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SUNNOV 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 $65+Learning & TechWorkshopsCraftsGalleriesMeditation

Giant Collaborative Neurographic Art

Church of Art1801 Northwest Upshur Street

Church of Art's collaborative neurographics is a mindfulness-based creative activity that provides therapeutic relaxation through intuitive mark-making on a grand scale. For this mindfulness-based collaborative art activity, Church of Art will cover a long row of tables with a roll of paper and acrylic paint pens in a variety of sizes and colors. Participants will move freely around the table, filling the paper with sweeping, colorful doodles to the sounds of calming music. The giant scale allows for whole-arm movements, which signal brains to move out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of mental relaxation and improved focus. The collaborative aspect of this workshop teaches one to let go of perfection and expectation through shared creative exploration, while working large encourages greater freedom of expression.

Neurographic art is a relatively new form of focused, intentional mark-making that uses curved, bold lines, vibrant colors and calming patterns. Physician and neurographics practitioner Ruben Halperin, M.D., will be the guide, co-facilitating this workshop with artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin.

Immerse yourself in this beneficial form of meditative doodling and experience the mood-boosting effect of creativity coupled with community gathering.

Using paper and acrylic markers. All materials and supplies are provided by the studio.

Tickets Include:

  • 2 hours of guided creative exploration in a supportive, friendly environment with all supplies included.
  • Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
  • That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of in-person artistic play with other adults.
SUNNOV 1
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Learning & TechHistory Talks

Wild Mustangs of Oregon

Join Cheri Arthur, an Ambassador for American Wild Horse Conservation. Learn about Velma Johnstone, the first woman advocate for wild horses and burros, and the history of Oregon's wilds horses. You'll hear about the challenges of land management and access, and learn ways to get involved if you are interested.

MONNOV 9
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Learning & TechScience Pubs

Forest Pub: Mushrooms

Purchase Tickets Here

Join us for our next Forest Pub focused on Mushrooms as the Architect of the Forest: Fungi and their Hidden Ecological Roles, an evening of storytelling, science, and community exploration in partnership with the Oregon Mycological Society. This special edition of Forest Pub dives into the fascinating world of fungi and their essential role in forest ecosystems—from decomposition and soil health to the hidden underground networks that connect trees and support forest resilience.

Guests will hear from local mycology expert, Tim Glassman, to learn how mushrooms shape forest ecology and climate health, and discover how fungi support both natural systems and human understanding of the forest. As always, Forest Pub blends science with storytelling in a relaxed, social setting designed to spark curiosity and conversation over a shared love of forests.

Speaker: Tim Glassman is currently the Chair of the Education Committee of the Oregon Mycological Society (OMS). He has been teaching Beginner’s ID and Toxicology to members and is currently creating a new Fungal Ecology class. Tim grew up in Buffalo, New York where he foraged around town riding his bicycle. Since then, he earned a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from MIT and worked as a Semiconductor Process Engineer at Intel for 21 years. After retiring in 2018 he joined OMS to learn about the diversity of mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest.

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SUNNOV 1
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
+1 dates
All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringParks & NatureLearning & TechWorkshops

Volunteer Planting at Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area

21899 Northwest Saint Helens RoadMap

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Sunday, November 1st, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear. Thanks to our project partners and funders! Metro Regional Government, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and ODFW Oregon Conservation Recreation Fund. Address: 21899 Northwest Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to partici

SATNOV 14
Hours not provided
+1 more
💰 $40+Learning & TechWorkshopsWellnessArts & MediaPerforming ArtsLGBTQ+

Umbrae Noctis Festival Workshops

BodyVox Dance Company1201 Northwest 17th Avenue

The Umbrae Noctis Festival is elated to announce 3 different movement workshops with the illustrious headliners and feature performers. Take class with local sensation Asteria Atombomb, Burlesque Hall of Fame title holder Moscato Sky, and/or Dragula season 4 runner-up Throb Zombie.

