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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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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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Multi-day events

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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SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
BooksReadingsCultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningWineCocktailsSpiritsParties

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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SUNNOV 8
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $40+Performing ArtsMusicFood & Drink

My Father’s War Stories: November 8

Lakewood Center for the Arts368 S State St
Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation! Special Show in honor of our Veterans Sunday, November 8, @7:30pm, Dessert Reception @ 6:45 pm On the Lakewood Theatre Mainstage Hosted by: Lakewood Center Associates Tickets now on sale: CLICK HERE...
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FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural HeritageFood & DrinkDiningAuthor TalksHolidays & SeasonalLearning & Tech

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater2039 NE Alberta St
In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood...
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THUNOV 19
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Food & DrinkTeaWorkshopsTalks & LecturesCultural HeritageMeditation

Intro To The Myth of Tea

Cup of Tea10117 SE Sunnyside Rd
Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea. Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and...
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WEDNOV 4
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
+4 dates
Food & DrinkCocktailsDiningMusicBooks

Book Bar—The Social Hub of Portland Book Festival Week

723 Southwest Salmon Street723 SW Salmon St
Book Bar is a temporary bar, cafĂŠ and cultural clubhouse bringing cocktails, coffee, food, live music and literary programming to downtown Portland during Portland Book Festival week. Created and produced by Fuller Events in partnership with...
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