A Book and a Beer with Jeff VanderMeer
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A Book and a Beer with Jeff VanderMeer

In collaboration with Steeplejack Brewing on Hawthorne, Powell's Books on Hawthorne invites you to A Book and a Beer with Jeff VanderMeer!

By Powell's Books

Date and time

Sunday, May 18 · 5 - 7pm PDT

Location

Powell's Books on Hawthorne

3723 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97214

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

We’re teaming up with our friends at Steeplejack Brewing to bring you a happy hour of sorts—with Jeff VanderMeer in the mix! Join us for a relaxed, conversational evening with the award-winning author behind Annihilation, Borne, and so many other wonderful worlds. Jeff will be hanging out, drink in hand, ready to chat. Ask him anything—from writing craft and ecological storytelling to what it's like seeing your book turned into a movie. Or just come for the vibes.

Still building your VanderMeer collection? Each ticket includes one of his books—yours to choose from a curated selection during checkout and take home the night of the event. Better move fast, there are limited quantities for some titles.

Here’s how it works:

  • Stop by Powell’s Books on Hawthorne after 4:30pm to check in, pick up your wristband, and grab your book.
  • Then take a short stroll (just 150 yards) to Steeplejack on Hawthorne, where your wristband gets you $5 beers, ciders, or non-alcoholic brews.
  • Hungry? Food carts out back have you covered.

We’re thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind event to the community—books, beer, and brilliant conversation. What more could you ask for?

Frequently asked questions

What is the parking situation?

There is street parking on Hawthorne and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Is the beverage at Steeplejack part of the ticket?

Your wristband will get a discount on beverages at Steeplejack, any beer, cider, or non-alcoholic brew will be discounted to just $5, regardless of menu price. Steeplejack will be taking payment for beverages.

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Powell's Books

Powell's Books, based in Portland, Oregon, is the world's largest independent bookstore. With a history spanning over 50 years, Powell's is a beloved literary destination known for its vast collection of new, used, and rare books. The flagship store, Powell’s City of Books, occupies an entire city block in downtown Portland and houses over a million books. In addition to this iconic location, Powell’s has two more Portland-area stores—on Hawthorne Boulevard and at Cedar Hills Crossing—as well as a newly reopened store at Portland International Airport.