Thursday 5/28: The Journey Art Festival author showcase welcomes S. Renee Mitchell and guest poets Emily Newberry, Polo Catalani, and Alberto Moreno. The event serves as a fundraiser in support of the Sisters of the Road kitchen and other services. Food and music will accompany the reading. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 6:30 p.m., $20.
Seattle-based author Megan Kruse comes to Portland to read from her latest book, Call Me Home. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Not to be confused with David Joel Horowitz, the founder of conservative think tank the Freedom Center, Portland State historian David A. Horowitz has long been concerned with a populist approach to American politics (with books such as Beyond Left And Right: Insurgency and The Establishment). He will offer a multimedia presentation of his new memoir Getting There: An American Cultural Odyssey. Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union, 7 p.m., free.
Cole Cohen reads from her memoir on finding a hole a size of a lemon in her brain, Head Case. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Journalist Sarah Tomlinson reads from her rugged memoir, Good Girl. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 5/29: Brandon Webb reads from his new book, Among Heroes. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
A benefit reading to support St. John’s Bookstore will include live music and drinks. Readings by Sylvia Allen, Nathan Tompkins, Jenny Forrester, Tommy Gaffney, Julia Laxer, Kate Carroll de Gutes, and Josh Lubin. St. John’s Booksellers, 7 p.m., $5–$10 suggested donation.
Christopher Robinson and Gavin Kovite read from their latest collaborative literary contribution, War of the Encyclopaedists. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 5/30: She Shreds magazine will host a discussion panel as part of the Everything Is festival with musician Kate Nash, She Shreds founder and editor-in-chief Fabi Reyna, Tacocat’s Bree McKenna and Bitch Media online editor Sarah Mirk. They will discuss the trajectory and progression of feminism in the music industry for “What Is A Woman: Feminism, Punk, and the In Between.” Hollywood Theatre, 12 p.m., $10.
Suss Magazine launches their 3rd issue with a release party featuring live music and readings. Glyph, 3 p.m., free.
Nikki McClure shares from her latest illustrated book, In. Powell’s City of Books, 4 p.m., free.
Jamie Tworkowski, author of To Write Love on Her Arms, is back with his latest book on the topic of hope amidst depression, If You Feel Too Much. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 4 p.m., free.
Burnt Tongue welcomes Domi Shoemaker, Natasha Champney, Brenda Taulbee, Moira McAuliffe, Andrew Gurevich, Hobie Anthony, Matty Byloos, Linda Resca, Chris Scofield, Christine Toth, Edee Lemonier, Hollie Hefferman, Michael Sage Ricci, and Tom Spanbauer to read for their 12th event in their quarterly reading series. Crush Bar, 4:30 p.m., $5.
Sunday 5/31: University of Hell Press invites three of its authors, Michael N. Thompson, Stephen M. Park, and Brian S. Ellis to read from their latest books. Powell’s on Hawthorne, 4 p.m., free.
Humorist Michael Perry makes his fiction debut with his new book, The Jesus Cow. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Monday 6/1: Peter Orullian reads from his book, Trial of Intentions. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Harvard Medical School physician Angelo Volandes reads from his book, The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan For End-of-Life Care. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tuesday 6/2: Salon Skid Row presents Tyler Atwood, Jesse Bradley, Brian Stephen Ellis, Sean Aaron Bowers, and Jenna Marie Fletcher for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
Brian Doyle reads from his new book, Martin Marten. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday 6/3: Orpheus: A Night of Stories is an event where six professional writers read their original essays alongside Fort Vancouver High students who also read their own original essays. This years featured professional writers include Tabitha Blankenbiller, Brian Doyle, Courtenay Hameister, Nick Mattos, Jay Ponteri, and Kevin Sampsell. Fort Vancouver High School, 6:30 p.m., free.
Jared Stone reads from new book, Year of the Cow. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
