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WWW JUSTOUT COM MAY 29 2009 White Knight and Debutante Pageant hosted by XXXII Miles Octavia and Star Empress XXXII Rikki Lee. (Door/6:00 pm, Show/6:30 pm, Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Drive NE, Salem, $7) Head out to Hot Flash, a party for seasoned lesbians and those who love them, and dance the night away! (5-9pm, Barracuda, 9 NW 2nd, $8, 21+) » SUN MAY 3I • Rain or shine, The Adventure Group goes on a moderate road bike hike. RSVP required. (9 am, 2912 NW Marine Dr. Dave, 503-281-4798) What does the welcoming, reconciling or affirming movement look like in our larger community? How are the faithful from across different religious traditions working towards the full inclusion and equality of GLBT persons in their communities? The Rev. Tara Wilkins, executive director of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, will lead a panel discussion to include representatives from the Catholic, Jewish and Mormon faith traditions. (12:15 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson) Rose City Softball Association players head to the fields of Hillsboro. Pack the friends, family and lunch and enjoy a day out. Leave the dog at home, no dogs allowed, (www.rosecitysoftball.org ) Satori Men's Chorus presents "Our Island Earth," a program that quietly supports every living thing, including music by Harry Belafonte, Jim Scott, The Nylons and others. (4 pm, The Old Church. 1422 SW 11th Avenue, $12/Adults, $7/ Youth, children under 5 free. No one turned away • from lack of funds, www.satorichorus.org) • Crush presents "That’s So Gay" trivia night every Sunday. Trivia about all things fabulous! (7 pm, 1400 SE Morrison St.) Being- more a fan of the intimate, cramped party than big blowouts, I almost didn’t attend the inaugural Out Like That Productions Pride celebration last year. That would have been a mistake. And though I’m disappointed the sophomore bash won’t be in the balmy confines of the Jupiter Hotel courtyard, the Mt. Tabor Theater’s antique charms are sure to win me over when Get Out! Pride 2009 hap pens Saturday, June 13. Organizer and DJ Melora Shapiro says the event came about “to give the women’s community an event that was uniquely Portland. We wanted to have each event decorated differently with a different feel for each of them. “We have had different DJs, go-go’s, artists and performers along with the core group [so that] you’re also getting a good visual experience.” This year’s unofficial theme seems to be hot hot heat. DJ Chelsea Starr, from San Francisco’s famed Hot Pants, along with DJ Wildfire (Hot Flash) and Zita will melt down dancers’ body paint. Miss Germany will provide fire dancing, and the steamy scene continues with contor tionist Blaze. Even the non-flame-named perfor mances are scorching. I caught All of the Above at the first installment of Kick/Ball/ Change, and the duo pulls off routines that are as fun as they are fashionable. Their adept moves are delivered with an irreverence that makes for an overwhelm ingly accessible, if awe-inspiring show. Ladykilla Loves Pegatron is a newer dance team that will be appearing with Out Like That for the first time. The evening is emceed by the in domitable Zora Phoenix, who hosts to the HIV+-positive Charged at CC Slaughters and an assortment of other events. And because the 2008 shindig was such a sold-out success, Get Out! Pride 2009 has added a dance floor. Last year’s 850 guests are expected to increase to 1000 sweaty lady bodies. With double the dance space you’re bound to encounter at least a few new faces, especially refreshing for a city that so often feels more like a small town. - ALLEY HECTOR Get Out! Pride 2009 takes place Sat., June 13, 8 p.m., Mt. Tabor Theater, 4811 SE Hawthorne, $10 advance, $15 door, 503- 891-0886, outlikethat.net. Get easy and fun exercise with the Walking Group. Create community and enjoy Portland's beautiful Esplanade & neighborhoods. (6-7 pm Wednesdays weekly. Bob Basar & David Hicks, www.manifes tpdx. org/calendar) FAME! North Portland's new queer dance night. Every Wednesday night. Cheap food and drinks, pinball and pool. (9:30 pm - close. Portsmouth Pub, 5262 N. Lombard St. Free!) Welcome to Gender Query! Join a discussion group for trans, genderqueer, folks outside-the- gender-binary, and allies. Meetings have great discussions on an ever-changing topic followed by informal social time. (6:30-8 pm, O Center, 4115 N Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) » THUR JUNE 4 • Connect your breathing, body & mind with Beginner's Yoga. Bryan Rollins, Hatha Yoga Instructor. (6:15-7:30 pm, Thursdays weekly, www. manifestpdx.org/calendar) Head down to Diablos every Thursday for the Queer Underground Dance Party! (9 pm, Diablos, Eugene, $3, 21+, thequeeerunderground@gmail.com) » FRI JUNE 5 • Personal Training Group. Learn with ACE Certified Personal Trainer David Scheer and a team how