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.
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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.