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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1996)
20 T a ugu st 16, 1 99 6 ▼ ju s t o ut august FRIDAY O b o A d d y and his W est African ensemble O k ro p o n g perform at the Oregon Historical Society's Tunes at Noon free summer music series. (Noon-1 pm. Oregon History Center courtyard, 1200 SW Park Ave., 306-5200.) It's a full day with the A d v e n tu re G rou p . Hike to Saddle Mountain with the Gay Outdoors group from Vancouver. BC (9 am, meet in front o f Lloyd Center Cinemas). Then enjoy a G a y C ru is e along the Willamette River on the Portland Spirit (10:30 pm- 1:30 am. $10. 224-3900). (452-5680.) The Im perial S o ve re ig n Rose C o u rt hosts the M r., M s. and M iss G a y P o rtland Pageant. (6 pm doors; 7 pm show. Embers Avenue. 110 N W Broadway, Scotty Boxx 297-3086.) B o rd e r R id e r M o to rc y cle C lu b makes its August run to Fort Canby State Park in lllwaco. Wash. Motorcycles only. (Roy 256-0197.) G e n tle G ia n ts of O r e g o n holds a M id s u m m e r's N ig h t M adne ss Pajam a P arty (Cliff 251-5869; Pat and Eric 648-4938; ChubLine 241-4535.) Join Lesbians Enjoying the S c ie n c e s on the Long Beach Peninsula. Stay overnight at a beach house. Enjoy bird watching, kayaking, beach comb ing and art gallery touring. (360-661-5217.) Those mistresses of soul. T h e O bjects, perform at Tillamook County's W hite M oon C o w Cafe. (9 pm. 35490 Brooten Road. Pacific City, $5 cover, 965-5101.) Rexall Rose Cafe and T h e a te r presents the Best of R&R R E E LS , a monthly screening of independent films by local artists. Must be 21 or older. (7:30 pm social hour; 8:30 pm screening, Friday and Saturday. Aug. 16 and 17. 2403 NE Alberta St., $1-$5 sliding scale, 282-9781.) T h e C ity N ig h tc lu b hosts the 10th annual M s. Le a th e r and M s. Lace Pageant, the country's longest running teenage lesbian talent showcase and competition. (10 pm doors. 13 NW 13th Ave., $6 cover. 224-CITY.) M ichael M o n g e r's R eally B IG D a n c e C o m pany presents M e n a g e rie , a collaboration of over 20 performing artists. Audience members are asked to wear a hat. Through Aug. 17. (8pm Friday and Saturday. Conduit Studio. Suite 401. 918 SW Yamhill St.. $10; $8 students and seniors fFastixx 224-84991. 221-5857.) SUNDAY efit premiere screening of B a s q u ia t, the story of the rise and fall of the American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Written and directed by Julian Schnabel. (7:30 pm, Berg Swann Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave.. $10. 221-1156.) The new choral ensemble M u sica V e n tu ra per forms its premiere concert at Grace Memorial Epis copal Church. Featuring the works of Benjamin Britten. Herbert Howells, Mendelssohn, Byrd. Parry, Villette, Marenzio. Raminsh and Jannequin. (7:30 pm. Northeast 17th Avenue and Weidler Street, $5 suggested contribution, 234-6493.) It's Q u e e r N ig h t at LaLuna! with DJ Dazy. All ages welcome. (9pm doors, 215SENinth Ave.. $3; $4 under 21, 241-LUNA.) S tr e e t Level, a live call-in current affairs talk show featuring gay and lesbian issues, returns to Portland Cable Access. Hosted by Gregory Franklyn. (8pm. Cable Channel 11.) The Lesbian Fo ru m meets. Tonight's topic: L e s bian B utch/Fem m e. A program of the Lesbian Community Project. (7-9pm, Metropolitan Commu nity Church, 2400 NE Broadway. $2 donation, Rebecca 762-1402.) O b o A d d y hosts the seventh annual H o m o w o Festival, an African harvest festival featuring mu sic. dance, food and crafts of Africa. (1-8 pm, Cathedral Park, under the St. John's Bridge, dona tions encouraged. 288-3025.) Don't miss the p re m ie re p e rfo rm a n ce of 1AM, a new band featuring A.P. Boone, at T h e C ity N ightclu b. (10 pm doors. 