Arts & MediaFilmDocumentaries
Pop-Up: Nixta Taqueria at OK Chicken
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 Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk
Multi-day events
Free Screening of First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath
The Showcase Theatre Documentary
Branch Point Spirits & Cocktail Flight
Branch Point will be popping up at Syndicate Wine Bar for the night, sharing their spirits and cocktails. Order a flight or just a come for a cocktail.
Warren Miller’s “Days Off”
World Vegan Month
Film Tour: ‘First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath’
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
James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk - 11/8/26 @ 7:00 pm
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.