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Slamlandia Presents: Clementine von Radics’ Book Release

House Show 2930 SE Clay St, Portland, OR, United States

Slamlandia is excited to announce we will be hosting the book release for Clementine von Radics' newest collection of poetry, In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive. This house show will have an open mic that you can sign up to read in, as well as short spotlight features from local poets Nikki Burian, Julia Gaskill, & Bri Gowdy, and a feature from Clementine von Radics. This show will be held at Pointy House (2930 SE Clay Street) on Monday, April 8th. Door opens & signups at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Some snacks and drinks will be provided (on a donation basis) but feel free to bring your own! ***There will be a $5 required entry fee at the door*** Clementine von…

Free

SABRINA BENAIM – The Slumber Party Tour with Clementine Von Radics

Dante's 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, United States

$ 10.00 / Age 21 And Up Additional Info: Following the success of her current debut North American tour, author/ spoken word artist SABRINA BENAIM has confirmed a second run of shows set to run March 27-April 20. The upcoming shows include Sabrina's first ever shows throughout Texas, the Southwest and West Coast. She will also cross her native Canada from Vancouver to Ottawa. Sabrina is the author of best-selling book of poetry DEPRESSION AND OTHER MAGIC TRICKS (published by Button Poetry, also home to Neil Hilborn). Her videos online have reached over 100 million people. The shows are poetry readings with a sense of humor and hope. While the subject matter can sometimes be dark it is also uplifting as it brings out in…

$10

Bigfoot Regional Benefit Show

Cider Riot 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us in celebrating what our region has to offer in Poetry! We are having a show to get folks excited about the Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam coming to Portland in July! Cider Riot! 807 NE Couch St, Portland, OR 97232 There will be a featured performance from Clementine von Radics! There will be group and individual performances by Bella Brianna Grisby Avery Gadling Skyler Reed Robert Lashley Nani Jane Belinda Julia Gaskill and Sage Lilac There will be exciting raffle prizes! 5-15 dollars (sliding scale) get you into to this amazing event! If you pay 10 or more you some raffle tickets with your entry! Accessibility info: Cider Riot is a 21+ venue so unfortunately no minors are allowed. There is delicious cider and…

$5 – $10

Clementine von Radics

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

Lyrical poet Clementine von Radics’s new book, In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive (Andrews McMeel) is a collection of brutally honest poetry that lends itself to the powerful anthem of survival. Their new collection bravely explores life at its darkest and most inspiring moments — drawing on central themes of love, loss, mental health, and abuse. An attempt to understand and to be understood, In a Dream You Saw a Way to Survive is an ode to vulnerability that delivers concentrated, thought-provoking, and earnest verse.

Free

The Bigfoot Regional Poet Showcase

Ace Hotel 1022 SW Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

Come out to the Ace Hotel for a stellar poetry line up. This event will showcase amazing poets from all around the PNW - and beyond! Event hosted by Stephen Meads. Featured poets: Bella Ben Yisrael Clementine von Radics Greg Harries Jane Belinda The Klute Rudy Francisco Sabrina Benaim This event is free and open to the public as part of The Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam, a two-day poetry festival and competition happening in Downtown Portland.

Free