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The “Uncensored” Gaze

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

If the "Untold" story was too R-rated to be read at the gallery... or on the radio... or at Powell's... its time has come! TEN of our authors will be reading their amazing - over-sexed, foul-mouthed, squirm-inducing, or otherwise just too damn "adult" - stories. Reading will be: Stephen Arndt, Liz Asch, Doug Chase, David Ciminello, Sean Davis, Dian Greenwood, Sara Guest, Robert Hill, Lisa Kaser, and Kevin Meyer... and maybe a surprise or two...?

Free

A Very Bookish Christmas at the Siren Theater

The Siren Theater 315 NW Davis St, Portland, OR, United States

Ever wish you could chat up your favorite Portland author whilst drinking some festive nog and gnawing on a holiday cheese log with George Michael's "Last Christmas" blaring in the background? Well, NOW'S YOUR CHANCE! Twenty Portland authors, poets, artists and others will be selling their literary wares at the Siren Theater on Wednesday December 12h from 6:30-9. Here's a list of the authors who have signed on so far! Kelly Williams Brown Kate Carroll de Gutes Kerry Cohen Monica Drake Alex Falcone Toni Greaves Martha Grover Courtenay Hameister Sheila Hamilton Karen Karbo Pauline Lane Shawn Levy Gigi Little Margaret Malone Anis Mojgani Stephen O'Donnell Scott Poole Mark Russell Elizabeth Scott Suzy Vitello Soule Shannon Wheeler Ryan White Join us, won't you? And give your…

Free

Seek

Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

In honor of our inspiration and namesake, Lilla Leach, the intrepid explorer of Oregon's most wild spaces, we present "Seek," a literary reading featuring Idris Anderson, Kate Gray, Takashi L. Kendrick, Missy Ladygo, Gigi Little, and Anis Mojgani. Join us for this literary expedition on the East Terrace of Leach Botanical Garden, August 18th, 4-6PM. Discover new authors to love (or discover something new about an already-loved author), plus ample supplies of food, wine, and conversation, all in Lilla's magical back yard. Come early and explore the Garden! $10 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds to benefit Leach Botanical Garden, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Idris Anderson’s second collection of poems Doubtful Harbor won the Hollis Summers Prize and was published by Ohio University Press in 2018.…

Free – $10

Portland Writers’ Picnic 2019

Laurelhurst Park 3554 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR, United States

It's the 5th annual Portland Writers' Picnic! Writers of all pathways, come eat and drink and hang out. Bring the whole family. Picnic area D in Laurelhurst Park. It's a potluck, so bring something to share. BYOB. Come celebrate writing and friends and community!

Free

Literary BINGO with Lilla Lit

CENTRL Office Downtown 1155 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Candy will be flung, prizes will be won: Come bingo with Lilla Lit! We’re back with more literary bingo madness courtesy an all-star lineup of Portland writers. Who will read a flashback? A sonnet? The word “panty”? Mark your cards and claim your prizes! Your bingolicious hosts: Lilla Lit coordinators Virginia Bellis Brandabur and Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet. This year's brave readers: Rebecca Claren (Kickdown), Kate Gray (For Every Girl), Apricot Irving (The Gospel of Trees), Missy Ladygo, Gigi Little (The Untold Gaze), Jessica Mehta (Savagery), Liz Scott (This Never Happened), and Natalie Serber (Community Chest). 7 PM • CENTRL Office Downtown • 1155 SW Morrison https://www.facebook.com/events/502956033891541/

Free