Thursday 4/28: Local poets Joe Wilkins, A. Molotkov, and Jeff Alessandrelli read from their latest poetry. Another Read Through, 7 p.m., free.
Jim Lynch reads from his new book, Before the Wind. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Portland Arts & Lectures and Literary Arts present Pakistani writer PEN/Hemingway Award-winner Mohsin Hamid to speak and read from their latest work. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., prices vary.
Friday 4/29: The Show:Tell Teen Workshop for Teen Writers & Artists celebrated 10 years in the community with readings by past teen campers, past and present faculty, and guest writers Matthew Dickman and Karen Russell, among others. IPRC, 7 p.m., free.
Ziggy Rendler-Bregman will be reading her poetry and showing her artwork that accompanies the poems. Her book, The Gate of Our Coming and Going, is a collection of both. Another Read Through, 7 p.m., free.
Stewart O’Nan reads from his latest novel, City of Secrets. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 4/30: Local author Caroline Miller celebrates the launch of her latest book, Ballet Noir, with a live reading followed by a signing. Another Read Through, 1:30 p.m., free.
Join local poets and musicians for “Goodbye Portland; Hold the Light and Shimmer,” an event the welcomes Trevino Brings Plenty, Cotton (a musical project based out of Portland), Britt Ashley, Leah Noble Davidson, Jamondria Marnice Harris, Abigail Entrican, Michael Apinyakul, and Becca Yenser. Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 7 p.m., free.
The Late Night Library presents their annual fundraiser, All Fines Forgiven, a musical and literary variety show, featuring Seattle-based musician Naomi Wachira, international award-winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor, Nashville-based poet TJ Jarrett, hip-hop artist and social magician Cloudy October, and writer and Tell It Slant director Danielle Frandina. Portland-based poet Samiya Bashir will host this year’s celebration. Cerimon House, 7 p.m., $5.
Monday 5/2: Grief Rites, a literary showcase on grief, loss, death, and dying welcomes Nicole Smith, Kate Ristau, Kevin Meyer, Niyati Evers, Kirsten Larson, Sally K. Lehman, Elea Acheson, Holly Goodman, and Jessica Standifird. Post 134, 7 p.m., free.
Founding editor and creative director of Bitch magazine Andi Zeisler reads from her latest book, We Were Feminists Once. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Literary Arts presents a rare public appearance by Phil Knight for the release of his memoir, Shoe Dog. Hear firsthand from Oregon’s greatest entrepreneur as he shares his journey to become the founder and CEO of one of the world’s most iconic brands: Nike. Knight will be in conversation with the New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m., prices vary.
Tuesday 5/3: Salon Skid Row presents Jeannie Yoon, Julian Smuggles, and Pecos B. Jett for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
PEN Open Award Finalist, Lauret Savoy will read from her new memoir, Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Geoff Manaugh reads from his latest book that studies architecture the way a burglar would, A Burglar’s Guide to the City. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Join Kelley Roy and Matt Preston of ADX Portland and Portland Made, Joe Biel of Microcosm Publishing, Charles Heying, author of Brew to Bikes, and Rick Turoczy of PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) for a lively dialogue about Portland’s unique publishing and maker communities. Ooligan Press, 7:30 p.m., free.
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