Literary-art Events in Portland

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

Portland, OR – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Portland

 Sun, 02 Aug at 02:30 am Keller Auditorium

Cristela Alonzo: The Midlife Mixtape Tour at Aladdin Theater

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:30 pm 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Powell's Presents: Michael Pollan in Conversation With Dave Miller - TICKETED EVENT

 Tue, 03 Mar at 07:30 pm Revolution Hall

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward - Portland, OR

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport

Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips at Revolution Hall

 Tue, 14 Apr at 08:00 pm 1300 SE Stark St, # 110, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm McMenamins Al's Den Free

Rainbow Rowell

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

An evening of music with Jerry Joseph, Bobby Vega, Wally Ingram & Jenny Conlee

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Get Down l 680 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

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

Portlandia Mermaid Parade & Festival 2026

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

Pool Party Presents! Back to Where We Started, an Anniversary Reading

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm Grand Gesture Books Free

Avenue Q at Brunish Theatre

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm Brunish Theatre

Fate, Flame & Fantasy: A Romance & Fantasy Author Book Fair

 Sat, 14 Feb at 12:00 pm Taborspace

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

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

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

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm McMenamins Al's Den Free

Conversational Lube - ur fav LIVE comedy dating show!!

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm McMenamins Al's Den Free

Kylie Morgan

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:00 pm Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

T L Swan in conversation with RG Prince

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

Powell's Presents: Christen Randall in Conversation With Aiden Thomas

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

McMenamins History Salon

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

Galentine’s Day Party and Photoshoot

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 pm The Branch Creative USD 45

Songwriter Soiree 144: Harmonize!

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Bridge Space USD 18

Wayqeycuna (Argentina)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Portland Center Stage

National Guitar – The Music of Paul Simon with Jenner Fox Band

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211

Tablao Flamenco la Alcachof

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 25

March First Thursday at PNCA

 Thu, 05 Mar at 05:00 pm Pacific Northwest College of Art Free

A Burns Night with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - Portland

 Sun, 08 Feb at 03:00 pm Scotch Lodge USD 119 to 162

An Erotica Poetry Open Mic (a Bigfoot Poetry Festival Fundraiser)

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm Rose City Guitar Company USD 0 to 18

Stephanie Archer in Conversation with Lauren Blakely

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:00 pm 10 Barrel Brewing Portland USD 40

The Horse of Jenin (Palestine)

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

2026 Willamette Writers Conference

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

Powell's Presents: Darcey Steinke in Conversation With Leni Zumas

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

Powell's Presents: Kiliii Yüyan

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm Powell's Books, Inc. (Powell's City of Books)

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

The Tiniest Party

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:30 pm 5211 N Cecelia St USD 0 to 19

Oregon Gold Book Talk

 Sun, 08 Feb at 02:00 pm Oregon Historical Society

Black Love Day - Love Jones Poetry Night (BHFNW)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm Soulful Sips USD 13

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop

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

James Low’s Big Show

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm The Alberta Rose Theatre

Body Temple Dance: Somatic Healing + Reiki ~ Small Group Class

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Glimmer Wellness Center USD 29

New Moon in Aquarius & Lunar New Year Ceremony and Sound Bath

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Wild Hearts Wellness USD 55

Open Mic - Acoustic Village

 Wed, 18 Feb at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 8

Godzilla vs. Portland - Mark Russell signing!

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm 5335 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97213

Queer Open Mic

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

Lauren Groff in Conversation With Lydia Kiesling

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 42

Bach's Goldberg Variations

 Sat, 07 Mar at 03:00 pm First Congregational Concert Hall

You're Going to Die: Poetry, Prose & Everything Goes - PORTLAND EDITION

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Arbor Beer Lodge & Brewery USD 23 to 109

Spring Equinox: Balance, Symbolism, & Renewal

 Sun, 15 Mar at 10:30 am 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

Liz Tomforde in Conversation With Sara Cate

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Powell's City of Books USD 32

Seeking Sacred Wisdom Series: Diana Butler Bass

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Rose City Park Presbyterian Church USD 18 to 66

