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august 5.2Q05 • just OUt43 interesting scenes. “1 had to go home from the club one evening,” Wagner says, “wearing nothing but a pair of black boxer briefs, a leather harness and a pair of boots—and no one even batted an eye! Other cities that I’ve lived in can’t boast that kind of acceptance!” Leather Pride Week returns this year with a huge leather harness full of events (see sidebar). Hosted by the nine current member organizations of the Oregon Leather Pride Committee, this year’s event promises to be bigger and badder than ever. What’s new this year? Besides expand ed cooperation among different leather Mr. Oregon State Leather 2004 Andy Mangels says organizations, two new sponsors are con people are drawn to leather for its rebellious mystique. tributing venues and money: Oregon Leather Fraternity and Queer Fetish. Because of the closure of Panorarpa, Stark Street Spector: “1 love walking into a space where has become less a fixal point of venues. Also S/M play is happening...where I can let loose new: The Mark Spencer Hotel, besides offering a and enjoy myself, socialize, try things out, play, special Leather Pride Week rate, was the site of a he silly.” pre-Pride community discussion Aug. 3 called And the best event for a newbie? Leather “Diversity in our Dungeons.” Family Barbecue. New events include Leather Night at Bcxity, Mangels: “Leather Family Barbecue is a says Wagner. “1 will be offering myself up to be great opportunity to meet friendly people from flogged for charity during a spot called ‘Beat lots of different groups in an outdoor, daytime the DJ.’ ” setting.” Spector: “This is a wonderful time to What is the best event at Leather Pride meet other members of the community, hang Week? Of course, everyone’s first answer is, out at Overlook Park, relax and enjoy. Folks whichever event piques your curiosity and satis are very welcoming and warm.” jn fies your tastes. But when pressed, the same event is cited again and again: Leather Tastings. P ortland L eather P rjde W eek runs through Wagner: “One of my favorite events Aug. 14 in various venues. For more info visit because you get to meet the people who make www. oregonleatherpride .org. all these kinky toys for us.” Mangels: “Leather Tastings is for those who want to explore kinky G lenn S cofield W illiams writes prose, poetry, questions in a hands-on educational arena.” plays, periodica and pom in Portland. Just Out's Guide to Leather Pride Week MMMMMUi Friday, Aug. 5 • The sixth annual Leather, Feathers & Fur Fetish Ball: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Melody Ball room, 615 S.E. Alder St., $12 in advance, $15 at the door, 21 and older. • Night in Black Leather: 9 to 11 p.m., Dirty Duck Tavern, 438 N.W. Third Ave., no cover, 21 and older. Saturday, Aug. 6 • Kinky Auction & Mixed Play Party: Auc tion 6:30 p.m. (free), party 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ($10), Venom Studios, 5224 S.E. Foster Road, 18 and older. • Uniform & Buzzcuts Party: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Eagle PDX, 1300 S.W. Bumside St., $4, 21 and older. Sunday, Aug. 7 • Leather Tastings: Noon to 4 p.m., Venom Studios, 5224 S.E. Foster Road, $3-$5, 18 and older. Monday, Aug. 8 • Movie Night: Beyond Vanilla, 7 p.m., Embers, 110 S.W Broadway, $5-$ 10 sliding scale, 21 and older. Tuesday, Aug. 9 • Kink\’ Women’s Munch & B/D/S/M Women’s Social: 7 to 11 p.m., Egyptian Club, 3701 S.E. Division St., no cover, 21 and older. • Leather Frat Party: 8 p.m., Eagle PDX, 1300 S.W. Bumside St., no cover, 21 and older. Wednesday, Aug. 10 • Leather & Lace Show and On the Edge The 24™ Annual Show: 8 p.m., Embers, 110 S.W. Broadway, no cover, 21 and older. Thursday, Aug. 11 • Leather Family Barbecue: Bring meat to grill and side to share, 6 to 9 p.m., Overlook Park, North Fremont Street and Interstate Avenue, free, all ages. • Booty Night: “Beat the DJ” for charity, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Porky’s Pub, 835 N. Lombard St., $3, 21 and older. Friday, Aug. 12 • Oregon State Leather 2005 Contestant Meet & Greet: 5 to 6 p.m., Embers, 110 N.W Broadway, free, 21 and older. • An Erotic Production: 7 p.m., Embers, 110 N.W Broadway, $10, 21 and older. • Bears in Leather Beer Bust: 9 p.m. to mid night, Dirty Duck Tavern, 438 N.W. Third Ave., $8, 21 and older. Saturday, Aug. 13 • Portland Leatherman Potluck: E-mail furry@direcway.com for location. • Mr. & Ms. Oregon State Leather 2005 Contest: 7 to 9 p.m., Embers, 110 N.W Broadway, 21 and older. • Pansexual Dungeon Party: After the con test, Venom Studios, 5224 S.E. Foster Road, $5-$l 5, 18 and older. Sunday, Aug. 14 • Celebrating the Leather Community: 9 a.m., Metropolitan Community Church of Portland, 2400 N.E. Broadway, free, all ages. • Victory Brunch and Rose & Thom Com munity Awards: 11 a.m., Embers, 110 N.W Broadway, $l 5, 21 and older. 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