Tape artist Mona Superhero unveils her latest creations this month at The
Destroy Store.
The Northwest Professional Dance Project prl
Makers Aug. 15 and 16.
Dolly Parton brings her "Backwoods Barbie" tour to Rose Garden Theater of the Clouds on
Aug. 7, after the show head to Queer Bait for a tribute to the legendary entertainer!
Holocene presents the irregularly scheduled
queer night Gaycation featuring DJs Snowtiger,
Mr. Charming and special guest Kinetic from
Blow Pony. (9 pm. 1001 SE Morrison St. $3.)
Manifest presents Beat the Blues, a men's sup-
port group to find practical strategies for dealing
with depression. (6-8 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822
or www.manifestpdx.org/calendar.)
DJs Jack and DannyDamage play a mix of dance
hits, '80s pop, new wave, no wave, new stuff and
old stuff during Pleasure Boys every first Satur-
day at the Eagle POX. (9 pm. 27 NW Sixth Ave.)
The Portland Feminism Discussion Group
welcomes female-identified participants to
a free-flowing exchange of ideas at In Other
Words. This month's topic is "Feminism and
Fashion." (6:30-8 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.)
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The Adventure Group takes a five-hour bike
road trip. Meet at the north end of Northeast
33rd Drive. Repeats Aug. 10. (9 am. 2900 NE
Marine Drive. Dave 503-281-4798.)
The Adventure Group takes an easy hike to
Triple Falls. Meet outside Starbucks at Holly-
wood Fred Meyer. (9:30 am. 3030 NE Weidler
St. Steve 503-758-2544.)
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The Men's Eco-Hiking Group takes
an easy/moderate five-mile hike to
Silver Star Mountain for spectacular
wildflower meadows, stunning views and a
great waterfall. (9:30 am-3:30 pm. $5-$20 do-
nation. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.mani-
festpdx.org/calendar.)
In Other Words presents Homorobics every Sun-
day, physically strengthening our community in
a feminist queer and body-friendly environment
with an emphasis on enjoyment not weight loss!
Bring a towel and hand weights if you've got them.
(11 am. 8 NE Killingsworth St. $2-$4 donation.)
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Playfully explore the city by bike with other
men during Wanderlust presented by Manifest.
Meet at Wild Oats. (6:30 pm. 3535 NE 15th Ave.
$5-$15 sliding scale. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or
www.manifestpdx.org/calendar.)
Manifest presents a free introductory men's
core strength yoga class to develop your
spinal and abdominal muscles. (6:30-7:45 pm.
RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.manifestpdx.
org/calendar.)
The Bisexual Community Forum hosts a ca-
sual discussion group every first Monday at
3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7:30 pm. 201 SE 12th
Ave. 503-285-4848.)
TUE• AUG. 5
Learn about intention in your business, basic
planning, finances, the politics of business and
the importance of public relations and etiquette
during the fifth Small Biz 101 Conference at
Oregon Leather Pride Week 2008, a erie of events that promi e
"to thrill and amu e virtually any ta te or proclivity out there," return
thr ugh Aug. 10. For a c mplete chedu le vi it www.oregonleather,
pride.org, but here i a brief ummation of highlights.
• The ninth annual Feti h Ball (Aug. 1): Preceded by the Con,
t tant Me t Greet for Mr. & M . Oregon tate Leather from 8 to
9:30 p.m., thi year' them i "Arabian Nights,, with mu ic by DJ
Ronabelle at Melody Ballr m, 615 .E. Alder t. $15.
• Mr. & M . Oregon tate Leather Contest (Aug. 2): Black ut
L ather Produ tion ch e titlehold r for the coming year 7 p.m.
t Ember , 110 N.W. Br adway. $15.
• Uniform & Buzz Cut Party (Aug. 2): In Uniform magazine
enc urage you to bu t out y ur boots and c me dre ed as cop , sol,
dier , jock and firefighter fr m 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Eagle Portland,
35 N. Lombard t. 5 donation; pr eed benefit Q Center.
• Whip in the Park (Aug. 3): Whipper napper ho ts this
kid,friendly event wh re fi lk can learn to throw a whip or practice
th ir cracks from noon to 2 p.m. at Penin ula Park, North Ain worth
treet and Kerby A venu .
Q Center. (Noon-6 pm. 69 SE Taylor St. $44
from www.causeit.org/events.)
Meyer. (9 am. 3030 NE Weidler St. RSVP to
Chris at 503-329-3916.)
The Adventure Group takes an easy urban
bike ride on the quiet street and trails of Port-
land. Meet at the drinking fountain on the East-
bank Esplanade. Repeats Aug. 12. (6 pm. 8 SE
Madison St. Laurent 503-880-8900.)
The Adventure Group takes an easy urban
walk to Balch Creek. Meet near trailhead. (6 pm.
2900 NW Wilson St. Larry 503-222-5717.)
Code Pink holds its monthly meeting at In Oth-
er Words. (6:30 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.)
0 Center presents Game Night, a great social
evening of informal board game competition.
Choose from many options, or feel free to
bring your own favorite and teach the group.
(7-9 pm. 69 SE Taylor St.)
Attention kinksters: Safari Showclub hosts
Darklady's Birthday & Mid-Party Social
Night featuring door prizes from Taboo Video,
sexy dancers, food and drink specials, birth-
day cake and an open-air patio wading pool.
(7-10 pm. 3000 SE Powell Blvd.)
