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APRIL 1.2011
If it’s not in Just Out,
Repent! The Church of the Poison Mind wel
comes all sinners. Poison Waters presents the
best hangover cure: no cover, free food, $1
shots, beer bust, and a healthy dose of your
favorite Silverado dancers. (4-9:00 pm ., Sil
verado. 308 SW 3rd, 21+, Free)
Superstar Divas Mega Show! (8:00 p.m., CC
Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+, ccslaughter-
spdx.com)
The Power of One, the Northwest LGBT Stu
dent Leadership Conference, hits Reed College.
Read Just Out's coverage on Pg. 15. Visit nwlg-
btleadership. wsu.edu tor more information.
MON APRIL 4
Catechism Cafe. In honor of Easter,
the cafeteria ladies are whipping up
some amazing rabbit stew! As always there will
be a yummy vegetarian option available. Ben
efits the Sisters Grant Fund. (7-11:00 p.m.,
it’s not happening.
Crush, 1400 SE Morrison, 21+, $9, Portland -
Sisters.org)
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Calling all Gleeks! It’s Glee Trivia Night! (7:00
p.m., Ella Street Social Club, 714 SW 20th,
21+, shanrockstrivia.com)
Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19
NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.)
Burger night at Starky's! Come enjoy a deli
cious $5 burger with your hostess Poison Marie
Waters. (6-9:00 p.m., Starky's 2913 SE Stark,
starkys com)
OUT Dancing presents Salsa lessons. (6:30
p.m. advanced Salsa Casino Rueda, 7:30 p.m.
Salsa basics, Ankeny Street Studio, 975 SE
Sandy, $10, outdancing.info)
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The Moms Group, a support group for GLBT
mothers. (6:30-8:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N
Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org)
Dining Out For Life kick-off! Come
support critical AIDS services simply
by mentioning that you’re there for “ Dining Out
for Life” and 20% of your bill will go toward
local AIDS services. (4-10:00 p.m., HUB, 2944
SE Powell)
Queer and Spiritual PDX, a group for self-
identified queer people to discuss spirituality
and religion in a safe environment. (7-9:00
p.m., In Other Wods, 14 NE Killingsworth, inoth-
erwords.org)
Gender Queery, a discussion group for trans
and genderqueer folks and allies. (7-8:30p.m.,
Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org)
Bisexual Social. Discuss issues of bisexuality
in an informal and supportive setting. Call
Laury for more information at 503-285-4848.
(7:30 p.m., Red & Black Cafe, 400 SE 12th)
TUES A PR ILS
/ V W ' Red Cap Garage presents Peep
Show, a monthly cabaret show,
hosted by Artemis Chase. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap
Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21 +, $2)
It’s game night! Who doesn’t love board
games? (7-9:00p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Missis
sippi, Free, pdxqcenter.org)
Trans-Spiritual Gathering. An opportunity for
Portland’s trans community to enter into deep,
authentic dialog surrounding their spiritual
journeys. (6-9:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE
Killingsworth, inotherwords. org)
Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for
guys into guys. (5-9:00p.m., Pivot, 2 0 9 SW4th,
pivotpdx.org)
WED APRIL 6
D ead L etters C o m e to Life
Fear No Music brings Elvis Costello’s Juliet Letters
to Aladdin
Somewhere between his long-hair-and-beard phase during 1991’s
plaintive pop gem M ighty Like a Rose and his full return to rock roots with
Ih e Attractions on 1994’s Brutal Youth, Elvis Costello got in touch with
his classical side. Long revered as a songsmith hell-bent on excavating the
outer reaches of the music sphere to craft multicultural and multigenera-
tional tunes, Costello collaborated with the Brodsky Quartet on 1993’s 7 he
Juliet Letters, in what showcased his malleable musicianship to a whole
new audience.
Fear No Music, Portland’s 21st-century classic ensemble, is teaming up
with some of the city’s most talented performers for a onc-night-only re-
visitation of Costello and the Brodsky Quartet’s experimental epoch.
1 landling the song cycle of The Ju liet Letters —a concept album of sorts,
based on an imaginary correspondence between a Veronese academic
who’d taken on the task of responding to letters addressed to Juliet Capu-
lct—is up-and-coming local talent Leah Yorkston, multidisciplinary artist
and folk hero I lolcombe Waller, classically trained tenor Stephen Marc
Beaudoin and mezzo-soprano Angela Niederloh.
Having developed a reputation as a bit of a chameleonic group them
selves, Fear No Music’s wide-ranging approach to uniting musicians and
artists from different disciplines and media fits in flawlessly with the spirit
of Costello’s vision. Certain to he steeped in both resounding, dramatic
movements of melancholy (see “Dear Sweet Filthy W orld”) and slight
insanity (see “Swine”), this production is likely the closest you’ll come to
seeing Costello live in Portland anytime soon.
Tues ., April 12, 8 p.m.; A/addin 'Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.; $28 in
advance, $30 at the door; aladdin-theater.com or via Ticketmaster.
— R yan J. P rado
/ V a '' In Other Words presents a PDX
Queer Square Dance, where the
queer don’t mind bein’ called square, and the
straight folks don't mind bein' called queer.
(7-9:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killings
worth, $4-7, inotherwords.org)
The Northwest Health Foundation and the Ore
gon Health Authority present a screening of the
film, Bullied, a documentary chronicling one
student's experience at the hands of anti-gay
bullies. (6-8:00 p.m., PSU Smith Memorial
Room 338, 1825 SW Broadway, Free)
Grammy Award-winning female a cappella
group Sweet Honey in the Rock performs its
own special blend of soulful harmonies, evok
ing the complex sounds of blues, spirituals,
gospel hymns, jazz, rap and reggae for more
than 30 years. (7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer
Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, $25-40)
Karaoke at Boxxes! Hosted by Adam West
with $2.50 well drinks from open to close. (9:00
p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+)
Drag Queen Open Mic. (8:00 p.m., Local
Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+)
Inter-Personal Violence Support Group.
