OREGON S LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANS/QUEER NEWSMAGAZINE
AUGUST 20 2010
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OUT 8 ABOUT
AUGUST 26-27: Rum pus
Room
D a n ce presents A lw a y s . A l w a y s /
N e v e r. N e v e r at C o n d u it D a n ce (8
4 p m . 918 S W Yam hill. Ste POL $15.
ru m p u s ro o m d a n c e org)
WED AUG 25
FAME! North Portland's weekly queer
dance night happening every Wednes­
day night! Cheap food and drinks, pinball and
pool. (9:30 p.m., Portsmouth Piz/a Pub. 5262 N
Lombard. Free)
Licious Karaoke with the wonderful Bettie
Monroe. (8 p.m., The Northbank Bar. 106W 6th.
Vancouver. Free, thenorthbankbar.com)
The City of Portland Office of Human Relations
welcomes you to view A Jihad for Love. Please
join us to leam about the story of gay, lesbian, bi­
sexual, transgender, and queer Muslims strug­
gling with their faith and sexuality. There will be
a dialogue after the film, led by Office of Human
Relations staff, with the intention to understand,
find commonalities, and share experiences. (5:30-
8 p.m., City o f Portland Office o f Human Relations.
5315 N Vancouver Ave., Free, portlandonline.
com /humanrelations)
Human Rights Campaign hosts Q=Mob. Come
socialize for change and meet other like-minded
lesbian and gay social activists, while also sup­
porting Q-friendly businesses in Portland. (6p.m .,
Hobos, 120 N W 3rd Ave.. Free, portland.hrc.org)
Transgender Artist and Author, Shannon
Belthor will read from her new book, Shape-
Shifter: An Awakening on the Paths of Art and
Gender. (7-8:30p.m., In Other Words Books, 8 NE
Killingsw orth Ave., $2-$5 sliding scale, mother-
words, org)
Loaves and Fishes Hollywood Seniors Program
offers a LBGTQI Seniors Lunch. Lunches pro­
vided free to LBGTQI seniors age 60 and over.
(Noon-1 p.m., M etropolitan Community Church,
2400 NE Broadway, Free, 503-367-2220, mccpdx-
food@gmail.com)
Manifest PDX presents Men's Centering Prayer
Group, this simple, powerful Christian-derived
meditation and prayer technique that helps you
stay connected to your source. (3:30-4:30 p.m.,
$15, FREE for M anifest members, RSVP online a t
m anifestpdx.org/calendar or by calling 503-223-
8822x1)
Manifest PDX presents Men's Therapeutic
Yoga & Trifinity 8 Meditation. Learn to use
yoga stretching and breathing to address your
wellness goals and challenges like back pain, de­
pression, insomnia, weight loss and allergies.
(6:15-8:15 p.m., $15 drop-in, FREE for M anifest
members. RSVP online a t m anifestpdx.org/calen-
dar or by calling 503-223-8822 x 1)
Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. See Au­
gust 23 listing for more inform ation.
LGBTQ Inter-Personal Violence Support
Group. (6 p.m., 4115 N M ississippi, 503-384-
8790, pdxqcenter.org)
Anawin Christian Fellowship. Fellowship, con­
temporary praise, worship, communion, medita­
tion, and prayer for all who are looking for a Christ-
centered emerging worship experience. (6:30p.m.,
4115N M ississippi, Free, pdxqcenter.org)
Free Rapid HIV Testing and STD Screening.
First come, first served basis. (11 a.m .-2p.m .. Piv­
ot. 209 S W 4th Ave., pivotpdx.org)
THURS AUG 26
Pivot presents Motown in Potown: Food, Fun, En­
tertainment and the Sounds of Motown. Music by
DJ Rupert Kinnard. Open to all men into men. (11
a.m.-2p.m., 209SW 4th Ave., Free, pivotpdx.org)
The Dating Game & Naughty Wres-
V J L R ding. Join the Red Cap gang for The
Dating Game, hosted by Poison Waters. Once in­
termission hits, the swimming pool and slippery
substances fill up the dance floor while nearly nude
guys and gals grab onto each other for dear life.
