Events

Every Wednesday

No more procrastination! Bring your work in progress and join other writers for some dedicated time to get your words down.

Every Wednesday 5:00–5:30 Arrive, get comfortable, meet your fellow writers, and chat about your projects 5:30–6:30 Time to shut up and write!

Cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books (

https://boldcoffeeandbooks.com

) and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More (

https://www.indigoediting.com

). 

Every Thursday

Do you love paper crafts? We do too!

This group is for people seeking consistent time to practice paper arts and crafts in a small, low-pressure group setting.

***Space is limited. Please RSVP on Meetup here.***

Every Friday

Join us for a writing/discussion group. This is a co-working meeting. If you are looking for feedback or critique, there are other meetings for that. The format is social chat for 15 minutes, silent write for an hour, chat for 15 minutes, repeat.

Hosted by Rose City Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers at BOLD Coffee & Books.

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading with Gigi Little, author of Who Killed One the Gun?  (Forest Avenue), in conversation with Erin Hall, author of Dear Sylvia, Love Jane, a BOLD Coffee & Books best-seller.

These two Portland authors have put their own spins on a much-beloved genre. Gigi Little is a longtime bookseller and sought-after freelance book designer. In addition to writing, Erin Hall teaches classes in fiction and memoir writing, offers marketing coaching to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and also works a day job as a digital content marketing manager.

Who Killed One the Gun?

Private eye One the Gun and his right-hand dame Two the True Blue are on the trail of the killer of Five the No Longer Alive. But as the numbers and the clues stack up, One the Gun realizes that today is exactly like yesterday—in fact maybe actually is yesterday—and he’s pretty sure that at the end of yesterday he was shot to death. It’s a dilly of a pickle as time continues to loop back on itself, one murder case becomes two, and the gumshoe races against the clock to smoke out his own killer—before that killer can stop his clock for keeps. Gigi Little’s noir-soaked and delightfully surreal debut pays homage to the radio classics of the forties and fifties while investigating themes of greed, sexism, and the consequences of unchecked power.

Dear Sylvia, Love Jane

It’s 1943, San Francisco. And Molly Malone has secrets. 

Between pretending to be the secretary of her own detective agency and late-night visits to her favorite gay club Whiskers (where a secret knock grants entry), Molly’s life is lived in the shadows.

But when distraught housewife Sylvia seeks help from a detective, Molly’s professional and personal life begin to merge. 

When an up-and-coming politician reveals his plan to shutter gay clubs like Whiskers, Molly is concerned. 

Then when bodies start appearing, Molly needs to act fast to save her friends and loved ones–old and new–from being the next victims.

Because Molly isn’t the only one with a secret. 

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Gigi Little is the author of Who Killed One the Gun?

Erin Hall is the author of Dear Sylvia, Love Jane.

Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. 

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 Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

Every Saturday

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, awareness, and positivity.

Children will get a coloring page or sticker to take home too!

The shop carries juice, snacks, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and other items for kids—and adults, we hope you enjoy a delicious coffee or tea drink while your child is entertained.

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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading with Prudence Brooks, author of SAVED.

Celebrate the release of SAVED! Join Prudence Brooks and a community of poets and readers for readings, book signings, and lively conversation with the author and publisher. We can’t wait to see you!

SAVED by Prudence Brooks is a powerful collection of poems by a half-orphan, former Catholic altar girl navigating life as a neurodivergent woman caught in the wreckage of religious dogma, patriarchal control, and chronic illness. In defiance of toxic positivity, these poems don’t seek to inspire; they seek to tell the truth. With fierce honesty and lyrical precision, this book bears witness to survival, refuses silence, and finds clarity in the brutal work of becoming.

Prudence Brooks (she/her) is a poet raised in rural Indiana, now residing in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of the poetry collections TRUCE and SAVED. Her work has appeared in Pile Press, Feral Journal,Eunoia Review,Querencia Press, Black Fox Literary Magazine, Grey Coven Publishing, and others.

 Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. 

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 Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

Monthly on every last Tuesday

Come meet other writers and enjoy a drink in this fun and informal setting to bond over the written (or still unwritten!) word.

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Drop in at your convenience. We'll be happy to see you and hear about your writing!

Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday

No more procrastination! Bring your work in progress and join other writers for some dedicated time to get your words down.

