Words & Ideas · SE Portland
BIPOC Reading Series – October
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Literary Arts
BIPOC Reading Series – October is a words & ideas event at Literary Arts (SE Portland) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Check the organizer's listing for ticket prices. This monthly reading series is intended to prioritize the safety, creativity, and stories of Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color.
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Where
- Literary Arts
- Cost
- See listing
About this event
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 for October will be announced soon. This event is open to everyone, but only people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colo
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When is BIPOC Reading Series – October?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM, at Literary Arts in Portland, Oregon.
How much does BIPOC Reading Series – October cost?
Check the organizer's listing for ticket prices. Prices come from Literary Arts; always confirm on the organizer's page before you go.
What else is happening at Literary Arts?
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