Who will end up on top? (10p.m.. Red Cap Garage,
1025 SW Stark. 21+, $3 cover, redcapgarage.com)
Cirque De-Cision followed by Burlesque Kara­
oke. See August 20 listing for more inform ation.
Sin Savvy Productions presents Savoir Faire
Burlesque & Vaudeville Revue, Portland's
most divine weekly showcase of unbridled bar­
room fare. (10 p.m., Hawthorne Theater Lounge,
1507 SW Hawthorne, 211 $6, sinnsawyproduc-
tions.com)
Summer Fun with Pink Martini! (7
p.m., Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon
Rd, $32, pinkm artini.com )
Latino Night at Silverado. Hosted by MC Stan
with music by DJ 0 and of course hot male danc­
ers! (10p.m „ 318 SW 3rd Ave., silveradopdx.com)
Manifest PDX presents Last Thursday BBQ,
Music & Poetry. Aside from sharing food, mu­
sic, and poetry to raise money for Manifest and
its Diversity Outreach Program, this event is an
excellent home base for the Alberta Art District's
famous Last Thursday art & music festival. In the
spirit of abundance, please bring your favorite
grilling items and poetry to share. (6-8p.m., Free,
RSVP online at m anifestpdx.org/calendar or by
calling George a t 503-223-8822x1)
Manifest PDX presents Men’s Yoga Basics. Ha­
tha and Vinyasa fundamentals. (6:15-7:30 p.m.,
$15 drop-in, FREE for M anifest members, RSVP
online a t m anifestpdx.org/calendar or by calling
503-223-8822x1)
Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. See Au­
gust 23 listing for more inform ation.
It's My Pleasure presents The Ass Class. It
doesn't have to hurt, we promise! Brandy will dis­
cuss the basics including anatomy, relaxation,
safety, hygiene, toys, and lubricants. Your next
anal adventure can be safe and fun for everyone!
(8-9:30 p.m., $15. Pre-register online a t itsmy-
pleasurepdx.com or by calling 503-280-8080)
PABABiz Builders meeting. (7-9 a m., 4115 N
M ississippi, Free, info@paba.com, pdxqcenter.
org)
The Oregon Bears take over CC's with the Double
X Dance, no cover and drink discounts for card-
carrying bears, you won't want to forget your
membership card! The music is loud, the crowd is
dense, and it's the only place to see all of Port­
land's yummiest bears under one roof. (9 p.m.,
219 N W 3rd Ave., Free, oregonbears.org)
Electrick-Company presents Bootie, the world's
largest mash-up party. (9 p.m., Red Cap Garage,
1035 SW Stark St., $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after,
BootiePortland. com)
Your friendly local feminist line of
jewelry sword+fem presents its
Second Anniversary Party! Live music by Lov­
ers, skateboarding demos with Skate Like a Girl
PDX, new photography by Megan Holmes, dance
party with DJ Partyr Martyr, free Fool's Gold Ale
from Lompoc, amazing treats from Dovetail Bak­
ery, and a few other surprises... (5-10p.m., 811 E
Burnside, Free, swordandfem.com)
Cirque De-Cision followed by Twisted Licious Ka­
raoke. See August 20 listing for more information.
Film Fridays at Pivot! This week's film: The
Books of John (2007). (7 p.m.. 209 SW 4th Ave.
Free, pivotpdx.org)
Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. See Au­
gust 23 listing for more inform ation.
Bad Girls PDX present Full Moon Friday Discus­
sion: BDSM & Spirituality. (7-9 p.m., Egyptian
Club, 3701SE Division, Free, pdxbadgirls.net)
SAT AUG 28
Kings for a Cause 2010, a benefit for
^ 3 ^ 4 Collective 0' Geniues & The Lesbian
and Gay Task Force. Performers include Collective
0' Geniuses, Miss Gay Pride Portland, Danny
Moreno, Phoenix DaHottie, Damien Darkholme
Theology, Ryval Theology, Brayden Michaels,
Bruce The Drag King, Johnny 0, and Nikki Jauron.
