SHIFT: A Green Salon, Sharing and Inspiring Sustainable Design
AIGA presents 10 five-minute presentations from designers, creatives, and innovators that are making communications more sustainable. Topics include creative print/web challenges, creating energy efficient sites, green office renovations, earth-friendly printing and more. Followed by short Q&A and networking.  Please RSVP, $5 non-members.
Thu, Nov 5, 7-9pm
Pop Art Community Room, 718 SW Alder St

Farm to Table 10th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate Zenger Farm's ten years of educating youth, farmers and families in sustainable agriculture.  Chef Joe McGarry of Bon Appetit will be serving five delicious, locally grown courses, paired with local beer and wine. Join the silent and live auction and go home with something great.
Fri, Nov 6, Silent Auction 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:30pm
OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave

Coffee Fair at the World Forestry Center
This special weekend is dedicated to that wonderful cup of joe and is sure to bring a smile to your face and a jump to your heart. More than 40 roasters, cafes, baristas, and retailers will help you smell, sample, touch and buy some of the finest coffee in the region. 
Sat-Sun, Nov 7-8, 10am-5pm
World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd

Video Games Live at the Oregon Symphony
The excitement and energy of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of the Symphony combined with cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and interactive segments create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience for audiences of all ages‚ gamers and non-gamers alike.
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30pm, Sun, Nov 8, 3pm
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 037 SW Broadway

Portland Museum - Family Free Day
The third in an ongoing series of free family days will feature Chinese dance, music, and food, along with art-making activities inspired by the three cities featured in China Design Now. Visitors of all ages can build their own cities using recycled materials provided by the School and Community Reuse Action Project (SCRAP).
Sun, Nov 8, 12-5pm
Portland Art Museum, 1237 SW 10th Ave

New York Times Lecture: Nine Billion People, One Planet
Andrew Revkin, one of the world's leading environment reporters, has great ideas about how we can think fresh, change our mindset, and create a better tomorrow. Revkin will talk about the challenges of supporting a population that's expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, and how we can create a more resilient future.
Tue, Nov 10, 7:30pm
Portland State University - Smith Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway

Portland Japanese Garden offers Free Admission Day on Veterans Day
Enjoy free admission on Veterans Day‚Äîgenerously sponsored by KOIN Local 6. In addition to sharing the lovely fall Garden with the community, the event will also benefit Janus Youth Programs through the collection of voluntary donations at the Admission Gate.  Everyone welcome.
Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave
Wed, Nov 11, 10am-4pm

Casino Night at the Hollywood Theater
Join lady luck for a spirited night of gambling and carousing at one of Portland's most beloved, historic movie palaces.  Vegas costume contests, unbelievable prizes, karaoke and a full no-host bar will be available, complete with absinthe from Portland's own Integrity Spirits.  Reserve your tickets online.
Thu, Nov 12, 6pm
Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd

Image Credit: Zenger Farm hens by David Owen/Creative Commons