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Attend a citywide H a n u k k a h C e le b ra tio n at
Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Dance to
Sammy Epstein's M azel T o v O rc h e s tra . Craft
projects for children. (1-4 pm, 6651 SW Capitol
Highway, $5 general; $4 seniors and students; chil
dren 3 and under free, 244-0111.)
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M O N D AY
It's Q u e e r N ig h t at La Luna w ith D J Je a n -
Paul. Profits will benefit Our House of Portland, a
residence for people living with AIDS. All ages wel
come. (9 pm. 215 SE Ninth Ave., $3, 274-2768.)
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The Lesbian F o ru m discusses ‘ The Lesbian Dat
ing Game." (7-9 pm, W estm inster Presbyterian
Church, 1624 NE Hancock St., information: Grace
864-4446.)
The A th e is t C o m m u n ity C e n te r hosts a d is
cu ssio n series. Tonight’s topic: ‘ Coping with the
Christian Holiday Season.' (7:30pm . 415 S W 13th
Ave., information: 241-9268.)
Yes. it's Q u e e r N ig h t at L a L u n a with DJ Dazy.
All ages welcome. (9 pm, 215 S E Ninth Ave., $3.)
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Radical W om en hosts a Holiday Social. (7pm,
Northwest Service Center, Community Room, 1819
N W Everett St., free, information o r child care:
228-3090 two days in advance, wheelchair accessible.)
The P o rtla n d A r t M u s e u m 's N o rth w e s t Film
C e n te r presents a film in its Out of Africa senes:
B lu e E yes o f Y o n ta from Guinea-Bissau. (7:30
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TUESDAY
The A th e is t C o m m u n ity C e n te r of O re g o n
hosts a discussion series. Tonight's topic: “Top
Weird Religious Stories of 1995." (7:30 pm, 415
S W 13th Ave., inform ation: 241-9268.)
om, Berg Swann Auditorium, 1219 S W Park A ve., $ 6
general; $ 5 members and seniors. 221-1156.)
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SATURDAY
he N o rth w e s t S o u rc e of the Mittleman Jewish
im m u n ity Center holds its an n ual H anu kkah
tarty at Atwater's Restaurant. Light the candles, eat
he food and dance to the music. No-host bar. (US
iancorp Bldg., 41st floor, 111 S W Fifth Ave., $30,
The P o rtla n d A r t M u s e u m ’s N o rth w e s t Film
C e n te r presents a film in its Out o f Africa series:
H e r ita g e A fr ic a from Ghana. (7:30 pm, Berg
Swann Auditorium, 1219 S W Park A ve ., $ 6 general;
$ 5 members and seniors, 221-1156.)
iform ation: 244-0111.)
Local poet D ian a A le y n C o h e n celebrates her
30th birthday with a re a d in g o f h e r poem s. This
event is the debut of Cohen’s limited edition chap-
book G ra s p : S e le c te d P o e m s fro m th e F ir s t
he Lesbian Community Project's O v e r 3 5 G ro u p
o ld s a C h ris tm a s p o tlu ck . (R SVP A S A P to
52-0762.)
ykes To Match Out For
ajama
>arty
3 0 Y e a rs . (8 pm, Dream s W ell Studio, 2857 SE
Stark St., $3-$10 sliding scale, some work ex
change available. information and reservations: Diana
287-8102.)
SATURDAY
It’s "Melancholy Babies" night at the East Avenue
Tavern. FeaturingC h eralee D illo n B a nd , Kaittyn
N i D o n o v a n B a n d and M azurka. (9pm , 727 E.
Burnside St., $5, 236-6900.)
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Nicolai St.. $ 7 [tickets: It's M y Pleasure!; $ 10 at the
door, information . 282-6979.)
Ring in the New Year with H o lly w o o d L egends, a
big super show featuring D a rce lle X V and C o m
pany. with guest stars. Complimentary champagne
at midnight. Buffet breakfast at 12:30 am. (Dinnerand
show package: 6 pm seating, $45 p e r person; show
only: 8 pm seating. $25 per person, Darcelle XV, 208
N W Third Ave., 222-5338.)
SUNDAY
The Lesbian Community Project and the Portland
Lesbian Choir present the Le sb ian N e w Y e a r’s
Eve D a n ce and S ile n t A u c tio n , a fund-raiser for
both groups. Join em cee J a n ic e G ro u n d s , D J
Ja n ic e Inm an, a n d the a ll-w o m a n ro ck band
B lu sh for a fabulous New Year's celebration. Hors
d'oeuvres, no-host bar. Wheelchair accessible,
smoke-free, free child care. (8 p m -1 am, M ontgomery
Park Atrium, N orthw est Vaughn Street and 28th
Avenue, $15 advance [tickets: It's M y Pleasure, In
O ther Words Bookstore, the Jelly Bean and the
Lesbian Community Project in Portland; M other Kali's
Books in Eugene; Rosebud and Fish in Salem , phone
orders with M C and VISA at LCP office: 223-00711;
$20 at the door.)
C o d e B lu e hosts its annual Le sb ian N e w Y e a r's
Eve B a sh " A n E ve n in g of E le g a n c e ." Semi-
formal. Hors d'oeuvres. party favors, champagne at
midnight. 21 years and older only. (9 pm -2:30 am,
M ontgom ery Park Ballroom (downstairs), 2700 N W
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Happy N ew Year
It's Q u e e r N ig h t at La Lun a with DJ Brad Vachal.
All ages welcome. (9 pm, 215 SE Ninth Ave., $3.)
TUESDAY
F irs t Tu e s d a y C o ffe eho u se fo r W o m e n fea
tures the sounds of C a t M o o re , R e be cca C o h e n
and m ore (7 pm. Bijou Cafe, 132 S W Third Ave.,
$3 at the door, 283-7651.)
Se e the theater end gallery listings in O u t
About Tow n.