November 14: Are you stuck doing the same repetitive movements onstage? Trying to tell a story but can't find the actions to fit the narrative? Then this workshop is for you! Asteria will use her decades of experience in dance, theater, and artistic direction to help you create a compelling act. Through a series of dance and improvisational exercises, attendees will explore various ways to incorporate movement into a compelling storyline. Walk away feeling confident in getting your point across on the stage and leaving audiences wowed. Bring a journal and writing utensils. Clothes that are easy to move in.

November 14: Take your chair work to the next level with the them fatale of burlesque, Moscato Sky. This class will begin with a warm-up to prepare students to learn innovative ways to use this classic prop, how to maneuver on and off the chair with ease and grace, and exciting tricks that will stun any audience. In this workshop-style class, students will be challenged to create new movement pathways, explore obscure approaches to chair work, and walk away with tools to generate chair choreography.

This class is designed for students with a movement background or previous chair and floor work experience and may not be appropriate for people with serious knee and back injuries. However, all levels are welcome as this class acts as a lab and encourages exploration. Wear yoga or dance clothes you can move freely in. Knee pads are encouraged but not required.

November 15: Hump and Grind: Masc Movement and Choreography with Throb Zombie. Hump and Grind is an energetic and sexy dance class for kings or anyone who is ready to move. Taught by one of the most prolific, current dancing drag kings in the industry and iconic himbo, Throb Zombie.

Class will entail:

  • A stretch/warmup
  • Introduction to posture/masculine body movement
  • Transitions/specific moves that can work for all dance levels from beginner to advanced
  • Commanding space with presence
  • A short choreography sequence
  • Don’t be scared! While this class dares to challenge you, all levels are welcome. Come gyrate, grow, and get ready to sweat with the boys.
  • Students must bring clothes they are comfortable moving in and are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle and knee pads.
TUENOV 3
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
RSVP requiredLearning & TechTalks & LecturesNetworking & JobsClubs & Meetings

Powering the Future: How Avangrid Leaders Are Using AI in Renewable Energy

A free evening of community and curiosity hosted by the Portland chapter of WRISE (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy). Leaders from Avangrid, one of the largest renewable energy operators in the US, share how they are exploring and applying artificial intelligence across renewable energy work - from operations and forecasting to planning and the day-to-day realities of running clean-energy assets. Speakers include Sara Parsons, Eleftheria (Lora) Chante and Silmar Crepaldi of Avangrid. The event is aimed at anyone working in or curious about the intersection of AI, energy and sustainability, with time for networking with the Portland clean-tech community. Held at Montgomery Park in NW Portland. Free; register on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powering-the-future-how-avangrid-leaders-are-using-ai-in-renewable-energy-tickets-2003681196396

FRINOV 6
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learning & TechParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Mushroom Identification Hike

Leif Erikson Germantown Trail HeadNW Leif Erikson Dr

Join the final class in the mushroom education series that began in June. This Mushroom Identification class is designed to help you build confidence in recognizing common fungi in their natural habitat while deepening your understanding of mushroom characteristics, seasonal patterns, and safe foraging practices.

Because collecting plants or fungi is not permitted in Forest Park, this class focuses on education and observation—learning how to identify mushrooms in a wild setting without harvesting. You’ll gain practical skills and tips you can apply when exploring and foraging outside of Forest Park on your own.

Come ready to learn, observe, and enjoy the fascinating world of fungi.

We will meet at Germantown and Leif Erikson Trailhead.

WEDNOV 4
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Learning & TechScience Pubs

Science Pub: Convergent Evolution

McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub1624 Northwest Glisan Street

You've all heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Turns out, nature seems to agree. From the fossil record to the animals living today, evolution has a funny habit of coming up with the same solutions again and again. Different animals can end up looking remarkably alike and sometimes even behaving alike despite evolving completely independently. This fascinating phenomenon is called convergent evolution. In this fun and fascinating pub talk, paleontologist Nico Spadafora will take you on a journey through the weird, wonderful, and oddly repetitive world of convergent evolution. Explore how it happens, why evolution keeps repeating itself, and what these evolutionary “reruns” say about the incredible diversity of life on Earth.

Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.

Nico Spadafora is the founder of The Fossil Team, an education company and traveling museum dedicated to bringing the wonders of natural history to life. He has spent more than two decades studying paleontology, zoology, and the natural sciences, diving headfirst into the scientific literature and developing a deep knowledge of both living and extinct animals. In his teens, Nico earned an internship at the Oregon Zoo, where he studied the anatomy, behavior, and traits of elephants, lions, rhinos, and many other animals. He later took his knowledge into the wild as a professional tracker and wilderness educator with Trackers Earth, following the trails and signs of bears, cougars, elk, and other wild animals. Today, Nico specializes in dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals and loves sharing the strange, spectacular, and sometimes downright bizarre stories hidden in the natural world. When he’s not studying, tracking, or obsessing over animals in the wild, he enjoys movies and games, cuddled up with his house panthers, Puma and Rufus.

SUNNOV 8
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
MeditationYogaLearning & TechWorkshopsCrafts

Slow Shapes & Softening for Creative Joy

Emily Wright

Join Emily Wright for a special offering that will weave together gentle postures, meditation and creative practice to unwind tension, tend to fatigue, and brighten intuitive, creative force. The practice will include yin yoga, yoga nidra, and a lightly guided, silent painting meditation. All levels and backgrounds are welcome.

$25 – the practice + all creative supplies

$55 – the practice, all creative supplies + a bottle of fine, natural scent, 5 ml roll-on. This special scent crafted by artist Catherine Haley Epstein blends natural, high-quality extracts of cedar, violet and apricot for a light, peace-inspiring aroma. A lovely add on to any restorative or creative practice.

The practice of Yoga Nidra is thousands of years old yet immensely relevant to our time. A systematic process of deliberate relaxation that combines breath, body-scan and imagery-based techniques to serve as a powerful antidote to overstimulation, burnout and exhaustion.

Yoga Nidra is an accessible go-to practice in any wellness toolkit for sharpening cognition, bolstering creativity and promoting a healthy response to stress. Through a 20-minute practice, studies have shown that it improves neuroplasticity, resets dopamine levels and supports healthy central nervous system regulation.

Additionally, its ancient wisdom undeniably invites in a deeper knowing of the soul. This more spiritual angle empowers a release of fear and unwanted habits and enables new alignment to authenticity, freedom and heart.

SATNOV 14
12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Food & DrinkLearning & Tech

Portland Cheese And Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the specialty food section or a farmers market? What do I buy? Will this work with my dinner party? That’s where the Cheese and Meat Festival comes in. Walk the Festival at your own pace, creating pairings with our all inclusive tickets while learning directly from the artisans behind each product. With over 150 curated pairings, it’s a chance to taste, learn, and connect with the best in artisan food and drink all under one roof. This Festival showcases a full spread of artisan food and beverage. Not just cheese and meat but everything you would find on a grazing platter and the drinks that pair with it.

Please explore our FAQ.

SUNNOV 1
Hours not provided
Learning & TechToursHistory Talks

A Night with Ghosts

NW Pettygrove St & Northwest 21st AvenueMap

Experience Portland's paranormal heritage and investigate several historic ghost lore gathered from elders, books, medical journals, alienists, spiritualists, and 100s of newspaper accounts of hauntings in NW Portland. Ghost tours stop at three locations where the spirits are known to be less than peaceful and locations where the spirits have moved on. Seek out the ghost of Agnes Reid's son, little Ernest Harp's poltergeist playmate, and the Lady Over the Bar. These ghost tours are not for the faint of heart or those under the age of 12.

