All events and classes take place at Literary Arts, 716 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR, unless otherwise noted.
Kelly Anderson in conversation with Rachel Hochhauser [FREE]
Wednesday, August 12, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Kelly Anderson to celebrate the release of book, The Wild Beneath. Anderson will be joined in conversation by Rachel Hochhauser.
heidi restrepo rhodes: Ampersand Organ [FREE]
Thursday, August 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author heidi restrepo rhodes to celebrate their debut short story collection, Ampersand Organ.
August Write-In: Cosmic Vibes [FREE]
Tuesday, August 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Cosmic Vibes!
BIPOC Reading Series – NEW TIME! [FREE]
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Kyle Yoshioka and Jessica Meza-Torres, this monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color.
Slamlandia [FREE]
Thursday, August 20, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Slamlandia is a poetry open mic and slam that meets every month at Literary Arts, on the third Thursday. This mic provides a creative, fun, and welcoming space for all literary communities in Portland. We encourage poets, new and old, to share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their own poetry, witness others, and participate in community.
How to Build a D&D Character [FREE]
Sunday, August 23, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to bring your characters’ story to life, figure out what makes them strong, and arm them to be ready to face their first combat. Consider this Dungeons and Dragons 101; come with any amount of knowledge you might have and be ready for an adventure!
Kavi Yaga in conversation with Amy Marcott [FREE]
Tuesday, August 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Kavi Yaga to celebrate her debut short story collection, The Vanishings.
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Writing Classes
More Will Be Revealed: Writing Through Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Recovery
Saturdays, August 8 through August 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
his workshop will include one to two readings and discussions from published writers per session with generative writing prompts that can be adapted to serve any genre. We will have opportunities to share our work with one another and investigate our past selves, present journeys, and future healing and legacies. Potential authors to be read and discussed include Kaveh Akbar, James Baldwin & Jane Blunschi.
Instructor: Brody Parrish Craig
Classes and Readers Seminar schedules are subject to change.
For the most up-to-date information, check out our full events calendar.
