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event. Though it showcases queer
“We hope to push the envelope regarding
out for folks to see queer musicians
musicians, the
evening welcomes
what a gay dance night means for people in
towns without a lot of options. Even when
performing country music, singer-
anyone who wants to enjoy country
PD X. Live music? Two-step? These aren’t the
stigma doesn’t keep the cool kids away, there
strummer Herring is just right. Alter
in a friendly alternative atmosphere.
usual connotations for gay events. But they
has not necessarily been a large space for
nately upbeat and bluesy, she brings
And though the Egyptian is typically
can be!”
queers in the genre. But somehow, the barn
a bespectacled chic to her unique
a lesbian bar, Ropers encourages gay
And if none of this convinces you to step
dance has two-stepped its way into the city,
yet authentic Texas country twang.
men and trans folk to saddle up to
out of your thumping house beat comfort
and into the hearts of dance-loving homos.
Emitting gritty growls without being
the southeast watering hole.
zone, remember, boots, vests, Stetsons, spurs,
Line dancing has been unfortunately as
As the centerpiece to an evening
sociated with hillbilly hangouts and small
Underground happenings have included
grating, Herring dons a nonchalantly
The set list includes everything
square dancing, barn dancing, lessons and
fashionable straw hat and melds
from Loretta Lynn to Miranda Lam
other country-music-based celebration. But
pretty high notes and skillful plucking with a
bert, George Jones to Brad Paisley, a far cry
Emily Herring’s monthly Light in the Ropers
strong American roots base.
from the soundtracks of more “traditional”
Herring is also emphatic about making
gay dance parties. But Herring believes they
sure that Light in the Ropers is an inclusive
can become an intrinsic part of queer parties:
event, hosted by the E Room, is Portland’s first
ever live band queer country dance night.
and of course cowboys themselves have al
ways been the height of western hotness.
-A lley Hector
Thurs., Aug. 20, 9 p.m. at the Egyptian Room,
3 7 0 1 S E Division, $5, www.emilyherring.net.
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DOWNTOWN PORTLAND
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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.
EGYPTIAN CLUB
3701 SE Division St. • 503-236-8689
The 7.000-square-foot Egyptian Club, locat
ed in a former milk plant, features three d if
ferent rooms.
CASEY'S
610 NW Couch St. • 503-224-9062
"All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge in Old
Town.
EMBERS AVENUE
110 NW Broadway • 503-222-3082
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SOUTHEAST PORTLAND
NORTH PORTLAND
THE EAGLE PORTLAND
835 N Lombard St. • 503-283-9734
Portland's rugged bar for masculine men.
This laid-back hangout is home to numerous
leather events. "Bear Naked Billiards" and
Portland's Sunday Bear-B-Que and is the of
ficial den of the Oregon Bears.
INVASION CAFE
412 SW 4th Ave. (between Stark and Wash
ington 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.
C.C. SLAUGHTERS
219 NW Davis St. • 503-248-9135
C.C. Slaughters is a great hangout. Come
feel like "Norm" or shake your booty all night
long to the best sound, lights and laser
shows in Portland.
CRUSH
1400 SE Morrison St. • 503-235-8150
Crush features specialty martinis and cock
tails and serves a full food menu.
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DARCELLE XV SHOWPLACE
208 NW Third Ave. • 503-222-5338
World-famous female impersonators Darcelle
XV 8 Company have been entertaining audi
ences from all walks of life for more than 37
years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of
glitz, glamour and comedy.
THE EAGLE PDX
27 NW Sixth Ave. • 503-241-0105
Portland's original masculine men's bar.
Open Thurs-Sat 8pm.
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ESCAPE
333 SW Park Ave. • 503-227-0830
Portland's only all-ages gay nightclub.
FOX 8 HOUNDS
217 NW Second Ave. • 503-243-5530
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According to BarFly. this "cheery, kicked-
back pub draws a convivial, mostly mature
crowd to its somewhat countrified environs."
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DIRTY DUCK TAVERN
Ifcfl 439 NW 3rd Ave. * 503-224-8446
Portland's oldest single-location gay bar of
fers cold beverages, free popcorn, and
many events, ranging from Broadway nights
(Mondays), free pool (Tuesdays), country
music (Thursdays), free doughnuts 8 parties
(Friday), parties 6 charity events (Saturdays),
and live music (Sundays). Open 3-12 Sun-
Thurs. 3-2:30 Fri-Sat. dirtyducktavern.net
HOBO'S
120 NW Third Ave. • 503-224-3285
Hobo s has been an integral part of Port
land's dining and lounge experience for
more than 25 years. Located in the heart
of Old Town, it provides a friendly atm o
sphere of casual elegance and serves
outstanding cuisine from its dinner menu
and lounge menus.
JOQ'S
2512 NE Broadway • 503-287-4210
Enjoy a good time and make a new friend
at this entertaining neighborhood bar!
NORTHBANK
106 W Sixth St.. Vancouver • 360-695-3862
Southwest Washington's first and only gay
bar. Now smoke-free!
SCANDALS
1125 SW Stark St. • 503-227-5887
Scandals, one of Portland's most established
gay men's bars, has been a fixture on the ever-
changing Stark Street for going on 30 years. It
provides a cruisy streetside setting with great
drinks and a "more than friendly" bar staff.
SILVERADO
318 SW Third Ave. • 503-224-4493
Claims to be Portland's only gay-owned
and -operated gay nightclub. Portland's
favorite gay bar and Portland's "original"
premier gay nightclub.
STARKTS
2913 SE Stark St. • 503-230-7980
"Everyday people" video bar with great
martinis, two large patios. O regon Lottery
gam es. WiFi a nd private parties.
STEAM
2885 NE Sandy Blvd. • 503-736-9999
Portland's hottest all-male experience.
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SOUTHSIDE SPEAKEASY
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. • 503-362-1139
Southside Speakeasy is THE place in
Salem and the central W illam ette Valley
for the gay. lesbian, bisexual and tran s
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