ED• AUG. 6
See what Elder Resource Alliance is up to
during its monthly business meeting at Friend-
ly House. (2:30-4:30 pm. 1737 NW 26th Ave.)
THU• AUG. 7
The Adventure Group goes on a three-day ad-
vanced backpacking trip to Mount St. Helens.
Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred
In Other Words presents a queer polyamory dis-
cussion group. (6:30 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.)
The Human Rights Campaign hosts a special
free screening of the award-winning documen-
tary For the Bible Tells Me So at Q Center.
(7 pm. 69 SE Taylor St.)
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The Men's Wellness Center presents
Safer Sexapalooza, a fun and inter-
active workshop on all things safer
(and hotter!) sex. Fun prizes and giveaways,
too! (7-8:30 pm. 928 SW Stark St.)
Manifest presents a free introductory men's
hatha yoga class to create a soothing, mel-
low environment for beginning students to
discover yoga comfortably. Repeats Aug. 14.
(7:45-9:15 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or
www.manifestpdx.org/calendar.)
Legendary superstar Dolly Patton brings her
"Backwoods Barbie" tour to Rose Garden The-
ater of the Clouds. (8 pm. 1 N Center Court.
$39.50-$79.50 from ComcastTix.com.)
Sissyboy Films presents the world premiere
of What Ever Happened to Fannie Mae?
and Sissyboy: A Documentary at Cinema 21 .
(9:30 pm. 616 NW 21st Ave. $10 from Brown
Paper Tickets.)
• Leather & Lace Show (Aug. 6): The Imperial Sovereign Rose
Court ho ts wacky activitie and performer 8 p.m. at Ember .
• Leather Vegas (Aug. 8): Gamble, ocialize and bid on fabu,
lou prize during this casino night with auction from 5 to 10 p.m.
at Ember .
• Leather Tastings and Kinky Auction (Aug. 9): Get a taste
of the world of kink from noon to 4 p.m. at Ambridge Event Center,
300 N.E. Multnomah t. $3 for Portland Leather Alliance member,
$5 for nonmember . Followed by a free auction of hard,to,find items
at bargain price 7 p.m.
• Pansexual Dungeon Party (Aug. 9): Light nacks and heavy
petting from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ambridge Event Center. $10 for Port,
land Leather Alliance mem~rs, $15 for nonmembers.
• Victory Brunch/Roe & Thom Awards (Aug. 10): Honor
the newly reigning titleholder and other leather leader from 11 a.m .
to 2 p.m. at Greek Cusina Re taurant, 404 .W . Washington t.
• Underbear Tea Dance (Aug. 10): Ring out th week dur,
lng thi free event from 4 to 8 p.m. at Red Cap Garage, 1035 S.W.
tark• t.
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Queer Bait pays tribute to
Dolly Parton at the Eagle POX
with performances by Hol-
combe Waller, Gula, Lee Kyle,
Fannie Mae Darling, Ponyboy,
Princess Thunder Pussy and
Zora Phoenix and music by
DJs Sit-n-Spin, Grant and
Danny Damage. (10 pm.
27 NW Sixth Ave. $5.)
FRI• AUG. 8
Waterfront
Park
hosts
the 2008 Bite of Oregon
through Aug. 10 featuring
lesbian chef Cat Cora (Iron
Chef America), who will
commentate during the Or-
egon Iron Chef competition
finals, give a cooking dem-
onstration and sign copies of
her cookbooks. (For a com-
plete schedule visit www.
biteoforego~.com. $7.)
Elder Resource Al-
liance scre"ens The
Artist Illuminates the Past
For her latest show, Driven to Ex,
cremes, Portland arti t Serena Barton
casts into history to pull to the center
marginalized poets Veronica Franco,
a Renaissance poet/courtesan, and Juana
Ines de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican
poet/nun. Barton uses color as well as
text from the women themselves to ere,
ate a rich approach that illuminates them
more fully.
"I am fascinated with layers of iden,
tity and personality and with the stories
of these women who lived long ago and
dealt with many of the same issues we do
today," says Barton. "They were driven to
pursue lives at the margins of their societ,
ies i~ order to have the means and leisure to write a
educate themselves. Both were committed to the eq
and both wrote sophisticated, evocative poetry that r
mitment."
The work for the show is varied, including oil ai
ings, encaustic collages, mixed,media collages,
tered books. For Barton, exposing the caffolding
helps make a connection to the viewer.
Ritz, a classic comedy starring Rita Moreno
in her Tony-winning role as a club singer at
the New York Baths, at Friendly House.
Light refreshments served. (5:30-8:30 pm.
1737 NW 26th Ave.)
In Other Words presents Dirty Queer, an
X-rated open mike to celebrate sexuality
and strut your creative stuff! Hosted by ren -
egade writer and poet Sossity Chiricuzio, it
promises to be an evening full of laughter
and full -body shivers. (6:30 pm. 8 NE Kill-
ingsworth St. $1 -$5 donation. www.dirty-
queer.com.)
Mr. Oregon State Leather 2007 Ben Brown
Jr. hosts Leathermen's Cigar Social, an
event for men in the leather/Levi/bear com -
munity featuring raffle prizes, every second
Friday at Gail's Dirty Duck. Proceeds benefit
Central City Concern and Blackout Leather
Productions. (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third
Ave. $10 beer or soda bust.)
OPB airs the queer newsmagazine In the
Life . This month's episode, "Talking It Out,"
features a conversation between iconic
social critics Camille Paglia and Sandra
Bernhard, a segment on the maturing of the
movement and an exploration of the status
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