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Mini Sledgehammer 36-Minute Writing Contest

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! We give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 36 minutes. When the time is

Free

Mini Sledgehammer 36-Minute Writing Contest

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! We give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 36 minutes. When the time is

Free

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at BOLD!

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join BOLD Coffee & Books in celebrating our very first Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26 and in the week ahead! This national event

Free

Mini Sledgehammer 36-Minute Writing Contest

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! We give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 36 minutes. When the time is

Free

Book Trivia Night

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Do you think you know your book facts, both mainstream and obscure? Bring your friends and come test your wits against others until one team

Free

On-the-Spot Writing Contest

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! In this snappy writing contest, we give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 30

Free

On-the-Spot Writing Contest

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! In this snappy writing contest, we give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 30

Free

On-the-Spot Writing Contest with Guest Judge Rayna Flye

Bold Coffee and Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR

Join us for writing fun and prizes! In this snappy writing contest, we give the writers four writing prompts and set the timer for 30

Free

Looking to book your event? Great! Great! Please submit your event proposal here.

All readings and books launches are free and open to the public. Once a proposal is approved, to reserve a date, we ask for a $50 deposit to hold the date for you and guarantee a minimum of $50 in sales. Once sales during your event—books, coffee, wine, beer, food, or anything else—exceed $50, you get that deposit back. So invite your crowd, and we'll bring ours, and everybody wins!

BOLD Coffee & Books is a safe space. We do not condone or tolerate hate speech of any kind. If questionable content is presented within the event, we reserve the right to stop the event.

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