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24 JANUARY 7 2011 W W W JUSTOUT C O M OUT 8 ABOUT A Divine Food Festival > TASTE THE FOOD OF THE GODS AT CHOCOLATE FEST Its scientific name literally translates to “food the Northwest and beyond for you to savor and one who contends chocolate is better than sex. of the gods.” In ancient times, it was even used as delight in. To further prove that chocolate isn’t Rather than picking one over the other, I say do currency. O f what do I speak? Why, cocoa beans just for kids, the festival will give those of age both— preferably at the same time. And that of course— the raw material for my favorite food the opportunity to pair wines with chocolates means my date to this event is going to have a group, chocolate. for the ultimate gourmet experience. There are really good weekend. Lucky for me, Chocolate Fest is just around also demonstrations and presentations through the corner. This three-day candy orgy kicks oft at out the weekend to help you become a true 6 p.m. on January 21 with a 21-and-older open chocolate connoisseur. To help assuage any guilt ing night premiere featuring music by Echo Jazz you might have about consuming vast quanti Trio and adult libations. This is also where voting ties of the stuff, note that proceeds from this for the “Best in Show” confection takes place. event benefit the World Forestry Center. Yep, The remainder of the festival is open to all you’re eating chocolate for charity. ages and features tasty chocolaty treats from « CONTINUED FROM PG. 23 Hamburger Mary's Trivia Night! (8:00 p.m.. Hamburger Mary's. 19 NW 5th. 21+) Licious Karaoke. (8:00 p m.. The Northbank Bar. 106 W 6th, Vancouver. 21+) Step & Hip-Hop II dance classes with SWAG GER (5:00 p.m. Step. 6:00 p.m. Hip-Hop II, Bamboo Grove. 134 SE Taylor, $5-$7 sliding scale, theotherspacepdx.com) / V W ' Profile Theatre presents a staged Reading of Lee Blessing's When We Go Upon the Sea. (7:30p.m.. Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont. $10-15. profiletheatre.org) Satori Men's Chorus invites you to join them. Interested? Come to rehearsal! (7:00 p.m.. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE Cesar Chavez, satorichoms.org) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., 0 Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change. (1-3:00 p.m . Q Center. 4115 N Mississippi, oloc.org) Inter-Personal Violence Support Group. (6- 8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxq- center.org) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (11:00 a m.-2:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th. pivotpdx.org) TH U R SJA N 13 Radical Act Tex Clark's documentary about women who rock, premieres as part of the Reel Music Film Festival. (7:00 p.m.. Mis sion Theater. 1624 NWGIisan. 21+. nwfilm.org) Grease: it's not a dance night for boys. It's a new production of the classic musical, direct from Broadway! (7:30 p.m.. Keller Auditorium. 222 SW Clay. $25-55) Mary-Go-Round Mary-oke. (8:00 p.m.. Ham burger Mary's, 19NW5th. 21+) Licious Karaoke. (8:00p.m.. The Northbank Bar. 106 W 6th. Vancouver. 21+) Profile Theatre presents a staged Reading of Lee Blessing's When We Go Upon the Sea. (7:30 p.m.. Theater! Theatre!. 3430 SE Belmont. $10- 15, profiletheatreorg) Hip-Hop I dance classes with SWAGGER (5- 6:00p.m., Bamboo Grove, 134 SE Taylor. $5-$7 sliding scale, theotherspacepdx.com) Queer gaming nerds! Come to Queer Magic, a queer version of Magic the Gathering. (6-9:00 p.m., In Other Words, 8b NE Killingsworth, ino- therwords org) Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who desire monogamy. ($25/week. Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening, relationshipgardening, com) FRI JAN 14 ✓ " V W * Dirty Queer celebrates its 4th anni- versary! Portland's favorite X-rated open mic, Dirty Queer is a haven for queer erotic entertainers of all sorts: dancers, jugglers, sing ers, musicians, comics, poets, storytellers, and more. Come early if you want to participate (or sit). . .the sign-up sheet (and chairs) fill up fast! ASL Opening Night Premiere (21+), Jan. 21, 6 p.m .; Jan. 22-23, 10 a.m .-5 p.m.; Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit H all A , 777 N E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; premiere, $20; regular tickets, $7- $10; chocolatefest.org or 800-992-8499. — Bennie Tan By the way, I completely disagree with any- 1 .11 k A ja i T r ip a t h i. D a h e l M a la n , R o ry S t it t a n d D a n n y M o r e n o in T e a tr o M ila g r o s D u e n d e d e L o r c a , r u n n in g J a n . 1 3 -2 2 .F or m o r e in fo r m a tio n , o r to p u rc h a s e tic k e ts , v is it m ila g r o .o r g . interpretation will be available. (6-11:00 p.m., In Other Words. 8b NE Killingsworth. 