Words & Wine @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 30+ Local Authors, New & Used Books

From our sponsors:
Words & Wine
March 14-15, 2026
12-5pm | Free | 21+
More info: hipchicksdowine.com

Hip Chicks Do Wine
4510 SE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Join us for Words & Wine, a two-day celebration of books, wine, and small business at Hip Chicks do Wine! This pop-up style event will feature 30 local authors plus one local independent bookstore offering both new and used books.

Spend the afternoon meeting authors, discovering new reads, getting books signed, adding to your ever-growing TBR list, and supporting local creatives. Whether you love romance, fantasy, mystery, or non-fiction, there’s something here for every reader.

Featured genres include (but are not limited to):

Fantasy & Epic Fantasy
Sci-Fi & Speculative Fiction
Horror & Romantic Horror
Dark Fantasy & Dark Academia
Romance (Contemporary, Historical, Sports, Later-in-Life, Small Town, Dark, Mafia, Paranormal, Shifter/Werewolf, LGBTQ+, Spicy & Erotic)
Mystery, Suspense & Romantic Suspense
YA Fantasy & YA Paranormal (including LGBTQ+)
Children’s Literature & Devotionals
Memoir & Non-Fiction (including Self-Help, Poetry, and Specialty Topics)

Wine will be available for tasting, by the glass, or by the bottle, and we’ll also offer a small plate food menu to enjoy while you browse.

As part of our commitment to giving back, a portion of wine sales will be donated to SMART Reading, supporting childhood literacy in our community.

Come sip, shop, read, and support local authors and independent businesses—we can’t wait to see you there!

No Reservations Required.