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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 2011)
OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE i wanna dance! W EE K LY D A N C E N IG H T S MONDAYS Maniac Mondays @ CCs (9:00p m , 219 NW 3rd, 21*) TUESDAYS Versus @ Boxxes (9:00p.m., 1035 SW Stark, 21*) FUEL@CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21*) ToN Def Tuesdays @ Scandals (9:00p.m., 1125 SW Stark, 21*) WEDNESDAYS Fuego @ Boxxes (10:00 p.m., 1035 SW Stark. 21*) DJ Gregarious @ Red Cap (10:00 p.m., 1035 SW Stark, 21*) TRICK @ CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21*) THURSDAYS Queer Night @ Beauty Bar (10:00 p.m., 111 SW Ash, 21*) THE FIX @ Someday Lounge (9:00 p.m., 125 NW 5th, 21*) APRIL 15. 2011 Dance Dance Revolution Ten Tiny Dances’ 23rd installment weds dance and electronic music musicians and composers. Among the handful of danc er-musician pairs scheduled to perform: Tere Mathern and Mireaya Medina; Michelle Fujii and Renee Favand- See; Danielle Ross and Christi Denton; Tracy Broyles and (Electrogals founder) Heather Perkins; and Liz Hayden and Sylvia Hackathorn. And since the evening takes place at Pearl District mainstay Bluehour, you’ll want to get there with plenty of time to savor the delicious food and cocktails before sitting down to this revolutionary dance experience. Gymnasts perform their floor exercise routines within a 39 foot-by-39-foot space and frequently go out of bounds. Imagine then how difficult it is to attempt an Sun., M ay 1, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.; Bluehour, 250 entire dance routine within the confines of a 4-by-4- N W 13th Ave.; $18 reserved seating, $15 at door; 971- foot perimeter. The consummate Portland dance series 225-3532 (information only) or brownpapertickets.com/ known as Ten Tiny Dances takes on this challenge event/169853. twice a year at various bars and restaurants. — B ennif . T an Ten Tiny Dances touts itself as a party, an experiment in confined space, a unique opportunity for dance/per- formance artists and “a full plate” of performance art for a diverse audience. Because all compositions take place within such a restricted setting, performers and chore ographers are forced to think, curiously enough, outside the box to innovate new methods of emoting and fully conveying their artistic message. A benefit show, the 23rd installment presents the col laborations of just five new and veteran Ten Tiny danc- ers/choreographers and five electronic artists in a fund raiser for Electrogals, an all-female community of Hip Hop Heaven @ CCs ALL AGES @ Escape (9:00 p.m., 1125 SW Stark, 21*) Dining Out for Life: dine out, fight AIDS! For more information, or to find a participating restaurant, visit diningout- Flamin' Fridays @ CCs forlife. com/Portland. SATURDAYS /N W vU LR ALL AGES @ Escape Concert! (7 -1 0 :0 0 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N M is sissippi, $10-15 sliding scale, pdxqcenter.org) REVOLUTION @ CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21+) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5-9:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) WED APRIL 27 Q Poetry. A night of queer poetry with an open mic before the fea tured performer. (6-8:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth, inotherwords.org) HRC presents Q=Mob! Come, socialize tor change and meet other like-minded social activists. (6-8:00 p.m., The Rainbow Room, 200 NW 3rd, 21+) Trivia at Local Lounge. (8:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NEMLK, 21+) 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+) Inter-Personal Violence support group. (7-9:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30p m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Enhancing Sex (for women), a class of “ toys” & more, provided by It’s My Pleasure. (7:00 p.m., $15. 18+, Must register and pre pay, itsmypleasurepdx.com, 503-280-8080) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (11:00 a m .-2:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) The Adventure Group joins the Portland Front runners on an Esplanade walk with optional brunch afterwards. Meet by Vera Katz’ statue (9:00 a.m., ISFMam, adventuregroup.org) / V Queer Student of Color Confer- ence. For more information, e-mail qsocconference@gmail. com. a I Head out to Cannon Beach for Spring Unveil ing, one of the North Oregon Coast's most popular art events. For more information, visit cbgallerygroup.com. Women & Orgasm, a helpful class taught by experts provided by It’s My Pleasure. (2:00 p.m., $15. 