Our events, classes, and seminars bring the community together to hear, learn, and discuss the most compelling issues and ideas of our day. We hope you will join us in our community space and bookstore at 716 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR, online, and at partnering venues across Portland and Oregon.
In this free, hands-on zine workshop, participants will use writing, drawing, and collage to creatively explore what they would like to see celebrated and remembered in Portland. Comics journalist and zine-maker Shay Mirk will lead this playful 90-minute workshop reflecting on Portland’s existing monuments and will lead the group through prompts to collaborate on a
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. At last, the long night has ended, and we're ready for Spring! With a bookseller-curated mix of songs featuring sunlight and brightness, we'll be channeling brighter days as we lock-in for a focused writing session. Our Food and Beverage Assistant Manager, Miah,
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome Stephanie Fairyington to celebrate their book Ugly. Fairyington will be joined in conversation by Neil Cochrane. About the book: A tender, moving, and insightful account of queer motherhood and an interrogation of life on the margins of American culture as a self-described “ugly” woman Ugly
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for a staged reading of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat, directed by Terry Kitagawa. This event is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, RSVP on Eventbrite here. About the book: Filipino-American siblings Edith and Kenny are
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome Rex Marshall for his memoir, All the Work I Never Wanted. Marshall will be joined in conversation by Michelle Kicherer. About the book: The lady at the plastic-cup-making factory is missing her fingers. The kid at the burger joint is spitting on patties. The newspapers
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 come share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Cafe is excited to welcome Steven Pfau to celebrate his hybrid memoir, Say Nephew. Pfau will be joined in conversation by Milo Muise.
This monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings will be followed by a short community discussion. Hosted by Kyle Yoshioka and Jessica Meza-Torres. The featured reader
Kick off Pride Month at the Literary Bookstore & Cafe! We are excited to welcome Rosiee Thor to celebrate their book, Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Stories about Love. Thor will be in conversation with local author Sydney Langford. About the book: Explore expansive aromantic love and connection in stories across genres These twelve
***NEW START TIME*** Starting in June, One Page Wednesday will begin at 6:30 PM, with open mic sign-ups opening at 6:00 PM. 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 –
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to be a part of Portland Book Week 2026! Come on down to the store, buy a Portland Book Week tote bag, and check some items off your Bingo card. Also, check out these events at Literary Arts during Portland Book Week: Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30
To celebrate Portland Book Week, the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is hosting a special write-in. The evening's theme is roadtrip! Put pen to paper and write about your next cross-country adventure. Need inspiration? Try our gumball machine full of thoughtful writing prompts. About write-ins: Write-ins are community gatherings where writers come together to share
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Brianna Jett to celebrate the release of their book, Under a Carnivore Sky. Jett will be in conversation with 2026 Oregon Book Award finalist Courtney Gould. I’m the only one left hunting the monster, the only one left with a chance of saving us
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is honored to welcome Illuminated Cities founder zehra imam for an evening of conversation with National Book Award-winning author and Literary Arts board member Omar El-Akkad. About Illuminated Cities: Since 2012, Illuminated Cities has worked with communities impacted by systemic violence to offer: Creative healing tools for expression through
To celebrate the Mendoza Cafe’s first chapter, Literary Arts is inviting the community to join us from June 14 through July 4 for food and drink specials inspired by the literary spirit of the cafe. Visitors can enjoy special menu offerings, vote for their favorite in-house syrup flavor, and take part in anniversary promotions throughout the celebration. Whether
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to welcome Melissa Febos to celebrate the paperback release of her book, The Dry Season. Febos will be joined in conversation by Genevieve Hudson. About the book: In the wake of a catastrophic two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break: For three months, she would
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 come share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month's theme is Pride. Enjoy a night of community writing and light socializing. All are welcome! About write-ins: Write-ins are community gatherings where writers come together to share space, write, and make connections. Whether you’re here to hit word count or make
***NEW START TIME*** Starting in June, the BIPOC Reading Series will begin at 6:30 PM. This monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings
Questions about applying to this year's Oregon Literary Fellowships? Join us at this information session! Drop in any time between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.; register at this link.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome Michelle St. Romain to celebrate her debut novel, Song of Belonging. Michelle will be in conversation with Sandra Freels. About the book: For fans of Kate Morton, Amy Harmon, and Sally Page comes a multigenerational novel infused with touches of magical realism about a woman’s
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is thrilled to welcome 2026 Oregon Book Awards finalist Rowan Kingsbury to celebrate the release of their latest book, Avery and the Squirrel Delivery. This event includes a presentation by Kingsbury and a special craft. About the book: A charming and sweet easy-to-read fairy adventure comic that touches on