Emceed by Belinda Carroll. ASL Interpreted by
DH0R. (7:30 p.m., Egyptian Club, 3701 SE Divi­
sion, $3 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack
o f funds, eroompdx.com)
Blow Pony! It's a dance party for queers, regard­
less of whatever may be in your pants. (9 p.m.,
Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave., $5, blowpony.com)
The Blue Cranes, your favorite source of local
jazz fusion release their newest album, Observa-
toreis, with a benefit show for their cross-country
train tour. This is something you've gotta hear! (9
p.m., Alberta Rose Theater, 3000 NE Alberta, $10
advance/$12 door, bluecranesmusic.com)
Hot Flash, a dance exclusively for women, takes
you back to the 60s and brings you forward to the
21st century with an eclectic mix of music. (6-10
p.m., Barracuda, 9 NW 2nd Ave., $8, hotflash-
dances.com)
Put on your flannel and hit up Lum-
berjocks, a blue collar man's party.
DJ Pony, Hunter and Kid Whatever will be spin­
ning 80s, 90s and top 40s remixes. $8 beer bust 9
p.m.-midnight, $2.50 three olives Vodka drink
specials from 10 p.m.-2 a m. (9 p.m., North End
Brew Pub, 3011 N Lombard, $2 cover)
Girls Aloud Dance Party Social featuring DJ
Heshe. A benefit for Food For Lane County. (8 p.
m „ Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton, Eugene, $5
w ith 2+ food item s/$7 without. itsgirlsaloud@
gmail.com)
Lipz Cabaret at The Northbank: your favorite drag
revue just north of the border. (9:30p.m., 106 W 6th
St., Vancouver, Free, thenorthbankbar.com)
Art in the Dark. See August 27 listing fo r more
inform ation.
/ V a ' Polaris Contemporary Dance Cen-
V J L R ter invites you to come and see them
in action. This is an open house kicked off by
breakfast at 10 a m., followed by a free perfor­
mance at Noon. (10 a.m-1 p.m., Polaris Contem­
porary Dance Center, 501 SW Taylor, Free, polar-
isdance.org)
Impetus Arts presents a Two-Day Autobio­
graphical Writing Workshop for Deaf and
Disabled People as part of their storytelling
project, No One Wants to See The Wires. It is
open to all people that are a part of the Deaf and
Disabled communities. Disabilities may include
but are not limited to physical, cognitive, learn­
ing, emotional, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
(2:30-6:30 p.m., $35 includes a meal each day.
low-income and sliding scale spots available,
space is lim ited, please RSVP to lmpetusArts@
yahoo.com. Or 971-275-0794, im petusarts.org)
Manifest PDX presents Men's Gardening & Food
Sustainability Team. Learn practical skills and
tips from some of the best master gardeners in
the Portland area, while meeting a diverse group
of beginning and experienced gardeners. (10 a.
m .-12:30 p.m., RSVP online a t m anifestpdx.org/
calendar or by calling 503-223-8822x1)
LIVE ART. See August 21 listing for more
information.
Deaf & Hearing OutReach (DHOR) hosts cof­
fee night. All levels of ASL signers welcome to
attend. (6:30p.m., 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave., Free, dhorpdx@gmail.com)
LGBT Persons with Disabilities monthly
meeting. (1 p.m., 4115 N M ississippi, Free. 503-
213-3801, pdxglbtqidisabled@ comcast.net, pdxq­
center. org)
SUN AUG 29
2010 Mr. Internationa! Latin
Gß. * The
Look Pageant (8 p.m., Darcelle XV
Showplace, 208N W 3rd Ave., $10.503-442-5276,
darcellexv.com)
DYKEOTOMY re-launches and takes the party to
Boxxes! Drink specials (and your favorite bar­
tender, Bootsie), DJ Mel, and performances by
the ladies of Portland Idol 2010. (9 p.m., 1035 SW
Stark, 21+, Free)
Superstar Dives Show at CC Slaughters. Featur­
ing, Bolivia Carmichaels, Ginger and Honey Bea
Hart. (8 p.m., 219 NW Davis, ccslaughterspdx.com)
/ V W t The Portland Opera invites the pub-
lie to a free, open chorus rehearsal
featuring the acclaimed Portland Opera Chorus, in
preparation for the opening of its 2010/11 Season
with the powerful pairing of Pagliacci and Carmi­
na Burana. (3-5 p.m., Director Park, between SW
Taylor & Yamhill and 9th & Park in Downtown
Portland. Free, portlandopera.org)
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FRI AUG 27
The 13th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz
Festival. This 3-day festival features many re­
gional acts and headline acts including Mavis
Staples, Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn, and many
more. (4-10 p.m., Esther Short Park. 8th & Colum­
bia, Vancouver, $17-$60, vancouvenwinejazz.com)
Dangling from the trees and suspended from the
ceiling, A-WOL Dance Collective is precariously
traversing the border of dream and reality yet
again with their highly-anticipated, annual, sig­
nature performance of Art in the Dark. In an
event that's Oregonian to its core; unique, rustic,
and entirely local - audience members are trans­
ported to a fantastical world full of wonder, awe,
and unbelievable atmosphere! (8-10 p.m., M ary
S. Young State Park, 19900 W illam ette Dr., West
Linn, $15-$35, a-woldance.org)
Tease Time: A Modern Burlesque Show presents
Hot Tiki Hell featuring Miss Frankie Tease, An-
gelique Devil, Lucky Lucy O'Rebel and many more.
