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THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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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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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
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & LecturesTours

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Portland Art Museum1219 SW Park Ave
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...
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SATNOV 7
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Talks & LecturesFood & DrinkDining

2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium

Portland State University1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Sign up for the poster session here!

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:

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time

  • 1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
    Symposium speakers

    • Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
    • Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
    • Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
    • Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
  • 5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
  • 7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall
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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
NOV 6–NOV 8 · Hours not provided
💰 $14WorkshopsHolidays & SeasonalCraft FairsBooksFood & DrinkCocktailsSpiritsKids & FamilyMusic

Portland Holiday Market

Portland Expo Center2025 North Expo Road
The annual Portland Holiday Market is the premier venue for holiday cheer! Kickstart your festive decor and gift shopping while enjoying gourmet food and festive family activities. The three-day market brings the community together for a weekend...
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THUNOV 5
11:00 AM
💰 $10Food & DrinkDining

PDX Mac & Cheese Week

Multiple VenuesMap
PDX Mac & Cheese Week runs from November 2–8, 2026. Restaurants, food carts, breweries, and cafés across Portland serve up unique mac and cheese recipes for $10. Featured items include the 'Mac of Fury' (Asian-inspired cavatappi with a...
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THUNOV 5
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Food & DrinkTeaTalks & LecturesMuseumsGalleriesCultural Heritage

mai ide: Boxed Woman

Pacific University2043 College Way
An exhibition of textile works by mai ide, using Sashiko stitching and salvaged fabric to explore identity, race, and belonging.
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SATNOV 7
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Cultural HeritageSingles & DatingFood & DrinkArts & MediaStreet FestivalsMusicCraft Fairs

Frybread Fest

Director Park815 Southwest Park Avenue
Frybread Fest is coming back to Downtown Portland, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Help celebrate Native American Heritage Month through food, culture, art, and community. Enjoy delicious frybread from several Indigenous chefs and...
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