TAROT SALON w/Christine Payne-Towler @ Living Room Wines

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Living Room Wines USD 34

The Weary Blues: Celebrating Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance at Alberta Abbey

 Sat, 07 Feb Alberta Abbey

Be Heard - An Open Mic for Women's Voices

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 18

Mason Bee Revolution with Dave Hunter of Crown Bees at Stark

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Portland Nursery Free

Plan Your Tastiest Vegetable Garden Yet at Division

 Sun, 22 Feb at 10:00 am Portland Nursery Division Free

Open Mic - Acoustic Village

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

Sojourner

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 pm 64 NE Killingsworth St USD 39 to 45

Feb 21 Sketchcrawl: Architectural Heritage Center

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:00 am Architectural Heritage Center

Open Mic - Acoustic Village

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 8

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

The Cowork Circle

 Thu, 19 Feb at 10:00 am Rose City Coffee Co. Free

Open Mic for Teens and Young Adults

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

You Are the Land Story Time with author/illustrator Steph Littlebird

 Tue, 24 Feb at 11:00 am 1600 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97211

Dumpster Joe & the Boys with Aurelia Anne Cohen

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 23 to 29

BOLD Spoken Word Open Mic

 Tue, 10 Feb at 05:00 pm 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97201

Love, Felt: A Black & BIPOC Valentine’s Writing Circle Thru the Five Senses

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:30 am Safety Side Up (CPR/First Aid) USD 28 to 80

Valentine's Puer & Poetry Intentional Gathering

 Sun, 15 Feb at 10:30 am 8402 SE Clatsop Ct USD 37 to 41

TNC - Richard Tillinghast, Elias Cohen, Michael Berly & Jeffrey Keddie

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 0 to 13

Trinity Lecture

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Imago Dei Community

Presenting Brian Wilson Collaborator, Stephen J. Kalinich & Friends!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 18 to 29

Love Is Like… A Youth Creative Writing Workshop in Portland

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:30 pm Safety Side Up (CPR/First Aid) USD 17 to 48

Open Mic for Teens and Young Adults

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm Artichoke Community Music Free

Love, Felt: A Valentine’s Writing Circle Through the Five Senses

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Safety Side Up (CPR/First Aid) USD 28 to 80

Reading: Erin Connor: Still Into You

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97219

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

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

Tayari Jones

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

Don DuPay & Theresa Griffin Kennedy Talk and Book Signing Free Event

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am 701 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97214

BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE: A Burlesque Brunch Cabaret

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

Class: Women in Music: From Big Mama Thornton to Beyoncé

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:30 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 244

Leadership Roundtable for Worker Wellbeing

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:30 am Portland Golf Club Free

Open Mic Night at Pan Y Pueblo

 Fri, 20 Feb at 05:00 pm Pan Y Pueblo, Portlands Bread Village Free

The Cowork Circle

 Thu, 19 Mar at 10:00 am Rose City Coffee Co. Free

Week 1: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

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

Week 3: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

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

Week 2: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

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

Rose City Book & Paper Fair

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

An Evening With Brent Hull

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm 311 NW 20th Ave. USD 0 to 29

2026 Who Do Men Say That I AM? Christian Leadership Conference

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:30 pm Oasis of Praise International Free

Open Mic

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:30 pm 4784 SE 17th Ave. #150, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202

Myles Bullen / Everybodys Worried About Owen

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

Week 4: Creative Writing and Nature Play Summer Camp

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

Free: Sor Juana Poetry & Creative Writing Workshop

 Sun, 08 Feb at 12:00 pm 537 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214-1127, United States

Sip & Sign

 Wed, 25 Feb at 05:00 pm MESO Makers Market Free

Class: Fun with Bossa Nova on Guitar

 Mon, 19 Jan at 06:00 pm Artichoke Community Music USD 128

New Moon Ceremonial Breathwork & Cacao Sound Journey

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:30 pm 8402 SE Clatsop Ct Free

Alano Club Community Reading Series

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