Containing the first official holiday pop-up of 2014!

• Here’s an excellent reason to go back to school: Lewis & Clark College’s 11th annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies' theme this year is “How Do I Look?: Race, Beauty, and Desire.” Three days of panels and speakers will include punk/feminist/scholar/activist/author Mimi Thi Nguyen and topics ranging from the politics of black hair to the interplay between racism and fatphobia. And, thanks to the generosity of the school, all of the events are free and open to the public. Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill, through Fri Nov 14, lclark.edu for schedule and complete info

• Frances May is celebrating their move into a bigger space (just next door to the original location) with a party that features drinks and snacks, as well as the drop of a new batch of exclusives from Church + State. Frances May, 1003 SW Washington, Thurs Nov 13, 6-8 pm

• Mercantile hosts a four-day trunk show for Joie, with $25 off Joie purchase (plus a gift) during the event. Mercantile, 729 SW Alder, Nov 13-16

• Apparel designer Liza Rietz is known for artistically minded, angular clothing with a sculptural, Japanese-inspired approach. BOET designer Emily Bixler’s signature is beautifully detailed crocheted accents on everything from jewlry to larger-scale wall hangings and light fixtures. They met at one of Ace Hotel’s Content events and quickly became friends and studio neighbors. Now they’ve come out with a collaborative line of clothing, 6/7, and a storefront for their work, SIX/SEVEN—designed both together and independently. (They also share a June 7 birthday, which explains the nomenclature.) Read more about it in this week's Sold Out column. SIX/SEVEN, 811 E Burnside, #111, Fri Nov 14, 5-9 pm

• New shop Seven Sisters opens this evening too, conveniently located in the same building as SIX/SEVEN! There will be flowers, jewelry, art, music, and even a "Seven Sisters" punch. Seven Sisters, 811 E Burnside #112, Fri Nov 14, 5-9 pm

• “Men’s style clothing for women” line Dapper D has a mission to reach as many people as possible within their underserved demographic. The latest offensive on that front is a three-day pop-up shop adjacent to Cupcake Jones, with a portion of proceeds going to benefit one of the city's most vital resources, Outside In. Cupcake Jones Social Hall, 307 NW 10th, Fri Nov 14-Sun Nov 16, 11 am-7 pm

• Seattle outdoor sportswear superstore Evo is finally open at its new Portland location, and they’re kicking off what they hope will be an active roster of community events with a grand opening celebration. Suss them out over food, drinks, live music, a silent auction, and dancing. It's also a benefit for the Chill Foundation, which uses board sports to teach “life lessons about patience, persistence, responsibility, courage, respect, and pride” to under-served youth. Evo, 200 SE MLK, Sat Nov 15, 7 pm-midnight, $5-10

• Release the last of your unwillingness to believe that the holiday shopping season has started: Winter Fête is hosted and curated by WildCraft Studio and Takara Jewelry, and features diverse vendors selling everything from perfumes and ceramics to quilts and plant-dyed fibers. 911 N Monroe, Sat Nov 15, 4-8 pm

• Machus celebrates three years with a par-tay, a special edition Machus x Herrera tee, gift bags, and discounts. Machus, 542 E Burnside, Sat Nov 15, 6-9 pm

• Worth the drive to Tigard: Solestruck's third annual warehouse sale, with pairs marked as low as $10!! (A small scuff can be your best friend, and you know you're gonna scuff that shit anyway.) Please do yourself the favor of arriving early! Solestruck Warehouse, 7319 Southwest Kable Lane, Suite 700, Tigard, Sun Nov 16, 10 am-1 pm

• Portland Garment Factory is hosting a two-day sample sale for Prairie Underground that PGF's Britt Howard promises is "going to be huge!" Stock up for the winter on cozy staples (they also make great, easy to size gifts, of course). Twenty percent of sales go to charity, too! Portland Garment Factory, 408 SE 79th, Sat Nov 15-Sun Nov 16, 10 am-3 pm