Inspired by Davide De Pierroâ s newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent , his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the...
Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She performs standup all over the globe, most notably at New York Comedy Festival and Top Secret in London. She has featured across the US at Cobbâs Comedy Club in San Francisco, The...
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 â 6 p.m. â 4:30-6:00pm â Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museumâs galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...
Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show that artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all types of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Join...
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Free! Weekly OPEN MIC for all ages and all formats. Youth musicians are encouraged to attend! Musicians, vocalists, comedians, poetry, spoken word, full bands, storytellers, and more! Join us for the B-Side Records & Vintage Open Mic at 6:30pm on...
Jaime French, the dynamic American comedian & YouTuber has left an indelible mark on the digital landscape with her unique blend of humor and creativity. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1989, Frenchâs passion for video creation ignited at a young...
Holiday Wine + Makers Market at Hi-Lo Hotel Kick off the holiday season at the Hi-Lo Hotel with a festive evening of wine, small bites, local makers, holiday shopping, coffee, self-careâand dogs! On Friday, November 13, from 5â7 PM, weâre transforming the Hi-Lo into a holiday marketplace featuring some of our favorite local and regional partners. Grab your friends, raise a glass, discover something new, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Your ticket includes wine samples and small bites from CraftPDX, with an exciting lineup of wine partners: King Estate Winery ⢠Del Rio Vineyard Estate ⢠Columbia Distributing ⢠Delicato Family Wines Taste your way through the evening, discover a new favorite, and get into the holiday spirit. Find something special for your holiday listâor yourselfâwith our growing lineup of makers and partners: Pools of Light: Discover Calleyâs jewelry, including necklaces and beaded earrings, perfect for gifting or adding a little sparkle to your own collection. Good Wolf: Join us in welcoming Good Wolf to the market! Stop by their table, meet the team, and explore what theyâve brought for your holiday shopping. The Paper Bag Coffee Roaster: Enjoy locally roasted coffee samples and shop whole-bean coffee to take home. Be sure to visit the Hi-Lo Merchant for even more locally inspired gifts and Portland finds. More makers and partners are still to come! Oregon Dog Rescue will be onsiteâwith dogs! Take a break from sipping and shopping to meet some four-legged friends and learn more about the rescueâs work. A little holiday shopping, a little puppy love. What could be better? ď¸ Yes, you read that right. Jake from Vitality PDX will be joining the party, offering special event pricing on Botox and select wellness treatments throughout the evening. Because sometimes your holiday shopping list should include you. Youâve shopped. Youâve snacked. Youâve enjoyed a beverage or two. Make a night of it with a stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel! Holiday Market guests can take advantage of a special overnight offer: Discounted Hi-Lo room rate 50% off overnight valet parking Waived destination fee Use code N5731 when booking. Shop, snack, sip, treat yourself, and when youâre ready to call it a night, just take the elevator home. ď¸ Bring your friends, your holiday shopping list, and your appetite. Spend the evening tasting wine, enjoying small bites, meeting local makersâand a few dogsâwhile celebrating our Portland community. Sip. ď¸ Shop. Discover. Meet the dogs. Celebrate local. Friday, November 13, 2026 | 5â7 PM Tickets: $30 on Eventbrite â search âHi-Lo Hotelâ Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection 320 SW Harvey Milk Street Downtown Portland Wine samples and small bites are included with your ticket. Additional food, beverages, retail purchases, and Vitality PDX services are available separately. 21+ for wine tasting.