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 Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museumâs galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling childrenâs...
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...
Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yooâs James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book...
What do you get when Don Lemon, award-winning journalist, and DL Hughley, one of the original Kings of Comedy, and highly recognized stand-up comedians come together for a night of conversation? Expect the unexpected from these two brilliant minds doing their public service while taking you on a journey exploring topics spanning everything from social issues, race, pop-culture and current events. Nothing is off limits!
Celebrate the season at Kinderâs Holiday Happy Hour on November 4 at both the Old Town Beaverton and Downtown Milwaukie locations. Enjoy wine tastings, festive mocktails, snacks, giveaways, holiday shopping, and a first look at this yearâs...
Indulge in a 5âcourse wine dinner featuring chefâcurated dishes paired with wines from Caymus Vineyards THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 | 7PM $150 Per Person All inclusive of Tax & Gratuity CHARCUTERIE + CHEESE assorted meats & cheese | dried fruit | fig jam Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley - SECOND COURSE - LOBSTER ARANCINI truffle aioli | microgreens Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands - THIRD COURSE - CEDAR SMOKED KING SALMON savory black pepper butter roasted parsnips & cauliflower Sea Sun Pinot Noir, California - FOURTH COURSE - BRAISED SHORT RIB simple buttery polenta | forged mushrooms Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - DESSERT - CHOCOLATE SILK TART macerated mixed berries | raspberry coulis Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, California Must be 21+. All sales are final. No refunds.
Join us for Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland. Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting experience celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and intersection between artists and winemakers. Enjoy wines from 54 Willamette Valley wineries alongside engaging artistic experiences, seasonal culinary offerings, and opportunities for discovery throughout the evening. Each artist will be paired with a collection of participating wineries, creating unique intersections between visual art and winemaking. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover how artistic expression and winegrowing share a common foundation. The evening will also feature a live artist creating work in real time, offering guests a firsthand look at the creative process. Interactive experiences invite attendees to become creators themselves, including opportunities to participate in creative activities. Guests can further extend their experience by exploring works available through the Portland Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery, offering an opportunity to bring a piece of local art home and continue the experience long after the event concludes. Guests Will Enjoy Tastings from 54 premier Willamette Valley wineries Pinot-friendly grazing boards and seasonal bites Six featured artist and winery pairing experiences Live art demonstrations Hands-on interactive experiences throughout the event Opportunities to connect with featured artists and winemakers Access to artwork from the Portland Art Museumâs Rental Sales Gallery, with opportunities to purchase or rent pieces for your home Raise a glass, discover something new, and experience the harvest season through a fresh lensâwhere every bottle tells a story, and every work of art sparks a connection. Ticket Options VIP Admission â $135 5:00 - 9:00pm Includes one hour of exclusive early access, premium tasting opportunities, passed hors dâoeuvres, and more intimate opportunities to connect with featured artists and winery representatives before general admission begins. General Admission â $105 6:00 - 9:00pm Includes event entry, wine tastings, seasonal culinary offerings, access to artist experiences, live demonstrations, and interactive activations throughout the evening. Alcohol-Free General Admission (No Wine Tasting) â $55 5:00 - 9:00pm Includes event entry, access to artist experiences and interactive activations, non-alcoholic beverage offerings, and seasonal culinary selections. *Please note: this event will take place in Portland Art Museum's Grand Ballroom, and does not include access to the Museum galleries. Participating Wineries Adelsheim Vineyard Alexana Estate Amaterra Ambar Estate Approachment Wine Company Balsall Creek Bellingar Estates BergstrĂśm Wines Boedecker Cellars Burton Bittman Wines Brick House Vineyards Chehalem Winery Chosen Family Wines Cooper Mountain Vineyards Cristom Vineyards Dobbes Family Winery Domaine Divio Domaine Serene Dominio IV Durant Vineyards Dusky Goose Erath Evesham Wood & Haden Fig Eyrie Vineyards Gran Moraine Holocene Wines J. Christopher & Appassionata Estate Jachter Family Wines Knudsen Vineyards La Biblioteca Lachini Vineyards Lange Estate Winery Left Coast Estate Lingua Franca Lundeen Wines Lytle-Barnett & Aubaine Matzinger Davies Nicolas-Jay Nysa Vineyard Olive Hamilton Russell Open Claim Vineyard Raptor Ridge Winery RĂŠsonance REX HILL Ridgecrest ROCO Roots Wine Co Saffron Fields Vineyard Stoller Family Estate Terra Vina Wines Trout Lily Ranch White Rose Estate Willamette Valley Vineyards Winderlea