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The Moth: StorySLAM: Moving

Holocene 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

MOVING: Prepare a five-minute story about life's migrations. An upgrade or downsize. New job, new love, or a new lease on life. Tell us about geographic shifts that have shaken up your world or stirred your soul. A steady march or a slow dance. Just keep swimming... COVID Requirements: See Holocene's COVID Policy for details. We will not be selling any tickets at the door. This venue is 21+ *Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. Media Sponsors: OPB and Literary Arts

$15

Other People’s Poems

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

The first OPP of 2023! Come recite someone else’s poem by heart, or just listen. There is an event directly afterwards so we will start at 7 sharp.

Free

Us Clumsy Gods/In the Wordshed

Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Long-time Portland poet, performer editor and reading host dan raphael will be reading from In the Wordshed, his 26th book, just published this December. Poet and designer Ash Good will read from Us Clumsy Gods, which came out in October.

Free

POPS: Portland Oregon Paper Shapers

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland, OR, United States

The New Monthly Origami Group Meetings at IPRC! Portland Oregon Paper Shapers, aka POPS, is a community of origami enthusiasts that formally met monthly at Belmont Library. After almost 3 years hiatus due to the pandemic, POPS will resume monthly meetings at IPRC on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm, starting January 2023! Since the first Sunday of January is a holiday (1/1), we will meet on January 8th instead. We will also meet on February 5th. If you're interested in origami and want to explore a new community, please come fold with us! All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to join POPS. Children under 12 are asked to be accompanied by adults. Please contact Yuki Martin at…

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Free

Wendy Willis Poetry Reading

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

The 16th season of the Milwaukie Poetry Series continues on January 11 at 6pm with a live reading at the library by poet Wendy Willis. Seating limited to 50. Wendy Willis has published two books of poems, a book of essays, and a textbook. Her last two books, These are Strange Times, My Dear, and A Long Late Pledge were finalists for the Oregon Book Award. Wendy is also the founder and director of Oregon's Kitchen Table, a statewide community engagement program housed at Portland State University. She lives in Southeast Portland with her family. Room Location: Community Room

Free

William Stafford Birthday Celebration

Ledding Library of Milwaukie 10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie, OR, United States

The Milwaukie Poetry Series and the Ledding Library are delighted to sponsor a William Stafford Birthday Celebration. Room Location: Community Room

Free

Science Pub Portland: Comics & Women’s Liberation

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Learn More & Get Tickets In 1977 a comic was launched with the tagline, “This female fights back!” We can’t disclose who the character is, but you would recognize her from her blue and red outfit and oversized fists. Indeed, this character punched her way past a cavalcade of villains, but did so while struggling not to gain weight and keeping her day job as a magazine editor. This character was identified as “This Woman, This Warrior” in the first issue of her solo series, and her story arc offers a complicated response to second-wave feminism in the mainstream media, particularly as she was written by male creators who, based on interviews and letter columns, seemed unfamiliar with key tenets of feminism and were more…

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Free – $5

The Moth: StorySLAM: Love Hurts

Holocene 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

LOVE HURTS: Prepare a five-minute tale about a love that made you go OUCH. The agony of deferred love! The misery of good love, gone bad! The anguish of one-way love! Bring stories of your heart, kicked to the curb by the people or places or things you love...or used to love. Love that "Hurts So Good" also welcome. COVID Requirements: See Holocene's COVID Policy for details. We will not be selling any tickets at the door. This venue is 21+ *Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. Media Sponsors: OPB and Literary Arts

$15

OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews! Find your next favorite book, learn how to get self published and sample local brews. The ultimate night out! Typically the last Wednesday of the month, OMSI After Dark is a 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content for you to enjoy. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo – all while exploring the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. CURRENT COVID RULES Masks are optional for guests although we still highly encourage you to wear a mask and recommend you wear an N95 or KN95. We are limiting capacity to 1,200 guests. 21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for…

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$25 – $40

Book Launch: “The Butter House,” by Sarah Gerard

Keys Lounge 533 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR, United States

Celebrate the release of The Butter House, a new book from Lambda award-winning author Sarah Gerard. The Butter House follows a woman who moves to Florida and becomes a caretaker for a feral cat colony. Publishers Weekly says, "With precise and lush details, Gerard captures a sense of life's fragility amid new possibilities." Hosted by Portland-based publisher, Conium Press, this event will feature an author discussion between Sarah Gerard and James R. Gapinski. Paperback and limited-edition hardcover copies will be available, and there will be a book signing after the event. Keys Lounge is a 21+ venue with a full food and drink menu, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Learn more about this event on the Conium Press website or find this event on Facebook.

Free
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