Events in Cultural District

SUNNOV 8

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

💰 PaidDocumentariesMuseumsReadingsLGBTQ+

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026)

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026) Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer. 1hr 31min. Not Rated. If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. Best-selling poet and Pulitzer Prize-winner, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods, queer and out but intensely private—Oliver’s poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites. She was America’s unlikely, contemporary mystic, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty...

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FRIDEC 4

DEC 4–DEC 5 · Hours not provided

Holidays & SeasonalBalletTheaterLGBTQ+

NOT-Cracker

Newmark Theatre1111 SW Broadway

Open Space presents its unconventional winter dance show, NOT-Cracker! Get it? Experience Portland’s very own holiday spectacular, set in the rainy city we all love. NOT-Cracker tells the tale of Ted, an unfortunate friend who thinks they can’t dance—until they’re swept up by a cast of whimsical characters. Join Ted as they enter NOT-Cracker’s colorful world, where dance finds us all! Featuring a cast of more than 60 young dancers alongside professional artists and special guests,...

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WEDNOV 18

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

LGBTQ+Recreational SportsWellness

Queer Climb Night

Portland State University1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Come climb and build community with other queer climbers at the climbing center! No previous experience or registration required. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. Climbers must complete the climber orientation quiz at member services and grab a wristband before using the Climbing Center. Check out your climbing shoes at the equipment check-out desk and come on up! Staff are available to belay. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: [email protected]. Open to everybody!

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