All events and classes take place at Literary Arts, 716 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR, unless otherwise noted.
Finding Wonderful: Matt Mikalatos [FREE]
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Join The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for an evening of Hollywood nostalgia and holiday classics! We’re thrilled to host local author Matt Mikalatos to celebrate his latest, Finding Wonderful: Hopeful Lessons from Jimmy Stewart and It’s a Wonderful Life.
One Page Wednesday [FREE]
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Here is an opportunity to share or listen to one page of work in progress from talented writers from everywhere. Come with a single page of work and sign up to read—or come to listen and prepare to be inspired. Our host is the one and only Emme Lund. The featured reader for November is H.G. Dierdorff.
Kimberly Blaeser in conversation with Christopher Diaz [FREE]
Thursday, November 5, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore is pleased to welcome Kimberly Blaeser to celebrate her latest book Red Ants. Blaeser will be joined in conversation by Christopher Diaz.
The Hot Dog Cookbook Party with Farideh Sadeghin [TICKETED EVENT]
Sunday, November 8, 1:00–3:00 p.m. | L’Echelle, 4537 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
Chef Farideh Sadeghin is bringing The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World’s Best Food to life with a special afternoon collaboration featuring some of the Rose City’s favorite chefs. Guests will enjoy samples of one hot dog from each chef, and a welcome cocktail. Bring your copy of the book or purchase one onsite to have it signed. Event held at L’Echelle.
Destroy This House: Amanda Uhle [FREE]
Wednesday, November 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore is pleased to welcome Amanda Uhle to celebrate her memoir, Destroy This House.
November Write-In: Ancestors [FREE]
Tuesday, November 17, 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 Ancestors!
Slamlandia [FREE]
Thursday, November 19, 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 to provide a safe space for poets to read their own poetry, witness others, and participate in community.
Rebecca Handler in conversation with Selina Fillinger [FREE]
Tuesday, November 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
The Literary Arts Bookstore is pleased to welcome author Rebecca Handler to celebrate her new novel, In the Round. Handler will be joined in conversation by Selina Fillinger.
BIPOC Reading Series [FREE]
Wednesday, November 25, 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.
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Writing Classes
Journalism for Every Writer
Wednesdays, November 4 through December 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. (six sessions, no meeting November 25)
Whether there’s a journalist character in your novel, a historical component to your memoir, a narrative aspect to your academic work, or a poem that provides a glimpse into an unknown world, this class will provide a basic understanding of journalism that any writer can apply to any project.
Instructor: Rebecca Grant
Saturdays, November 14 through December 19, 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. [ONLINE VIA ZOOM]
Tarot is both deeply symbolic and highly narrative, creating a system that can inspire and guide many forms of writing. This multigenre workshop will introduce techniques for using tarot in one’s writing practice. No experience with tarot is necessary prior to the first workshop.
Instructor: Miranda Schmidt
Readers Seminar
Theodor Adorno: Minima Moralia
Sundays, November 8 through December 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (six sessions, no meeting November 29)
In this Delve, we will study Adorno’s Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life—the amazing book he wrote between 1944 and 1949 to explore his feelings about the calamitous situation of a world facing despotism.
Guide: Bennett Gilbert
Classes and Readers Seminar schedules are subject to change.
For the most up-to-date information, check out our full events calendar.