SATNOV 7
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration requiredArts & MediaLearning & TechWorkshops

Beginning Color Mixing – Aleksa Wood

Beginning Color Mixing – Aleksa Wood
November 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, United States

Beginning Color Mixing – Aleksa Wood Class Dates: Saturday November 7 1:00pm-4:00pm Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026 Days and number of meetings: One Saturday workshop Cost: $40 Minimum Students:

https://villagegalleryarts.org/event/beginning-color-mixing-aleksa-wood/
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026
Days and number of meetings: One Saturday workshop
Cost: $40

Minimum Students: 1
Maximum Students: 10
Age: Adult

Description: Learn to mix any color from the three primaries plus black and white. This builds great foundational skills before expanding your palette to include more pigments. In addition to helping strengthen your color skills, learning to mix from the primaries is an affordable way to get started painting without buying so many colors at once. We’ll start with a bit of color theory, mix a color wheel, make some neutral colors, and practice matching a few shades.

Supplies: Materials provided
Artist Statement: Aleksa is a painter and artist based in Beaverton, OR. Her work includes eclectic subject matter but focuses on observing and reflecting beauty in all places. Primarily an oil painter, she often explores other media as well. In college she obtained a minor in Visual Arts. After spending several years in data analytics, she returned to focusing on her art in 2026.

Website: artbyaleksa.com
Contact info: [email protected] or call/text 503-567-5651

TUENOV 3
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learning & TechWorkshops

Learn about Google Docs with Goodwill Industries

Explore the potential of the free word processing software—Google Docs. This class (which requires students have a Google Account) introduces students to the formatting of Google Docs and allows students to explore the system of drop-down menus to format, create, and insert objects into a document.

WEDNOV 4
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💰 $75+Learning & TechWorkshopsTalks & LecturesGalleries

Intro to Drawing: Composition and Artistic License

Church of Art1801 Northwest Upshur Street

Why does one artist's drawing of a vase look mesmerizing while another artist's drawing of the same thing looks, well, boring? Composition has a lot to do with it, as does the idea of taking artistic license. In this class, we'll learn about how to use both composition and artistic license to find your own artistic style.

Artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin, will start the workshop by leading the group in a discussion of selected artworks, with a particular focus on composition and artistic license. She will then guide the group through a series of hands-on drawing exercises, working with each student individually to answer questions and provide feedback.

This workshop is for anyone new to drawing or looking to strengthen their drawing skills.

All supplies and materials included. Using graphite and charcoal primarily on a variety of drawing papers.

Includes:

  • 3.5 hours of instruction and drawing in a supportive, friendly environment
  • Doughnut holes and non-alcoholic beverages
  • That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of creative, artistic play with other adults.

Located in NW Portland, Church of Art is an art-centered community space offering approachable, low-pressure workshops for adults. Come as you are, spend a few hours making art, meet some new people, and enjoy a creative Portland experience—no need to “be an artist.”

WEDNOV 11
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
TeaLearning & TechWorkshopsTalks & LecturesHolidays & SeasonalCrafts

Healing Herbal Holiday Gifts

Give the gift of a healing balm and a soothing tea this holiday season with Saundra Kamman of Bloom and Grow Nutrition! Discuss herbs and their traditional uses and make a balm to heal and soften dry skin. Create a delicious tea to calm frazzled holiday nerves, too! Everyone will go home with gifts and recipes to make more.

MONNOV 16
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
TriviaLearning & Tech

Battle of The Brains

Join us at the Lucky Lab on NW Quimby Street for a fun night of architectural history and Portland historic trivia as well as your introduction to our new Executive Director, Claire Long! Our MC for the night is none other than historian extraordinaire, tour guide, and AHC librarian John Doyle. You will be put on a team, meet other architectural history lovers, have endless pizza, and see if your team has what it takes to be the champions of the Battle of the Brains! Where: Lucky Lab Brewpub, 1947 NW Quimby Street. Street parking only Food, etc.- Pizza and Salad will be provided. Cash bar for drinks Trivia Jock: John Doyle has been a lifelong student of history, architecture, and art history. He has lived in Portland since 1997 and has been a docent for the Architectural Heritage Center and a private tour guide since 2010. John Doyle has been making his own brand of trivia in Portland for many years, and we are honored that he is willing to create an AHC-themed Trivia Night
SATNOV 14
12:00 PM
💰 $80+Food & DrinkLearning & Tech

Cheese and Meat Artisan Food and Beverage Festival

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the specialty food section or a farmers’ market? What do I buy? Will this work with my dinner party? That’s where the Cheese and Meat Festival comes in. Walk the Festival at your own pace, creating pairings with the all-inclusive tickets while learning directly from the artisans behind each product. With over 150 curated pairings, it’s a chance to taste, learn, and connect with the best in artisan food and drink all under one roof. This Festival showcases a full spread of artisan food and beverages. Not just cheese and meat, but everything you would find on a grazing platter and the drinks that pair with it.

