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An Evening with David Sedaris

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

UPDATED COVID-19 ATTENDANCE POLICY All ticket holders, regardless of age, are required to show proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative test result (within 48 hours) from a healthcare provider for entry into the theatre. “Fully vaccinated” means that ticket holders have received their final vaccination dose of either the two-dose regimen of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of Johnson & Johnson at least 14 days before your performance date. Also, in accordance with state and local guidelines, face masks are required for entry. Masks must completely cover nose and mouth. Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable. If wearing a face mask that does not comply with Metro policy, Portland’5 will provide a face mask for patrons. Masks must be worn at all times except…

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$32.50 – $57.50

ART & BACKFENCE PRESENT: CAMPFIRE STORIES

Old Moody Barge Building @ Zidell Yards 3121 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Hosted by Frayn Masters & Mindy Nettifee In collaboration with BackFence PDX, ART presents CAMPFIRE STORIES, a live, outdoor* storytelling event you won’t want to miss! Spend a fall evening around a campfire** enjoying your favorite outdoor treats while your favorite Portland storytellers spin tales of wonder.  Parking is $5 per vehicle. There are only 60 tickets available per show. Regular Tickets are $20 and gets you into the show. VIP tickets are $50 and comes with parking, a goodie bag, and a drink ticket (VIP tickets are limited to 10 per show). Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend.*** When the leaves are in their glorious orange and red prime, and a hint of crispness is in the air, it’s the perfect time for ghost,…

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$20 – $50

Attic Institute: FALL Online: Monthly Poetry Gathering and Workshop w John Morrison

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

"If I write, the dark shadows move away from my desk". ~ Donald Murray Here’s a workshop that can flow with the longer rhythms of your writing. A Saturday morning of each month, we’ll gather and share one or two poems in a comfortable but focused fashion. You choose the poem to share based on what feedback you are looking for; the poems could range from one you want ready to submit for publication, to an experimental piece that needs a supportive but critical eye. Along the way we’ll talk about craft and how to grow and sustain a fulfilling practice.  Come ready to share your poems and insights and to carry generous feedback home to your writing desk. Register for this workshop NOTE: To protect…

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$215 – $242

Let’s Make a Zine! A Riso Zine Making Workshop with Kate Bingaman-Burt

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

It’s zine making time! Dive into all things zine with Outlet and zine queen Kate Bingaman-Burt! In this virtual workshop we’ll explore zine history, types of zines, talk about where to find zines, how to share them, and experiment with different zine formats (including the versatile and ubiquitous one page zine)—also we’ll spend some time actually sort of DEFINING what a zine is for those who are new to this amazing medium for sharing ideas and knowledge! Kate will give tons of prompts, tips, and inspiration to take those ideas and turn them into a tangible lovely THING. Depending on the workshop ticket tier you choose, this class culminates in making a collaborative zine that is riso printed and mailed to you! Supplies Needed A…

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$10 – $50

Writing with Herbs w/ Amanda Andrei

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

WHAT: A four-week generative online collaboration WHEN: Begins Saturday, September 18th, 2021—just in time for the autumnal equinox. This class is hosted on our rich interactive online platform, WetInk. The class is broken into four weeks, and within those weeks you go at your own pace. In addition, there will be two zoom meetings—one at the start of class on 9/18 and one at the close of class on 10/15. These meetings will occur from 12-130pm Pacific. ACCESS: You can buy a seat in this workshop at our standard rate of $350, but this offering is also available at a sliding scale to anyone who inquires. Please reach out to Daniel Elder at registration@corporealwriting.com. Payment plans are also available. Writing With Herbs Leaves, flowers, buds,…

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$350

From the Caves at 45th Parallel Wines and Two Rivers Bookstore

45th Parallel Wines 8527 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United States

45th Parallel Wines, in partnership with Two Rivers Bookstore, is excited to host local author Thea Prieto and her new award-winning book, From the Caves. Drop by 45th Parallel during the week of September 12th with a copy of From the Caves in hand and you will receive 10% off on all in-store purchases, including local and imported wines, beer, and cider, as well as nonalcoholic drinks and food items. If you don't already own a copy of Thea Prieto's book, From the Caves will be available for purchase at Two Rivers Bookstore, located three blocks away from 45th Parallel; to purchase From the Caves online, please visit tworiversbooks.com/book/9781636280028. This week-long offer will conclude with an informal author appearance at 45th Parallel. Please join Thea…

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Free

The Tesla City Stories Season 6 World Premiere

The Old Church Concert Hall 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

We are so grateful to be back! A monthly night of vintage radio comedy and drama — live onstage in Portland, Oregon! Straight outta 1944! Laughs! Chills! Romance! Danger! Booze! Eats! Cash bar! Live Foley! 1940’s live music! Prizes! Audience participation! New installment of “Blevins to Betsy“. Threatened by crooner Bobby Villanova’s attentions towards Betsy, Blevins takes comfort in the knowledge he’s still first in the hearts of radio fans. He is, isn’t he? “Blevins to Betsy” is a romantic-comedy set in the world of radio. He’s Blevins DeBell, America’s favorite radio star. She’s Betsy Harper, small town girl and production assistant at the TBC. Their fortunes and hearts become entangled when Betsy steps into the figurative shoes of Blevins’s former co-star and wife, Joan…

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$9 – $140

Lux Radio Theater’s “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta Street #205, Portland, OR, United States

Fake Radio opens its 2021 season of shows with a recreation of Lux Radio Theatre's 1954 Broadcast of: ”The Day the Earth Stood Still" Our special guest star is Phil Proctor, cast member from the world-famous "Firesign Theater" comedy troupe!! If you don't think Science Fiction can be hysterically funny, then welcome to the world of Fake Radio's comedic recreations of old-time radio classics! An alien named Klaatu lands his spacecraft on Earth just after the end of World War II. He brings an important message to the planet that he wishes to tell the representatives of all nations. However, communication turns out to be difficult due to Cold War fears and Klaatu is forced to try an alternative approach. The result shocks the entire…

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$25 – $45

Nature Writing Now: Intensive

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

What does it mean to write about nature now? We are living at a time of great ecological peril and promise, when some thinkers are questioning whether “nature” even exists. How to write about this complexity in authentic and evocative ways? How to convey both the beauty and the corruption of beauty? Together, we will consider some historical and contemporary nature writing in order to learn how the genre has changed over time alongside our cultural conceptions of self and nature. Contemporary nature writing often reflects complex social and political realities, while also reminding us of the abiding depth of feeling created by, for instance, placing one’s hand on a tree trunk and pausing to simply feel. In this course, your writing will be informed…

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$485

Attic Institute: FALL Online: Other Inspirations Poetry Workshop w Matthew Dickman

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this class we will be exploring Ekphrastic Poetry and looking to painting, photography and music as our inspiration. Can ekphrastic poetry be more than a reflection or comment on a piece of art? Can it be more than a beautiful description of another piece of art? We will find out together through looking at the paintings, photographs, and music that has inspired great poems-- as well as writing our own. Register for this workshop NOTE: To protect everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're offering our workshops via Zoom. All students must first sign up for a free Zoom account. Setting it up is easy. And we can help you with questions, if needed. For each class, you'll receive a Zoom "invitation," from the instructor. Click the link...follow the simple…

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$215 – $242
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