Siren Nation Art + Craft Sale

McMenamins Kennedy School Gym 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

This art and craft sale kicks off Siren Nation Fest, celebrating women artists and musicians!  Take care of your holiday shopping and support local women artists and artisans at the charming McMenamins Kennedy School, plus take one or all of the workshops offered throughout the day.  The craft sale is... Read More

Spokane Oktoberfest

CenterPlace Regional Event Center 2426 N. Discovery Pl., Spokane Valley, WA, United States

We’ll be celebrating with German cheer, dancing, eating and singing at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley!  Two entertainment stages, more bands, outdoor & indoor beer gardens, games, family friendly event, free parking, easy access from I90 Spokane Oktoberfest 2017 is a time to make new friends, learn new customs,... Read More

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44th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival

NW Film Center 934 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

Now 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

$35

Stormy Weather Arts Festival

Cannon Beach OR, United States

The 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

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The Poetry Brothel: Portland

The Star Theater 13 NW 6th, Portland, OR, United States

The 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

$40 – $75

2017 Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park, Portland, OR

Join 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

$15 – $18

Olio Nuovo Festival

Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, OR, United States

Your 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

Free

Orycon 39

Red Lion Hotel - Jantzen Beach 909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United States

OryCon 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.

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