to turn your wellness goals into fun, easy exercise & nutrition. (7-8 am weekly, Mon, Wed, & Fri, www.manifestpdx.org/calendar) Women's Health Network Lecture: "Got Sperm? Got Eggs? To conceive or not to conceive,” Wanderlust Cycling Group. Have fun exploring featuring Paula Amato, MD (OHSU) “State of the ART: Assisted Reproductive Technology” and Heidi Allen, PhD, MSW (PSU) “Beyond the Birds and Bees: How loving families are created in the queer community.” (8 am-noon, Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd, Free, http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ wh/whn.shtml) It's Community Day at Music Millennium! Head over the first Monday of each month for performance and refreshments! (10 am-10 pm, Music at 7 pm, 3158 E Burnside, Free, 503-231- 8926 for more information) Ladies Night identified women writers of all levels and genres. The goal of Women who Write is to combine critique and creative writing group, all within a supportive space. (7 pm-9 pm, O Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) » MON JUNE I • Portland by bike, followed by optional dinner & hot tub. (6:30-8 pm Mondays, weekly, www. manifestpdx.org/calendar) » A REASON TO GET OUT! AND PARTY FOR PRIDE Welcome to a writing group at 0 Center for self Test your trivia knowledge for FREE every Monday night at Suki's (near PSU, located below the Travelodge). Prize is chiefly bragging rights. Groups as well as individuals welcome - they'll find a team for you. (9 pm, Suki's Bar <£ Grill, 2401 SW 4th Ave., www.sukisbargrill.com) Join others to discuss articles from the new issue of the Freedom Socialist newspaper that critique the fight for sexual minority rights. Chime in on how to strengthen the current movement to advance queer equality. Childcare can be arranged in advance for a sliding scale donation. (6:30 pm, Bread and Roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth St, Tri-Met bus lines 472 and 44, $8 for Spring soup and salad buffet, www. socialism.com) » TUES JUNE 2 • Martinis, anyone? Head on down to Vault for the weekly queer night. (9 pm-close, Vault, 226 NW 12th Ave, www.vault-martini.com) Late Awakenings is a support group for women who question their orientation or who come out and identify as lesbian later in life. That tends to be anywhere from 35 to 65, but anyone is welcome at any age. (7 pm-9 pm, O Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) Games, games, everywhere! Join the group for a great social evening of informal competition, sure to help you pass a Tuesday evening. Catch Phrase or Scene-lt? Jenga or Checkers? Pictionary in teams? Or feel free to bring your own game. Either or, you get to make the call...and the first move. Game on! (7 pm-9 pm, O Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) » WED JUNE 3 • Personal Training Group. Learn with ACE Certified Personal Trainer David Scheer and a team how to turn your wellness goals into fun, easy exercise & nutrition. (7-8 am weekly Mon, Wed, & Fri. www.manifestpdx.org/calendar) Confluence: Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus is hosting its first of three performances, "Heart of America," tonight in Portland. (7:30pm, Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave, $15/General, $12/Students/Seniors, Nobody turned away for lack of funds, www.confluencechorus.org) Learn some new tricks that will make your lover go wild at the Enhancing Sex Class! Brandy will discuss toys, erotica, videos, lube and stimulating gels. You must pre-register to reserve a spot. (7 pm, It's My Pleasure, 3106 NE 64th, $10, to register, call 503-280-8080) Queer Womyns Speed Dating: head out to Eugene Coffee Company. Must pre-register - a cap is at 14 womyn. (7 pm-9 pm, Eugene Coffee Company, $15, pre-register at: thequeerunderground® gmail.com) New lesbian-owned coffeehouse - Flying Cat Coffee Co, is having its grand opening with two nights of fun for all! Complimentary coffee sampling, wine tasting and live music throughout the weekend. (4 pm, Flying Cat Coffee Co, 3041 SE Division, Free) » SAT JUNE 6 • The Adventure Group goes kayaking on McNary •Lake, Sturgeon Lake and the Gilbert River Loop, on Sauvie Island. This is an intermediate level paddle. RSVP required. 503-709-3750, Landon (9 am, Starbucks, 3275 NW 29th Ave.) The Adventure Group takes a moderate hike on the Catherine Creek Indian Pits Loop, one of the lesser-known routes through the Catherine Creek wildflower area near Bingen, Wash. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (9 am, 3030 NE Weidler St. Chris 503-329-3916) The Adventure Group takes an easy hike on Forest Park's Heart of the Park” loop. Meet on Wildwood Trail at NW 53rd Dr. (10 am 2350 NW 53rd Dr. Ron, 503-737-4177) Nurture a love of reading and meet other gay and lesbian parents. Join us for the Q Center's monthly storytime for kids O-5 years and their families. Youth Librarian Maria Lowe will read engaging stories and adapt songs and movement