(7-9:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi,
pdxqcenter.org)
Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m.,
0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.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)
THURS APRIL 7
/ V W ' 0h, Sarah Silverman. ‘sigh'X e ah
yeah yeah... she’s straight, but that
doesn't change the fact that she’s funny as
hell (and even makes me tingle a little). The
show is sold out, I’ll see you at the scalpers.
(8:00 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall,
1037 SW Broadway, $35)
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Sweet Honey ¡n the Rock
sweeps into Portland with a capella soul April 6
Poison Waters hosts Portland Drag Race: Sea
son Three, a weekly live version of Logo Chan
nel’s Ru Paul’s Drag Race. (8:00 p.m., Red Cap
Garage, 1025 SW Stark, 21+, No cover)
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Scandals 32nd Anniversary and
Thursday Night Live Kick-Off! This
week’s special guest: The Old Flames & Friends.
(7:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, No
cover! ScandalsPDX.com)
Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local
Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+)
Mary-Go-Round Mary-oke! (8:00p.m., Ham
burger Mary's, 19 NW5th, 21+ after 9 :3 0 p.m.)
Naturopathic Medicine for the LGBTQ Com
munity. Spend the evening with Dr. Nicole Yez-
man as she speaks about Naturopathic medi
cine and how to address common health issues.
(6-8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi,
pdxqcenter.org)
Queer Polyamory discussion group. (6:30-8:30
p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth,
inotherwords.org)
Trans Life: A Communi-T Program. A weekly
drop-in night for anyone on the trans spectrum
to explore identity and socialize through active/
hands-on workshops. (7-9:00 p.m., Q Center,
4115 N Mississippi, $1-5, pdxqcenter.org)
FRI APRIL 8
Dirty Queer, Portland’s favorite X-
rated open mic, is a haven for queer
erotic entertainers of all sorts: dancers, jug
glers, singers, musicians, comics, poets, story
tellers, and more. Come early to get a good
seat! (6:30-8:30 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE
Killingsworth, 18+, $1-$5 suggested donation,
dirtyqueer.com)
Buck and Bounce 5 brings Big Freedia to
town. Read all about it on Pg. 34. (9:00 p.m.,
Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 21+,$14)
Local Lounge hosts a Big Gay Spring Dance
Party. If there’s one thing I know, it’s this: when
they say “ Big Gay Spring Dance Party," they
mean “ Big Gay Spring Dance Party ” (9:00p.m.,
Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+)
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Q Center Film Screening Series:
Radical Act. In 1995, filmmaker Tex
Clark traveled around the country to interview
female musicians, journalists and historians
about how their sexual and gender identities
affected their work. The result was a historical
document of the lady-made DIY movement.
Q&A session to follow. (7-10:00p.m., Q Center,
4115 N Mississippi, $5-10, pdxqcenter.org)
Manifest Men’s Community presents a Com
munity Gathering Potluck & Heart Circle.
Men and their allies are invited to enjoy a pot-
luck dinner, live music, and discussion of the
month's topic: How are you manifesting play
fulness and foolishness in your life? (6-8:00
p.m., To RSVP or for more information, visit
manifestpdx.org)
/ V W ' Milepost 5 Lofts and Studios
Grand Opening Celebration. To
night: Red Rice Blessing Ceremony, Ribbon-
Cutting ceremony with Mayor Sam Adams,
music and Bhangra dance party! (7:00 p.m.,
Milepost 5, 900 NE 81st, Free, milepost5.net)
BENT, your favorite hot n’ sweaty/down n’
dirty/queer-as-in-fun dance party, is back!
Featuring DJ’s Jodi Bon Jodi and Roy G Biv and
the BIG HOMO RAD Photobooth by Deya Card
photography. (9:00p.m., Foggy Notion, 3416 N
Lombard, 21+, $3)
Tracy Underwood Presents FEARLESS:
Broadway Without a Net, a campy off-off-
Broadway music production shot straight from
the hip and featuring some of Portland's finest
musicians. (7:30 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW
Stark, 21+, No cover!)
Boxxes presents Fuego Fridays! Shake your
bon-bon to Latin beats all night long! (10:00
p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!)
Twisted Licious Karaoke. Join Lady OnaLicious
as she hosts karaoke with a twist. (8:00 p.m.,
The Northbank Bar, 106 W 6th, Vancouver, 21+)
Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox
& Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+)
Dining with the Divas! Hosted by Sabel Sei
zes, it’s a drag performance like you’ve never
seen before. (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19
NW 5th, 2 1 + after 9:30 p.m.)
Thank Goddess It’s 2nd Friday. TGI(2)F is a
alternative for woman-identified persons to
meet and connect in a playful, sensual environ
ment. RSVP strongly encouraged. (7-11:00
p.m., $5-10, for location, visit lovetribe.org, join
the tribe and find TGIF on the calendar.)
SAT APRIL 9
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Diving for Shiny Things, an eve-
ning of queer (and fabulous) poetry
and spoken word. (7-9:00 p.m., In Other Wods,
14 NE Killingsworth, inotherwords.org)
Chi Chi & Chonga take over Red Cap! (10:00
p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+)
Milepost 5 Lofts and Studios Grand Opening
Celebration. Eat brunch at EAT, tour the build
ings and grounds, come to the panel discussion
Art of Community, and stay for music and danc
ing. (All day, Milepost 5, 900 NE 81st, Free,
milepost5.net)