18+. $1-5, dirt- yqueer.com) Film Action Oregon and BAM (Beer and Movie) presents a Preview-Opening and Party for Portlandia. (7:30 p.m., Hollywood Theatre. 4122 NE Sandy. $15. filmaction.org) Profile Theatre presents a staged Reading of Lee Blessing’s When We Go Upon the Sea. (7:30 p.m.. Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont. $10- 15. profiletheatre.org) Dashboard Confessional makes a stop in Port land to mark the 10th anniversary of The Swiss Army Romance. (8:00 p.m., Wonder Ballroom. 128 NE Russell. $25 adv/$28 dos) / V a Y Get BENT, you dance-ey prance-ey queers... DJs Jodi Bon Jodi and Roy G Biv want you to bum up the dance floor (9:00 p.m., The Foggy Notion. 3416 N Lombard. 21+, $3) Film Fridays at Pivot! This week's film: Beautiful Thing (1996). (7:00p.m.. Pivot. 209 SW4th, Free. pivotpdx.org) Licious Karaoke. (8:00 p.m.. The Northbank Bar. 106 W6th. Vancouver. 21+) Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+) The Adventure Group goes on a 3-day Snow- Vaganza in Mt Bachelor with lodging in Sunriver. (RSVPto Evan at 503-701-7922) Manifest Community Gathering. Men and their allies are invited to enjoy a potluck dinner, discussion, live musicians, and a drum circle. Donation Suggested to benefit Manifest's Diversity Outreach Program, which connects high risk men with community resources. (6:00 p.m., RSVP to 503-223-8822 x1 or online at manifestpdx.org) SATJAN 15 Gaycation Goes Katastrophic! This ain't yer grandma’s Gaycation. They’re starting the night with the music video premiere of Run With It. then resident DJs Mr. Charming and Snowticker kick it up a notch to prepare for hottie rapper/producer Katastrophe. And if that wasn’t enough, the Athens Boys Choir will be making an appearance. (8:00 p.m.. Holocene. 1001 SE Mor rison. 21+,$3 before 10/$5 after 10) / V a ' Hip Chicks Do Wine presents Beat the Winter Blues, a fundraiser for Es ther's Pantry and soup cook-off. Hosted by the ever-gracious Poison Waters, with music by Gal- ynne Davis. Don’t forget to bnng non-perishable food donations! (4:00 p.m. cook-off. 6:00 p.m. en tertainment & wine tasting, Hip Chicks Do Wine. 4510 SE 23rd. $10-15, hipchicksdowine.com) Profile Theatre presents a staged Reading of Lee Blessing's When We Go Upon the Sea. (7:30 p.m., Theater! Theatre!. 3430 SE Belmont, $10- 15, profiletheatre.org) Ecstasy Inferno’s CANDY SHOP is open for a sticky, sweet night of bumping and grinding. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark. 21+. $6) MRS is at it again, with a late night feeding of queer dance party awesome. Featuring DJs Beyon- dadoubt, Trans Fat, and III Camino. (10:00 p.m., Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 21+, $5) Capricorn Party in the ‘Couve! (8:00 p.m.. The Northbank Bar. 106 W 6th. Vancouver. 21+, the- northbankbar.com) Bad Girls PDX presents An Evening with Janet Hardy. Janet will read from her memoir Girtfag A Life Told in Sex and Musicals, and her short story Toby. (7-9:00p.m., In Other Words. 8b NE Killing sworth. $5-7 sliding scale, inotherwords.org) Maricón is an (almost) weekly dance party, featuring DJs Moisti, Trans Fat, and III Camino. (10:00p.m., Matador, 1967 W Burnside, 21+) LIVE ART. Bring your camera or drawing materi als and create live art from a selection of spec tacular local models. (1-3:00 p.m., Backspace. 115 NW5th Ave.. $5) Continuing the Conversation: providing safe learning environments for LGBTQ children, teens, adults, and allies. (9:00 am., Lewis & Clark Graduate Campus, room SCCC101, Free) SGI-USA Oregon has an LSBT meeting SGI- USA Oregon is part of a movement for peace and happiness through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. (2:00 p.m., SGI Community Center, 1221 SE Madison, sgi-or.org) Daddies and Papas is a social group for GLBT men raising young children. (10:00 a m.-Noon. 0 Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) LGBTQI & Disabled support group. (1-2:30p.m., Q Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Free Rapid HIV Testing for guys into guys. (5- 9:00 p.m.. Pivot. 209 S W 4th. pivotpdx.org) SUN JAN 16 / V a ' Her HRC Portland is funky fusion bhangra hip-hop courtesy of DJ Anjali. Learn this unique dance and then dance the night away in support of equality. Event includes silent auction. (7-10:00p.m., Lola's Room. 1332 WBum- side. 21+, $10 includes an HRC membership) Profile Theatre presents a staged Reading of Lee Blessing's When We Go Upon the Sea. (2:00 p.m.. Theater! Theatre!. 3430 SE Belmont, $10- 15. profiletheatre.org) Co-hosts Whitney Streed and Miss Frankie Tease present Hangover Helper, a comedy and burlesque show. There’s even a brunch buffet, whenever your hangover subsides. (2-5:00 p.m., Tonic Lounge. 3100 NE Sandy, 21+, $5) Dirty Porn Bingo, hosted by Chi Chi and Chonga. (8-10:00 p.m., Boxxes. 1035 SW Stark. 