LitPDX seeks to amplify marginalized voices, and welcomes all, their ideas, their events, and their words.

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Deep Happening

NMB Foundation Facility 2360 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR, United States

NMB Foundation presents an evening of art, words, songs, and dance thoughtfully curated by José Medeles (revival Drum shop/1939 Ensemble). In collaboration with Chris Funk (Decemberists), Medeles offers a pallet of sights and sounds to celebrate the inclusive spirit of our art community and the memory of Nike SB architect and Rose City artistic heavyweight Sandy Bodecker. Featured artists this month are Jonathan Sielaff, Ryan Miller, Joana Wang, Tai Woodville (featuring Mountain on the Moon) & Charlie Salas Humara. Performances begin at 6PM within NMB's architecturally inspiriting facility at 2360 NW Quimby. This event is FREE and all ages are welcome. Please RSVP at hello@bodeckerfoundation.org

Free

Songwriting with Chris Funk

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Meets Mon/Weds 1-2:30pm | July 20, July 22, July 27, July 29, Aug 3, Aug 5, Aug 10, Aug 12 Do you write your own music, lyrics, or rhymes? Have you experimented with recording music at home? In this workshop, we’lldissect and analyze song forms together across different genres of music. What makes a song unique? What is the message of the lyrics? What’s the production quality and how was it arranged in the studio? Inspired by what we discover, we’ll challenge ourselves to write and record a new song each week. We’ll also be joined by guest artists and songwriters for QAs about their creative process. This workshop is geared towards students with some basic songwriting experience who’d like to take their skills to…

Free