C/O Digest: September 2026

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Upcoming Events in Portland

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

• Sep 7
  Art In The Pearl

  Portland’s largest, artist-run fine arts and crafts festival returns to the North Park Blocks for its 30th year, featuring 140 juried artists, demonstrations and performances.

• Sep 9-13
  Time-Based Arts Festival

  Live jazz, soul music, food vendors, and performances in one of our city’s most scenic parks.

• Sep 10
  Hispanic Heritage Gala

  At the Hyatt Regency, this evening celebrates the achievements and contributions of Portland’s Hispanic community with dinner, cultural performances, music, dancing and a live auction.

• Sep 11-13
  Rose City ComicCon

  Into comics, gaming and pop culture? Stop by the Oregon Convention Center for panels, celebrity guests, and plenty of cosplay.

• Sep 15-16
  El Grito

  Portland’s largest Hispanic/Latiné cultural celebration honors Mexican independence and the heritage of several Latin American countries with mariachi, folklórico and Aztec dance, food, artisan vendors and traditional ceremonies.

• Sep 23-25
  Oregon Design Conference 2026

  AIA Oregon’s statewide professional-development conference brings together architects and built-environment designers around the theme “Creating Community,” with keynotes, continuing education, tours and networking.

• Sep 25
  Built Festival

  A day-long celebration of Oregon founders featuring keynote speaker Brianne Mees, founder panels, a vendor marketplace, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs. September 25, 10am–5pm at The Redd.

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Upcoming Events in Los Angeles

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

• Multiple dates
  Little Tokyo Farmer’s Market

  Set on the iconic Isamu Noguchi Plaza, this market is a gathering space to nourish body, mind, and spirit through food, culture, and community. Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26.

• Sep 9
  CoCreate 2026

  A major commerce and entrepreneurship summit focused on AI, global sourcing, product innovation and business growth.

• Sep 15
  El Grito Los Angeles 2026

  LA kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at City Hall with a free outdoor concert featuring Mexican cumbia group Los Ángeles Azules and R&B artist Trish Toledo.

• Sep 19
  NFMLA Monthly Film Festival: Latin & Hispanic Cinema

  This installment of the NewFilmmakers Los Angeles festival spotlights independent cinema from LA, Latin America and beyond, featuring both emerging and established filmmakers.

• Sep 19
  Three Sisters in the Garden: Corn, Beans & Squash

  Learn about the Indigenous agricultural tradition of the Three Sisters while preparing a paella featuring corn, beans, squash and wild native rice at LA Cocina de Gloria Molina in DTLA.

• Sep 24-27
  Los Angeles Queer Film Festival

  Hosted in the Let Live and Other Space Theaters, the event brings together filmmakers and audiences to celebrate diverse queer storytelling across feature, documentary, and short formats.

• Sep 26
  El Segundo Main Street Fair

  Eight city blocks are closed for fairgoers to enjoy 160+ artist & craft booths, street vendors, kid games, a food court, and all-day long live music featuring local performers.

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Upcoming Events in San Francisco

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

• Sep 10-20
  Flower Piano

  Twelve pianos scattered throughout Golden Gate Park’s Botanical Garden invite visitors to explore the gardens while enjoying performances from professional and community musicians.

• Sep 10-27
  Architecture + the City Festival

  This annual celebration of San Francisco’s built environment features tours, talks, exhibitions and other programming exploring architecture, design and urbanism. Events take place throughout the city.

• Sep 19
  King of the Streets: Lowrider Parade & Hopping Competition

  Celebrate Latino heritage with a free parade, car show, and hopping competition highlighting San Francisco’s lowrider community, local artists, businesses, and cultural organizations in the Mission District.

• Sep 19
  Peak2Peak

  Get ready for the city’s ultimate urban walking adventure! Organized by Walk San Francisco, this top-secret 10 mile trek takes you from McLaren Park to Bernal Heights.

• Sep 25
  Brava’s Short Film Block: Hasta La Raíz

  Come check out a collection of short films celebrating Latine stories and filmmakers, followed by a moderated Q&A at Brava Theater Center in the Mission.

• Sep 26
  Calle24 Cafecito Tour

  Explore the rich Latino cultural history, iconic murals, and local panaderías of the Mission District along Calle 24. This guided tour combines neighborhood storytelling with coffee and pastry tastings at beloved community spots.

• Sep 28
  Folsom Street Fair

  One of the city’s  most distinctive annual street festivals returns with art, performance, vendors and community programming along Folsom Street.

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Upcoming Events in Sacramento

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

• Sep 3
  Pitch Elk Grove Startup Pitch Competition

  Come out to Elk Grove to watch local entrepreneurs pitch their businesses and ideas while connecting with founders, investors and members of the regional business community.

• Sep 10
  Sac Open Studios

  Celebrate the launch of the 2026 tour at the Sac Open Studios Kick Off Party at Verge Center for the Arts. Enjoy live DJ music, local food trucks, a stocked bar, and an early preview of artworks from participating artists before the main studio tour weekends.

• Sep 12
  California Brewers Festival

  The California Brewers Festival returns to Discovery Park, bringing Northern California’s craft beverage community together for a full day of tasting, food, entertainment, and fun, all in support of local charities.

• Sep 13
  Fiesta Hispana: La Gran Kermés Guadalupana

  Celebrate Sacramento’s Hispanic heritage with live music, folklórico dance, theater, traditional food, local vendors, and community activities at Santuario de Guadalupe Plaza near Southside Park.

• Sep 15
  El Grito de Independencia

  Honor Mexican Independence with the traditional Grito de Dolores ceremony and a gathering honoring Mexican heritage and community at the California State Capitol’s West Steps.

• Sep 18
  Hispanic Economic Impact Awards

  The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural awards event will recognize businesses, leaders and organizations contributing to economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, workforce growth and community impact across the region.

• Sep 25-27
  Powered By Women Live

  Taking place at Sacramento State, this weekend event brings together women entrepreneurs for keynote talks, panels, a vendor marketplace, networking and a closing wellness experience.

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Upcoming Events in Seattle

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

• Multiple dates
  MEXAM NW Festival 2026

  Running mid September to mid October, this multi-venue celebration showcases contemporary Hispanic and Mexican-American culture through art, music, and community events.

• Sep 4-7
  PAX West

  One of the country’s biggest gaming and pop-culture gatherings, featuring demos, panels, tabletop gaming, esports and opportunities to connect with the broader gaming community.

• Sep 5-6
  Bumbershoot

  This multidisciplinary arts festival brings together music, comedy, film, literary arts, theater, dance and visual art across Seattle Center.

• Sep 10
  Quantumverse: Frontiers of Emergent Intelligence

  Leaders from telecom, AI and deep tech will explore how emerging technologies are converging to reshape business, infrastructure and competitive strategy.

• Sep 13
  El Grito 2026

  Celebrate Mexican Independence with live orchestral music, Aztec and folklórico dance, mariachi, food, and the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremony at Town Hall Seattle.

• Sep 11-20
  Seattle Made Week

  Come check out this amazing citywide showcase of artisans, makers, and small businesses, featuring workshops, tastings, and unique products you won’t find anywhere else.

• Sep 19
  Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

  This event honors Latin American culture, heritage, and independence with live music, folk dance, traditional food, and free health screenings, all at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion.