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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 19, 2002)
jiiiy 19, POOP S hakespeare’s Puck has a new look in A D ream in Hanoi—a docum entary abo ut the queer infused A rtis ts R epertory T heatre's h is to ric co lla bo ra tion w ith C entral D em ocratic T heater in V ietnam —p la ying J u ly 19 and 21 at the N o rth w e s t Film C enter You don’t need an extra reason to behold the Portland Fire, but, just so you know, tonight's game against Miami is solely spon sored by Portland lesbian realtor Millynn James (7 pm. One Center Court. $8-$30 from 503-797-9649 or kelly. clary@npcity. com.) Assume your position at Alley Productions' Prison Camp Party to benefit Camp Starlight. After the success of last year's Egyptian-themed dance party, the boys are ready to throw another bash. Are you a pris oner, visitor or guard? (8 pm. 2119 N Kirby Ave. $20. RSVP at 503-244-3363 or www. alleyproductions. com.) Bikers, Boots and Bondage party at Eagle PDX. Free motorcycle parking and boot blacks! (9 pm. 1300 IV Burnside St. Call 503-241-0105 for cover.) ' it j u ¿J IJ ä M M H H R ; Hike to Burnt Lake in the Cascades with the Adventure Group. Meet at Starbucks in the Hollywood Fred Meyer store. (9 am. 3030 NE Weidler St. 503-452-5680. www. adventuregroup. org.) Lisa Goddard and Katie Grindeland invite you to an evening of Portland Taiko drumming, refreshments and raffle at Cup and Saucer Café to relieve the high cost of adopting their child. (7-9 pm. 3566 SE Hawthorne Blvd. $7- $10 sliding scale. 503-772-4988) Join the gay and lesbian Mormon group Affirm ation at its barbecue potluck. ( 7 pm. Call 503-672-7787 for location, alyson@saw.net.) The Lesbian/Gay Immigration Rights Task Force plays host to a social at Lucky Labrador Pub in Multnomah Village Be there or be.. a conservative, white Amencan—yikes! (8 pm. 7675 SW Capitol Highway. 503-471-1568. lgirtfpdx@hotmail.com.) Trio performs as part of Tryon Creek State Get out of bed and into the street with Portland Frontrunners for a three- to six- mile jaunt followed by brunch. (9 am. June 503-819-4626. www.portlandfrontmnners. org.) If you have kids (or, hey, even if you don’t) you won't want to miss Gay Day at Oaks Park sponsored by Love Makes a Family. You get in free, but donations are accepted. (Noon- ‘ 7 pm. East end o f the Sellwood Bridge. 503-228-3892.) Park's free concert series. (2-3 pm. 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. 503-636-4398.) senior housing. M onthly meetings at Friendly House. (6-8 pm. 1737 N W 26th Ave. 503-286-3575.) Open Hand School for Self Defense The Last Word open mike night at In closes its doors with a farewell celebration and benefit auction. Food, live performance and raffle prizes. (4-8 pm. 2926 NE Alberta St. 503-493-1000.) Other Words invites women to read their own poetry, prose or anything else you've scribbled lately. (7-9 pm. 3734 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-232-6003.) Adorable dyke Ellis performs her distinc tive blend of folk rock at Mother Kali's in Eugene. (7 pm. 720 E 13th Ave. 541-343-4864.) _ fl Western States Center and 2 Gyriz Performative Arts play host to the San Francisco performance art organization La Pocha Nostra, featuring Guillermo G6mez-Peria and Juan Ybarra, who will perform M e x o tic a : A L iv in g D ioram a o f F etish ixed O th e rs in the Reed College Student Union. Dressing in your favorite cultural fetish is encouraged. (7:30 pm. 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. $8-$12 at the door. 503-228-8866 www.pochanostra.com.) Portland dyke country rocker Patricia Ju teams up with Canadian Emm Gryner for the Mount Tabor Theatre & Pub's Songwriter's Showcase (7 pm. 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Call 503-238-1646 for cover.) I fl fl fl fl fl Crush presents naked wine tasting featuring Australian cabernets and the Outback Boys. (6-9 pm. 1412 SE Morrison St. $12. 