THUNOV 5
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
+2 dates
StorytimesBooksUnder 5Learning & Tech

Toddler Storytime

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

SATNOV 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
18+Registration requiredLearning & TechWorkshopsCrafts

Portrait Collage – Amy Mower

Portrait Collage – Amy Mower

11/21 Class Hours: 12-3PM

Registration deadline 11/18

Saturday -1 class

Cost 25.00

3-10 # of students

18+ yrs

Class Description: Bring a photograph (approximately wallet size) of yourself or someone you would like to make a collage portrait of. We will use magazines and other paper scraps to make a fun and funky portrait suitable for framing and giving as a gift.

Supply list — All supplies will be provided.

I have been working in the medium of collage for nearly 30 years. I enjoy the infinite variety of ways one can combine different paper and media together to create layered and nuanced images. Collage allows the mind to relax and open to possibilities, almost like putting together a puzzle but only you know the picture on the box top. I enjoy helping others to tap into their creative side, sharing the benefit of my years of trial and error, and laughing together over the joyfulness that comes from making art!

Registration: https://villagegalleryarts.org/event/portrait-collage-amy-mower/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
+7 dates
Learning & TechTech Help

Tech Help Drop-in

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

SATNOV 7
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringParks & NatureLearning & TechWorkshops

Volunteer Planting at Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area

21687 NW StMap

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear Address: 21687 NW St Helens Rd Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to participating.

FRINOV 6
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
+4 dates
Advance ticket requiredSpiritsLearning & TechTours

Distillery Tour & Tasting

The total cost of the Tour & Tasting experience is $35 per person. Eventbrite collects a $10 deposit at the time of booking to reserve your spot, and the remaining $25 balance will be paid in person at the tasting room following the tour.

Freeland Spirits is a woman-owned distillery crafting artisanal gin and whiskey in small batches in Portland, Oregon. Using thoughtfully selected botanicals, we create spirits that bring the flavors of the Pacific Northwest from the still to the glass.

During this immersive tour and tasting experience led by our spirited staff, you’ll learn about Freeland’s history, explore our distillery production space, meet our beloved still “Hell Bitch”, and get an inside look at how our spirits are made. Along the way, our team will walk you through the process, answer questions, and share what makes Freeland unique.

Each ticket includes:
‱ A guided distillery tour of our NW Portland production facility
‱ Tastings of our core spirits and seasonal expressions

Tours run approximately 30–40 minutes.

Your Eventbrite ticket price reflects the $10 reservation deposit only. The remaining $25 balance for the Tour & Tasting experience will be collected in person after the tour concludes.

FRINOV 6
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
+3 dates
Under 5StorytimesBooksLearning & TechLanguage

Tiny Tots

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

WEDNOV 4
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
+1 dates
Learning & TechNetworking & Jobs

Resume Review Drop-in

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along.

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

SUNNOV 15
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Board GamesClubs & MeetingsLearning & TechSports

Crokinole Open Play

Never heard of Crokinole? You’re in for a treat! Imagine a game that combines the strategy of curling, the precision of shuffleboard, and the angles and bank shots of pool. That’s Crokinole! Crokinole is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn dexterity game where players flick wooden discs across a beautifully crafted circular board, aiming to land their shots in high-scoring areas while knocking their opponents’ discs out of the way. It’s a game of skill, strategy, and a little friendly rivalry. The best part? You can learn to play in just a few minutes, but you’ll discover there’s always room to improve! Join the West Side Crokinole Club at Mox Boarding House for a fun, welcoming Crokinole event. Whether you’ve never played before, tried it once, or are already hooked, we’d love to have you join us. We’ll have boards available, experienced players ready to teach, and plenty of opportunities to jump into a game. No experience or equipment is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have fun! Come give it a flick! You might just discover your new favorite game. Learn more about the Westside Crokinole club here. Entry: Free! Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome!

