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Save Our Communities PAC. Featured bands include Jolly
Mon, Tchkung and Anzio Bridgehead, as well as other local
bands and two performance art groups. (3pm, 13 NW 13th
Ave. $6. 224-CITY.)
"W om an o n th a V a r g a in D a n c e " showcases the
creativity of Bebe Miller, Toni Pimbleand Karole Armitage.
The Oregon Ballet Theatre performs world premieres of
these a rtists’ w orks as part o f its annual “ American
Choreographer's Showcase. “ Through M ay 22. ( 7.30pm
MONDAY
Portland Peaceworks hosts its P e a c e a n d J u s tic e
F a ir in Irving Park One of the goals of the fair is to inform
and empower people so they can get active on issues
which affect them. Events at the fair include: music, free
food, cooperative games, speakers, an open mike ses
sion, discussion circles, activities for young people, and
more. (Noon-6 pm. Northeast Seventh Avenue and Fre
Fnday-Sunday; 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. Portland
Center for the Performing Arts. $10-$60 evenings; $8-
$40 matinées [tickets: OBT ticket office 222-5538.
Ticketmaster 224-44001, group, child and senior dis
counts available.)
Gay, Lesbian and O thers O utdoorG roup R u s tic C a b in
W a a k a n d in Yachats. Beach-combing, hiking, socializ
ing. (Friday-S unday. M a y 20-22. c o n ta c t Tom
mont Street. 236-3065)
Gay, Lesbian and Others O utdoor Group sponsors a
h ik in g tr ip to K a lm io p s is W lld a rn a s s -S Is k ly o u
N a tio n a l F o re s t in Southern Oregon Camping, hiking,
swimming— all at the height of the w ildfiow er season!
503-345-5595.)
Portland S tate University presents A fr ic a n C u ltu ra l
N ig h t, as part of its International M onth festivities, with
African food, music and dancing. South African w riter
Nazebrahin speaks. (6 pm-midnight, Room 355. Smith
(Fnday-Sunday, June 3-5, contact Tom 503-345-5595. or
JP 503-726-3908.)
Center Ballroom, 1825 S W Broadway, $7 general: $5
students; children under 12 free. 725-5659.)
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DJ Aquaman spins the groove thang at La Luna's Q u e a r
N ig h t Proceeds benefit Friends of People with AIDS
Foundation. (9pm, 215 SE 9th, $3. 241-LUNA )
(L a ft to rig h t) J o h n E g an, S ta p h a n S p ia r , R ic k R a y n o ld s , R osa Johnson, B ria n R avis,
P a tr ic k R io r d a n a n d J o n a th a n B a rg , th a H IV -p o s itiv a m a m b a rs o f T a a m N a w Y o rk
A q u a tic s , a s saa n in L iv in g P r o o h H I V a n d th a P u rs u it o f H a p p in a s s , a film b y K a rm it
C o la a t th a O ra g o n G a y a n d L a s b ia n F ilm F a s tiv a l.
SATURDAY
First Unitarian Church T h ird S u n d a y P o tlu c k E x p e
rie n c e Bring a dish to share, and call if childcare is
needed. (Dinner6-7:30pm, "TheDating Game:" 7:30-9
pm. 1011 S W 12th, contact Bill 236-2830.)
Month. (11 am-1:30 pm). At noon, hear Anton and
Friends. (South Park Blocks, 725-5667.)
Queer Night at La Luna: '7 0 s a n d '8 0 s D is c o P a rty
N lta . Do the Hustle, wear polyester and party; benefits
the Oregon Sexual M inority Youth Network. (9 pm, 215
A n to n io L e c o m te , one o f M exico's favorite com
poser-pianists, makes his international debut with the
release o f E s p ír itu Lecom te perform s selections from
the album in concert at the Aladdin Theatre. (7 pm and 10
SE 9th. $3. 241 -LUNA.)
pm, 3017 SE Milwaukie, $12.50 advance: $10 seniors
and children [tickets: Ticket M aster 224-44001; $15
door. 293-7500.)
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THURSDAY
The Am ber Gallery presents the opening of “A S h o w o f
N u d a s a n d F lo w e rs . ’ photographs by Shedrich
Williames and Ronald Gardner. Williames is considered a
pioneer in fine art male nudes; the focus of Gardner's
work in this show will be female nudes. Through June 22.
