Spotlighted Literary Events

Date: Sat-Tues, June 13-16
The Cape Town Book Fair in South Africa presents "Education for the Future."
The Book Fair is an ideal forum for cross-cultural dialogue and the open discussion of controversial opinions, ideas and issues. 29 countries will be present this year, with more than 250 exhibitors representing the full range of publishing in South Africa. This year sees the pilot of the first Cape Town Book Fair Invitation Programme which introduces 12 publishers from 12 African countries at the fair.
When: Visit the site for a schedule of events
Where: Cape Town International Convention Center
Cost: See site for details
Follow the event from abroad at the blog: www.capetownbookfair.blogspot.com

Date: Tuesday, June 16
At once a love letter to the Rose City and a dream of escape, the first-person narratives of Portland Queer reveal the contradiction and commonalities of life in one of the world's great queer meccas. A waiter falls in love with a straight guy from the cafe next door. A young dyke discovers gay karaoke at the Silverado. A pregnant man prepares for new life transitions. An ambitious teenager finds her tribe at St. Mary's Academy. A closet-case is confronted by his wife. And a video-game addict takes a chance on love. With Ariel Gore and special guests Lois Leveen, Michael Sage Ricci, Jacqueline Raphael and Nicole Vaicunas.
When: 7pm
Where: Reading Frenzy
Cost: Free
Reading Frenzy is hosting a slew of fantastic literary events this summer. Give it a glimpse!

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Graphic Novel Book Group is meeting to discuss Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. Next read is 20th Century Boys, Vol. 01, Friends by Naoki Urasawa. Check it out at your local library branch!

When: 6:30 pm

Where: Belmont Library 1038 NE 39th Ave Portland OR
Cost: Free
See the Multnomah County Library site for more details.

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Caught Red-Handed: Featuring awesome people telling true stories!!!
Back Fence PDX will take the stage with great people telling unmemorized eight-minute stories based on the theme, "Caught Red-Handed." In addition, a swimsuit fashion show featuring suits from Popina will be held at 7:15pm and Tinymeat will give away wallets at intermission.
Alcohol. Food. True Stories. 21 and over.
When: 6pm doors/7:30pm show
Cost: $10 online / $12 door
Where: The Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan Portland OR 97209
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Learn more at http://backfencepdx.wordpress.com/.

Portland Literary Events

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Jill Malone will read from Red Audrey and the Roping.
Were: In Other Words, 8 NE Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97211
When: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.inotherwords.org

Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24
Check out the best indie press gathering in the country at the 8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium.
Where: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Ballroom
When: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://pdxzines.com

Date: Saturday, August 23-Sunday, August 31
Admire a showcase of self-portraits by lady comic artists.
Where: Reading Frenzy, 921 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR 97205
When: Business hours
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.readingfrenzy.com

Date: Sunday, August 24
Embrace your inner performer and read a play aloud at local coffee shop. All plays are by local authors. Performances are every other Sunday.
Where: Three Friends Coffee House, 302 SE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: (503) 236-6411

Date: Monday, August 25
Laura O. Foster will lead Marketing Your Manuscript, a workshop presented by the Oregon Writers Colony. Laura is the author of Portland Hill Walks.
Where: Lookinglass Bookstore, 7983 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://lookingglassbook.com or http://www.oregonwriterscolony.org

Date: Monday, August 25
Alafair Burke will read from Angel’s Tip.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St., 97209
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Janice Marschner presents Oregon 1859: A Snapshot in Time.
Where: Annie Blooms, 7834 SW Capital Hwy., Portland, OR 97219
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.annieblooms.com

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Frank B. Wilderson will read from Incognegro.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St. 97209
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Thursday, August 28
Michael Phillips will read from The Undercover Philosopher.
Where: Annie Blooms, 7834 SW Capital Hwy., Portland, OR 97219
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.annieblooms.com

Date: Thursday, August 28
Daniel H. Wilson and Anna C. Long will read from The Mad Scientist Hall of Fame.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Thursday August 28
Shannon Wheeler will read from Postage Stamp Funnies.
Where: Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com