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Annie at Annie's: A nnie D aw id reads at
A nnie Bloom 's Books from her new
work, Lily in the Desert, a collection of
short stories examining contemporary
social concerns— political and personal,
male and female, straight and gay.
(7:30 pm 7834 SkV Capitol Highway.
503-246-0053.)
Single? Try your luck winning a date with
the butch or femme contestant in The
D ating Gam e at the Egyptian Club. Not
single? Show up to watch what no doubt
will be hilarious frivolity. (9 pm. 3701 SE
Division St. 503-236-8689)
© F riday
Exploring Gay Men's Spirituality: A
free introductory meeting to provide informa
tion for a series of upcoming classes and
field tnps is offered at the Interfaith
Spiritual Center The group is for those
interested in exploring spirituality and shanng
friendships with other gay men. (7:30 pm.
3910 SE 11th Ave. holylistening@aol.com.
www. spiritone. com / ~isc.)
The Lesbian and Gay Im m igration
Rights Task force invites queer foreign
ers, binational couples and others interest
ed in the group to a social in the back room
at Hobo's. Enjoy food, pool, drinks and
kvetching about the government with other
members. (8 pm. 120 N W Third Ave.
503-471-1568. lgirtfpdx@hotmail.com.)
A llyn R oberts rips it up with a mean
guitar and a meaner voice at Touchstone
C offee House. (7-9 pm. 7631 NE
Glisan St. 503-262-7613.
www. touchstonecoffeehouse. com .)
Visit the L avender Lounge, a gathering
of S p e a k to Your B rothers any Friday
at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE
12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext 233.)
© S aturday
The Forest G roup chicks snowshoe
around, then hot tub it at Kahneeta. Join
them for one or both activities.
(503-235-2988)
The A dventure Group wants you to join
in on the Fun W alk/R un which you can do
any Saturday morning. The two- to six-mile
trek is open to all skill levels and is always
followed by an optional brunch. (9 am.
503-452-5680 www adventuregroup. org.)
The lesbian group Women to Women
meets every Saturday at Neighbors in Eugene
for support, sharing and fun activities. (4 pm.
1417 Vittard St.)
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S unday
M eet up with Lesbians Enjoying
N a tu re and S cien ce at the M ount Hood
Country Store for a cross-country ski
exp ed itio n at the scenic Teacup Lake.
Just show up or give the nature dykes a
call to arrange a carpool. (10:30 am.
Delores 541-354-3881.)
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It s a good day for lesbians at Teacup Lake—
the Forest Group also heads up to the
cross-country skiing locale. (541 -354-3881.)
Are you a mama bear, papa bear or
baby bear? Regardless, you're invit
ed to play at Bear Games with the
Oregon Bears — bring a favorite
board game, snack or donation for
food order. (2 pm. Whte
gamebearor@aol.com for location.)
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Egyptian Club for Uniforms, Leather
and Boots presented by Blackout
Open to women and their friends of all
ages to read their poetry, fiction, essays,
journal musings. grocery lists, etc. (7 pm
3734 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-232-6003.)
Productions A raffle and uniform contest await,
with proceeds benefiting Outside In The club
available live for your listening pleasure at
Touchstone Coffee House. (7-9 pm.
7631 NE Glisan S t 503-262-7613.
www touchstonecoffeehouse.com. )
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Ms. Gay Portland XI Alexandra
Paris and fnends invite you to join
them for the Galactic Groove
Pajama Party Everyone is welcome
Chance DeVaimont is one of many
performance artists you'll see
Jan. 20 at SM YRC
at Portland Cable Access for this
ongoing queer dance show event'
(8 pm. 2766 NE Martm Luther
King Jr. Blvd 503-916-8542
www geocities com/galacticgroovepa* )
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Washington County Parents
and Kids Group meets every
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fourth Tuesday at Community Church
of Cedar Hills for dinner, support and
fun. (6 pm. 11695 S W Parkway Ave.
503-228-3892.)
Get in out of the rain at Hobo s any
Sunday for a gay and gay-fnendly
Pinochle Group (6 pm 120 NW
Third Ave George 503- 760-1248.)
S ensory D ep rivatio n is the
And you thought Sundays were dull.
C.C. Slaughters offers happy hour
all day long and Latino music all
night long. (219 NW Davis St.
503-248-9135)
topic o f the next gathering of the
Rose C ity Discussion C lub—
the largest pansexual and alterna
tive sexuality group o f its kind in
the Northwest. It meets monthly
at the Portland Conference Center
fo r presentations, mingling and
prize drawings. Tonight’s dress
theme is Valentine s Day, so feel
free to wear something red, romantic and
sexy. Light buffet also included. (7 pm
300 NE Multnomah St. $5 members. $8
nonmembers 503-972-1869 rcdc@tele-
port.com .)
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T uesday
Get the last word in at In O th e r W ords
B ooks' Last W ord open m ike night.
Every Tuesday night the Egyptian Club holds a
Nude Revue All the cute girls with none of
I the leenng guys—what a concept. (7 pm.
3701 SE Division St. 503-236-8689 )
© W ednesday
S is te rS p irit’s Healing Circle topic is
A uras and C olors All women welcome.
(7 pm. 3430 SE Belmont St. #102.
$3-$5 donation. 503-736-3297.)
The Mid-Columbia chapter of
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays meets every
fourth Wednesday in The Dalles for
support, information and advocacy.
Attendance is confidential. (7 pm.
Call 541 298-8383 for location.)
Every Wednesday is gay night at
Heaven, where DJ Tronic spins and
international coffees and pastries await
(9-11 pm. 421 SW 10th Ave.
503-757-6984)
Q T hursday
Can't resist a dyke in uniform? Can't
resist women who can't resist a dyke in
uniform? You're all welcome at the
also promises "surpnse entertainment"
throughout the night (9 pm 3701 SE Division
St $5. 503-236-8689)
Sushi Does Corvallis in the Main Ballroom
at Oregon State University. This drag show
and dance featunng Sushi, Poison Waters
and many other talented and beautiful "ladies"
promotes AIDS awareness. (9 pm -1 am. $5.
541-738-0753.)
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Looking Ahead
Mark your calendar for Feb. 9, when Goddess
Sevenna and Mistress Ember play host to the
Fetish Masquerade Ball at Roseland
Theater. The event promises two floors of
deviant delights: six live bands; unique vendors;
two DJs spinning industrial, house and techno:
and a human petting zoo. Damn. (8 pm-2 am
8 NW Sixth Ave. $23 from Fastixx
503-234-9667. www fetishmasqueradeball. com.)
See On View and Onstage listings
on Page 28.
aturday
Go sledding and tubing at Little John with the
Forest Group (541-296-5806.)
A guy who can’t say no: Bid on and buy a
handsome, eligible bachelor at the Oregon
Bears Bachelor Bear Auction Some
lucky audience members during this unfor
gettable event at the NorthBank Tavern in
Vancouver, Wash., also will be matched up
with cute guys Dating Game style
(Call for time. 106 W Sixth St.
503 240-2813 www.oregonbears.org.)
The lovely tunes of Pam t M aggie are
S ushi newer lo o ke d so good: dance
and drag Jan. 31 at O SU 's M ain
B a llroom w ith S ushi, P oison W aters
and many o th e rs
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