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SUNNOV 8
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💰 PaidDocumentariesMuseumsReadingsLGBTQ+

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

Portland Art Museum1219 SW Park Ave
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...
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THUNOV 5
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
History TalksAuthor TalksCultural Heritage

The Making of 1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed

Reed College — PAB 320 - Music Rehearsal Room & Lecture Hall3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
A talk by Glynnis Fawkes. How does a cartoonist go about adapting a work of history, specifically Eric H. Cline’s 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed? In this talk Fawkes will describe the process of interpreting Cline’s text in comics, an exercise during which she repeatedly asked herself how she might tell this story visually. Through page compositions and dramatizations in which historical figures (such as Ramses III) speak, she imagined characters for whom we have no record offering...
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SUNNOV 8
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidAuthor TalksMuseumsDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk

PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater3530 SE Division St.
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...
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THUNOV 5
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidDocumentariesFolkLatinPerforming Arts

Canto Con Orgullo: The Film Premiere

PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater3530 SE Division St.

Enjoy A Voice of Her Own / Una Voz Propia, an evening of music, storytelling, and film celebrating the cultures, stories, and extraordinary talents that immigrants bring to the state and communities—and standing with them when they need support the most.

The evening will feature live music and storytelling by Gemanereida Barragán-Cruz—Mariachi Singer and Storyteller, and culminate in the world premiere of a new 15-minute documentary about her extraordinary artistic journey and the power of her voice.

More than a film screening, this is an evening to gather in community, experience music and stories live, and celebrate Gemanereida and the many ways immigrant artists enrich the cultural life of our community.

See full details at tomorrowtheater.org.

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TUENOV 10
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $32SportsDocumentariesParks & Nature

Warren Miller’s “Days Off”

Kiggins Theatre1011 Main Street
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...
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SUNNOV 15
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💰 PaidMuseumsCultural HeritageHistory Talks

York Panel

Portland Art Museum, Mark Building1119 SW Park Ave
Overview Todd McGrain’s original bust of York, the enslaved man who was the only African American member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was secretly installed on Mount Tabor Park in 2021. It was placed on the vacant pedestal where a statue of Oregonian editor Harvey Scott (1830-1910), a known racist, once stood. The surprising appearance of York, with no artist name attached to the work, is a local example of the protest art being created in the wake of political and social unrest. The...
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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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THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WorkshopsHistory Talks

An Anti-Sanism Toolkit Workshop

Always Here Bookstore4555 North Williams Avenue
Join us for an evening where learn how to break cycles that police normalcy and control information in society. From the creator of the Bedlam Book Club podcast comes a workshop about how to identify and disrupt the ableist social dynamics that often cloud discussions of truth and power. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how definitions of madness have been used to direct power throughout history, and how to avoid replicating these cycles in our personal lives. The first half will focus on the basics of mad studies and the history of madness in the West. After a break, the workshop will detail how these ideas show up in daily life, how to interrupt them, and healthier ways of building knowledge and trust together. Workshop will be very hands-on and will contain lots of opportunities for discussion and questions. Zines, reading lists, and other resources will be available. RSVP required! Sliding scale suggested donation $5-$25 (No one turned away for lack of funds!)
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THUNOV 5
Hours not provided
Cultural HeritageHistory TalksMuseums

Always Indians and the Path to Federal Status, featuring Sam Robinson

Clark County Historical Museum1511 Main St
The Clark County Historical Museum will host Always Indians and the Path to Federal Status on Thursday, November 5, 2026, featuring Sam Robinson, longtime Chinook Indian Nation Tribal Council member and advocate for Chinook history, culture, and...
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