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.)
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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.)
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Celebrate
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International
Women's Day
at the Portland
Conference
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Center. This
diverse event
includes readings, a competitive poetry
slam, a health fair, a family resource
room, international food, art
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exhibits and a ton of infor-
mational and retail ven-
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throughout the day
include belly dancers,
the Portland
Lesbian Choir
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spoken word artists
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and the Aurora
Chorus (Noon
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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.
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6 pm. 300 NE
Multnomah St.
$5 donation.
www piwd.org.)
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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
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dancing 618 SE
Portland Radical
Faeries, who are there
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every Saturday morning
and who invite you to
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al growth and commu-
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(9.30 am. 201 SE
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Gay journalist Jim
Gladstone reads from his W j gg§
debut novel The Big
Book of Misunder-
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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.)
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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 )
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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.