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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

Jewish Open Mic (presented by the Bigfoot Regional)

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education 724 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR, United States

The Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam, in partnership with the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, presents a Jewish Identity poetry open mic. Those who identify as Jewish (religiously and/or ethnically) are invited to read. All are welcome to come watch. Event hosted by Jane Belinda. 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

Queer Open Mic (presented by the Bigfoot Regional)

Multnomah County Library - Central Library 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

The Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam, in partnership with the Multnomah County Library, presents a poetry open mic for LGBTQIA+ poets to come share their experiences. Straight Allies are welcome to come watch. Event hosted by Garfield Hilson. 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

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