Literary-art Events in Portland

Check out happening literary-art events all around Portland, OR

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Portland

 Sun, 02 Aug at 02:30 am Keller Auditorium

4th Annual INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL-FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWCASE (Different Casts)

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm The Alberta Rose Theatre

BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE: A Burlesque Brunch Cabaret

 Sun, 12 Apr at 11:00 am The Victorian Belle Mansion USD 23 to 151

4th Annual INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL-FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWCASE (Different Casts)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm The Alberta Rose Theatre

Rainbow Rowell

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 43

Powell's Presents: Ann Patchett in Conversation With Willy Vlautin - TICKETED EVENT

 Tue, 07 Jul at 07:30 pm Revolution Hall

THE 4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211

Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival 2026

 Fri, 24 Jul at 08:00 pm Portland, Oregon

Powell's Presents: Jenny Lawson - TICKETED EVENT

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Revolution Hall

Tayari Jones

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 45

D&D Comedy Night at HOKU: Daniel Simonsen

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Hoku Events on Madison USD 29 to 85

Amal El-Mohtar in Conversation With Kelly Sue DeConnick

 Sun, 29 Mar at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 38

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm McMenamins Al's Den Free

T L Swan in conversation with RG Prince

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Lincoln High School USD 40

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

 Fri, 20 Mar McMenamins Al's Den Free

Songwriters in the Round: Steve Wilkinson / David E Lane / Milo Binder

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Alberta Street Pub

McMenamins History Salon

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm McMenamins Al's Den & Ringlers Annex

Batwoman #1 - Greg Rucka signing @ Cosmic Monkey Comics!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm 5335 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97213

PDX Alt Wed Fair

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm 2222 NE Oregon Street, Suite 207, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97232

New2You Festival of New Works

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Portland Institute for Contemporary Art

The Horse of Jenin (Palestine)

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Portland Center Stage

Valerie Tosi Album Recording

 Sat, 18 Apr The Siren Theater USD 23

New Moon in Pisces Ceremony

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Wild Hearts Wellness USD 50

2026 Willamette Writers Conference

 Thu, 30 Jul at 07:00 pm Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr

An Evening w/Jamie Pacton, cozy fantasy author

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm 414 SE 80th Ave USD 7

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln in Conversation With Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari

 Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 35

Northwest Songfest Presents: Catharsis

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 23 to 29

Marcus Kliewer in Conversation With Caitlin Starling

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 31

Rocketship: 30th Anniversary of 'A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness' at Mississippi Studios

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm 3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97227

Pink Floyd & the Void- Live Music, Movement & Soundbath

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm SomaSpace USD 39 to 109

Rose City Book & Paper Fair

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland USD 7

Brooke Averick

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 30

History Pub - From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful”

Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm McMenamins Kennedy School

Week 4: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 20 Jul at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

SEPT 5TH - PEDRO GONZALEZ - LIVE IN PORTLAND

 Sat, 05 Sep at 07:30 pm Hoku Events on Madison USD 34 to 109

Week 6: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 10 Aug at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

Intimate Ecologies

 Thu, 26 Mar at 11:00 am Alberta Street Gallery Free

Raegan Leilani with Emma Bakshi Davis and Jenna Leigh

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 23 to 29

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:30 am 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

Eliza Jane's Freedom of Speech Podcast LIVE Taping

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Music USD 20 to 29

Week 3: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

Mediums With a Message • with Thea Strom and Anna Blossom

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm Psychic Sister, entrance on 19th, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, OR, USA USD 34

The Old Yellers with The Tillinghast Mtn Duo

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 13 to 29

Irving Street Theater

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:00 pm Irving Street Tapas USD 13

The Tiniest Party

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:30 pm 4834 N Lombard St USD 0 to 215

Slamlandia Poetry Open Mic ft. Wil & Susanna Gibson

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:30 pm Guilder Coffee Company @ Powell's City of Books Free

Open Mic - Acoustic Village

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 8

A.M.P. (Art.Music.Poetry) Gallery - Open Mic (April 2nd Edition)

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm 1124 NW 13th Ave USD 7 to 18

Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhist Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Symposium

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am 1119 SE Market St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

Portland/Премʼєра фільму "Мавка.Справжній міф "/“Mavka.The True Myth”

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:50 pm Cinemark Century Eastport Plaza 16 USD 27

Just Above/Just Below - Richie Greene, Matt Hannafin, Michael Pisaro-Liu

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Mother Foucault's Bookshop Free

Earth Month Eco-Art: Gratitude & Reciprocity

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:30 am 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

Week 5: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

Queer Open Mic

 Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 55

A.M.P. : Art.Music.Poetry - Open Mic (March 21 Edition)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm 1124 NW 13th Ave USD 7 to 18

Matt Meighan & Midnight Jasmine

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 23 to 29

RIP: Read In Peace | Sinister Bound Book Club | Portland

 Sun, 29 Mar at 12:30 pm Sinister Coffee and Creamery Free

Open Mic for Teens and Young Adults

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music Free

Be Heard - An Open Mic for Women's Voices

 Wed, 08 Apr Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 18

Week 1: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

Silent Reading Hour: March 2026

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Himmapan Free

2026 Portland Writing Workshop

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport

Creator's Moots: Low-Key Creator Zones (Portland Hostel Cafe)

 Mon, 23 Mar at 04:00 pm Hostel Cafe Free

MANTID

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm BUILDING 5 USD 5 to 36

Headshot Roundup

Sun, 29 Mar at 12:00 pm 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Portland Free

Women Write & Wine

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm 45th Parallel Wines USD 25

Artichoke Afternoons Presents Frank Goodman

 Thu, 16 Apr at 01:30 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 13

Papasquatch's Book Release Party

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Rose City Book Pub Free

Pop up Poetry Reading ft. Raina Jane, Ember Matthews, & Eric Sirota

 Mon, 23 Mar at 06:30 pm Marino Cafe Free

Author Event: Robyn Saunders Wilson in conversation with Michelle Kicherer

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm Literary Arts Free

The Cowork Circle

 Thu, 23 Apr at 10:00 am Rose City Coffee Co. Free

Week 2: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

 Mon, 29 Jun at 09:00 am Mt Tabor Park Free

Book release & signing w/ Jeff Markovics & Audrey Sable @ Cosmic Monkey Comics!

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm 5335 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97213

Megan Lally Book Signing

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Barnes & Noble Free

Poetry Reading: Ingrid Wendt & Joe Wilkins

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97219

A Satirical Cocktail

 Fri, 22 May at 03:00 pm All Classical Radio USD 25 to 55

I Hate My Job Portland Launch Party

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Mother Foucault's Bookshop USD 0 to 55

Myles Bullen / Everybodys Worried About Owen

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Sloth City Studios USD 18

EX NIHILO: A Staged Screenplay

 Sat, 18 Apr at 02:00 pm FRAMEWORK USD 29

The Study & Society's Between The Lines Book Club

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:30 pm 1128 NW 13th Ave Free

Workshop: Portland Songwriters Association

 Sat, 21 Mar Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 5

The Cowork Circle

 Thu, 21 May at 10:00 am Rose City Coffee Co. Free

Fables For Our Times - The Next Chapter

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Ethos Music Center USD 8 to 15

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Portland, OR

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Alano Club Community Reading Series

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm Bishop & Wilde at Tin House Free

Steve Arndt Memorial

Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm Portland Free