TUESDAY
T h a O ra g o n G a y a n d L a s b ia n F ilm F a s tlv a li
H o m o P ro m o and N a o -H o m o P ro m o The films
portray a history of queer cinema in Hollywood through
movie “ trailers," previews of coming attractions. (Cin-
ema21,616NWHoyt. call for times andprices. 223-4515 )
(1420SE 37th Avenue, inside Morrison Books. 233-5868)
Militant Homosexual Productions presents “S h o w o f
F o rc o ,“ a dance fo r queer folk o f all orientations to
celebrate Armed Forces Day. Come one, come all, come
out and do tell! Free refreshm ents. (8 pm-midnight.
A l A n d a lu s perform s at noon in the S outh Park
B lo cks as part o f Portland S ta te U n iv e rs ity ’s Interna
tional M o n th celebrations. A t 6 :3 0 pm, hear the
F a c u lty C h o ir in Room 338 o f Sm ith C enter.
Westminster House. 101 NW 23rd, Corvallis. $4 general,
$3 with student ID, 503-758-5018.)
T h a O ra g o n G a y a n d L a s b ia n F ilm F a s tlv a h
Z a r o P a tie n c e a musical about AIDS, inspired by the
French-Canadian flight attendant believed to have spread
the virus in North America. (Cinema 21, 616 N W Hoyt,
T h a O ra g o n G a y a n d L a s b ia n F ilm F a s tlv a li
Confm aalona o f a P r e tty Lady, starring Sandra
Bernhard, with C h lc k a In W h ite S a tin (Cinema 21,
call for times and prices, 223-4515.)
616 NW Hoyt, call for times arid prices. 223-4515.)
(725-5667.)
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THURSDAY
13th, 224-CITY.)
" S u p p o rtin g Y o u r C h ild 's S s lf-E s ts s m . “ a w ork
shop by Dr. Evelyn Nast-Selkirk, is rescheduled from
May 11 th. (7.30-9 pm. Mittleman Jewish Community
Last Friday Videos at Widdershins Bookstore screens
F o rb id d e n Love, an entertaining and educational look
at 1950s lesbian lives and lesbian pulp novels. (8pm, free.
T h e O re g o n G a y a n d L e s b ia n F ilm F a s tlv a li
Derek Jarman's C a ra v a g g io (Cinema 21, 616 N W
1996 SE Ladd Ave.. 232-2129 )
503-342-5088.)
Center. 6651 S W Capitol Hwy, $10-$ 15, preregistration
required by May 20. 244-0111.)
P e rs o n a l s a fe ty c la s s presented by The A nti-Vio
lence Project o f the Lesbian Com m unity Project in con
junction w ith the W om enStrength program o f the Port
land Police Bureau. This is a lesbian-specific self-defense
class taught by trained female self-defense experts.
Class size is limited. (9 am-5 pm. free, bring lunch,
Internationally acclaimed Australian physician and anti
nuclear activist H s ia n C a ld ic o tt will be at Powell's to
introduce the revised version of her book, Nuclear Mad
ness: What You Can Do. Caldicott is co-founder of
Physicians fo r Social Responsibility (7:30 pm. 1005 W
preregister 223-0071.)
Burnside.)
W o m a n O n ly N ig h t at The City Nightclub. (13 NW
HIV/AIDS Resources. Inc., presents their R iv a r W a lk ,
Run an d R oll— an eight-mile walk/roll, or a four-mile run/
roll in Eugene's Alton Baker Park. Runners, walkers, walk
ing teams, rollers and “ phantom runners" (couch potatoes)
are encouraged to raise pledges. Pledge money will provide
support services to people in Lane County affected by AIDS
and HIV disease. (8:30 am registration. South Shelter,
S p a ld in g G r a y 's p a r f o r m a n c a s at the Portland
A rt M useum are rescheduled from M a y 11-14. C o m
bining elem ents o f storytelling, autobiography, stand-
up com edy, therapy and im provisation. G ray pre
sents “ G ra y 's A n a to m y ’ as part o f the M u s e u m ’s
A rt/O n the Edge series. Through M ay 28. (8pm , Berg
NightScene. Portland's gay cable-access program, cel
ebrates its 200th show with " A N lg h tS c e n • R e tro -
s p o c tlv o ." (10 pm, cable Channel 11 in Multnomah and
Washington counties; Channel 2 in Clackamas County;
and Channel 49 in Clark County, 224-NITE.)
