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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1995)
ju s t out ▼ aprii 21. 1003 ▼ 21 collection of longer monologues involving the terror of petting zoos. Tippi Hedren, and surviving a base ball game— to the Clinton Street Theater. One show only! (8 pm. 2522 SE Clinton St.. $6. 238-5588.) (8 pm. 2522 SE Clinton St.. $10 [tickets: Fastixx 224-8499. walk-ins only at Jelly Bean Card Shop!.) T h e Seattle M e n 's C h o ru s sphng concert “D iva s! O p e ra O u r W a y “ will feature the world premiere of N ig h t Paasagma. a new one-act opera by Robert Moran and James Skofield, chroni cling the flight of 600 gay men from England after the arrest of Oscar Wilde. ASL interpreted. (8 pm; also 8 pm Friday. April 29; 2 and 7 pm Sunday. April 30. Meany Theater. University o f Washington. $ 1 7-$21 [tickets; SMC Ticketline 206-323-2992. Ticketmaster 224-44001.) I \ T h e Pacific N o rth w e st W o m a n 's C h o ra l T o u r, comprising the Portland Lesbian Choir, the Sacred Earth Singers, the Seattle Women's En semble. and A Vancouver Women's Chorus, per forms the commissioned work U n d a r Onm Sky. by Judith Barrington and Joan Simcoe. in Portland. Wheelchair accessible; ASL interpreted; free child care and parking. (8 pm. Scottish Rite Temple. 709 SW 15th Ave., $12 advance [tickets: It's My Plea sure, Annie Bloom's Books and from choir mem bers!; $ 15 door, for information and to reserve child care: 241-8994.) FRIDAY See the B a d A ttitu d e Fashion S h o w at T h e C ity N ig h tc lu b , featuring grunge, retro and gothic fashions. dOpm doors. 13NW 13th Ave., $5cover. 224-CITY.) T h e fanciful steel cu to u ts of O a k la n d , C a lif., artist M a rk B u lw in k le are on display at Ja m iso n /Th o m a s G a lle ry th ro u g h A p ril 29 The O v e r 3 5 G ro u p puts on a p o tlu ck dinner. (6 pm. RSVP: Joan 252-0762.) Ruby Rocko Fox stars in the 2nd annual N ig h t m are B a ll and S h o w at T h e C ity N ig h tclu b . (10 pm doors; 12:30 am show. 13 N W 13th Ave., $6, 224-CITY.) C o u n try w e ste rn d a n cin g forwomen. (7:30pm lesson; 8:30-10 pm dance. St. Davids. 2800 SE Harrison St.. $3. 233-2047.) The 11 th annual O re g o n F a ir H o u sin g C o n fe r ence. sponsored by the Portland Community Hous ing Resource Board, takes place at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. Over two dozen workshops on a wide variety of housing issues will be held throughout the day. (8:30 am-6 pm. $65 full-day registration; $35 half day registration. Charlsie Sprague 248-5486 or Janet Hawkins 248-3707.) Celebrated lesbian author, mentor, community leader and Just Out columnist Lee L y n c h reads selec tions from h e r m ost recen t book. Cactus Love, and her work in progress, Rafferty Street, at It’s My Pleasure. Co-sponsored by Widdershins. (7 pm. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd.. free, please preregister: 236-0505.) C e le b ra te International W o rk e rs D a y with labor songs by General Strike and IWW guitarist Carrie Sessarego at the Rexall Rose Cafe. Spon sored by The Socialist Party of Oregon. (7:30 pm. 2403 NE Alberta St.. $3-$5.) B rid g e t B enton of B a n sh e e D e sig n s offers clothes, wall hangings, pillows and new designs for sale to the public at an “ open studio." (3-7pm; also Sunday. April 30. 923 SE 37th Ave.) 13 d SUNDAY The Lesbians of Color Potluck is an afternoon of food, talk, cards and friends. (2-6 pm. Angela 284-3425.) T h e Fo re st G ro u p leads a bike ride to the Champoeg Park area; flat. 28 miles. (255-9109.) SATURDAY The F o re s t G r o u p hikes at Angels’ Rest. (226-7919.) SATURDAY G a llo w a y and Lu ck s tt perform at Hunter's Edge Coffee in Gresham. (7-10 pm. 2469 SE Burnside St., no cover.) Portland artist Tom Hardy judges the 12th annual T a b le -T o p C ra y o n A r t C o n te s t at the Brasse rie Montmartre. Amateur and professional artists are encouraged to enter; cash prizes will be awarded. The Lee Wuthenow Trio performs. (5pm contest; 8 pm music; 10 pm judging. 626 S W Park Ave.. 224-5552.) K f : 6 Play begins today for the R ose C ity Softball A sso cia tio n, a lesbian and gay softball league. Opening ceremonies include the Rose City Gay Freedom Band and possible celebrity guests. Bring a picnic lunch (no alcohol allowed in the park), relax, and watch the fun. (11:30 am opening ceremonies; games begin at noon. 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Alberta Park. Northwest Twenty-second and Ainsworth Street, field No. 2. free. 244-8520 o r 281 -7637.) may FRIDAY S w e e t H o n e y in the R o ck bring their unique a cappella sound to the Hult Center in Eugene for one show only, as part of the World Music series. (8pm. Silva Concert Hall. One Eugene Center. $16-$20 (tickets: Hult Center Box Office. EMU Main Desk, and by phone 687-50001.) G a llo w a y an d Lu ck e tt perform jazz, blues and country at the Coffee Cow and Calf-A. No cover charge, no smoking, but alcohol will be served. (8 pm- 10 pm. 5204 NE Sacramento St.. 282-9910.) Wendy Westerwelle and Karen Tate star in The K a th y a n d M o S h o w , playing Fridays and Satur days at the Clinton Street Theater through June 17. A lic e D a M ica la performs in Bend as part of the “ Illuminating Intolerance II" series sponsored by Beyond The Closet Inc. (7 pm. Spiritual Awareness Center. 157 N W Franklin Ave.. $5 donation. 317-8966.) The Portland chapter of the Freedom Socialist Party sponsors a panel discussion ‘ R aja cting tha C o n tra c t on A m a ric a i Fightin g fo r La b o r and C iv il R ig h ts .“ Keynote speakers include Elizabeth Beardslee. Freddy Robles. Vickie Valdez and John Beaumont. Wheelchair accessible. (6pm Caribbean buffet; 7:30 forum. Room 201. North west Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St.. $7 buffet; $3 donation for panel discussion. 228-3090.) F rad S m all appaars in c o n ca rt to benefit Partners in Reconciliation/Metanoia Peace Com munity. (7:30pm. First Congregational Church. 1126 SW Park Ave., $10 advance [tickets: send checks made out to Partners in Reconciliation/Metanoia, 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland. OR 97212 or call 284-34261; $12 door.) SUNDAY Watch as T h a Rosa C ity Softball A sso cia tio n swings the bat at Alberta Park. (Games at noon. 1:30 and 3 pm. Northeast Twenty-second Avenue and Ainsworth Street, field No. 2. free. 244-8520 or 281-7637.) O Dykes Jo Ulatch Out For i ouidrJo. i t ' s rJor ¡¿OGlMGER.WHyM No. she J íistwah LIKE r PONT ENJOY MALIKA CALLING IT. I TOST WISH Jcti v ily IfoUV h e ' d W AITED A little iongek . U ■ Jp ACTUALLY, IT KIND Of ÏT N A T u . show HER. r BET the HELPED. IDÉC/PfD TO ÍUIT AVARINO ítC U iíS , NEvW SABE ONLy TÍO TO GlVfMCHrt NEW APPRESE. 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