OREGON S GAY/LESBIAN/Bl/TRANS NEWSMAGAZINE burn THE P O E T R Y O F M A D N E S S : t h e d e f u n k t t h e a t r e p r o d u c t i o n o f q u e e r e x p e r i m e n t a l p l a y w r i g h t S a r a h K a n e s 4 48 P s y c h o s is runs at 8 p m T h u r s d a / s - S u n d a / s from M a r c h 5 t h r o u g h April 10 at t h e B a c k D o o r T h e a t e r in SE P o r t l a n d F o r d e ta ils s e e p a g e 28 APPEARS NEXT TO EVENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE JUST OUT ARTS STAFF » FRI MAR 5 • ISCWE Emperor and Empress Candidate Show (6pm, SouthSide Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, $3, www.lscwe.org) l ' Confluence Chorus presents f j to M usk of the 1970s” (7:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE 39th Ave., $1S/$12 Students & Seniors, at the door, and In advance at Flying Cat Coffee Company, 3041 SE Division St. or on line, no-one turned away for lack of funds, www. confluencechorus.org.) Oregon Bears Happy How. Head over to the Fox & Hounds to meet up with friends. (5pm-7pm, 217 NW 2nd Ave., www.oregoobears.org) Holocene hosts "Double Down," the fab queer party. Special Queer Country Two Step set from 9pm-K)pm, $3 Whiskey Sours tilt 11. $3 cover after 10. (8pm, 1001 SE Morrison, $5. www.holocene.org) Aloha Fridays at Invasion. (4pm-7pm, Champagne Soi ree, 4pm-Close, 412 SW 4th Ave., www.invasionpdx.com) Lights Up Productions presents the new play written by and starring Bobby Ryan, "Feather,” directed by Leigh Fondakowski ( The Laramie Project). Runs until March 28. (8pm, Theater! Theatre! 3430 SE Belmont, $15-$30, Pay-What-You-Will every Thursday, www. lightsupproductions.com) » SAT MAR 6 / V g ’ Equity Foundation hosts Speakeasy Casl- V l L ^ i no: A Night to get Lucky! Featuring King Casey's Rhythm and Ja zz Band. (Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside $65, www.equityfoundation.org) Aslan Pacific Islander Pride's Annual Banquet. Thai dinner, raffle prizes, fun activities and performances. classes, $13/drop in per person, 975 SE Ankeny, www.outdancing.info) (6-9pm, 0 Center ,4115 N. Mississippi, $8-20 sliding scale per person, RSVP aplg_pdx@yahoo.com) Broadway Rose Theater Opens it's 19th Season with Portland Frontrunners. Portland's LGBTO running group for all skill levels. (6:30 pm, Eastside Esplande, Portland, www.portlandtrontrunners.org) Storytim e w ith Marla at the 0 Center- Youth Li brarian, Maria Lowe w ill read engaging stories and adapt songs, and movement activities to match the ages and attention spans of the children attending. Forbidden Broadway: A Satirical Musical Revue. Runs until March 11th. (7:30pm, 12850 SW Grant Ave, Tigard, $20 - $35,503-620-5262 broadwayrose.com) » SUN MAR 7 (10am, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) Portland Frontrunners. (6:30 pm, Laurelhurst Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org) Superstar Divas show at CC Slaughters. Featuring, C rysta l's C ountry Jam Is to n igh tl Head on line Bolivia Carmichaels, Ginger and Honey Bea Hart dance lessons and then take yo u r moves to the floor. (8pm - dance lessons, 9pm - midnight/dancing, Am bients Bilingual Discussion Group is a queer- PPAA, SE 6th & Alder, $3/lessons, $5/main event, www.cmeproductions.net) (8pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterpdx.com) friendly Spanish/English bilingual discussion group. (2pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org) Out Dancing offers Argentine Tango w ith Rachel. M ulti-level class Beginners welcom e. Experience the passion of this dance! (3-4pm $40 for four >> OUT 6 ABOUT c o n tin u e s on 28 Restourastf St Lotuuje fa n n in g something special for friends, family or business? Let us help you make it a success! We are available for large or intimate parties, dinners, events and catering. 120 NW Third Avenue. Portland, Oregon 97209 503-224-3285 www.hobospdx com Validated Parking @ Smart Park NW Davis 4 Front ww w.bellyrestaurant.com NE Fremont & MLKI PDX • 503.249.9764 happy hour.. Sunday brunch.. dinner S u p p o rt & Eat Local COURTESY DEFUNKT THEATRE OUT8ABOUT