October 5 .2ÛÛ1
Do you like fossils, hawks, constellations and
other wonders of the world? Then join
Lesbians E njoying N a tu re and
S cience for a planning potluck and social
hour at Cheryl's. (6 45 pm. Call
503-293-9306 for directions )
Play music, recite poetry, and sip a latte
at Touchstone Coffee House dunng open
m ike every Thursday. (7-9 pm.
7631 N EG IisanS t. 503-262-7613.
www. touchstonecoffeehouse. com.)
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riday
Have you got rhythm? Try it out at the
first-ever Q ueer T aiko W orkshop
presented by the Asian American drum
ming group P o rtla n d Taiko, which
bills itself as “ 40 percent queer." The
group is a leader in promoting gay
visibility and performs at Pride func
tions every year. You do not need
to be Asian to participate; just
wear comfy clothes and be
ready to make noise. The
venue is the group's
Northeast Portland
rehearsal space.
(6:30-9:30 pm. $35.
To register contact John at
503 674-8184 or johnmcqueendavid@cs.com.)
The E gyptian C lu b presents M id d le
E astern M usic and D ance N ig h t with
live music every Wednesday. Watch the pros,
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Educational and Support Services Program at
University of Oregon in Eugene presents
V ig n e tte s and M u sic: A P erform ance
Men's FilmTalk opens up the group to women Oct. 11 to review the programs shown
during the recent Portland Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Film Festival, including The Flutter
Lesbians E njoying N ature and
S cience will four-wheel drive to Bonney
Butte to observe HawkWatch International's
raptor program. (8 am. Susan
503-232-6738)
* M onday
R osetow n R am blers roll out the fun
during their ska tin g p a rty at Oaks
Park. Please bring a donation of
nonpenshable food for Esther's Pantry.
(7:30-9 30 pm. East end o f the Sellwood
Bndge. $5. 503-234-9944.)
) T uesday
The Gossip and Erase Errata open for
the B utchies at B Complex. (9 pm.
320 SE Second Ave. $9 from Fastixx.)
or join in the fun! (8-11 pm. 3701 SE Division
St. $4. 503-236-8689 )
© T hursday
Broadway actor Barry Morse and author Greta
Cammermeyer are among the performers dur
ing O ut on B roadw ay, a show at the World
Trade Center Theater benefiting E sther’s
P antry (7 pm. 121 SW Salmon St. $45 from
Gai-Pied, Music Millennium o r Fastixx.
503-408-7997.)
M en's Film Talk is a discussion group for
gay, bi and trans men. All interested women
and men are invited to this special review of the
recent Portland Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Film
Festival. They also will discuss Our Lady o f the
Assassins, The Adventures o f Felix. The Deep
End and Together at Old W ives' Tales. (7 pm
1300 E Burnside St 503-220-0618
mensfilmtalk@home. com.)
Single7 Out of options? How about this— win
a chance to play The D a tin g Game at the
E gyptian C lub and win a date with either
one of the femme dancers or a carefully
selected butch. Each couple will be sent to
Tennessee Reds for dinner, then back to the
E Club for drinks on the house (9 pm.
3701 SE Division S t Free 503 236 8 68 9)
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Educational and Support Services Program at
University of Oregon in Eugene holds a
N a tio n a l C om ing O ut D ay R ally
featunng speaker James Green (11 am. Erb
Memorial Union Am phitheater)
P iece This senes of monologues and songs
about growing up and coming out trans are
written and performed by L o ri B u ckw a lte r.
(7 pm. Erb Memorial Union Fir Room.
541-346-4095.)
©
S aturday
Building on the success of its first ball held
this summer. Out Dancing invites you to the
H arvest B a ll for a fun evening of ballroom
dancing at PPAA There even will be a lesson
to help organize your feet. (8 pm-midnight
618 SE Alder St. $9. 503-2365129.)
Lesbian music pioneer J u d y F je ll — on tour
with her new CD. Bird Return— performs at
the Community Music Center. Portland
favontes Terri Grayum and Gwen Thomas
open the concert. (7.30 pm. 3350 SE Francis
St. $I0-$1 5 sliding scale at the door
www.judyfjell. com.)
