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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.)
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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
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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