Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Book Bar Open Hours: 3PM–10PM

Free and open to all! All ages!

Allen Ginsberg Tribute Night with 45th Parallel Universe

Time: 7:00PM

A celebration of Allen Ginsberg, featuring live readings of Howl and other works accompanied by live jazz.

The evening brings together performers from Portland’s literary, music, theater and radio communities for a tribute to one of the most influential voices in American poetry, and to Howl, which Ginsberg first read publicly in Portland while studying at Reed College.

Featuring Gregory Scholl, Robert McBride, Fred Child, Alexis Hamilton and additional special guests include Reed College faculty.