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Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at M&M Marketplace in Hillsboro with two days of music, food, traditional ofrendas, Calenda, Calaveritas Literarias, a Catrina contest, shopping, and family entertainment. This free community celebration honors loved...
THUNOV 5
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
💰 $15+Drop-inMuseumsPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-Hop

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...
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Live Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpMuseumsPoetryAuthor TalksHip-HopTalks & Lectures

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

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. — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling children’s...

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THUNOV 5
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💰 $5+Cultural HeritagePoetry

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.
TUENOV 3
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Faith & WorshipClassicalChoralPoetry

Election Night Service

Join us for a contemplative service of Scripture readings, poetry, prayers, and choral music on Election Day. The Cathedral Schola will sing music by Edward Elgar, Horatio Parker, and Katie Webb. (Livestreamed)
SATNOV 7
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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The Lost Table

El Zócalo537 SE Stark Street
The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a welcoming space to gather in community, remember those we’ve lost, and share in the traditions that help us keep them close. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and make a place at the...
WEDNOV 25
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
PoetryLGBTQ+Open MicsCultural Heritage

Queer Poetry Takeover

Sign-ups 6:30PM Mic w/ feature 7:00PM

$5 suggested donation/ AF (Give As You're Able, Friends!)
Paypal: @queerpdxpressions

Hosted by Given @givenqdaviswrites with a featured poet every month✨️

Sign-ups 6:30PM Mic w/ feature 7:00PM $5 suggested donation/ AF (Give As You're Able, Friends!) Paypal: @queerpdxpressions Hosted by Given @givenqdaviswrites with a featured poet every month✨️

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