SUNNOV 15
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Arts & MediaBilingual EventsFolkLearning & TechTalks & Lectures

NAHM: Indigenous Storytelling with Karen Kitchen

Join Karen Kitchen (Osage) as she shares traditional stories and songs showcasing the diversity and beauty of Native American tribes and cultures. All are invited and welcomed to sit in the circle of community to listen, laugh, sing and celebrate Native ways of knowing. Stories will be told in English, while songs are sung in Native languages.

SATNOV 7
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
+3 dates
RPGs & D&DLearning & TechWorkshopsClubs & Meetings

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

Venture into the amazing and imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons! Have you ever wonder what goes into playing D&D? Would you like to try your hand at casting spells? Or wielding a giant ax? Or maybe you'd like to spin a tune on your lute. This event is for you! Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons will be held at 12pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. It will be a single session where you learn how to build a character, the kinds of tools you need to play the game, and what a simple adventure looks like. Time: 12pm to 3pm every Saturday! Cost: Free!

SATNOV 14
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
All agesDrop-inCraftsHolidays & SeasonalLearning & TechWorkshops

Free Seasonal Cards & Décor Drop-in Event!

Free Seasonal Cards & Décor Drop-in Event! Add a creative experience to your holiday! All ages invited, all supplies provided. Samples for inspiration. VGA instructors on hand for support and [
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SUNNOV 1
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
+4 dates
LGBTQ+Youth ProgramsClubs & MeetingsLearning & TechDanceCultural HeritageKids & Family

The Dojo

JUST BRING IT

Ballroom training ground

Queer BIPOC Youth and Young Adult focused

SUNNOV 8
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learning & TechTalks & LecturesGalleries

ArtChat at Village Gallery of Art- FREE Community Event

ArtChat at Village Gallery of Art
FREE Community Event

Connect with local creatives at this month’s ArtChat—an open, welcoming gathering for artists and art lovers alike. Join the artists of the Village Gallery of Art for conversation, refreshments, and inspiration as you meet creators working across multiple mediums.

Each ArtChat features both a fine artist and a 3D artist of the month, who will share their creative processes and special techniques. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, network with fellow artists, and discover new approaches to making art.

🗓November 8
⏰ 3–5 PM
🎟 Free & open to the public

Come curious—leave inspired.

WEDNOV 11
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
LGBTQ+Clubs & MeetingsLearning & TechNetworking & Jobs

ORPIB Morning Meetup for Q+ Professionals

Start your day in community! This gathering brings together LGBTQIA+ business owners, nonprofit leaders, individual professionals, and anyone building their work in less traditional ways. Whether you run a company, freelance, or are just exploring what’s next, you’re welcome here. Connect with peers, share what your organization or project is up to, spark ideas for collaboration, or simply enjoy a late morning coffee or tea in a welcoming space.

Hosted by Q Center Portland and Oregon Pride in Business.

WEDNOV 11
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
18+Arts & MediaLearning & TechWorkshops

Watercolor Hurricane Ridge at Sunset – Beth Pansino

Watercolor Hurricane Ridge at Sunset – Beth Pansino

Date: Thursday, November 11, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: $40 per person
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8
Age: Adults (18+)

Description: Enjoy painting your own watercolor version of Hurricane Ridge at Sunset! This beginner-friendly class walks you through each step and introduces fundamental watercolor techniques. This class is meant to be a relaxing and low-stakes way to enjoy yourself while creating something beautiful and learning new skills along the way!

All supplies are provided.

About me: Beth is a self-taught watercolor artist based in Beaverton, OR specializing in tranquil landscapes inspired by travel. She believes everyone deserves to have a creative outlet. Through teaching and encouragement she helps others to unlock their creative potential, and to enjoy the process of making something from nothing.