503-235-8150.) M ichael Kourafas is on the piano at Hobo's. (7 pm. 120 N W Third Ave. 503-224-3285) The hardy chicks of the Forest Group trek the 10.6-mile Boulder Ridge loop on Huckleberry Mountain. (503-775-8854.) The Adventure Group sets out on an urban walking/jogging escapade, which they will follow up with brunch. (9 am. 503-452-5680. www.adventuregroup.org.) Seattle-based Holly Figueroa and Minneapolis dyke folk artist Ellis play the Meow Meow. (9 pm. 527 SE Pine St. $7. 503-230-2111.) MUfiSL growth at Lost Lake. Dogs welcome, too. Meet at the Northeast Glisan Fred Meyer. (9:30 am. 6615 NE Glisan St. Laurie 503-691-0140.) front at C o o l The Alberta Urban Faire carnival and mar ket runs every Saturday through August. (11 am-5 pm. Northeast 24th Avenue and Alberta Street. 503-493-1100.) _ - ’ 1 >• ' ' ' • '"■> Sunday brunch with Eugene’s ; Gay/Lesbian 20s and 30s Social Club ¿'dspR- • _ _ — — ----- les have been donated by V I the likes of Black Hole Body Piercing, It’s My Pleasure, L>! | | I CounterMedia and Oregon | Leather. Proceeds benefit * 2 * * j ^ ^ * * ^ | the Leather Archives. j l5 30 pr- viewmq 6 O'" tion NW Davis St Blackout Leather Productions and In Uniform play host to a Uniform Party at Eagle PDX as part of Oregon Leather Pride Week (1300 W Burnside St. Call 503-2410105 for time and cover.) *[ Woody > on! Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science are hiking through the old Portland Leather Alliance plays host to a Kink Auction at C.C. Slaughters as part of Oregon Leather Pride Week Come see what good- , b a rb e c u in g t se afood and > ve g g ie s ••verV j Sin i>fv ovoi.u.Ki -V y | all summer long. (5-11 pm. 1412 SE M om son St. 503-235-8150.) at Brail’s Restaurant. (11 am. 1689 Willamette St. Mick 541-485-4784.) The queer-infused Sweet Thunder Jazz Yoga fo r Gay Men (and their allies) materializes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August at a friendly little stu dio space in Southeast Portland. Bring a mat, a towel, w ater and an open mind. (3:30-5 pm. 1400-1 SE Madison St. $10. jaRed 503-234-9507.) Dull Monday evening, huh? Clearly you don't know about the Rose C ity Discussion Club's anal fisting presentation/ workshop at the Portland Conference Center Ahem, be 18 or older, please (7 pm. 300 NE Multnomah St. $5 members. $ 8 nonmembers. 503-972-1869 rcdc@teleport. com.) S enior Housing and R etirem ent E nterprises (SHARE) needs your voice in the e ffo rt to plan future gay and lesbian Cinema 21 presents the film-of- The film of the play: Straight the-play S tra ig h t. David shows Aug. 1 at Cinema 21 Portland Leather Alliance Schmader’s one-man explo presents Leather ration o f the glories of gay Tastings at Eagle PDX as part of “ conversion." (7 and 9 pm. 616 N W 21st Oregon Leather Pride Week You Ave. $3-$6. 503-223-4515.) don't actually taste leather (unless you want to), but you do see demonstrations by Gay icon, PFLAG mom and plastic surgery addict local S /M experts. (1300 W Burnside St. Cher proves she's still alive during her Living Call 503-241-0105 for time and c o v e r) Proof Farewell Tour at the Rose Garden Ironically, a portion of the proceeds will be donat ed to the Children's Craniofacial Association Cyndi Lauper opens. (7.30 pm. One Center Court $34 75-$79.75 from Ticketmaster.) This is a big one, folks: Thousands of queer players and spectators from around the country will descend on Portland for the Lace up those boots and cinch that corset Oregon Leather Pride Week runs through Aug. 11. This annual event spon sored by Portland Leather Alliance and Blackout Leather Productions begins with tonight s Leathers, Feathers and Fur, 21 -and-over fetish ball at the Fez Ballroom (8 pm. 316 S W 11th Ave $12 at the door www. pdxleatheralhance org.) North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance World Series This annual national softball tournament runs Aug 18-25 and includes festive opening and closing ceremonies, the Miss Gay World Series Pageant, a river cruise casino event, a Title IX celebration, a talent show and a girls night out. Stay tuned See On View and Onstage listings on Page 30. 29
