Book Bar is a pop-up bar, cafĂŠ, and cultural clubhouse in downtown Portland, open November 4â8, 2026, during the Portland Book Festival. Located at 731 SW Salmon Street, it serves cocktails, coffee, and food alongside live music and literary-inspired events including musical theater karaoke, poetry, piano-backed performances, affogato pop-ups, and cocktail parties. Created by Fuller Events in partnership with Literary Arts.
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The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.
Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.
The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.
Schedule:
Meet the Maker brings Away Days Brewing to Pizza Thiefâs NW Vaughn St. location for an evening of food and beer from 6-8pm. A Bangers & Mash pie is paired with Czech Dark Lager, English Ale, or Pilsner. Head Brewer Marshall Kunz is in the house, eating and drinking alongside guests.