Com m unity AIDS N etw ork announces the In te rn a -
tio n a l A ID S C a n d lo lig h t M e m o r ia l a n d C e r
e m o n y , a multicultural service honoring those who have
died o f AIDS. The program will include poet Judith
Barrington, music by the Portland Gay M en'sC horus, the
Portland Lesbian Choir, Judith Rizzio and the Fallen
Angels, and the Portland premiere of David Y ork's “ AIDS
Requiem." (7:30-9:30pm. First Congregational Church
o f Portland. 1126 S W Park, 233-8379 )
Swann Auditorium, 1219 S W Park Ave., $13 -$ 15;
previously purchased tickets will be exchanged.
226-2811.)
T h a O r a g o n G a y a n d L a s b ia n F ilm F a s tiv a l
continues with L iv in g P ro o f, which offers thirty vi
gnettes o f people with HIV who transcend obstacles
and find love and meaning. Through M ay 25. (Cinema
21, 616 N W 21st Ave., call for times and prices,
223-4515.)
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ter Ballroom. 1825 S W Broadway. 725-5667.)
"W o rkin g w ith G a y s a n d L e s b ia n s i Is s u e s a n d
R e s o u rc e s f o r th e H e lp in g P r o fe s s io n a l’ is a
workshop focusing on meeting the needs of sexual
minority youth and adults. Featured presenter Sunny
McHale Skyedancer will examine the nature and effects
of homophobia and discuss strategies for eliminating it,
both in our personal lives and in our organizations. (9 am-
4 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Newport, Oregon,
$15. 265-3087.)
C o u n try W e s te rn D a n c in g and lessons with Cindy.
(7.30 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, Northeast
24th Avenue and Broadway, $3. 233-204 7.)
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SUNDAY
“A ID S A w a r e n e s s f o r S tra ig h ts . N o t G ays" is
the program on NightScene. (10 pm, Channel 11 in
WEDNESDAY
SisterSpirit presents a F a m ln ls t C h ris tia n C o m
m u n io n Wheelchair accessible, all women welcome.
PSU's Pakistani and Japanese student associations will
hold a fo o d s a le as part of the U niversity's International
G y p s y C a ra v a n performs as part of International Month
at Portland State University (noon, South Park Blocks).
Also, attend “In te rn a tio n a l N ig h t ' with food, enter
tainment and an exhibit, presented by the Organization of
International Students. (6-11 pm. Room 355, Smith Cen
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Multnomah and Washington counties; Channel 2 in
Clackamas County; and Channel 49 in Clark County.
244-NITE)
Hoyt, call for times andprices, 223-4515.)
FRIDAY
T h e O re g o n G a y a n d L e s b ia n F ilm F a s tlv a li
G rie f, a hip comedy. (Cinema 2 1.6 16 N W Hoyt, call for
times and prices. 223-4515.)
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SATURDAY
Join proud gay men and lesbians from around the state at
"G ay P rid e 1 9 9 4 i O u t o n th e C a p ito l M a ll."
sponsored by The Coalition to End Bigotry. Scheduled to
appear are: Sen. Tricia Smith. Rep. George Eighmey.
Labor Commissioner M ary W endy Roberts, and musical
guests Kate Sullivan, and M K Menard The Coalition,
along with Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, will
be presenting the first Frank Roberts Social Justice
Award to Gov. Barbara Roberts and, posthum ously, to
Sen. Frank Roberts. (Noon-3 pm, 503-373-4173.)
T h * P o rtla n d L a s b ia n C h o ir presents "L is te n to a
W o m a n 's V o lc a i S o a rin g W ith th a M u s a .' with
special guest the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band, featuring
the Choir's first commissioned work, by Portland com
poser Bev Standish Then, dance your socks off after the
concert! No one will be turned away for lack of funds (8
pm. Scottish Rite Temple, 709 S W 15th Ave , $10 [tick
ets: It's My Pleasure 236-0505 , Annie Bloom's Book
store 246-0053; or from Choir members and at the doorl.)
The City Nightclub presents N o S p e c ia l R ights fo r
th e O C A " a nine-band, nine-hour benefit fund-raiser for
(Please see the Th,eater and Gallery listings in Out About
Town )