Portland Oregon Literary Directory
Recurring reading series across the Portland area where poets and prose writers share new work, from intimate living-room gatherings to long-running institutions.
- Columbia Writers Series: “All events are free, open to the public, and take place on Clark College’s Main Campus” in Vancouver, WA.
- Constellation Reading Series: “…a celebration of local and visiting writers of all genres and a regular gathering place for Portland’s reading and writing communities. We want to build a long-running Portland institution that centers unrepresented writers and gives our local community a regular opportunity to connect with each other around literature.”
- Filament Reading Series: PSU MFA graduate reading series.
- Graft Union Reading Series: “Grassroots arts collective hosting monthly events showcasing emergent writers and artists across Portland, Oregon. Established 2024…”
- HOCUS: Hermetic Order of Clandestine Urban Scribes: “…a community of writers dedicated to the liturgies of literature, the creeds of creation, the sacraments of the synonym. We prostrate ourselves at the temple of Times New Roman.”
- Literary Arts Events: “Our events, classes, and seminars bring the community together to hear, learn, and discuss the most compelling issues and ideas of our day.”
- Powell’s Events: “We welcome authors into our stores nearly every day of the year! Join us for evening talks, our weekly kids’ storytime, and special ticketed events at both Powell’s and local venues.”
- PSU English Department Creative Writing Events