44th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
NW Film Center 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United StatesNow in its 44th year, the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival is proud to continue its mission of showcasing outstanding new work by our region’s media artists and offer a snapshot of the thriving creative community that surrounds us. The Festival strives to nurture the growth and success of filmmakers who are... Read More
Stormy Weather Arts Festival
Cannon Beach OR, United StatesThe Stormy Weather Arts Festival has been one of the Cannon Beach’s most popular events for over a quarter century and will celebrate its 30th anniversary November 3-5, 2017. Since its inception, the first weekend in November has been a celebration of the arts in Cannon Beach, where you can... Read More
The Poetry Brothel: Portland
The Star Theater 13 NW 6th, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Poetry Brothel is a unique and immersive poetry event that takes poetry outside classrooms and lecture halls and places it in the lush interiors of a bordello. The Poetry Brothel presents a rotating cast of both male and female poets as “whores,” each operating within a carefully crafted character,... Read More
2017 Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park, Portland, ORJoin Literary Arts for Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival, our annual celebration of literature. This one-day event features local and national authors presenting onstage events, pop-up readings, and workshops. Enjoy activities for readers of all ages, an extensive book fair, local food trucks, entry to the Portland Art Museum and more. Each year,... Read More
Olio Nuovo Festival
Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, OR, United StatesYour first chance to taste and purchase this season’s fresh, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil. Fresh Olio Nuovo is paired with complimentary seasonal appetizers and Durant Vineyards estate wine. Join us for a tour of our Olioteca (olive mill), enjoy live Italian music and experience some of Oregon’s top food... Read More
Orycon 39
Red Lion Hotel - Jantzen Beach 909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United StatesOryCon is Oregon’s premier, fan run, annual science fiction/fantasy convention held in Portland since 1979. This year's guests of honor are: Timothy Zahn, Briana Lawrence (Brichibi Cosplays), Jessica Walsh (Snow Tigra), Solovox, David Boop, and Sarah Clemens.
31st Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Pike Place Market Seattle, WA, United StatesThe biggest single musical holiday event of the season and a critical fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, kicks off onFriday, December 1, 2017 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with an evening of entertainment enjoyed by more than 9,000 spectators every... Read More
Winter Whale Watch Week
From mid-December thru January, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon coastline on their way south for the winter. In Depoe Bay, the Whale Watching Center is a great first stop for binoculars and information about the mammals. Trained volunteers can answer your questions and help you spot them... Read More