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THUNOV 5
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
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BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast — LIVE TAPING!

Powell’s City of Books1005 W Burnside St.
The BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast records their first ever live show with incredible guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Nicole Hardy sharing delightfully unhinged stories. Hosted by Andrew Dicson and Frayn Masters, and presented by Portland Mercury and...
MONNOV 2
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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A Talk by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath

Join an essential lecture by the acclaimed Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, best-selling author and expert in the field of human learning. His new book, The Digital Delusion: How Classroom...
WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM
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Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Powaqqatsi is an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Enjoyed alone or as the second in The Qatsi Trilogy , you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking...

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SATNOV 7
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Never Say Die: Ke Huy Quan

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall1037 Southwest Broadway
In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s...
MONNOV 16
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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High School Musicals a Book Talk and Performance

Lincoln Recital Hall1620 Southwest Park Avenue

Join scholars Dr. Lindsey Mantoan, author of It's All Happening: How Musical Theater Does High School (Oxford, 2026), and Dr. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist (Simon & Schuster, 2025), for a free conversation about high school on the musical theater stage. This evening will feature performances by PSU students from some favorite high school musicals — come to sing, chat, and cheer along.

Join scholars Dr. Lindsey Mantoan, author of It's All Happening: How Musical Theater Does High School (Oxford, 2026), and Dr. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist (Simon & Schuster, 2025), for a free...
WEDNOV 4
6:30 PM
ReadingsBooksAuthor TalksPerforming Arts

Davide De Pierro

Alberta Rose Theatre3000 Northeast Alberta Street
Inspired by Davide De Pierro’s newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the...
FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Chai Pani at Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater – Alberta2039 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard...
SATNOV 7
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Food & DrinkTalks & LecturesBooksAuthor Talks

Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!: Alexis Nikole Nelson

Newmark Theatre1111 Southwest Broadway
Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to millions of fans as Black Forager, invites you on an adventure to discover the delicious and wild foods hiding in plain sight. Alexis captivates people with her joyful enthusiasm and deep knowledge of foraging...
SATNOV 7
7:30 PM ¡ Doors 6:30 PM
All agesLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpTalks & LecturesMusicBooksAuthor Talks

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show that artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all types of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Join...

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