Thursday 1/8: Klamath/Modoc artist Peggy Ball-Morrill shows work from her latest collection, Kinship Stories: Remembering Native North Portland. Reading Frenzy, 6 p.m., free.
The Witch Hazel Haus presents an intimate reading with local and visiting writers Cynthia Spencer, Jenna Marie Fletcher, Steve Roggenbuck, Chelsea Tadeyeske, Lucille Falk, Patricia Murphy, and Sara June Woods. Witch Hazel Haus, 7 p.m., donations accepted but not required.
Gary Ferguson reads from his memoir, The Carry Home. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Geologist and photographer Ellen Morris Bishop reads from her latest book, Living With Thunder. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 1/9: Portland-based writer and pastor Rick McKinley reads from his latest book meditating on faith, The Answer to Our Cry. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Portland based poet and co-founder of Portland’s Poetry Press Week Liz Mehl reads from her latest work. Mother Foucault Bookshop, 8 p.m., free.
Saturday 1/10: The Brody Poetry Improv Series presents Free Verse: A Reading Of Original Works by poets Sarah Bartlett, Jamalieh Haley, Jay Ponteri, and Vandoren Wheeler, with improvisational performance by the Brody Ensemble. Brody Theater, 7:30 p.m., $12 general, $9 students and seniors.
Sunday 1/11: The Portland Poetry Slam hosts its weekly reading. Glyph, 5 p.m., $5 suggested donation.
Every January, to mark the birth of iconic poet laureate and long-time Oregonian William Stafford, writers and literary groups gather to celebrate his life and work. For the monthly Studio Series poetry night, Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears will read a selection of Stafford’s work as well as his own. Audience members are invited to share their own favorite Stafford poem as well. As he composed nearly 22,000 pieces, there shouldn’t be too much crossover. Stonehenge Studios, 7 p.m., free.
Monday 1/12: Daedalus Books and the Multnomah County Library host a reading by local poet Carl Adamshick to celebrate his latest collection, Saint Friend. Northwest Library, 6:30 p.m., free.
Tim Johnston reads from his latest thriller, Descent. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 1/13: Salon Skid Row presents Tom Blood, Liz Mehl, and Ritah Parish for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
Jason Schmidt reads from his debut memoir, A List of Things That Didn’t Kill Me. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 1/14: Portland-based writer Cathy Camper hosts a book signing to celebrate her debut graphic novel, Lowriders in Space. Floating World Comics, 7 p.m., free.
Broadway Books will be the site of one of the annual celebrations of William Stafford, with this evening’s event hosted by local author Joanna Rose. The featured readers will be Turiya Autry, Mark Pomeroy, and Harold Johnson. Following the featured readings, members of the audience will be invited to share their favorite Stafford poems. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Fred Venturini discusses his latest book, The Heart Does Not Grow Back, with acclaimed Portland author of the explosively popular Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
