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r#:32 WWWJUSTOUT.COM Jl|LY 17 2009 NIGHTLIFE Lions and Tigers and Bearracuda. oh my! Burly men with furry bellies are not unknown to the Northwest; be they gay and/or flannel-clad loggers. But queer club culture has seen a recent upsurge in bear appreciation and themed parties. Bearracuda, the wildly successful San Fran cisco party, is finally coming to Portland, Saturday, July 18. Bearracuda began 3 years ago as a fun, friendly dance party for bears, cubs and other “wildlife.” The alterna-friendly event was voted “Best Club for Queer Men” by San Francisco’s #1 weekly paper, Tie Guardian , in 2008. For a city so saturated with gay bars, circuit clubs and rainbow overload, Bearracuda was viewed as the spot for an attitude-free, sexy good time. When asked why the night has become so popular Bearra cuda organizer Matt says, “As Bearracuda in San Francisco has DOWNTOWN PORTLAND and Seattle schedule, so this is a one-night-only deal grown, we’ve been getting more and more body types for now, with hopes to return in 2010. coming in and the term ‘bear’ has become more inclu Don’t miss the event’s PDX debuts by DJs Sam sive. So, it’s not a strange thing to see the slimmest guy Storicks and Boyshapedbox. Storicks, now a Portland with the largest one or the oldest with the youngest. resident, was one of Bearracuda’s first headliners and First and foremost, we are a bear night, but all are wel brings hard-thumping beats, which should be a relief come. Portland is one our very favorite places to visit in this oft pop-ridden town. Boyshapedbox, a Bear and with all the (drool) furry faces up there, we expect racuda resident and more diverse mixer, fills the floor to see a nice cross section of guys at the party.” every time he’s on the decks, so expect no less. Add Though the next logical progression may have bearracudacom j n f r i e n d l y dudes and tasty snacks and you’ve got an been to introduce the night in bigger cities such as Los Angeles, organizers decided it was more important to keep unstoppable night of frivolity and fur. - A l l e y H e c to r true to the vision and set up camp in truly welcoming places Sat., July 18, 10 p.m. at Rotture, 315 SE Third, $5, bearra- such as Portland. That said, Bearracuda has a busy San Fran cuda. com/pdx NEW LISTING! INVASION CAFE 412 SW 4th Ave. (between Stark and Washington Streets) * 503-226-7777 Atomic lounge in downtown Portland, serving coffee and pastries in the a m and continental tapas in the afternoon. Also featuring innovative cocktails. BOXXES/FISH GROTTO/ RED CAP GARAGE 1035 SW Stark St. • 503-226-4171 Boxxes/Red Cap Garage is the only two- in-one gay club in the city. M CASEY S m m 610 NW Couch St. • 503-224-9062 ‘ All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge in Old Town. n C.C. SLAUGHTERS B f l 219 NW Davis St. • 503-248-9135 C.C. Slaughters is a great hangout. Come feel like “Norm" or shake your b o o t/ all night long to the best sound, lights and laser shows in Portland. SOUTHEAST PORTLAND NORTH PORTLAND CRUSH WOO SE Morrison St. • 503-235-8150 Crush features specialty martinis and cocktails and serves a full food menu. n DARCELLE XV SHOWPLACE 208 NW Third Ave • 503-222-5338 World-famous female impersonators Dar- celle XV 8 Company have been entertain ing audiences from all walks of life for more than 37 years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of glitz, glamour and comedy. w m THE EAGLE PDX ■ i l 27 NW Sixth Ave. • 503-291-0105 Portland s original masculine men s bar. Open Thurs-Sat 8pm. THE EAGLE PORTLAND 835 N Lombard St. • 503-283-9739 Portland s rugged bar for masculine men Daily Lunch & Dinner Sf>ecials Ilappy Hour w eekdays at Ojxrn 1 1 a m * ' 2 a m M-F Brunch at 1 0 a m Sat & Sun 2 l7 W ^ iU « Dounds This laid-back hangout is home to numer ous leather events. ‘ Bear Naked Billiards" and Portland's Sunday Bear-B-Que and is the official den of the Oregon Bears. I R I JOQ'S 111 2512 NE Broadway • 503-287-9210 Enjoy a good time and make a new friend at this entertaining neighborhood bar! n I T l SCANDALS I B i 1125 SW Stark St. • 503-227-5887 Scandals, one of Portland's most estab lished gay men s bars, has been a fixture on the ever-changing Stark Street for going on 30 years. It provides a cruisy streetside set ting with great drinks and a "more than friendly" bar staff. EGYPTIAN CLUB 3701 SE Division St. • 503-236-8689 The 7.000-square-foot Egyptian Club, lo cated in a former milk plant, features three different rooms. ■ il Q EMBERS AVENUE M M NO NW Broadway • 503-222-3082 IT 1 ESCAPE m i 333 SW Park Ave. • 503-227-0830 Portland s only all-ages gay nightclub. FOX 8 HOUNDS 217 NW Second Ave • 503-293-5530 According to BarFly. this 'cheery, kicked- back pub draws a convivial, mostly ma ture crowd to its somewhat countrified environs ‘ I N DIRTY DUCK TAVERN m m 939 NW 3rd Ave. * 503-229-8996 Portland s oldest single-location gay bar offers cold beverages, free popcorn, and many events, ranging from Broadway nights (Mondays), free pool (Tuesdays), country music (Thursdays), free dough nuts 8 parties (Friday), partes and charity events (Saturdays), and live music (Sun days). Open 3-12 Sunday-Thursday and 3-2:30 Friday and Saturday www dirtyducktavern.net I K ! HOBO’S I H 120 NW Third Ave. • 503-229-3285 Hobo s has been an integral part of Portland's dining and lounge experi ence for more than 25 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, it provides a friendly atmosphere of casual elegance and serves outstanding cuisine from its dinner menu and lounge m enus_______ Wfm SILVERADO M ii 318 SW Third Ave. • 503-229-9993 Claims to be Portland s only gay-owned and -operated gay nightclub. Portland's favorite gay bar and Portland's "original' premier gay nightclub. in STARKYS 2913 SE Stark St. • 503-230-7980 ‘ Everyday people" video bar with great martinis, two large patios. Oregon Lottery games. WiFi and private parties. MM IN STEAM 2885 NE Sandy Blvd. • 503-736-9999 Portland's hottest all-male experience. Nil SALEM SOUTHSIDE SPEAKEASY 3529 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. Salem • 503-362-1139 Southside Speakeasy is THE pla ce in Salem and the central W illam ette V al ley for the gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender com m unity to meet and hang out. VANCOUVER NORTHBANK 106 W Sixth St. Vancouver • 360-695-3862 Southwest Washington's first and only gay bar. Now smoke-free!
