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Roll for Initiative! After Realm Launch Party & Fundraiser

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Cave Carson, Dick Tracy) and Taki Soma (Rapture, Sinergy) are creating a new quarterly comic, After Realm Quarterly. In the aftermath of Ragnarok, Oona, an elven ranger, sets out into the post-apocalyptic chaos to discover the fate of the old gods. But first, she must fulfill an oath to a lost friend that could doom what’s left of the Nine Realms. It's Dungeons-And-Dragons-And-Norse-Gods. It's a Really Good Time. Mike will be signing at the event, and will be doing randomized head sketches for $30 donations to the Hero Initiative. Randomized head sketches? How's that work? Mike will have a list of six characters he's known for, and a six-sided die. You make your charitable donation, roll the die-- and Mike makes…

Free

Tender Table Presents: Tampopo

Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States

Tender Table is turning 3! To celebrate we are holding a special birthday fundraiser- a screening of Tampopo at the Clinton Street Theater! All ticket sales will go directly towards our 2020 programming. "Tampopo is the tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film." (Rotten Tomatoes) ***If you are Black, Indigenous, or a person of color and would like a discounted ticket, use promo code "BIPOC" to receive $5 off***…

$10

FIRE DANCE: a virtual poetry reading

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Fire Dance is a virtual poetry event and fundraiser which will be held on April 7th at 7:30 PM. The suggested donation is $3-10, and all proceeds will go to the Portland Area Artists Emergency Relief Fund. Five Portland Area poets will read new work over ZOOM—let's keep the poetry community alive during this period of social distancing.

$3 – $10

Oregon Reads Aloud: A SMART Read-A-Thon

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

There is nothing more familiar and comforting than reading aloud together. On May 16, the SMART Reading community invites you into our living rooms for the longest SMART Reading session ever, Oregon Reads Aloud: A SMART Read-A-Thon. Join us here and on YouTube Live, where SMART Reading supporters, community leaders, and volunteers will be reading popular children's book titles from 10am to 10pm to celebrate and support Oregon's youngest readers. Now, more than ever, we know that providing books to our students is critical. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by the end of the day on May 16 to provide a book for every student in SMART Reading across the state. Here's how you can help:  1. Tune in on May 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cSGJU4T7vc&feature=youtu.be 2.…

Free

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon Literary Power Hour

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Outspoken words can change hearts, change minds and change the world. Now more than ever, we need a jolt of energy from some of Oregon's most acclaimed literary minds to inspire, educate and empower. Please join us on Thursday, June 25th for the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon Literary Power Hour, an entertaining virtual event to raise critical funds for PPAO and Portland African American Leadership Forum Action Fund. In the past month, we have witnessed state-sanctioned violence and murder against Black communities. Reproductive justice is about being able to make choices, care for your children and families, and pursue your life's interests without fear of violence or murder at the hands of police and white supremacy. PPAO knows our future of reproductive justice, freedom…

$50

Virtual Front Porch Sessions (A Donation Event)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Front Porch Sessions in helping to make less strangers in the world! These events are about listening and sharing with an open heart. Three storytellers will share a personal story around a chosen theme. Audience members will also have an opportunity to share and form deeper connections with each other by discussing a specific question after each story has finished. This is our first virtual event so we hope that you can join us from where ever you are.​ All you have to do is show up and be your beautiful and unique self. All ticket sales for this show will go to The Loveland Foundation https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ One host, three storytellers, three questions and a lot of conversations. About this Event Join Front Porch…

$5 – $25

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

$50 – $100

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

$50 – $100

Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Note: Gary Cole and CoHo Productions are offering a 25% discount on tickets purchased by Aug. 15th if you use the promotional code "LITPDX" when purchasing tickets! If at least 10 purchases are made with the code, an additional drawing for a "Book Club Bonus" package (10 signed copies with free shipping and author call-in) will be offered for those purchasers. Purchasing a ticket for any date will provide you with access to all scenes captured on video and invitations to live talkbacks, in addition to a copy of the book (and a custom inscription and book club call-in, if applicable). CoHo Productions Co-founder Gary Cole presents Black Box: Page to Stage A Virtual Limited Run in Support of Covid-19 Arts and Culture Relief As CoHo…

$50 – $100

Livestream: How to Get Young People Involved in Activism

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

This virtual book event is a fundraiser for Sister District PDX. Award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch will offer surprising insights from her new book for adults and young adults, You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People, which the New York Times called “fascinating” and Kirkus called “a riveting must-read.” In addition to explaining why we’ll continue to fail to address challenges we face in this country until we fix our democracy, Rusch will share insights on how to reach and rally young people. Zoom registration link Hardback, paperback, and e-book editions of You Call This Democracy? are available to purchase below. The audiobook is available at our Kobo page, here: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781980079903-you-call-this-democracy?bookstore=annieblooms If you are placing an order in…

Free