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APPEARS NEXT T O EVENTS REC O M M EN D ED BY THE JUST O U T
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» FRI AUG 7 •
Portland's first Erotic A rts Festival. A celebra
tion of sacred sexuality and the erotic through visual
arts, performance arts, culinary arts, movement arts,
workshops, playshops, parties and more. (Runs through
August 9, Jupiter Hotel, 8 0 0 E. Burnside, for tickets
go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/65516, for
more information, ErosFestNW.com)
Food, music, vendors of sorts and performers including
singers, dancers, speakers on behalf of other social jus
tice & human dignity groups. There will be representa
tion from Oregon, Washington & Montana as well as pos
sible surprise appearances and, of course, fun & games.
We hope people will join us to celebrate the pride of East
Oregon and the efforts to continue to open the hearts
and minds of a community. (12-5 pm, Mckinzie Park,
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Hermiston, www.umalt.com)
Leather Vegas and Contestant Meet and Greet:
Blackout Leather productions hosts a casino night with
auction. Expect to have lots of fun gambling, socializing
and bid on fabulous prizes! (6pm, 21+, food and drink
available, Embers Ave., 110 NW Broadway, buy scrip to
play at the tables and bid on Auction items)
C.U.B (Cubs, Unity, Bears), the party that brings
everyone together is back for a repeat performance!
The evening kicks off with a happy hour just for the
Bears, then dance the night away with DJ Brad PDX.
» WHAT S SEXIER? A soapy hair/
chest or a wet white t-shirt?
Either way /ou swing, you'll get
them both at the THIRD ANNUAL
SUDS AND STUDS CAR WASH
event. To learn more, see pag e 22.
(Members get $2 o ff well drinks from 9pm-12am,
www.oregonbears.org)
door, Presentation 7pm, 0 Center, 4115 N. Mississippi,
$5 recommended entry, though no one turned away
for lack of funds)
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Celebrate good tim es! Every second Saturday of
each month Embers presents L4L.PDX for lesbians
35 and older. Dance to '50, '60s, '70s and '80s music.
Laugh, relax, enjoy! (5 8:45pm Embers Ave., 110 NW
Broadway, $5 no smoking)
Benefit for Conduit Dance Inc. Join
v H K i Conduit in celebrating and supporting Port
land's innovative dance community in two separate pro
grams. See great dance up close and help keep this dedi
cated space for contemporary dance practice, creation
and performance open (8pm, Conduit Dance, Inc., 918
SW Yamhill, 4th floor, Tickets $15-$250 available at
www.brownpapertickets.com)
ERA (Elder Resource Alliance) annual barbeque
potluck picnic birthday party. Lunch with all the fixin's
served 12-1:30pm. At 2pm we celebrate birthdays with
cake, ice cream and prizes. (Friendly House, 1737 NW
26th Ave., free, www.friendlyhouseinc.org)
Lesbian playwright Sandra de Helen is invited to
Women Playwrights International Conference in Mum
bai, India to present her solo play "Copperheads and
Common Women." To raise funds for the trip, de Helen is
doing readings of the play. (7:30pm at CoHo Theatre,
2257 NW Raleigh)
Men’s Wellness Center invites you to Film
Friday. Every Friday this month we will show and
discuss how your coming out experience has impacted
your life. Join us for our community-building discussion
group from 8-10pm. Snacks and light refreshments will
be provided. (8-10 pm, 928 SW Stark St., cityguyd>
cascadeaids.org)
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Men's Wellness Center offers free rapid HIV
testing. First come, first served for men who have
sex with men. (5-9 pm, 928 SW Stark St., cityguys d>
cascadeaids.org)
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Morrow
Alternatives
rj presents the first M ulticultural Event.
Eugene Gay Pride Celebration: “ Your
Rights, Our Rights, Human Rights" (12-7pm
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Alton Baker Park, Eugene, www.eugenepride.org)
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Northwest Gender Alliance monthly open meet
ings provide opportunities for members and prospective
members to meet and socialize with other transgen-
dered individuals in a protective and supportive envi
ronment. A portion of each meeting is set aside for a
demonstration, discussion or workshop on a topic such
as clothing, cosmetics, feminine deportment or legal is
sues related to gender expression. (2pm, 0 Center, 4115
N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org)
0 Center hosts a Queer Youth Coffee House.
Calling all queer youth who enjoy watching/performing
original songs, poems, & art! Come and sip a stellar cup
of coffee, meet new folks, and enjoy a great night of tal
ent. In addition to this being a great place to hang out
on a weekend night, the Queer Youth Coffeehouse is
the perfect time for writers and musicians to test out
new original material and connect with other local youth
créatives. We’ve got the space, the coffee, and the pia
no-now all we need is you! (7-IOpm, 4115 N. Mississippi,
www.pdxqcenter.org)
Vendors Fair hosted by the Portland Leather
Alliance. Join local vendors for a summer spending
spree. (12-5pm, Village Ballroom, 700 N. Dekum St.
$1, 18+ with valid ID)
MARCUS MCLEOD
Mr. Oregon State Leather ’07, Ben
Brown "Tangible Vandalism,” a Bears/Fetish/
Poster show and sale. This is a special fundraiser for the
0 Center and SMYRC. Come and view original signed fe
tish art prints that may be purchased for $5 as well as
several mounted prints that are available for $15. (6pm
Pansexual Dungeon Party: Hosted by the Portland
Leather Alliance as well and following the Vendors
Fair with a break for Dinner and maybe a quick nap.
KNOW
YOUR STATUS
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for gay & bisexual men
Clackamas County Oregon City Clinic
at 1425 Beavercreek Road
Oregon City 97045
Call 503-655-8471 for an appointment
or just walk in
Tuesdays 3:30-6:30
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