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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 2009)
WWW JU STOUT COM r j § i 2 2 A U GUS^^ON k HH » BEARS CLEAN UP FOR SMYRC S SUDS AND STUDS (8pm - 1am at Village Ballroom, 700 N Dekum St. $10 members, $15 non-members, Tickets must be Purchased In advance at the Vendors Fair, or Spartacus. All PLA events are 18+ with valid ID. Light snacks, non-smoking, A/C. www.portlandleather.org) The 13th annual Mr. and Ms. Oregon State Leather Contest produced by Blackout Leather Pro ductions. (6pm, Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., $10, ASL Interpreted, www.blackoutleather.org) Tribal! A gathering of past, present and future titlehold ers. Hosted by former Mr. and Ms. Oregon State Leather and sponsored by Blackout Leather Productions. Join us as we welcome the new titleholders for the coming year. (10pm at Eagle Portland, 835 N. Lombard, 21+, www.blackoutleather.org) This ain’t your grandma's bingo! (4pm, $15, PPAA Hall, 618 SE Alder St) Kick/Ball/Change is a quarterly Dance Showcase. From titillating boy-lesque, to cat-based art, to modern, hip-hop and jazz dance, to glitter, this event runs the gamut of what “ Dance Performance" can (and should) include. Started as part of the Fertile Ground new work festival, Kick/Ball/Change is a 3-part series featuring the best and brightest of the Portland Dance Scene. This is the third and final Kick/Ball/Change. It's gonna be the most kickin' lineup yet! Starring: All of the Above, Beef cake Burlesque, BodyVox Dance, The Cattitude Dance Ensemble, Ezmerelda, Feyonce, Kaj-Anne Pepper, Under the Radar and Untrained, I. Hosted by Sossity Chiricuzio. (8pm, $10 Advance, $12 Door. Someday Lounge -125 NW 5th Ave. pantsoffpdx.com/KickBallChange.aspx) Know all there is to know about the city of Roses? Go ahead, prove it! Portland's Urban Adventure Race is here! Our very own Amazing Race. Grab a friend or two (three or four) and start sprucing up your fun Port land facts. Winning team gets $300 and free entry into the nationals in Las Vegas where the grand prize is $12,345.67! W hat’s sexier: a soapy hairy chest or a wet white t-shirt? Either way you swing, you’ll get them both at the Third Annual Suds and Studs Car Wash event Sunday, August 16 at Starky’s. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Oregon Bears in con junction with Starky’s and CC Slaugh ters, will benefit the critical work o f the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC). Fabulous MCs AnNa Wrecks- Ya— o f the Portland Sisters o f Perpetual Indulgence— and Slaughters’ own Bolivia Carmichaels will keep the sponges and fastballs flying from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can express their latent hostilities against the leather community, the Rose Court and local gay bar owners at the event’s infamous Celebrity Dunk Tank. After sinking a few drag queens and drink slingers, guests can soothe their anxieties about the future and clear up the uncertainties o f the present with readings from gifted tarot card reader Rebecca Lowe. If neither prophecy nor wet local celebs lifts your spirits, just ask one o f the friendly, soapy bears if you can rub his stomach— instant good mood! Hosts Mr. Oregon Bear ‘09 Andy Moffat and Mr. Oregon Cub ‘09 Marcus Macleod will be on hand to ensure that every car leaving the lot sparkles. If you are truly lucky— and give generously to support SMYRC— perhaps you can even talk the titleholders into scrubbing your windshield with their chest hair. - Nick Mattos 8pm on Mon., weekly, www.manifestpdx.org/calendar) No more singing capitalism ’s blues - Sisters, it's time to fight! Guest speaker Anne Slater, National Radical Women organizer, lesbian activist and veteran abortion clinic defender on her third stop in a national speaking tour. Sizzling bbq buffet with a vegetarian option. (6pm for fied Personal Trainer David Scheer and a team how to turn your wellness goals into fun, easy exercise & nutrition. (7-8 am, weekly on Mon, Wed, & Fri, www. The Adventure Group takes a moderate hike on Eagle Creek Trail to the High Bridge, traversing through monkey flowers, cliffs with cable handrails and picturesque water falls. Bring water and lunch. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (8am at 3030 NE Weidler St., contact J ill 503-477-2461) In Other Words Bookstore in coordination with P enultim ate Press Inc. presents a book reading by Colleen McKee on her title: Are We Feeling Better Yet? Women Speak About Health Care in America. (3pm at 8b NE Killingworth Street, www.inotherwords.org) / " V W * Don't cry for me Argentina! The Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents Evita. Starring Susannah Mars in the title role and Tony Award nominee Brian Lane Green as Che. Runs til August 16. (7:30pm, Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard $20 - manifestpdx.org/calendar) Codependents Anonymous - Gays and Lesbians Who Love Too Much. Are you addicted to relationships or people with problems? Do you take more than 50% of the blame, guilt or responsibility in any relationship? Come and Join us in a journey of hope and recovery. (7:30-8:30pm, Alano Club Board Room - 909 NW 24th Ave., 503-222-5756) Sugarland- Twice the Speed of Life CD Release Party. Come party at CC Slaughters! (9pm, 219 NW Davis; www.ccslaughterpdx.com) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court general meeting. You are invited to join the members and titleholders of the ISRC, Oregon's oldest gay organiza tion, for the monthly court meeting. Find out upcoming events sponsored by the ISRC, meet new friends, get involved in the great work of the ISRC. (7pm, Embers - 110 NW Broadway, www.rosecourt.org) Saturday night is show tim e with Rose Empress Krystal Lynn Benoit! Join Krystal and friends for an Martinis, anyone? Head on down to Vault for the weekly queer night. (9pm-close, Vault - 226 NW 12th evening of crazy fun as she hosts Embers longest running drag shows. (9:30pm, Embers - 110 NW Broadway, $5 The Adventure Group takes a casual bike ride on the after 8:45pm, www.embesrpdx.net) Ave, www.vault-martini.com) streets and trails of Portland. Meet at the drinking foun tain on the Esplanade's Madison Plaza. (6pm - 2am, SE Madison St., contact Laurent 503-880-8900) » SUN AUG 9 Come play pinochle - are you a little rusty? Always wanted to learn? Now is your chance! (6pm, Hobo's -120 NW 3rd Ave.) Superstar Divas show at CC Slaughters. Featuring Bo livia Carmichaels, Ginger and Honey Bea Hart (8pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterpdx.com) Crush presents "That's So Gay" trivia night every Sunday. Trivia about all things fabulous! (7pm, 1400 SE Morrison St.) The Lustre of the Rose presents a revival production of the hit original play "The Circuit," a comedy in Two Acts. Runs every Sunday through September 20, (7pm curtain, PFLAG monthly meeting at the First United Meth odist Church. PFLAG provides love and support for all family members and friends. We work to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, and bisexual children can live safely with dignity and respect. Everyone is welcome. (7-9pm, 1838 SW Jefferson, Men’s Wellness Center offers Free Rapid HIV Testing and STI Screening. First come, first served for men who have sex with men. (5-9 pm 928 SW Stark, cityguys@cascadeaids.org) » WED AUG I2 • Personal Training Group. Learn with ACE Certified Personal Trainer David Scheer and a team how to turn your wellness goals into fun, easy exercise & nu trition. (7-8am, weekly on Mon, Wed, & Fri, www.manifestpdx.org/calendar) LoveTribe. This low-key informal event creates a casual snuggling space for com munity members to connect with out the effort and work of putting on a full snuggle party. This event repeats the second Sunday of each month. (7pm, Awakenings Siren Nation presents a Night of A rt. Live painting by Anna jusT^ V w ^ Wellness Center - 1016 SE 12th Ave., www.lovetribe.org) Back to Reform School Bingo brought to you by the Sisters of Per petual Indulgence. You're headed back to reform school, so be sure to bring it! Invasion Atomic hosts Portland’s Hottest Ladies Lounge Night every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Come relax and enjoy a yummy cocktail at the brand new Invasion Atomic Cafe and Bar! We give you Portland's Hottest DJs and drink specials all night! All are welcome! (8 pm, 412 SW 4th Ave., free) Men's Wellness Center offers Free Rapid HIV Testing and STI Screening. First come, first served for men who have sex with men. (5-9 pm 928 SW Stark, cityguys@cascadeaids.org) » THURS AUG I3 • 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! (9pm, Diablos, Eugene, $3, 21+, thequeeerunderground@gmail.com) The Adventure Group takes an easy urban walk on the South Waterfront Park Loop, featuring Capt. Couch's sailor's log cabin site, the ironically named Failing School, and much more. Meet at the SW 3rd & Harrison streetcar stop. (6pm at 280 SW Harrison St., contact Evan 503-701-7922) Coming out group at the O Center. Thinking about coming out? Looking for a phobia-free space to consider whether or not now is the right time and place for you? Maybe you've already come out and are looking for safe, supportive, and inclusive people to talk with? Welcome to Coming Out: Discourses & Resources, a new group at Q Center led by a team of rotating queer- identified, trusted individuals. Casual and relaxed, this is a time to explore questions more than anything else. Bob Harp at Mississippi Pizza Pub. Straight out of the golden gates of San Francisco, Bob Harp is reviv ing the spirit of alt-country/Americana with his second album, Collecting Dust. (6pm, 3552 North Mississippi Ave., 503-288-3231, www.mississippipizza.com) Join Miss Gay Oregon Adrienne Alexander as she hosts the