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SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Soju Party at Han Oak

Han Oak511 NE 24th Ave
Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book...
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FRINOV 6
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $25+ReadingsTheaterParties

Ghost Show! The Reading of the TV Pilot

Twilight Theater Company7515 North Brandon Avenue Portland
Ghost Show! is the story of a group of people who have found themselves at the lowest point in their lives — making a low-budget ghost hunting show that’s in last place in the local ratings. But an accidental death (is she dead, though?...
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THUNOV 5
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Live Wire: Dessa, Mac Barnett, Ed Park, and Mx. Dahlia Belle

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue
Live Wire joins forces with the Portland Art Museum for an afternoon of roving performances ahead of an evening recording of the program. The event coincides with PAM's monthly Free First Thursday and the Portland Book Festival's expanded...
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SATNOV 7
Hours not provided
💰 $25+Hip-HopClassicalPopReadings

Dessa with the Oregon Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall1037 Southwest Broadway
Singer, rapper, and author Dessa will join the Oregon Symphony for an evening of soaring ballads, writerly pop songs, and rap anthems. The concert will also include a series of new monologues, crafted in Dessa’s signature style—true stories...
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FRINOV 6
NOV 6 10:00 PM – NOV 7 4:00 AM
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Repeat Behavior

Central EastsideMap
A late-night queer dance party with voguing, DJ sets, and a special set from Kevin Aviance. Themed for dolls, sapphics, theys, and gays.
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THUNOV 5
Hours not provided
💰 $5+Cultural HeritageReadingsPoetry

Oregon Jewish Voices

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education724 Northwest Davis Street

Started in 1999 and organized by writer Willa Schneberg, this annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The writers in the 2026 program span a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and essays. Each author will share selections from their work.

Started in 1999 and organized by writer Willa Schneberg, this annual event features readings by prominent Oregon Jewish poets and writers. The writers in the 2026 program span a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and essays.
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WEDNOV 4
7:30 PM · Doors 6:30 PM
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Davide De Pierro

Alberta Rose Theatre3000 NE Alberta St
Inspired by Davide De Pierro’ 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...
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MONNOV 2
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Portland Book Festival

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Portland Book Festival (formerly “Wordstock”) returns every November with an impressive (and extensive) lineup of local and national authors.
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WEDNOV 4
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Initiation (Launch Party) 21+

Idle Time Tasting Room109 SE Salmon St Ste B4, Portland, OR 97214, USA, Portland, OR
This is not a free event. GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE! The time has come... Join us for Initiation on Wednesday, November 4 at Idle Time. We're excited to have you. + your ticket includes 1 free drink! 🕰️ Check-in begins at 7pm 🎟️ 21+ with valid ID...
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TUENOV 3
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Finding Wonderful: Matt Mikalatos

Literary Arts925 SW Washington St
Join The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for an evening of Hollywood nostalgia and holiday classics! We’re thrilled to host local author Matt Mikalatos to celebrate his latest, Finding Wonderful: Hopeful Lessons from Jimmy Stewart and It’s a...
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