13 N W 13th Ave., $5 cover, 224-CITY.) The C o a litio n to En d B ig o try hosts a b a rb e cu e potluck. Everyone welcome. (4 pm. call for directions: 373-4173; 585-9295.) The Lesbian Community Project holds a vo lu n te e r an d planning m eeting for the Linda T ille ry C o n c e rt. (6pm, Suite 333, Union Station. 8 0 0 N W Sixth Ave., 223-0071.) Join Lesbians Enjoying the S c ie n c e s for an archaeological dig. (9 am, 360-699-3014.) Deacon X and Bad Attitude Outlet sponsor Fetish N ig h t at Moody's. Featuring the Lick Sisters, the Dick Sisters. Deacon X and Daddy's Lil' Girl. Pretty Digital Carla. Snickers LaBarr, Kyle Black’s Living Canvas, and much more. (9 pm, 424 SW Fourth Ave., $5-$10 [based on attire1, 235-6990.) O u t in the W oods, a backpacking and hiking group for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals, begins the first in a series of hikes alo ng the Pacific C rest. Aug. 21 -25. (Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Out in the Woods, c /o 3Q, PO Box 721. Pilot Rock. OR 97868.) The W o rld 's G re a te st Ta le n t S h o w , hosted by Seven, at T h e C ity N ig h tclu b . Winner gets a $100 cash prize. (10pmdoors, 13N W 13th Ave., $3 cover. 224-CITY.) SisterSpiritholdsa W icca n D iscussio n. Open to all women interested in learning about and sharing Wicca. (7 pm. Suite 426, 408 SW Second Ave., 294-0645.) Find new treasures at a ru m m a g e an d garage sale b e n e fit fo r th e P o rtla n d N A M E S Project. (9 am-4 pm, Starky's Restaurant. 2913SE Stark St., donations accepted. 650-7032.) U n c le C .K . G a n y o teaches an A fric a n dance w o rk s h o p at the Downtown Dance Cafe. All lev els welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. (12:30 pm, 222 S W Fourth Ave., $15. registration: 288-3025.) Œ L MONDAY The N o rth w e s t Film C e n te r and thè P o rtla n d Institute of C o n te m p o ra ry A r t present a ben- H IV U n ive rsity meets. Today's topic: Basics at the HIV Center. (1:30pm, 3835SW Kelly St.. 223-3444.) The 1996 N ational P o e try S la m kicks off four days and nights of exciting events and competitions. Through Aug. 24. (727-2663; bigmouth@teleport.com; http://w w w . teleport. com/~bigmouth/. ) The A d v e n tu re G ro u p hikes to Council Crest. Meet in the Forestry Center parking lot by the Metro Washington Park Zoo. (6 pm, 452-5680.) Authors Liz T ra c e y and S y d n e y P o k o rn y read from their new book S o Y ou W a n t to B e a L e sb ia n ? , a guidebook for the Gay '90s. (7:30 pm, Twenty- Third Avenue Books, 1015 N W 23rd Ave.. 224-5097.) SATURDAY Lesbians E n jo yin g the S cie n c e s hikes Trail 441 on Larch Mountain. (280-0168.) Canoe the waterways of Sauvie Island with the A d v e n tu re G ro u p . (452-5680.) Don't miss a Positively Perfect P icn ic in the Park. HIV University’s annual summer picnic. People from all communities affected by HIV are welcome. Potluck dessert. (11 am-4 pm, spots D and E. Laurelhurst Park, HIV U Infoline 223-6339, ext. 111.) L e s b O S (L e s b ia n s of S ize ) dives into a swim ming party. Day starts with a “ snacks’’ potluck. (Call for location: 774-5774.) R adical W o m e n holds a public meeting. Tonight's topic: R e c ip e fo r W o m e n ’s Eq uality: G lo b a l S o c ia lis t Fem inism . Features a panel discus sion. (6:30 pm dinner [$8I; 8 pm meeting, Musicians Union Hall. 325 NE 20th Ave., $2, child care avail able [call two days in advance]. 228-3090.) In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources hosts T h e S p o k e n W o rd : A n E vening of W o m e n 's P e rfo rm a n ce A r t in C e le b ra tio n of the A n n iv e rs a ry of W o m e n ’s Suffrage. Featuring LeanneGrabel, Lynn Kister. Denise Morris and Zoa Smith. (8 pm, 3734 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 232-6003.) T h e C ity N ig h tc lu b hosts the T & A S h o w starring Thom XX Mr. T and Aundre. (10 pm doors, 13 N W 13th Ave., $6 cover. 224-CITY.) The Brown Bomber and Diva Touché Flambé c a th a rtic COm icS IÇK? I.B. Gittendowne MS. 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