(8p.m .. Whiskey Bar: 31 N W 1st Ave., $7, girlpar-
tiespdx.com)
/ v w i Summer Fun with Pink Martini! (7
V J L ® p.m., Oregon Zoo. 4001 SW Canyon
Pd, $32, pinkm artini.com )
JunKtion! It's a brand new monthly queer dance
night! August Kick-off special: $2 2-for-1 admis­
sion. Dancing, drink specials, food, pool, video
poker. (9 p.m.-2:30 a m., Local Lounge. 3536 NE
MLK, $2)
Mr. Gay Pride, Ryval Theologies, presents If* a
Hard Knock Life. All entertainers are welcome
to come join in the benefit for Transition Projects,
Inc. (TPI) hosted by Jersey Jo-Ambers Scities Foxx
& Apple Adams. (6 p.m., Embers, 110 N W Broad­
way, $5 donation)
> SHANNON BELTHOR LETS THE TRUTH UNFOLD
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The Art of Becoming Yourself
How do we become ourselves? Many queers have to explore deep, transformative change and to evolve
privately theorized that the opportunity to be gay and from the inside out. Belthor draws parallels in her
come out in the face of a society that doesn’t embrace transformation from a young man haunted by spiritual
sensuality or oddness is a spiritual blessing. On August and artistic longing into a self-actualized woman to her
25, Portland’s seminal In O ther Words presents a read­ unfolding as an artist. In doing so, she articulates the
ing from an artist who turned the coming-out experi­ roots and practice o f art, freedom, wholeness, integrity
ence into a chance to evolve from within: Shannon and ultimately joy.
It’s a distinctive narrative, yes—but one of the most
Belthor, the author o f Shape-Shifter.
For those unfamiliar with Belthor’s work, rush to the enjoyable facets of Belthor’s work is her ability to take
artist’s website and check out her work. Over the course what could be an almost uncomfortably personal story
of 25 years working in an array of media, Belthor has and use it to illustrate fundamental truths to which all
captured an astonishing journey from an almost aggres­ people can relate. Erin Donley of New Renaissance
sive density and physicality into a formless, spiritual state Bookshop summed it up nicely: “No one can read this
of being. Evoking at turns poet Mary Oliver’s breathless intensely engaging book without feeling their own truth
transcendentalism and painter Sabrina Ward Harrison’s rush to the surface. [It is] sure to ignite the creative,
joyous self-acceptance, Belthor’s work is as exuberant as spiritual, radical and even raw parts o f us that must
a long-awaited homecoming— and with her new book, come forth on the way to freedom.”
the artist has put that homecoming into words.
Wed., Aug. 25, 7p.m., In Other Words Women's Books and
Belthor’s tome Shape-Shifter: An Awakening on the
Resources, 8 N E Killingsworth, t l - S 5 donation, shannon-
Paths o f A rt and Gender unfolds around an intriguing
belt hor.com.
premise: that in today’s world, we’re increasingly free
—Nick Mottos
to express our true nature, and many of us are called