Website: effelynart.com

Contact information: [email protected]

Registration: https://villagegalleryarts.org/event/watercolor-hurricane-ridge-path-beth-pansino/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

TUENOV 17
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
CraftsLearning & TechWorkshopsKids & Family

Mini Painting

Come paint plastic miniatures! Choose from an array of prepared figures and paints and create an amazing product to use for your own campaign. Feel free to host your campaign at the library with the D&D materials available in the Teen Space!

SATNOV 7
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
+2 dates
Learning & TechBoard GamesClubs & Meetings

Pokémon TCG - Weekly Pokémon League

Do you want to be the very best? Well, it takes practice! Come to the Mox Boarding House Pokémon League and see if you've got what it takes to become an Ace Trainer! Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Entry Fee: Free! Experience Level: All Experience Levels Welcome! A great event for new players and experience trainers all of ages. Try out new decks and learn all about the game from our Pokémon Professors. You can even win awesome promotional cards and other prizes just for participating in Pokémon League! There is no preregistration for this event, just show up ready to battle some Pokémon!

MONNOV 9
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Arts & MediaLearning & TechWorkshops

Making Music with Ableton

Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Mix samples, use MIDI instruments, and find effects to shape your own sound.

Novices or experienced producers are all welcome to learn in this creative session. Gain valuable insights and techniques for enhancing your music production skills. Bring your musical ideas to life!

MONNOV 9
Hours not provided
CocktailsLearning & TechWorkshops

Cocktail Class

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THUNOV 5
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
+3 dates
Drop-inCraftsLearning & TechWorkshops

Paint Jam with Katie B.

Come Paint With Us! Drop in on Wednesday evenings to add a bit of color to your models and minis! This event will be hosted by painting extraordinaire, Katie. She will provide both the materials and expertise needed to make your next model painting project pop! While a selection of paints and brushes will be available, feel free to bring your own materials as well. Time: Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Entry: Free! Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome. Newcomers especially encouraged! ***Please arrive with a primed miniature to paint***

SUNNOV 22
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LGBTQ+Learning & TechTalks & Lectures

Home Buying 101

Homeownership can look pretty fly.. when you’re gaaaaaay! Join us at the @qcenter monthly to learn all about how to make your home buying dreams alive and happy. @aneesahthemortgagebroker and @vonderhaus_ will lay out options to make this process feel far less daunting, more attainable, and of course more gay. Bahah! And we love to do it too! See you then!

SUNNOV 15
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All agesDrop-inCeramicsCraftsLearning & TechWorkshops

Rose Rutherford-Ha “Clay Sunday” (A ceramics open studio)

Rose Rutherford-Ha “Clay Sunday” (A ceramics open studio)
December 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, United States

Date: Third Sunday each Month

Time: 1-3

Cost: $20/hour

Supplies fee: $10

Level: All Ages

Limit:12

The drop-in fee covers the use of materials and clay while you are creating. If you like what you make you can keep it forever by paying additional fees for glaze and firing. This is a no pressure environment for all ages. If you have always wanted to give ceramics a try this workshop is for you!

Supplies: Clay and all supplies provided. Please no outside materials or tools allowed. Additional firing fees apply for any work you’d like to keep. Firing fees are per piece and begin at $10

Rose Rutherford-Ha is a ceramic artist living in Beaverton, Oregon. She holds a BFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a ceramic hand builder extraordinaire and enjoys bringing her inner worlds to reality through clay.

SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
+7 more
LGBTQ+FitnessLearning & TechWorkshops

Boxing

Learn to box in a class built for you. Coach Chris Liles (USA Boxing certified) teaches fundamentals of footwork, form, and hitting things really hard in a supportive space for queer, trans, BIPOC, and fat folks. Beginner-friendly, zero experience needed. Just wear something you can move in and bring water. Gloves and all loaner equipment provided.

SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
+3 dates
StorytimesBooksUnder 5Learning & Tech

Family Storytime

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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