, trees, flowering plants and creatures of all kinds.

A non-profit organization, the Friends of Maddax Woods (FOMW) works throughout the year to help the City maintain this 7 acre pristine natural woodland habitat. Interpretive signage has been posted for year-round information and volunteer led public events are held several times a year.

Donations to support the work of the Friends are graciously accepted: IRS 501(c)3 #419897-99.

Tax deductible donations can be sent to: Friends of Maddax Woods P.O. Box 481, West Linn, OR 97068

Communications to the FOMW board can be sent to: [email protected]
Comments, stories and photos of your woodland experiences are welcome.

The Friends invite you to join monthly work parties or attend monthly board meetings to share ideas and help extend the work of the Friends and enhance the features of the Woods.

To help maintain the property, SOLVE cleanups, hosted by FOMW are held the 3rd Saturday of each month, January through December. Work parties meet at the kiosk picnic table from 9am - noon. SOLVE volunteers (those who sign up through the SOLVE system) join individual drop-in volunteers from the surrounding community. Unaccompanied youth volunteers under the age of 16 must have a parent's signature at time of sign-in.

Friends of Maddax Woods meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month, January to October. No meeting in November. Special year-end meeting the first Thursday of December.

Meeting time: 3:30pm Location: Maddax Woods Park