Some big names will be in town this week — yes, actually in town, for in-person events.
Humorist and essayist David Sedaris presents his latest book, “Happy-Go-Lucky,” with opening act Cindy House. 2 p.m. June 4, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
Oregon author Elena Passarello and authors Kristen Radtke and Chloé Cooper Jones will be among the contributors to the spring issue of Pop-Up Magazine, a live multimedia show. 7:30 p.m. June 4, Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Portland. $39, etix.com.
Author B. A. Shapiro discusses her psychological thriller “Metropolis” with author Tim Johnston. 5 p.m. June 6, via Powell’s Books. Register here.
Author Corban Addison discusses his book about large-scale farming in coastal North Carolina, “Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial,” with author John Grisham. 5 p.m. June 7, via Powell’s Books. Register here.
Oregon authors Steve Forrester, Jane Kirkpatrick and Greg Nokes will present their book “Eminent Oregonians: Three Who Matter.” 2 p.m. June 5, Chaparral Books, 5210 S.W. Corbett Ave., Portland; 6:30 p.m. June 7, Jessie Mays Community Center, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St., North Plains (register here for virtual option via North Plains Public Library). (Read about “Eminent Oregonians.”)
Portland author and illustrator Emily Neilson presents their picture book “The Rainbow Parade,” about a family’s first Pride event. 11 a.m. June 7, via Green Bean Books. Watch here.
Portland author Omar El Akkad launches the paperback edition of his novel about refugee children, “What Strange Paradise.” 6:30 p.m. June 7, Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway, Portland.
Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb presents his action thriller “Cold Fear,” co-authored with John David Mann. 7 p.m. June 7, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
Portland author Yuri Zalkow discusses his novel “I Only Cry With Emoticons” with Oregon author Joanna Rose. 7 p.m. June 7, Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland.
Actor David Duchovny discusses his novella “The Reservoir” with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s TV critic and pop culture reporter, Kristi Turnquist. 6 p.m. June 8, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
Former MLB umpire Dale Scott discusses his book “The Umpire Is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self” with his co-author, Rob Neyer. 7 p.m. June 8, Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland.
Author Maria Adelmann discusses her debut novel, “How to Be Eaten,” a modern reimagining of classic fairy tale characters, with author Steve Almond. 5 p.m. June 9, via Powell’s Books. Register here.
Zach Mangan, founder of the tea and teaware company Kettl, discusses his book “Stories of Japanese Tea: The Regions, the Growers, and the Craft” with author and cocktail expert Jim Meehan. 7 p.m. June 10, Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland.
University of North Florida political scientist Nick Seabrook presents his book “One Person, One Vote: A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America.” 7 p.m. June 10, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