21+) Ambiente bilingual discussion group. (2-4:00 p.m., 0 Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Tranz Guyz discussion group. (6-8:00 p.m., Q Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) MON JAN 17 Just Out presents Gay Skate! Rose Emperor XVIII ShelleY and Rose Empress XUV Poison Marie Waters will be there to kick off the Decade Celebration of their reign as monarchs of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court. Proceeds benefit the Just Out Scholarship Fund. (7-9:00 p.m., Oaks Park. 1 SE Spokane St., $6 plus a food donation for Esther's Pantry) / V ^ Basic Rights Oregon presents Know Your Rights: Legal Insights for Transgender Oregonians. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, sliding scale based entry, wheelchair accessible, basichghts.org) CoHo presents a stage reading of Fat Pig by Neil LaBute. (7:30 p.m., ART Morrison Stage. 1515 SW Morrison. $5) Burger night at Starky's! Come enjoy a delicious $5 burger with your hostess Poison Waters. (6- 9:00 p.m., Starky's 2913 SE Stark, starkys.com) Mary-oke. Sing your heart out, Mary. (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19NW5th, 21+) OUT Dancing presents Country Two-Step les sons. (6:30 p.m. advanced, 7:30 p.m. basic. Ankeny Street Studio. 975 SE Sandy, $10, out dancing, info) The Portland Polyamory Circle is a place to chat about inclusive relationships, extended families, and intentional community. (7:30 p.m., Contact Laury at 503-285-4848 for location) TU ESJA N 18 / V a ’' Pivot presents Lube Wrestling! The winner gets a fistful of cash and a basketful of lube. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage. 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Beary-oke! Sing your heart out with the Oregon Bears. (9:00 p.m.. Scandals. 1225 SW Stark. 21+) Lookin’ for some sweet tunes to zone out to? Check out Weed we're talking hotties and vinyl. My dream come true. (9:00 p.m., Sloan's, 36 N Russell, 21+, Free) Late Awakenings is a support group for women who question their orientation or who come out and identify as lesbian later in life. (7:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Trans-Fern is a social group for genderfabulous sisters. (7:00 p.m.. Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi. pdxqcenter.org) f e r t ile ^ Ground Fertile Ground is 10 days of more than 50 Portland-generated arts events of new work. A sampling: B R ID G E T O W N . A M U S IC A L Jan. 27-29 @ Conduit, 918 SW Yamhill D A V ID S A F F E R T S B IR T H D A Y BASHTRAVAGANZA! Jan. 21 & 22 @ Cuhous Comedy Theater, 5225NEMLK L O S IN G G R O U N D IN T H E B IG C IT Y Jan. 20-23 @ the Headwaters, 55 NE Farragut #9 MR. DARCY DREAM BOAT Jan. 20-29 @ Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont S T O R IE S F R O M TH E STR EETS Jan. 28 & 29 @ Sellwood Masonic Lodge, 7126 SE Milwaukie S U B U R B A N T R IB E 6 S M A R T E R THAN PH O NES Jan. 20-30 @ Theater! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont T H R E A D S . TH E T R U E S T O R Y O F A N IN D IA N A F A R M G IR L IN V IE T N A M Jan. 27-Feb. 12 @ The Headwaters, 55 NE Farragut #9 Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5-9:00 p.m.. Pivot, 209 SW 4th. pivotpdx.org) WED JAN 19 / y ^ Poison Waters hosts the Portland Drag Race: Season Three Kick-Off and Casting Call! Featuring winners from the first two seasons as well as contestants from Ru Paul's Drag Race, Mimi Imfurst and Stacy Layne Matthews. (8:00 p.m., RedCap Garage, 1025 SW Stark, 21+, No cover) Pink Flamingo Bingo. Hosted by the ever-fabulous Candi Wrapper, it's high drama and good old-fashioned fun... with a few ti aras and catwalk turns thrown in for good mea sure. (7-9:00 p.m., Q Center. 4115 N Mississippi. $5 for 8 games, pdxqcenter.org) Hamburger Mary’s Trivia Night! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s, 19NW5th, 21+) Licious Karaoke. (8:00 p.m., The Northbank Bar, 106 W6th, Vancouver. 21+) Step & Hip-Hop II dance classes with SWAG GER. (5:00 p.m. Step. 6:00 p.m. Hip-Hop II, Bamboo Grove, 134 SE Taylor, $5-$7 sliding scale, theotherspacepdx.com) Satori Men’s Chorus invites you to join them. Interested? Come to rehearsal! (7:00 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE Cesar Chavez, satorichorus.org) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Inter-Personal Violence Support Group. (6- 8:00 p.m., Q Center 4115 N Mississippi, pdxq- center.org) The Feminist Queer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group discusses Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu. (6:30 p.m., In Other Words. 8b NE Killingsworth. inothenwords.org) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Pivot. 209 SW 4th. pivotpdx.org) TH U R S JA N 20 Mary-Go-Round Mary-oke. (8:00 p.m., Ham burger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+) Licious Karaoke. (8:00 p.m., The Northbank Bar, 106 W 6th. Vancouver. 21+)