Every Wednesday 5:00–5:30 Arrive, get comfortable, meet your fellow writers, and chat about your projects 5:30–6:30 Time to shut up and write!

Cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books (

https://boldcoffeeandbooks.com

) and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More (

https://www.indigoediting.com

). 

BOLD is honored to host Meet Me at the Crossroads: A Progressive Discussion Group.

Where do we go from here?

We are heading into uncertain times, and learning to face these challenges as a community by putting names to faces, and leveraging what we can will be the foundation for the path forward. This is an event for those who burn for change but are unsure where to put that passion in such dark times. Meet others who feel the same, and find empowerment in each other as we share ideas, organize, and network. 

 We’ll start with introductions before heading into a roundtable discussion about issues we all face, before breaking into a social mixer. 

 The light is on. Come find your path forward. 

 Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. 

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 Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

BOLD is thrilled to host a special children’s storytime with Julie Showers and Marie Showers, co-authors of Toby's Farm Adventure, and Eva Wrzesinski, illustrator of Toby's Farm Adventure.

Farm Fun! Join us for story time and hands-on activities celebrating Toby’s Farm Adventure. Hear the author read the story, then meet the illustrator for a fun, interactive drawing activity where kids can learn how to draw farm animals. This family-friendly event invites young readers to explore creativity, storytelling, and compassion through art and imagination. Perfect for children and caregivers alike.

Julie Showers and her mother, Marie Showers, created the "Toby" children’s book series to help young readers understand homelessness and second chances. Inspired by real programs and relationships at Blanchet House and Farm, their stories foster empathy, reduce stigma, and spark meaningful conversations for families and classrooms.

Eva Wrzesinski is a Portland-based multimedia artist whose work draws inspiration from the natural world, childhood, and identity. Eva brings warmth and curiosity to their illustrations, helping stories feel inviting, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant for young readers.

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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading and book release with Scott Cannon, author of The Newel Post, Book One: Nonrepresentational Card Panels, in conversation with Adam Oyster-Sands, author of don’t call us punk because we hate that.

Scott Cannon has been making abstract art for more than 20 years. His first book is a selection of abstract card panels made between 2022-2025. The work is deeper than just the art though. It's family and connection, daily practice, an honest journaling without words. Join us for a conversation with the artist, a presentation, and limited edition prints available only at the event (free with any book purchase at BOLD while they last).

Scott Cannon lives with his partner and daughter in the evergreen city of Portland, OR. He draws, paints, does woodworking, plays piano, writes short fiction and poetry, and publishes whatever he feels like with his friends.

Adam Oyster-Sands is a high school ELA teacher and poet. His first chapbook, don’t call us punk because we hate that, was released in 2024 by Steel Toe Books. Adam can often be found with his partner Morgan running through forests or walking their dogs around their neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. 

Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. 

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 Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

Monthly on every first Tuesday

We want your BOLD stories!

Come to our monthly open mic to share your latest work in progress or previously published piece. We welcome short stories, personal essays, poetry, slam, and other spoken word art forms.

10% off for performers!

Arrive at 5:00 to sign up and get your beverage. The mic goes on at 5:30 p.m. 7-minute time limit. No theme. 

BOLD is a safe place. We strive to uplift stories by and about people from underrepresented and diverse communities. We do not tolerate hate speech of any kind.

See you there!

Monthly on every second Tuesday

Remember how great silent reading time was in elementary school? The melting away of distractions while you lost yourself in a great book? Now you can get that as an adult too!

Join us at BOLD for a silent reading party. Bring your book or buy one here. Grab a drink or pastry, and lose yourself in those pages.

Arrive around 5:00 if you want to meet other readers and share about the book you’re reading. The background music switches to classical and the reading begins at 5:30 p.m. More book talk afterwards, at 6:30.

Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.

Monthly on every third Tuesday

Join us for a monthly Q&A about all things publishing and books!

Join Ali Shaw—co-owner of BOLD Coffee & Books and owner of Indigo: Editing, Design, and More—for an in-person Q&A about the publishing process, the business of writing, and the book world in general. If you have questions about how to start your publishing journey, bring them! If you’ve always wondered about something more obscure, like how to tell if an antique book is a first edition or what librarians do at trade shows, bring those too!

Free and open to the public.

Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.