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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2002)
ing. Sometimes it's a trail run and sometimes it's long-distance training. Call the jocks to find out Ave. $12.50-$15 from 503-288-5181 or Fastixx.) The lesbian group Out & About invites you to join them at Hobo's to plan fun activities for couples and singles. (7:30 pm. 120 N W Third Ave. Becca 503-667-9412 or Rhonda 503-492-9422.) In a full night of rad rockin' chicks (who are also dykes, by the way), Tamaras of Los Angeles plays her unique blend of rock and melody, paving the way for the Leila Chieko Trio. It's all happening at the Cobalt Lounge, and it's really cheap, meaning there's no rea son in the world you shouldn’t go. (9:30 pm. 32 N W Third Ave. $5. 503-225-1003.) Portland Art Museum plays host to a rare per formance by renowned Kabuki actor Ganjiro Nakamura III. A legendary onnagata (female role) actor of the Grand Kabuki, this is the artist’s first West Coast appear ance. This breathtaking performance isn't cheap, but you do get a reception and din ner—and what do you expect for the chance to see Japan's “ Living National Treasure" do drag? (6 pm reception. 6:30 pm dinner and performance. 1119 SW Park Ave. $125-$500 from 503-276-4277.) Queer hottie Rufus Wainwright bnngs his dry humor and wry outlook back to Aladdin Theatre. Opening the show is his popster kid sister. Martha Wainwright. What a talent ed family. (8 pm. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. $19.50 from box office or Ticketmaster.) which. (9 am. June 503-239-7705. www.portland frontrunners.org.) • W | i I W A A ); W Jam ie Anderson performs her popular folk hits at a house concert in Roseburg. Because she's a lesbian, it's a potluck, too! (5:30 pm potluck, 7:30 pm show. $5 $ 10 sliding scale. Call 541-679-4655 for location.) Bishop Sandy Schuster and her partner, Madeline Isaacson, lead a workshop through March 10 at Michael Servetus Unitarian Umversalist Fellowship in Vancouver, Wash. Sponsored by God's Holy Territory, the free weekend event begins with tonight's praise and worship. The spiritual leaders from S tar of Hope Ministries in Texas were the first lesbian couple in the United States to win custody of their children more than 20 years ago. (7:30 pm. 4505 E 18th St. 360-885-9461. www. starofhopeministries. com.) W I Celebrate I I International Women's Day at the Portland Conference \ JM Center. This diverse event includes readings, a competitive poetry slam, a health fair, a family resource room, international food, art —* exhibits and a ton of infor- mational and retail ven- jA dors. Entertainers A H throughout the day include belly dancers, the Portland Lesbian Choir /q H H V spoken word artists MB and the Aurora Chorus (Noon ‘^ Lewis & Clark College plays host to the annual Gender Studies Symposium through March 15. It includes an art exhibition and a multitude of lectures, videos and discussions. Tonight's keynote speaker is Leslie Feinberg, trans writer and activist. ^ fife * * ' 6 pm. 300 NE Multnomah St. $5 donation. www piwd.org.) I All events are free and open to / the public. (0615 SW Palatine ' Hill Road. For a program guide call 503- 768- 7381 or visit www.lclark.edu.) A gay and gay-fnendly Pinochle Group meets up Viva la Word! M iracle Theatre begins monthly poetry fiestas in its hip new cafe, La Dali Maya. This evening is “ Night of Neruda" featuring poet Gary Miranda reading his own and Neruda's work. You can get in on the act during the open mike segment or the favorite poems section. (7 pm. 525 SE Stark St. 503236-7253. www.milagro.org.) every Sunday at Hobo's. (6 pm. 120 N W Third Ave. George 503- 760-1248.) La Femme M agnifique Plus Pageant takes over Darcelle XV. The most alluring full- figured queens from around the world travel to Portland for this premier drag performance and competition. Judged on formal wear, theme, Want to start off the weekend with a Fun Walk/Run? Hook up with the Adventure Group any Saturday morning. The two- to six- mile trek is open to all skill levels and always is followed by an optional brunch. (9 am. 503-452-5680. www.adventuregroup.org.) Start your day off with cof fee and a muffin at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. And while you're there, you might as well stop for a chat with the Direct from the Olympics, the world- renowned