In celebration of N a tio n a l C om ing O ut
D ay “come out" to the lesbian-owned win
ery H ip C h icks Do W ine for food and fun
through Oct. 14 Mention Just Out and get
10 percent off. ( 1 -6 pm. 4510 SE 23rd Ave.
503-753-6374.)
© S unday
Bliss out on autumn dunng a hike a t
H am ilton M o u n ta in with the A d ve n tu re
G roup (9 am 503-452 5680
www adventuregroup org.)
Fabulous dining for a great cause—
make a reservation for one of the splen
did dinners that make up the ninth annu
al D inner a t M y House fo r O ur
House. Tonight's delight is an authen
tic Japanese m eal at the home of
Jan Waldmann culminating in a tea cere
mony. (7 pm. $60 Get a brochure listing all
the dinners or make reservations at
503-736-9276.)
© W ednesday
© F riday
B ody Vox. Portland's internationally
acclaimed dance company, launches its new
season with Revene through Oct. 20 at
Portland State University's Lincoln Hall. Look
for D aniel K irk and E ric S k in n e r in the
small ensemble. (8 pm. 1620 SkV Park Ave.
$19.50-$21.50 from Music Millennium or
Fastixx. www bodyvox.com.)
Lesbian icon D ar W illia m s performs at
Aladdin Theater. The opening act is Anne
Weiss. (8 pm. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. $29 at
the door, $27.50 in advance from box office
o r Ticketmaster, 503-224-4400)
If you find yourself in Eugene, catch the
B utchies along with the Gossip and Erase
Errata at the Community Center for the
Performing Arts. (8 pm. 291 W Eighth Ave. $8
at the door. $7 in advance from 541 -687-2746.)
o S
It's a B ear B u st when those fuzzy O regon
B ears take over Gail's D irty Duck. (8-11 pm.
429 N W Third Ave. $7-$9. 503-224 8446.)
Don your boots and head
for C ry s ta l's Q ueer
C o u n try Jam at
Portland M etro Club.
(8-9 pm lessons.
9 p m -1 am dancing.
618 SE Alder St. $5.
$8 with lessons.)
© T hursday
The Egyptian C lub holds a G ender
B ender V a rie ty Show along with a
drag contest. (9 pm. 3701 SE Division
St. $5. 503-236-8689.)
Kate C hristensen visits Powell's to
read from her new novel. Jerem y
Thrane. a Hollywood story that might
remind readers of certain stars we
wish were gay. Jeremy, who is in love
with a married man, moves on to New
York, where he creates a colorful life
for himself. (7.30 pm 1005 W Burnside
503-228-4651.)
The Portland Institute
for Contemporary Art
presents John Jasperse
Company in Giant
Empty Oct. 5 and 6 at
Portland Community
College's Sylvania
Performing Arts Center
aturday
Lesbian music pioneer
J u d y F je ll continues
her tour prom oting the
new CD B ird Return,
playing Ashland
Unitanan Church.
(7:30 pm. 87 Fourth St.
$8 $10 sliding scale at
the door, kids younger than 12 free.
541-245-4159.)
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S unday
Lesbians E njoying N a tu re and
S cie n ce enjoy a bike nde along the Banks-
Vemoma Linear Trail. (10 am Joni
503-286-4387.)
For take-your-breath-away scenery, take a
h ike a t S ilv e r C reek F alls with the
A d ve n tu re G roup. (9 am 503-452-5680
www adventuregroup. org.)
Head fo r the hills fo r the “ F a m ily "
C e le b ra tio n in B e n d featuring a barbe
cue and im provisation show in Aspen Hall
at Shevlin Park. Sponsored by area gay and
lesbian groups, the picnic w ill spotlight
musician Joyce Respess and o ffe r fun and
games plus a gourm et menu from
Headwaters Cafe. (2 pm. 18920 Shevlin
Park Road $10. kids younger than 12 free )
Keep the good tim es rolling in Bend with
W e ste rn W Y M P R O V ! T he B ig
R ound-U p. as the Eugene comedy troupe
perform s during the E v e n in g C a b a re t in
Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park. This event for
adults 21 and older includes appetizers plus
a beer/w ine cash bar. (7 pm 18920 Shevlin
Park Road $10 from 541-385-3320 )
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