Portland Celebrates THE HOLY HOUR: Readings & Performance Art
Schedule
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Mother Foucault's Bookshop | Portland, OR
Celebrate The Holy Hour: An Anthology on Sex Work, and the Divine! Performances & Readings by Julia Laxer, Romy Blue, Uriah Fate & MooneykaAbout this Event
The Holy Hour: An Anthology on Sex Work, Magic, and the Divine:
A Portland Celebration!!!
This event is about honoring and centering divinity and dignity within the stories, lives and lived experiences of sex workers. There will be literary readings, performance art, a book signing and a celebratory atmosphere. Anthology contributors Julia Laxer, Romy Blue, Uriah Fate and Moonyeka— (plus others!) will be present to share onstage and sign books afterwards.
We especially welcome the local sex worker community to attend!
This anthology is created by and for workers— this night is for you!!!
We welcome everyone to this event!
Please be aware that XXX-rated topics will be openly shared at this event.
The Holy Hour: An Anthology on Sex Work, Magic, and the Divine is a collection of art and writing by sex workers that explores themes of divinity, magical practice and the sacred. Touching upon religion, shame, eroticism, survival, and community, this collection embraces the many ways sex workers make meaning from their lives and work. It features pieces from 45 different workers in a variety of formats - poetry, prose, nonfiction essays, flash fiction, photography, digital collage, and more.
Published by Working Girls Press. https://www.workinggirlspress.com/
15 copies will be available to purchase in-store— Please arrive early to ensure you are able to purchase a copy, or purchase one directly here:
https://www.workinggirlspress.com/store/p/the-holy-hour
BYOB!!!
This event is free— bring $$$ to tip the performers if you're inclined!
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PLEASE NOTE!
Mother Foucault's Bookshop recently relocated.
They are currently located at:
715 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-2665
Mother Foucault's Bookshop is a literary and cultural hub, located in the Central East Side of Portland. It has a beautiful, unique and lively atmosphere with countless volumes of rare and unique books available to purchase. (The best selection of poetry in the entire city!) Come early, to browse!!!
ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
The venue is street level (no stairs). There's seating available, as well as standing room. There are two restrooms and a back garden patio for smokers to enjoy.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Mother Foucault's is easily accesible via Portland's Public Transit System. Bus line 6 is directly on Grand Avenue. Bus lines15 and 20 are located very close by, within walking distance, as well. For those visiting from out of town, utilizing https://trimet.org/home/planner is a great resource for accessing public transit in Portland. Lyft, Uber and Radio Cab are all resources for those needing a ride. (There is paid and limited free STREET parking. The venue does not have a parking lot.)
Where is it happening?
Mother Foucault's Bookshop, 715 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, United StatesUSD 0.00