Pilobolus D ance Theatre brings its popular and unusual show to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Part of the W hite Bird series, the critically acclaimed troupe performs one night only. (7.30 pm. 1037 S W Broadway. $15.50-$39 from Portland Center fo r the Performing A rts box office. Ticket Central o r Ticketmaster.) Tightly woven harmonies are what drives the music of folk duo Terra You can experience it for yourself at Touchstone Coffee House. (7-9pm. 7631 NE Glisan St. 503-262-7613. www.touchstonecoffeehouse.com.) It's Queer Night at Out of the Fog Coffee House in Eugene. (450 Willamette St. 541-687-0709.) The Portland Institute fo r Contemporary Art presents Dum b Type in its latest work Memorandum through March 16. Based in Kyoto, Japan, the company is a multifaceted ensemble of artists originally trained in archi tecture, computer programming, dance and theater. This piece at Newmark Theatre explores the increasingly complex relation ship between humans and technology through audiovisual architectonics. (8 pm. 1111 S W Broadway. $20-$23 from 503-242-1419.) Described as a mixed cocktail of Tori Amos, Annie Lennox, David Bowie and Rachmaninoff, Portland newbie gay boy Rory M erritt Stitt plays his diverse array of piano techno grooves at the Snake and Weasel. (9 pm. 1720 SE 12th Ave. $5. 503-232-8338.) It s Girls Night Out at Dingo's. Girls, food and drink specials. What else is there? (4612 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-233-3996.) Radical Women and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom are sponsoring an International Women's Day Forum at the Bread and Roses Center featuring music and poetry of rebellion, a panel presentation on the role of women in ending Israel's oppression of Palestinians and a Middle Eastern buffet. (5:30 pm buffet, 7 pm panel. 819 N Killingsworth St. $2 donation, $7 buffet. 503-240-4462.) Singing lesbian icon extraordinaires Cris Williamson and Holly Near bring their pio neering women's music to Aladdin Theatre. Partial proceeds go to the Hambleton Project, a nonprofit organization providing resources for lesbians facing cancer. Special reserved-seating tickets include a post-show reception with the artists. (8 pm. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. $20 show, $50 with reception from box office, It's M y Pleasure or Ticketmaster.) Yee-ha! Tonight is Crystal's Queer Country Jam at Portland Metro Club. (8 9 pm lessons, 9 pm -1 am J& dancing 618 SE Portland Radical Faeries, who are there H p * every Saturday morning and who invite you to j seek alternative spiritu al growth and commu- I nity with them. (9.30 am. 201 SE | 12th Ave. A 503-235-0826 1 otter@pcez.com.) S' S5 SS lessons Gay journalist Jim Gladstone reads from his W j gg§ debut novel The Big Book of Misunder- H standing at Annie .Bloom's ™ E Books. The author turns his darkly perceptive eye on American family life for this witty story about a 22-year-old queer who asks, "Do l have to end my life to end my childhood?" (5 pm. 7834 S W Capitol Highway. 503-2460053.) Put on your best green eye shad ow for this month's St. Patrick's Day Galactic Groove1 Join Alexandra Paris and fnends for this Portland Cable Access queer dance show. Everyone is welcome and there’s no cover. (6 pm. 2766 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. www.geocities.com/ galacticgroovepdx.) ^ f|B The folk rock duo Pam and Maggie will keep you awake if the coffee won't at Touchstone Coffee House (7-9 pm. 7631 NE Glisan St. 503-262 7613 www touchstone coffeehouse, com.) Huff and puff with the Portland Frontrunners on their regular Sunday out talent and showgirl, this will be a night to remember. (8 pm. 208 N W Third Ave. $10 503 2225338 www darcellexv. citysearch.com.) L. Blues vocalist and bandleader M arg o Tufo plays the Candlelight Cafe every Monday night. (9 p m -1 am. 2032 S W Fifth Ave 503-222 3378 ) ” , s Mark March 23 or 24 on your calendar now so you won't even begin to forget to attend the Portland Gay Men's Chorus m Vintage Voices, a multimedia show honoring the lives of gay and lesbian senior citizens The pro gram at Reed College's Kaul Auditorium will include choral, instrumental, dance and video programs. (8 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd $12-$20 from 503-226-2588 or Ticket Central.) See On View and Onstage listings on Page 30.