her weekly drag show "the A.A. Meet ing." Drink Specials til midnight and a cast of beautiful, talented queens! (10pm. Embers - 110 NW Broadway, Week two of Vancouver's Next Top Drag Queen competition. Hosted by Tree Empress XXXV Kitty De Scandals presents: TON Def Tuesdays with by Suzanne Hosted by Miss Mylar. (9pm - midnight, Scandals - 1125 SW Stark, www.scandalspdx.com) Come snuggle with 7699, cityguys@cascadeaids.org) www.emberspdx.net) Bears In Leather Bust: After a busy Saturday, unwind with the Oregon Bears. (4-7pm, Eagle Portland - 835 NE Lombard. Free Admission, there will be an $8 Bearbust available with all proceeds donated to Tod's Corner. www.oregonbears.org) Hot Flash Productions goes to the water for the Hot Flash Cruise on the Crystal Dolphin. Limited to the first 120 women. DJ Lauren will be onboard on indoor deck with 2 hours of your favorite dance music. ($40. The Link is a social networking group for HIV+ Gay and bi men held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. (6-8pm, 928 SW Stark St., 503-445- Center Hosted by Diane (Curve Magazine) and Jacob Anderson-Minshall. A LGBT0 reading series, OLiterati! features emerging and underground writers and spoken word artists. OLiterati! events offer an open mic, gour met snacks, raffle prizes, multiple readings, audience O&A's and the occasional literary superstar to draw a crowd. (7-9pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) www.pflagpdx@gmail.com) to Larch Mountain (46 miles, pace 14 mph). Meet at 7am at the parking lot by Old Sandy River Bridge in Troutdale. Pub - 5262 N. Lombard St.) OLiterati! is a Monthly LGBT0 Reading Series at 0 Embers -110 NW Broadway, $10) The Adventure Group goes on an early road bike ride FAME! North Portland's new queer dance night hap pening every Wednesday night! Cheap food and drinks, pinball and pool. (9:30 pm • close. Free! Portsmouth (6-7pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) » TUES AUG II • Boarding at 2:45pm. For tickets go to www.hotflashdances.com) 4 Personal Training Group. Learn with ACE Certi $35, 503-620-5262, www.broadwayrose.com) (RSVP to Dave at 503-281-4798.) Sun., Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Starky’s, 2913 SE Stark St., www.smyrc.org. Wanderlust Cycling Group. Have fun exploring Port land by bike, followed by optional dinner & hot tub. (6:30- (www .hightrekadventure.com /209/portland-urban- adventure-race.html) buffet, Bread and Roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth St., $8 for buffet, $2 door donation, 503-240-4462, rwpdx@igc.org, www.radicalwomen.org) SOAPDISH » MON AUG 10 (7pm, Plan B - 305 SE 8th, www.sirennation.com) Skate! pm M o n d Todero, Rochelle Koivunan, Brett Superstar and Chris Haberman. 1 Silent art auction featuring | \ dozens of Portland Painters, | F p hotog ra phers, jew lers, | c ra fte rs and sculptors. Per- r formance Art by Collective Geniuses, Untrained, I , Mem bers of the Rose City Sirens and the BB Dolls. Proceeds from this event will go to support Siren Na tio n ’s annual women's music festival. Valmont and Consort to Princess XXXV Card G. Prizes, surprises and fun for all. (9pm, Northbank - 106 West 6th St., Vancouver, donations accepted to benefit the charities o f reign 35) » FRI AUG M Personal Training Group. Learn with ACE Certi fied Personal Trainer David Scheer and a team how to turn your wellness goals into fun, easy exercise & nutrition. (7-8am weekly on Mon, Wed, & Fri, www. manifestpdx.org/calendar) Free Film Fridays screens Academy Award-win ning film MILK, the true story of beloved Harvey Milk. Snacks, drinks. (5:30-8:30pm, Free! Friendly House -1737 NW 26th Ave., www.friendlyhouseinc.org) Don't cry for me Argentina! The Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents Evita. Starring Susannah Mars in the title role and Tony Award nominee Brian Lane Green as Che. Runs til August 16. (7:30pm, Deb Fennell Auditorium - 9000 S W Durham Road, Tigard $20-$35, 503-620-5262, www.broadwayrose.com) Transgress, Transform, Transcend: A Queer Asian Pacific Islander National Conference. For, by and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Asian Americans, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Sponsored by the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA). (Seattle, Wa, for more information contact Norma Timbang ne-coordinator@nqapia.org) Singer songwriter Janis Ian will give her only Portland area performance this summer as part of the Stevenson Guest Artist Series. Presented by Skamania Performing Arts Foundation. (7pm, Skamania Lodge Amphitheater, 1131 SW Skamania Way, Stevenson, Wa, 509-427-7047, www.skamaniaarts.org) Men's Wellness Center invites you to Film Friday. Every Friday this month we will show Shelter and discuss how your coming out experience has im pacted your life. Join us for our community-building discussion group from 8 -10pm. Snacks and light re-
