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THUNOV 5
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WorkshopsHistory Talks

An Anti-Sanism Toolkit Workshop

Join us for an evening where learn how to break cycles that police normalcy and control information in society. From the creator of the Bedlam Book Club podcast comes a workshop about how to identify and disrupt the ableist social dynamics that often cloud discussions of truth and power. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how definitions of madness have been used to direct power throughout history, and how to avoid replicating these cycles in our personal lives. The first half will focus on the basics of mad studies and the history of madness in the West. After a break, the workshop will detail how these ideas show up in daily life, how to interrupt them, and healthier ways of building knowledge and trust together. Workshop will be very hands-on and will contain lots of opportunities for discussion and questions. Zines, reading lists, and other resources will be available. RSVP required! Sliding scale suggested donation $5-$25 (No one turned away for lack of funds!)
FRINOV 6
6:00 PM
Cooking ClassesCultural HeritageWorkshopsHistory Talks

Soup & Bread: Haitian-style

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00-8:30pm with Elsy Why Do Haitians Eat Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)? Soup Joumou is much more than a delicious Haitian pumpkin soup. It is a powerful symbol of freedom. During the colonial era in Saint-Domingue, now...
SATNOV 7
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
WorkshopsHistory Talks

House History Workshop

This workshop has reached capacity. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Join OHS Reference Librarian James Scott for a workshop on doing a formal house history. When was your home built? Who constructed and/or designed it? How, if at all, has it changed over time? Who’s lived there? These are just a few of the many questions to be explored during this free class. From Sanborn maps to newspapers to photographs (both ground and aerial), Scott will speak to the many tools that OHS and the web can provide in building a full dossier of your home.

Workshop capacity is 25 so make sure to RSVP to [email protected]. The event will be held in the Reading Room in OHS’s research library; please check in with a visitor experience associate at the admissions desk to be directed to the library, located on the fourth floor. The workshop will begin promptly at 1pm, so please arrive early to ensure a good seat and the benefit of a full workshop.

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SATNOV 14
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
WorkshopsHistory TalksCultural HeritageCooking ClassesArts & Media

Tortilla, Sope & Gordita Making with Fresh Corn Masa

Compartiremos nuestras recetas favoritas y hablaremos sobre la historia del maĂ­z en las culturas indĂ­genas de AmĂŠrica, asĂ­ como los beneficios para la salud del mĂŠtodo tradicional de procesamiento del maĂ­z, la nixtimalizaciĂłn. Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripciĂłn previa. La inscripciĂłn se abre el 10/24 a las 10:00 am.

THUNOV 12
6:30 PM – 8:50 PM
Cooking ClassesWorkshopsHistory TalksCultural Heritage

Holiday Tamales

Not another post Thanksgiving turkey sandwich! Learn to transform your holiday leftovers into flavor-packed tamales. We'll talk about the history and culture of the tamale and get hands-on experience preparing and cooking them.

In-person ¡ Nov 12November 12, 2026 ¡ ThursdaySMTWTFS from 6:30- to 8:50pm
WEDNOV 4
Hours not provided
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💰 $50+Food & DrinkWorkshopsToursHistory TalksArts & Media

Build-a-Bar Experience

Creo's signature Build-a-Bar experience is the perfect outing for a family, date night, or activity for tourists or visiting guests. Guests don hairnets and aprons and get a peek behind the scenes at how Portland's most award-winning chocolatiers...
SATNOV 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LEGO ClubsKids & FamilyWorkshopsMuseums

BRICKTASTIC!

Building Curiosity. One Brick at a Time. Each fall, Columbia Play Project celebrates of creativity, engineering, imagination, and play with Bricktastic! Bricktastic! brings together children, families, hobbyists, artists, engineers, educators,...
THUNOV 5
12:00 AM
DanceCultural HeritageHolidays & SeasonalCraftsGalleriesParks & NatureWorkshopsWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping...
WEDNOV 4
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Talks & LecturesWorkshopsArts & MediaClassical

Audrey Luna Soprano Masterclass

Join us for an afternoon with Grammy Award-winning soprano and PSU alum Audrey Luna! Audrey will give a masterclass with L&C and PSU students and present a lecture titled "The Business of Singing."

Learn more about the School of Music & Theater Voice Area.

SATNOV 7
6:00 AM
💰 $15WorkshopsVarietyCircusCraft FairsGalleries

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

Halls C, D, E — The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the largest internationally traveling oddities and subculture event in the world. A space showcasing hand selected vendors, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror and Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, animal skulls

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