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

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All Pinxy All Stars at Milepost 5

De-Canon Library / ArtHaus at Milepost 5 8155 NE Oregon St, Portland

Join the Portland-based celebration(s!!) for the launch of Michelle Peñaloza's FORMER POSSESSIONS OF THE SPANISH EMPIRE! Join us on September 18th for an evening with All Star Pinxy writers, Christopher Rose, Armin Tolentino, Janice Sapigao, Jake Vermaas along with Michelle, in APANO's De-Canon Library at Milepost 5. Portland- and Northern California- based poets will join forces to combine readings and karaoke into an extravaganza of entertainment and literary import! Doors open at 6:30pm, and readings/performances will begin promptly at 7:00pm! All are welcome and the event is free of charge.

Free

LEMON WORLD 10

Lone Fir Cemetery Southeast 26th Avenue and Southeast Washington Street, Portland

A weekly poetry reading series that takes place in Lone Fir Cemetery. Lemon World 10 features poetry by Gary Gamza, Lu B, and Matthew Layng. Our last dance of the season is approaching! Bring a candle, bring an umbrella, bring a friend 🎺🌲🕷🍋 *Reading site is visible from the cemetery entrance on the Morrison side across from the Belmont Apartments*

Free