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Book Happy Hour Sale

Belmont Books 3415 SE Belmont St, Portland

After a day of marching in solidarity in support of Global Climate Strike, we will open at 4pm today with Book Happy Hour. Stop by, warm up, browse books and sip our French 75 Punch. $2 off books on film, plays, and screenplays. $1 off all other books.

Free

Filament’s September Reading

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland

Join us for Filament's first reading of the year, where we'll celebrate the new cohort joining the MFA program and get inspired for Fall quarter. Our readers are: Karleigh Frisbie Andrew Byrds Lucie Bonvalet Cherif Jennifer Cie A.M. Rosales Jill McKenna

Free

Nailed Zine Launch

AFRU Gallery 534 SE Oak Street, Portland

It's really happening -- Nailed is going to print! Join us at AFRU Gallery as we celebrate the launch of Nailed Zine with and evening of artwork and readings from some of our favorite contributors. Our stellar lineup for the night includes: Amber Flame Sage Schick Robert Torres Jessica Wadleigh & the artwork of Sienna Morris Doors open at 7pm. Reading at 7:30pm Drinks and light snacks available See you all there!

Free