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Tender Table Presents: Tampopo

Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States

Tender Table is turning 3! To celebrate we are holding a special birthday fundraiser- a screening of Tampopo at the Clinton Street Theater! All ticket sales will go directly towards our 2020 programming. "Tampopo is the tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film." (Rotten Tomatoes) ***If you are Black, Indigenous, or a person of color and would like a discounted ticket, use promo code "BIPOC" to receive $5 off***…

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$10

Kids’ Storytime

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

Join us for kids’ storytime. Today we’re reading The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch.

Free

Whitenoise Project 24: Restaurant Babies at Canton Grill!

Canton Grill 2610 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Originally celebrating the stories of working class immigrants around Seattle's International District and beyond, Restaurant Babies is coming to Portland's Jade District! 3.14.20 / 7pm / Canton Grill Restaurant Babies is a multimedia event featuring poems, creative nonfiction, and vibrant storytelling. Four Asian American artists who grew up in restaurants will share their stories: Cindy Louis, Jane Wong, Jeanette Li, and Roberta Wong. 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.

Free

Black Storytime at Rockwood Library

Multnomah County Library - Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR, United States

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members). In a positive and affirming environment, have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

Free

Cancelled – Front Porch Sessions at The Alberta Street Pub

Alberta Street Pub 1036 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

From Front Porch's email: "Out of an abundance of caution, the March 19th Front Porch Sessions at The Alberta Street Pub has been postponed until later notice. As you know Front Porch Sessions is all about making less strangers in the world, and social distancing makes that tough. We will update you as soon as we can. Be kind. Be patient. Take care of yourselves." We are coming back again on the first day of Spring with three fresh storytellers. Nakita Simpson, Erin Jean O'Regan and Alexander Dang are all busy preparing to help us make less strangers in the world! The theme for our March show is "Spring Forward" and tickets are available now. As always doors are at 6:30 and the show starts…

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$10

Telltale: The Icing On the Cake

Chapel Theatre 4107 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR, United States

Hey, champ! Thanks for checking out Telltale. This is a monthly curated storytelling event for people that like to get vulnerable and take no shit. We are into genuine connection, laughter, heartbreak, poignant moments, and community building. We are now in our third season, and we are very excited for all the shows coming up this year. At Telltale, you can expect 8-10 performers sharing something with you, in the way that feels right to them--so there will be a mix of comedy, stories, music, essays, and more. Your evening will likely include honesty, swear words, enthusiasm, resistance, alcohol if that floats your boat, excellent pizza, dark humor, and some rad raffle prizes. You might make a new friend. You know how hard it is…

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$15

Un/Rooted: A Hybrid Form Event

Chapel Theatre 4107 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR, United States

An engaging evening with some of Milwaukie and Portland's most talented hybrid artists performing works that integrate poetry or storytelling with other art forms on the themes of place, home, and rootedness (or lack of). Performers include Trevino Brings Plenty Alicia Jo Rabins, Jeff Alessandrelli, Emily Kepulis,Derek Hunter Wilson, Barry Brusseau, Jasmine Pettet, Chitra and Dao Strom. Please join us in supporting art in Milwaukie! The Chapel Theater is a 100-capacity converted church that has become the premier arts theater in Milwaukie, hosting plays, dance performances, classes, literary events and musical performances for the last two years. Beer, wine and pizza are available at all shows. You can buy a ticket ahead of time at the Brown Paper ticket link below. There will be sliding…

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$10

Books Around the Corner: Virtual Storytime

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a special weekly evening storytime at 7pm. Stephanie, former librarian and book lover, will read a story fun for all ages!

Free

Grief Rites April Virtual Reading on Zoom

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

April 19 roster: Uma Kleppinger Asha Dore Rebecca Smolen Ian Canton Bethy Ansa Meg Weber Hi loves! The link for Sunday's Reading ~ Looking forward to see you all! ♥ Please share W I D E L Y Topic: GriefRites Time: Apr 19, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71766678814?pwd=V29RSUQ5eU51L0dYZWIwRXR4REt1dz09 Meeting ID: 717 6667 8814 Password: 339810 One tap mobile +13462487799,,71766678814#,,#,339810# US (Houston) +16699006833,,71766678814#,,#,339810# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 717 6667 8814 Password: 339810 Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fcwh4mvend

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Sanctuaries

The North Warehouse 723 North Tillamook Street, Portland, OR, United States

Gentrification in Portland and the city’s redlining past go under the microscope in Darrell Grant’s jazz-classical chamber opera, Sanctuaries, with a libretto by two-time National Poetry Slam Champion Anis Mojgani and directed by Alexander Gedeon. Focusing on personal stories from the Albina neighborhood, this latest site-specific commission challenges Portland as a community to truly listen to and acknowledge marginalized voices while addressing issues of white privilege, racial equity and inclusion, and economic disparity. Work DARRELL GRANT | Sanctuaries Creative Team DARRELL GRANT | composer ANIS MOJGANIi | librettist ALEXANDER GEDEON | director EZRA WEISS | conductor YUKI IZUMIHARA | set designer CARL FABER | lighting designer BRANIC HOWARD | sound engineer Vocalists DAMIEN GETER | bass-baritone EMMANUEL HENREID | baritone MARILYN KELLER | ITHICA TELL…

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