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Silent Book Club

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

Silent Book Club offers the time-starved and tech-obsessed permission to unplug and relax among readers in their community. Here's how it works. 6:00-6:30pm - People arrive and share what they're reading 6:30-7:30pm - Quiet reading hour 7:30-8:00pm - Optional socializing, or just keep reading You are welcome to bring a drink, quiet and clean snacks, pillows, or a blanket. Make yourself at home! Email us at info@booksaroundthecorner.com if you have any questions.

Free

Gayle Brandeis in Conversation With Rene Denfeld

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

A novel in poems by Gayle Brandeis, Many Restless Concerns (Black Lawrence) gives voice to the hundreds of girls and women killed by Countess Erzsébet Báthory of Hungary between 1585 and 1609. The ghosts of these women speak in chorus, compelling us to bear witness to the violence enacted against them, and to share their quest for justice – not only for themselves, but for all women to come. Brandeis will be joined in conversation by Rene Denfeld, author of The Butterfly Girl.

Free

HOCUS Reading: Familiars

Rose City Coffee Co. - Brooklyn Park 3370 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR, United States

A literary reading masquerading as a secret society. Join us for a chance to reaffirm your belief in the truth of fiction with readings, sharing, and perhaps your only opportunity ever to hear the names of your favorite fonts chanted in a quasi-religious manner.

Free

PDX Queer and Trans Open Mic

5800 SE 91st Avenue 5800 SE 91st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

PDX Queer and Trans Open Mic!! Bring your poetry, fiction, memoirs, and acoustic music! Before the open mic, there'll be a space to work on projects and to get feedback from fellow queer and trans folks! Priority will be given to BIPOC creators. Accessibility Details: Venue space and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Try to come scent and fragrance free (smoke/vape your cigs and weed at least 30 mins before). If you want to get involved organizing the open mic or be a featured monthly reader please feel free to reach out!

Free

Filament’s February Reading Featuring Sophia Shalmiyev

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

Join us for Filament's February reading, with special guest Sophia Shalmiyev! Sophia Shalmiyev emigrated from Leningrad to NYC in 1990. She is an MFA graduate of Portland State University with a second master's degree in creative arts therapy from the School of Visual Arts. She lives in Portland with her two children. Mother Winter is her first book. We will have a new cast of talented MFA readers in addition to Sophia, and we're delighted to be at the IPRC for our first reading of 2020!

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Whitenoise Project 23: Lashley / Mckizzie / Minto / Dudley / L&R

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... Aaaaaaand we're back! Please join Whitenoise Project as we celebrate kicking off our FOURTH year of Portland's only BIPOC-centering reading series, run by People of Color. It's really exciting to be able to share this event and these brilliant Artists of Color with everyone! Featuring: -Robert Lashley -Briauna Skye Mckizzie -Nastashia Minto -Tessara Gabrielle Dudley With an opening musical set by Lark and Raven! Date/Time: Friday 02.21.20 @ 7pm Location TBA The Whitenoise Project is a reading and discussion series aiming to center voices from underrepresented communities (Black, Indigenous, PoC, Queer, Femme, WoC and people with disabilities), and is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) and the Collins Foundation. looking for more BI/POC writers and artists to feature in upcoming…

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I Never Knew There Were So Many Books About Us!

Multnomah County Library - Hollywood Meeting Room 4040 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR, United States

Come celebrate Black families and Black art with Interactive Science, Story, and Art Activities for grades K-2 and their favorite adult.

Free

A Black History Month Tribute to Toni Morrison

Multnomah County Library - North Portland Meeting Room 512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR, United States

A prolific writer of novels, essays and song lyrics who first came to prominence in the early 1970s, Morrison focused particularly on the experience of women within the black community. Her work earned her numerous awards, most notably the Nobel Prize for Literature, for which she broke new ground as the first African American winner. Join us for a celebration of the life and achievements of Toni Morrison.

Free

Submission: BIPOC Edition

Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon - APANO 8188 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Thanks to a generous grant by Regional Arts & Culture Council, Submission Reading Series is able to present "Submission: BIPOC Edition." This reading features our two guest editors of color, Janice Lee (fiction) and Skyler Reed (poetry), as well as the winners of our BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color-only) open reading period, Juan Reyes (fiction) and Zaji Cox (poetry). This reading is free and open to the public. Light snacks and bubbly water will be served. Doors - 5:00pm Reading - 5:30pm sharp Chat - 7ish-8pm _ _ _ Zaji Cox has been creating stories since she started reading at age three, discovering her passion for writing when she wrote her first short story at nine years old. She began seriously considering it…

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Hodgepodge: Sione’s pre-birthday edition!

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Mark your calendars! Another Hodgepodge is coming your way on Feb. 23rd. This one doubles as Sione's pre-birthday celebration! More info coming soon...

Free
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