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The Egyptian Club presents Rose City Sirens, Portland's favorite all-queer burlesque troupe, every third Saturday. (9 pm. 3701 SE Division St.) intersex, genderqueer and questioning people who were assigned female at birth—every third Sunday. (6-8 pm. 69 SE Taylor St.) BearBust at the Eagle Portland. (9 pm-midnight. 835 N Lombard St. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.) Logo presents the worid broadcast premiere of Affinity, based on the mystery romance novel by Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet} about a socialite who becomes infatu ated with a female prison inmate in 19th century London and discovers a world of secrets and shadows, heightened passions and the allure of the supernatural. (10 pm.) SUN • AUG. 17 Q Center hosts Tranz Guys— a group for trans men and Polyamorous Photographer Makes Gallery Debut Victory Lap, an exhibit of photographs of the Rose City Rollers, will be on display Aug. 5-27 at Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Center in Hillsboro. ■ F Living Room Theaters screens the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, with high-definition digital movie projection. Pro ceeds benefit Camp Starlight. (7 pm. 341 SW 10th Ave. $20 from 971-222-2010.) C.C. Slaughters presents a CD promotion giveaway for Unexpected by Michelle Williams. (9 pm. 219 NW Davis St. $4.) FRI • AUG. 15 The Feminist Film Society screens the Darfur documen tary The Devil Came on Horseback at In Other Words. (6:30 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St. $1-$5 donation.) The Men's Wellness Center presents Chicos Latinos Bingo. What better way to pass a hot summer night than with Miss Mylar and the chance to win some fabulous prizes? (7-8:30 pm. 928 SW Stark St.) Welcome to the revival of the classic gay cabaret, where the piano was the center of attention and Broadway was the only street in town: Q Center presents Cabaret with a Q, a monthly evening of singing, meeting new and old friends and delicious conversation around Darcelle's pia no. Call Elder Resource Alliance to secure a seat for a “Pride Ride' provided by Northwest Portland Ministries! (8- 10pm. 69 SE Taylor St. To RSVP for “Pride Ride" call 503-224-2640 by Aug. 12.) Nico Muhly performs with Sam Amidon and Doveman at Aladdin Theater. (9 pm. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. $15 from box office or Ticketmaster.) Crush hosts a meet-and-greet and video release party for Kristine W featuring DJ Jason Wann. (9-11 pm. 1400 SE Morrison St.) SAT • AUG. 16 The Men's Eco-Hiking Group takes an easy hike to the spectacular Salmon River Canyon for some of the larg est old-growth forest in the region. (9:30 am-3:30 pm. $5-$20 donation. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.mani- festpdx. org/calendar.) Asher Loverdi and Caught in Candy's Mickey Pollizatto present Saturday Morning Cartoons at The Waypost. This month's theme is 'Best of Show." (2 pm. 3120 N Williams Ave.) Celebrate good times! Embers presents L4L PDX for les bians 35 and older. Dance to '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s music in a nonsmoking environment. (5-9 pm. 110 NW Broadway. $5.) Hot Flash presents Stardust, a ladies dance for women 21 to 101 featuring DJ Lauren playing swing, Latin and music from the '40s through the '70s at Boxxes. (5-9 pm. 1035 SW Stark St. $8.) C.C. Slaughters presents Block Party 2008 starring in ternational recording artist Kristine W, Team Gina, DJs Alex Hollywood and Robb, Superstar Divas and Details Dance Co. Proceeds benefit Street Roots. (7 pm. 219 NW Davis St. $15.) Hipbone Studio hosts Gertrude Press Lounge Night, a debaucherous visual feast featuring entertainment by drag troupe The E-Kings, mu sician Annie Vergnetti and performance artist Reba Spar row. Food, beer and wine included! Proceeds benefit Gertrude Press, which publishes a quarterly that show cases and develops the talents of queer creatives. (8-11 pm. 1847 E Burnside St. $12.) Easton’s The Ethical Slut and penning her own screenplay. Shooting a fashion spread—showcasing Portland photographer Kina Williams cel Portland designers Size Queen Clothing and ebrates her first gallery show Aug. 9, launching Diesel Femme Wear—for the September style a monthlong display of her work at Barherama/ issue of Curve landed Williams on an upcoming Javarama with live performances by local folk episode of Here’s Lesbian Sex and Sexuality. rock singers Annie Vergnetti and Johanna. In a seven-year, polyamorous relationship “1 never thought that I’d do a gallery show,” with Diesel Femme designer Sossity Chiricuzio, admits the self-described genderqueer, butch Williams says polyamory is “not about having as dyke who photographs queer events, lesbian performers and big girls. “Fine art photography much sex with others as possible, it’s about honest •» and open communication.. .about doing the right always intimidated me.” thing and making conscious choices. It’s also about Now a regular contributor to Curve maga love. We aren’t able to be everything for the other zine, Williams says she stumbled into the pho tography field after traveling around the country person.. .[but] we’re committed to each other and for a couple of years with her dog in a Volkswa our relationship first and foremost.” gen bus. She ended up in Tucson, Ariz., where Williams acknowledges: “Where there’s ig she found work with a photography company. norance and fear, there’s the potential of abuse. “Five years later,” she says, “I was groomed for Living a starting my own photography career.” non-nor- Williams moved to Portland and was soon m a t i v e documenting everything from burlesque per lifestyle, formances and Dirty Queer readings to Pride you’re events and Girl4Girl dance parties. She’s also opening working with OutLoudStock.com, slated to be a yourself up stills photographer for the film version of Dossie to that.” T h e opening reception runs from 6 to 9 p. m. Aug. 9 at Barberama/ Javarama, 3905/3907 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more in formation visit www.kinawil- liams.com. —Jacob Anderson- Kina Williams (inset) photographs queer events, lesbian performers and big girls. Mins hall Let Your Spirit Soar First Unitarian Church 1211 SW Main St., Portland www.firstunitarianportland.org Sunday Mornings: 9:15 & 11:15 Commitment ceremonies welcome everyday.
