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Olivia Olivia
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Notable Portland: 11/10–11/16
Thursday 11/10: The Reed College Visiting Writers Series welcomes Nathaniel Mackey to read from his poetry, including his latest collection, Blue Fasa. Eliot Chapel, 6:30 p.m., free. Enjoy a night of the bawdy, the indecent, the delightful, and the total…
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Notable Portland: 11/3–11/9
Thursday 11/3: YesYes Books hosts a release party for some its latest book launches, featuring The Feeder by Jennifer Jackson Berry, Blues Triumphant by Jonterri Gadson, and Juned by Jenn Marie Nunes. Food, drinks, readings, conversation, and door prizes await!…
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Notable Portland: 10/20–10/26
Thursday 10/20: PQ Monthly celebrates the release of its October issue with a launch party—including drinks and a raffle—with 100% of the proceeds going Sankofa Collective Northwest, a nonprofit dedicated to Black and African LGBTQ community. Q Center, 5 p.m.,…
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Notable Portland: 10/13–10/19
Thursday 10/13: Brian Doyle reads from his new short story collection, The Mighty Currawongs. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free. Colin Dickey takes readers through a road trip of the country’s scariest stops in his new book, Ghostland: An American History…
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Notable Portland: 10/6–10/12
Thursday 10/6: Slamlandia hosts its Dead Poet Slam featuring an open mic with a spotlight on local writer, Cynthia French. Hot Lips on Hawthorne, 6 p.m., $1 suggested donation. Enjoy a special poetry reading featuring visiting and local poets Caroline…
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Notable Portland: 9/29–10/5
Thursday 9/29: Fields Magazine celebrates their fifth issue release party with a reading, featuring contributors Kate Jayroe, Nick Jaina, and Sarah Galvin. Ristretto Roasters, 7 p.m., free. Local poets Carolyn Martin, Michael Berton, and Emmett Wheatfall. Another Read Through, 7 p.m.,…
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Notable Portland: 9/22–9/28
Thursday 9/22: Wendy Gordon reads from her debut novel, Wrong Highway. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free. Local author D’Norgia Taylor launches her new book, Seedlings, with a reading followed by a Q&A session and signing. Another Read Through, 7 p.m.,…
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Notable Portland: 9/15–9/21
Thursday 9/15: PQ Monthly hosts their September issue release party featuring gorgeous work from local artist David Lynch. Salvage Works, 5 p.m., free. Sally K. Lehman reads from her new book, In The Fat. Another Read Through, 7 p.m., free.…
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Notable Portland: 9/8–9/14
Thursday 9/8: Oregon authors Clemens Starck (Old Dogs, New Tricks) and Harold Johnson (The Fort Showalter Blues) share from their latest work. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free. Margaret Wappler reads from her 90s nostalgia meets fantasy space travel novel, Neon…
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Notable Portland: 9/1–9/7
Thursday 9/1: Reading Frenzy celebrates its Copper Anniversary with special literary guests, signings, snacks, specials, and other surprises. Support one local bookshop surviving twenty-two years! Reading Frenzy, 11–7 p.m., free. Dmae Roberts reads from her book, The Letting Go Trilogies: Stories…
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Notable Portland: 8/25–8/31
Thursday 8/25: Poetry is a Beautiful Object presents local readers with the chance to listen to poetry while browsing unique vintage finds. This month’s reading will feature Timmy Straw, Hajara Quinn, Dao Strom, and Nathan Wade Carter. Workshop Vintage, 7…
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Notable Portland: 8/18–8/24
Thursday 8/18: Join PQ Monthly and the National Equality Publishers Association for the August issue release party. Jupiter Hotel, 5 p.m., free. The Neuwerk series invites Richard Braucher, Stephanie Adams-Santos, and Jamondria Harris to bring their poetry to life with…