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Grief Rites Readers Series ~ October 8

American Legion Post 134 2104 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

From Grief Rites Facebook page: 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 Doors at 6:30pm. Readings begin at 7pm. Come early, grab a drink (full bar) and find your seat. Please consider bringing canned goods or cold weather clothing/blankets to donate to the Post 134 food & clothing pantry, which serves local veterans, houseless and anyone in need. ***We're switching things up a bit to make room for more voices. This month's event will include an open…

Free

.:LOOP:. Reading and Performance by Corporeal Writing Mammals

The Corporeal Writing Center 510 SW 3rd Ave #101, Portland, OR, United States

Please come witness Corporeal Writing participants read along with me and Lidia Yuknavitch at Corporeal Center on Sat, 4/20 from 5-8pm. You can find us at 510 SW 3rd Ave Suite 101, in the old Postal building just across the Morison bridge and in the same bldg as Killler Burger. We don’t call our comrades students because that top down jam just isn’t how we roll. Just so you know, no one will be turned away for inability to pay at the door, but we are asking you to consider $5 or so, so we can keep offering a space for anyone to write for free on Tues-Fri, 12-6pm. Love .:LOOP:. Domi Our phenomenal readers/performers are: Dot Hearn Pamela K. Santos Annie Gudger Jewels Bethann…

Free – $5

Who Are You Becoming? A reading about grief over time

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

When we lose someone we cannot live without, our lives become split into two time frames: Before and After. The After is the rest of our lives, often decades. Join us as we hear stories from people who are 6 months to 40 years our from their losses. Come hear how each story is unique and how each has so much overlap and commonality. Come hear how our grief changes over time and how it stays the same. Come hear how love, the true origin of our grief, absolutely never ends or changes. Featuring: DeAnn Welker Monica Welty Sue Moshofsky Karin Stanley Anne Gudger Jewelie Randall Mary Mandeville This event is free! Libations available for purchase at this important literary hub of our community! If…

Free

Powell’s First Word Reading Series – featuring Grief Rites

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

As of January, Powells has launched a new initiative called the FIrst Word Reading Series. The purpose is to "highlight emerging voices from every corner of the Portland literary community. Each month, a different writer, publisher, or literary organization will curate a one-of-a-kind night of readings and performances." We'll follow our typical format. Each reader will have time at the mic to share their grief inspired story. We're so excited for you to experience the dynamic of this group....everything from personal essay to poetry to slam to music. As always, Trigger Warning, because GRIEF. Please remember that Grief Rites does not vett our readers, so the first time you hear their particular piece of work will be our first time, as well. Trigger warnings and…

Free