# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Portland, ME

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Portland, Maine, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Portland, Maine.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest is the Northeast's coolest crime convention, an immersive three-day weekender for the True Crime, and Mystery fan, featuring your favorite Podcasters, Authors, Vendors, Educational Panels, Discussions and Demonstrations.Starting
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences, festivals, art, literary-art

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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Portland, Maine, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Portland, Maine.

## Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: On Nature - Daniel Mason with Rebecca Traister
  - **Description**: As part of the NEA Big Read Series, Mechanics' Hall presents the 'North Woods' author for the launch of his new book 'Country People'About this EventJoin Mechanics' Hall and
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 15 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/on-nature-daniel-mason-with-rebecca-traister/100001988920284110
  - **Venue**: Halo at the Point
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 52
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment, Theatre, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Writing from Nature w/ Ryan Brod
  - **Description**: Join MWPA, Trust for Public Land, & Mechanics' Hall for a writing workshop led by Ryan Brod at Portland’s famous Eastern Promenade.About this EventOnce a hub of Indigenous lives, later a pasture for grazing cattle, pr
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/writing-from-nature-w-ryan-brod/100001988496663048
  - **Venue**: Eastern Promenade
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, concerts, music, health-wellness, entertainment, fireworks, dog
- **Event Name**: Jane Ira Bloom and Brian Shankar Adler with Ken Filiano
  - **Description**: Legendary soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom and Maine percussionist Brian Shankar Adler return to SPACE with NYC bassist Ken Filiano.About this EventLegendary soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom and virtuo
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/jane-ira-bloom-and-brian-shankar-adler-with-ken-filiano/100001982890900060
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: USD 22 to 29
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, festivals, performances, sports, literary-art
- **Event Name**: For Someone You Know - Trans Poetics Archive Poetry Anthology Launch
  - **Description**: The Second Annual Trans Poetics Archive Poetry Anthology  Book Launch 'For Someone You Know'About this EventJoin the Trans Poetics Archive at Mechanics' Hall. The evening is hosted by the fabulous Aquarius
  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/for-someone-you-know-trans-poetics-archive-poetry-anthology-launch/100001986933266888
  - **Venue**: Mechanics' Hall
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Festivals, Nonprofit, performances, Contests, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Writing from Nature w/ Kea Krause
  - **Description**: Join MWPA, Trust for Public Land, & Mechanics' Hall for a writing workshop led by Kea Krause at North Deering ParkAbout this EventNorth Woods by Daniel Mason is a collage of letters, memoir pages, po
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/writing-from-nature-w-kea-krause/100001988500752279
  - **Venue**: North Deering Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, science-fair, Festivals, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Writing from Nature w/ Emma Zimmerman
  - **Description**: Join MWPA, Trust for Public Land, & Mechanics' Hall for a writing workshop led by Emma Zimmerman at Canco Woods.About this EventIn Portland, Maine, peer through a row of apartment buildings, and you’ll spot the pierci
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/writing-from-nature-w-emma-zimmerman/100001988496270875
  - **Venue**: Canco Woods Trails
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: Comedy Jam at the Starday
  - **Description**: Get ready to experience a night of laughter at the Comedy Jam at the Starday! Join us at Starday Tavern on June 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM 🌟 Event Details:📅 Date: June 27, 2026🕗 Time: 08:00 PM📍 Venue: Starday Tavern,
  - **Venue**: Starday Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night in Portland!
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at Fullerton Wine Tasting Room in Portland presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Join us for a night of hilarious Stand-Up Comedy featu
  - **Venue**: Fullerton Wines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a97640bafb4.jpg
- **Event Name**: Blue Moon in Sag Sound Healing Meditation: Soul Expansion
  - **Description**: Join us for a grounding yet energetically expansive evening under the Full Moon in Sagittarius—a powerful time to release lower vibrational energy, feel lighter within your Being, expand your Divine Light & Essence within your field, and open the d
  - **Venue**: Awakenings Wellness Center
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- **Event Name**: Five Big Rocks
  - **Description**: Five Big Rocks headline a night of indie rock at Noshpit.Joined by Brite and another special guest band. Its a stacked lineup thats going to rock the house.If you want to see the band before the show visit: Fivebigrocks.com
  - **Venue**: The Noshpit Sandwich Bar
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- **Event Name**: PMP Certification Training in Portland, OR | 35 PDUs | Live Instructor-Led
  - **Description**: PMP Training in Portland OR is designed for professionals looking to advance their project management careers with a globally recognized credential. Our Project Management Professional certification course helps you master PMI framewor
  - **Venue**: U.S. Bancorp
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695d5347cc916.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton at Providence Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Chris Stapleton at Providence Park, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Providence Park in Portland, OR sets the s
  - **Venue**: Providence Park
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- **Event Name**: NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in
  - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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- **Event Name**: Chelsea Handler at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Chelsea Handler at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in the heart of Portland, OR
  - **Venue**: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Moda Center at
  - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Portland?
  - **A:** On Nature - Daniel Mason with Rebecca Traister (Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Halo at the Point), Writing from Nature w/ Ryan Brod (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am at Eastern Promenade), Jane Ira Bloom and Brian Shankar Adler with Ken Filiano (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at SPACE), For Someone You Know - Trans Poetics Archive Poetry Anthology Launch (Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mechanics' Hall), Writing from Nature w/ Kea Krause (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 am at North Deering Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Portland?
  - **A:** Writing from Nature w/ Ryan Brod (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am at Eastern Promenade), Writing from Nature w/ Kea Krause (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 am at North Deering Park), Writing from Nature w/ Emma Zimmerman (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Canco Woods Trails).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Portland in May 2026?
  - **A:** For Someone You Know - Trans Poetics Archive Poetry Anthology Launch (Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Mechanics' Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Portland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Portland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Portland include Halo at the Point, Eastern Promenade, SPACE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Portland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Portland range from USD 22 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Portland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Portland include Mechanics' Hall (Maine), SPACE, CrimeStery-Fest.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Portland?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Portland.

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