LitPDX seeks to amplify marginalized voices, and welcomes all, their ideas, their events, and their words.

For details regarding specific events please contact the organizers or venues. If you are an organizer or venue and would like to reach out to us please feel free to contact us or submit an event using our submission form. We’d love to hear from you!

Ongoing

Portland Audubon’s Wild Arts Festival

Pure Space 1315 NW Overton Street, Portland

Join us at the 2019 Wild Arts Festival, the premier show that celebrates art and nature in the Pacific Northwest! With artists and authors presenting their work, plus more art, trips, outdoor gear and experiences available in our silent auction, Festival shopping is a delight. And, it's right in time for the holiday season. Proceeds benefit Portland Audubon’s work to inspire all people to love and protect the natural world. Get to know some of the best local and regional authors specializing in nature, birds, hiking, history, books for kids, and books that illuminate living in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest! You’ll have the chance to purchase books and get them signed by the author both days of the festival from noon to 4 p.m. Join…

$10

Parallel Play Writers’ Group

Hillsboro Public Library - Brookwood 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

Parallel Play is a writers’ group where adult writers can practice and share their craft. Meets in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The group meets bimonthly, usually on the 4th Sunday of that month, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Free

Hodgepodge: The Reckoning

The Jade Lounge 2342 SE Ankeny, Portland

Hodgepodge! November 24! 5-8pm! The Jade Lounge! Hosted by Aaron Simon! Readers: Dianna Faulk Kenneth Gorden Daniel Griggs Aaron Simon Actual writeup and reader bios coming soon.

Free

Poetry Slam and Open Mic feat. Nastashia Minto

Tiny's Coffee - NE MLK Jr 2031 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland

Join us for another amazing poetry slam and open mic!!! This slam is a qualifying slam for the Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals. There is a 5 dollar suggested donation for this event but no one is turned away. We will have a feature from Nastashia Minto! We will be at our venue, Tiny's Coffee Northeast! This means our show is all-ages! Everyone is welcome. We do not censor our mic except for instances of hate-speech. Please also note that we start a little earlier then at previous venues. Accessibility info: Tiny's is on the 6 bus line, which is a frequent service line. It is a quarter mile from the the streetcar line and about a half mile away from the max.…

Free – $5

CoCreate Art Collaboration

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland

How would you like to make art while also making friends? Are you a painter? Writer? Musician? Generally creative person? Join us for some creative and collaborative fun at the IPRC on November 17th from 7-9PM! You and another artist will be paired together, given a one word prompt, and let loose to create whatever you want. Bring your musical instruments, paints, pencils, and computers because all creatives are welcome! There’s no skill level required, just imagination and enthusiasm. Spots are limited, so register here to book your spot! Questions or concerns? Email us at CoCreateOregon@gmail.com

Free

American Spirit- a reading

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland

Rob struggles to straddle his Japanese father’s religious traditions and the indulgent lifestyle of his new boarding school friends. Then his mind really explodes when upon marrying his Brazilian wife, Latin, Asian, and American cultures collide. This heartfelt, laugh-out-loud journey of self-discovery explores the challenge of expressing truth and love.

Free