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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.
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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
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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)
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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,
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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-