Join us at the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for a celebratory evening of readings from the 2026 Oregon Literary Fellowship recipients. The following fellows will be joining us: Devon Fredericksen Jeremy Klemin Amy Marcott Jeffree Morel Jae Nichelle Pooja Nukala Diana Oropeza Molly Reid Jason Sepac Casey Walker Airlie Press Provecho Magazine This event
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome Ari Koontz, author of Just Ask Elsie, and 2026 Oregon Book Awards finalist Sara Ryan, author of Mountain Upside Down, for a special Pride celebration featuring book discussions, and community conversations. There will be fun hands-on activities throughout the evening. Join us on the mezzanine
***REMINDER NEW START TIME*** One Page Wednesday will begin at 6:30 PM, with open mic sign-ups opening at 6:00 PM. 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
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome writer Michael Copperman to celebrate the launch of their book, Seeking Kenny. Coppermen will be joined in conversation by Margaret Malone. About the book: Kenny Cox devoted his life to wrestling: winning ten Oregon championships in collegiate, freestyle, and Greco-Roman, and five junior national championships. But
NOTE: RSVPs for this event are currently closed. If you would like to join the waitlist, please fill out this form. What does it mean to make art in a moment when democracy itself is under threat, and why do authoritarians always come for artists first? In this urgent presentation, strategist and democracy
Questions about applying to this year's Oregon Literary Fellowships? Join us at this information session! Drop-in anytime between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting here. Please contact Alexa Winik (alexa@literary-arts.org) if you have any questions.
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Dan Werb to celebrate the release of his latest book, Our Wild Familiars. Werb will be joined in conversation by Elizabeth Weinberg. Although this is a free event, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance. Thank you! About the book: In Our Wild
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 come share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is excited to welcome author Kaitlyn Teer to celebrate her latest essay collection, Little Apocalypses. Teer will be joined in conversation by local author Chelsea Bieker. About the book: A thoughtful, evocative, and urgently needed collection that reimagines the stories we tell about motherhood, climate change, and the end
Questions about applying to this year's Oregon Literary Fellowships? Join us at this information session! Drop-in anytime between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. Please contact Alexa Winik (alexa@literary-arts.org) if you have any questions.
The Literary Arts Bookstore and NAYA are pleased to welcome author Christine Hartman-Derr to celebrate her latest middle-grade novel, Raven Rising. Hartam-Derr will be joined in conversation by Steph Littlebird. About NAYA: Founded by the community, for the community, NAYA is a regional center for Native resilience and self-determination. We wrap community in
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Terria Smith to celebrate her new memoir, I Love You So Many. Smith will be joined in conversation with Ursula Pike. About the book: I Love You So Many begins with a question: do other California Indians travel? After spending decades working in journalism
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Beach Day! ☀️ Join us for a beach trip (in our imaginations). The cafe will be serving a special beach-themed drink called "Write on the Beach," a peach, orange, and cranberry spritz inspired by the classic cocktail.
***NEW START TIME*** Starting in June, the BIPOC Reading Series will begin at 6:30 PM. This monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. Come listen to our featured readers, or sign up to share your work in our open mic. Readings
The Literary Arts Bookstore and Wild Poet Events are delighted to present “The Stafford Challenge 2025-26 Anthology Book Launch.” Join us for a night of readings from this year’s anthology! This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more about the anthology at: https://wildpoetpress.com. About The Stafford Challenge The Stafford Challenge is a
Deadline to apply for 2027 Oregon Literary Fellowships. Full guidelines available here.
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. About the book: For readers of Wild Dark Shore and The Time Traveler’s Wife, a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author heidi restrepo rhodes to celebrate their debut short story collection, Ampersand Organ. About the book: A fearless, expansive collection that blurs the boundary between body and poem, wielding a liberatory lyric impulse that revels from neuron to nebula and back. Here is a
Come on down to the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe for our monthly write-in. This month’s theme is Cosmic Vibes! This month's special is called Cosmic Dancer, a sweet spritz where Blackberries and lime come together to make a deliciously tart drink. Stay up to date with the Literary Bookstore news! Sign up for our newsletter and
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 come share their work. We strive towards a safe space for poets to read their
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is pleased to welcome author Kavi Yaga to celebrate her debut short story collection, The Vanishings. Yaga will be joined in conversation by Amy Marcott. About the book: Eight jeweled hauntings . . . the disappeared and disappearing, the once-longed-for, the self, the empty door . . . each
Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate summer fruit! Sew felt cherries, strawberries, citrus slices, bananas, avocados, and more! ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage, browse the books, and gather round to hand-sew some incredible (inedible) fruitful charms! Traceable templates & embroidery stitch
**NEW START TIME - 6:30 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
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