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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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
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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
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