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THUNOV 5
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Film Screening & Author Talk with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu

SOLD OUT Author Talk & Film Screening with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu at Hollywood Theatre Parallel Worlds Bookshop and the Hollywood Theatre present a special author conversation with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu, celebrating the release of...
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryBooksAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & Lectures

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Overview Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both! Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups 4:30 – 6 p.m. — 4:30-6:00pm — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...
SUNNOV 8
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidBooksAuthor TalksMuseumsFilmDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

James Spooner Book Release + Afro-Punk

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...

Multi-day events

WEDNOV 11
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 PaidFilmDocumentariesBooksAuthor TalksLGBTQ+Talks & LecturesCultural Heritage

A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy: Book Release + Queen of New York

Join a special evening with trailblazing drag artist, activist, and political candidate Marti Cummings and Portland-based constitutional law professor and author Robin Maril. Before the film, Marti and Robin will sit down for a live conversation...
FRINOV 13
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BooksPoetryMusicPerforming ArtsTalks & Lectures

Book Launch: Junebug by Paul Maziar

Join us for a reading and celebration of Paul Maziar’s Junebug. The evening with feature musical guests Kelli Schaefer and Drew Grow. When asked for eight words to describe Junebug, Maziar channeled Agent Cooper: “Everyday, once a day, give...
SATNOV 21
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
BooksFilmMuseumsGalleriesPhotographyBoard GamesCraft Fairs

Plus Plus Bizarre Bazaar

MEDIA ARTS+GAMING+FILM+POP CULTURE PLUS PLUS Bizarre Bazaar is a brand new market bringing together a curated group of artists, publishers, exhibitors, game designers, community organizations, indie distributors, and creative collectives. It is...
SUNNOV 8
7:00 PM – 9:50 PM
💰 $15BooksAuthor TalksFilmDocumentariesTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

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.

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...
SATNOV 7
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Food & DrinkTalks & LecturesBooksAuthor Talks

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

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...
THUNOV 5
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Talks & LecturesPoetryBooksAuthor Talks

HYBRID: Brian Doyle Celebration and Book Release

Join Mary Miller Doyle and friends for a presentation of Wonder Is a Lovely Place to Be: 365 Days of Wit, Wisdom, and Irrepressible Imagination by Brian Doyle and Mary Miller Doyle. Drawing from both beloved and previously unpublished Brian Doyle...
THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Podcasts & RadioMusicBooksAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures

BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast LIVE!

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...

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