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FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $85+Food & DrinkDiningCultural HeritageAuthor Talks

A forgotten collection of Italian cookbooks comes to life

Nostrana1401 SE Morrison Street, Suite 105
For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th...
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FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningAuthor TalksHolidays & SeasonalLearning & Tech

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater2039 NE Alberta St
In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood...
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SATNOV 7
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Food & DrinkTalks & LecturesAuthor 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...
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THUDEC 3
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Food & DrinkAuthor TalksTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

Radicchio Tasting with Lane Selman

Vivienne Culinary BooksMap
Bitter, beautiful, and much more versatile than you might think. Join us at Vivienne Culinary Books for an evening with Lane Selman, founder of Portland's Culinary Breeding Network, and Margarett Waterbury, an award-winning writer, editor, and author, to celebrate their new book, Radicchio: A Celebration of the Beloved Italian Vegetable. Drawing on Italy's culinary traditions and the work
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SATNOV 28
NOV 28–NOV 29 · Hours not provided
Holidays & SeasonalAuthor TalksFood & DrinkWine TastingsCraft Fairs

Words & Wine Holiday Book Pop-Up at Hip Chicks do Wine

Hip Chicks Do Wine4510 Southeast 23rd Avenue
Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local authors, independent books, and small businesses at Words & Wine at Hip Chicks do Wine! Friday, November 28 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Saturday, November 29 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM We're bringing together...
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THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Podcasts & RadioMusicAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures

BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast LIVE!

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...
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WEDNOV 4
5:00 PM
KaraokePartiesArts & MediaFood & DrinkDiningCocktailsPop-UpsMusicVariety

Book Bar Pop-Up

Book Bar731 SW Salmon Street

Book Bar is a pop-up bar, café, and cultural clubhouse in downtown Portland, open November 4–8, 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.

Book Bar is a pop-up bar, café, and cultural clubhouse in downtown Portland, open November 4–8, 2026, during the Portland Book Festival. Located at 731 SW Salmon Street, it serves cocktails, coffee, and food alongside live music and...
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THUNOV 5
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Doors 6:00 PM
💰 $125Food & DrinkDiningTalks & Lectures

Symbol of Freedom

The Heathman Lodge7801 NE Greenwood Dr
Join CDM Caregiving Services for Symbol of Freedom, our 16th annual Veterans Day celebration, honoring the men and women who have served our country while raising vital funds to support the Veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities in...
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THUNOV 5
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Author TalksFilmTalks & Lectures

Film Screening & Author Talk with Jane Schoenbrun and SenLinYu

Hollywood Theatre4122 NE Sandy Blvd
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...
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WEDNOV 4
Hours not provided
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Food & DrinkPop-UpsDiningHolidays & Seasonal

World Vegan Month

Presented by Veganizer, World Vegan Month is back for its fourth year. Enjoy delicious food and drink specials at 35 participating businesses, from restaurants and bakeries to food carts and pop-ups. Enjoy vegan specials for a cause all month...
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