A resource for the PDX literary community. Produced by Old Pal.
LitPDX seeks to amplify marginalized voices, and welcomes all, their ideas, their events, and their words.
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The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this night, using words as weapons, they compete to determine The Moth's Portland GrandSLAM Story Champion.
STORYTELLERS DAN KENNEDY Host of the Moth Podcast, Author of Loser Goes First, Rock On, and American Spirit — Loads of McSweeney's Humor, Fly-Fishing is his Meditation ALINA ALIYAR Returning July Russian Roulette Winner, Proud Parent, Chocolatier, Executive Producer of 7 Deadly Sins Show, Public Ugly Crier KATIE NGUYEN Returning March Russian Roulette Winner, Named one of the Portland Mercury’s Geniuses of Comedy, Host of Earthquake Hurricane, Addicted to Using Q-tips in Ears LORI FERRARO Writer, Sketch Comic, Huffington Post Blogger, Magnet For Dental Hygienist Chit-Chat, Unhealthy Obsession With Mick Jagger DARSHANPREET GILL High School Science Teacher, Has Traveled To Over 25 Countries, Harry Potter Club Advisor at Her School, Grew Up On A Farm, Ex- Marching and Jazz Band-er Featuring: DAN KENNEDY Host of Peabody Award-Winning Moth Podcast, Author of Loser Goes First, Rock On, and American Spirit — Loads of McSweeney's Humor, Fly-Fishing…
Join us for kids’ storytime. Today we’re reading Reading Beauty by Deborah Underwood.
We are proud to present a kid-friendly all ages Drag Queen storytime welcoming back the fun, entertaining, and fabulous Poison Waters. She will read stories about diversity and inclusion and follow it up with a dance party. There will also be time for Q&A and photos! Wearing/bringing of dress up accessories such as feather boas, tiaras, and wings is encouraged! DONATIONS WELCOME!
Join us on Sunday, October 27th at Curious Comedy Theater as 7 Deadly Sins proves that truth is scarier than fiction. Fight or Flight kicks off Halloween week with all-new totally true tales of terror that examine what to do when the Devil finally comes to get you, how to best proceed when you realize your spouse has been replaced by a doppelgänger, the frustration of your biggest fear being something no one else is frightened of, the unexpected anxiety involved in trying to beomce an alpha predator yourself, what exactly it is a murder of crows is murdering, and that moment you realize the most terrifying thing you can imagine is already in your house. Featuring stories by Trystan Angel Reese, Chris Williams, Terri…
Join us every Saturday for kids’ storytime. Today we’re reading Saturday by Oge Mora.
A monthly storytelling showcase about grief, loss and love. Gather in community with others who share grief in all forms and manifestations. Come ready to cry, laugh, listen and hold space for yourself and others. *Trigger warning, because Grief. Content not edited for language or topic. Mature audience. *Venue is accessible; gender-neutral restrooms on premises. ***This month's event will include an open mic, in addition to our curated readers. If you have words to share about your grief, we welcome you.*** Open mic signups begin at 7pm; readings at 7:30pm. You'll have roughly 4 minutes. If you have any questions about the open mic please message here on FB, or email us at info@griefritesfoundation.org Curated Storytellers... Kelly Wilson Amy Findling Sarah Shaoul Adrian Mirror Andrea…
Hey folks! Do you love Telltale? Do you always mean to stop and say hi, but then get sleepy and run out the door as soon as the show is over? Do you have questions, but then you get too nervous to ask? Do you want to meet the performers, but then remember that talking to strangers is hard? THIS IS THE NIGHT FOR YOU! November 7th, at Ladd Taphouse, from 5:30 until I get sleepy, we will be having our second ever Telltale Community Day. This is a low key, chill event where folks can come and have a lemonade/beer/sparkly water and eat nachos and say hey to other rad people. This is when we really get to bust out the “community oriented” part…
Hey folks! Do you love Telltale? Do you always mean to stop and say hi, but then get sleepy and run out the door as soon as the show is over? Do you have questions, but then you get too nervous to ask? Do you want to meet the performers, but then remember that talking to strangers is hard? THIS IS THE NIGHT FOR YOU! November 7th, at Ladd Taphouse, from 5:30 until I get sleepy, we will be having our second ever Telltale Community Day. This is a low key, chill event where folks can come and have a lemonade/beer/sparkly water and eat nachos and say hey to other rad people. This is when we really get to bust out the “community oriented” part…
This storytelling series is a space to call forward our ancestors who have histories of creation, healing, and resistance and to remember their stories and the hope that is inherent in our communal continued existence. Stories of Creation November 7 Storytellers will share stories of the creation of the Earth and the universe that come from indigenous cultural histories. This event is about reclaiming how the world was made. Stories of Resistance November 14 Storytellers will share stories of protest, organizing, collective bargaining, and community care. What can we learn from those that came before us? The road map to social uplift has been written, and written well. Stories of Healing November 21 Storytellers will share stories that focus on the holistic, indigenous, decolonized wellness…