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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!

QTIPOC Draw Night

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

First Sundays of the month, 6:30-10pm ADA accessible, Free street parking available. Light snacks provided.

Free

Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds Release Party

Bridge City Comics 3725 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Come say hi to Cassie Anderson and Matt Mair Lowery, creators of Lifeformed, a YA sci-fi series from Dark Horse Comics, and pick up a copy of their new book Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds.

Free

Deadline: Jolabokaflod Application

The Internet 001 SE Cyberspace Lane, Portland, OR, United States

Accepting applications until Sept. 5, 2019. I started #jolabokaflodpdx last year to give #indie #authors a local festival they could participate in for a reasonable price, like the #NWBookFestival in #PioneerSquare used to be, and we had a blast—over 200 people came in 2 hours and the music and food and art made it a joyful noise 🥰 More details on my website: bit.ly/jolabokaflod and apply via bit.ly/jola-app-2019 to join the fun!

Free

PROCYON II book release with Karissa Sakumoto

Floating World Comics 1223 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, United States

Join Karissa Sakumoto on Thursday Sept. 5 to celebrate the release of her new book, PROCYON II, published by Floating World Comics. Oneill Island / 3 Type Colony / Alpha Quadrant ::: Set on a distant space colony, Procyon II follows a nameless protagonist through the city labyrinth in what is either an escape from a simulation, the recollection of a dream, or a betrayal of the self. WHO: Karissa Sakumoto WHAT: PROCYON II book release and art exhibit WHEN: Thursday Sept. 5, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St.

Free

First Thursday: Night and Day

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

Inspired by the wonders of geology and astronomy, Portland artist Cristina Aine Berretta creates vivid mixed media landscapes and nature portraits.

Free

Steamroller Printing

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Printers Alliance will be showcasing our talented printmaking and book arts community at the Mini Maker Faire at OMSI! The second annual Steamroller Printing Spectacular, hosted jointly by PPA + IPRC, will engage a huge audience with the magic of printing and give local artists a chance to create on a massive scale while connecting with a supportive community. We hope you will join us!

$5 – $16

Collage Night

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

Join us for the return of Collage Night, on the second Tuesday of the month. Glue sticks, scissors and collage materials will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Free

From Chaos to Creativity Tour

Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United States

It's time for a book tour! I have four dates in Portland/Seattle area. Spread the word and invite a friend who's been having trouble kickstarting that creative project they've been talking about for years. :) Come with your head full of chaos, leave with a plan. You've got this. Sept 10 at Two Rivers Bookstore is St. Johns Come hang!

Free

Two Rivers Bookstore & Weird Sisters Yarn Launch

Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United States

We are launching our new space, Sept. 13th-15. Celebrating with the musical stylings of Johnny Keener, and other fun stuff! Please swing on through and help us launch this new partnership!

Free

Portland Writers’ Picnic 2019

Laurelhurst Park 3554 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR, United States

It's the 5th annual Portland Writers' Picnic! Writers of all pathways, come eat and drink and hang out. Bring the whole family. Picnic area D in Laurelhurst Park. It's a potluck, so bring something to share. BYOB. Come celebrate writing and friends and community!

Free