18+, Must register and pre-pay, itsmypleasurepdx. com, 503-280-8080) She-Bop Workshop: How Raising Kids Changes Your Sex Life. Pre-registration re quired. Call 503-473-8018 to RSVP. (7-9:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, $25) Free Rapid HIV Testing for guys into guys. (5 -9 :0 0 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) SUN MAY 1 Scandals presents Thursday Night Live with Hangover Helper 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) Tracy Underwood! (7:00p.m ., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, No cover! ScandalsPDX.com) (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21*) (10:00 p.m., 333 SW Park, all ages, $12 cover) Clackamas County Master Gardeners 27th Annual Spring Garden Fair! (9:00 a m. -5:00 p.m., Clackamas County Event Center, $3, cmastergardeners. org) M ary’s Matinee. Watch classic films while you dine. (All day, Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30p.m .) Hip Hop Fridays @ Red Cap (9:00 p.m., 1035 SW Stark, 21*) Portland! (10:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+) Cotton Candy Punk presents Petit Bonbon, the sugar-coated debut of the Spring couture line, featuring party dresses inspired by caffeinated sugar rushes and dainty tea lunches. (6:00 p.m., 0 Center 4115 N Mississippi, cottoncandypunk.com) THURS APRIL 28 (10:00p.m., 333SWPark. all ages, $8 co m ) DJ Crumbs @ Scandals Grab a wig, a dress, tight pants, R stretchy fabric, glitter, paint... whatever you want (Spandex anyone?) and go bar-hopping for a Genderf**king Takeover of v a (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd. 21*) FRIDAYS 23 j w Q Center presents Tom Goss, Matt Alber & Shannon Grady LIVE in Mother’s Bistro Movie Quote-A-Long! This month’s film: The Muppet Movie! (8:00 p.m., Mother’s Bistro, 212 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Manifest Men’s Community presents a Last Thursday Community Potluck. Men and their allies are invited to make Manifest their home base for Last Thursday and enjoy a potluck d in ner. (6 -8 :3 0 p.m., To RSVP or for more inform a tion, visit manifestpdx.org) Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NEMLK, 21+) Mary-Go-Round Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Ham burger Mary's, 19NW 5th, 21+ after 9 :3 0 p.m.) Closer Connections, a drop-in mental health group for gay/bi/trans men living with HIV/ Dirty Porn Bingo, hosted by Chi Chi and Chonga. $2.50 well drinks from open to close. (8-10:00 p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) AIDS. Please contact Aleksandr Peikrishvili at 503-238-5203 x1 14 to sign up before joining the group. (6:30-8:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, Free, pivotpdx.org) Mature Audiences Only, a sex class for w om en over 50, provided by It’s My Pleasure. (7:00 p.m., $15. 18+, Must register and pre-pay, itsmypleasurepdx. com, 503-280-8080) Can't get past the seven-week itch? Have a great relationship but want to make it better? Pivot pres ents Boyfriend Lessons, open to all men into men. (7.00p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) FRI APRIL 29 V a " Q Center Film Screening Series: October Country, a portrait of an American family struggling for stability while haunted by the ghosts of war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. Q&A session to follow. (7-10:00p.m., 0 Center, 4 1 1 5 N M issis sippi, $5-10, pdxqcenter.org) In celebration of International Dance Day, BodyVox opens its doors for Ballroom Night! This evening includes lessons in Merengue and East Coast Swing taught by local ballroom ex pert Austin Buchholtz. Admission is free, but your karma points would improve with a dona tion to the BodyVox student fund. (7-10:00 p.m., BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th, bodyvox.com) Dining with the Divas! Hosted by Sabel Sci- ties, it’s a drag performance like you've never seen before. (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21 + after 9:30 p.m.) Queer Student of Color Conference. For more information, e-mail qsocconference@gmail.com. Head out to Cannon Beach for Spring Unveil ing, one of the North Oregon Coast’s most popular art events. For more information, visit cbgallerygroup.com. SAT APRIL 30 Burlescape! It's a tantalizing taste of the bur CAP Art Auction! The evening in- lesque AND boylesque world, featuring Russell Bruner and Lana Louche! (10:30 p.m., Ham burger M ary’s, 19 NW 5th, 21+, No cover!) eludes a Patron Event with dinner, oral and silent auctions of over 300 juried art works, followed by a party hosted by Poison Waters, with entertainment from Storm Large. (8:00 p.m., Memorial Colliseum, $100-250, capartauction.org) /y w i A Class Act 2011. The 17th annual classical music and dessert revue is back by popular demand, to benefit the Bill and Ann Sheherd Legal Scholarship Fund. (7:30 p.m., The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th, $40-50, ogalla. org/aclassact. html) Twisted Licious Karaoke. (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+) Foam Party! Lose your date and find a new one in a dance floor full of foam! (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) ISCRE Coronation 2011: Silver Screen Lega cy. Celebrate the end of a reign! (5-8:00 p.m., Redl Lion Hotel Vancouver, 100 S Columbia, Vancouver, $40, raintreeempire.org) /N W i V a " Repent! The Church of the Poison Mind welcomes 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 p.m., Silverado, 308 SW 3rd, 21+, Free) Superstar Divas 4th Anniversary: Divas in Toyland! (8:00 p.m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+) Queer Student of Color Conference. F a m ae information, e-mail qsocconference@gmail com. Open Relationships, a class & discussion provided by It’s My Pleasure. (4:00 p.m., $15. 18+, Must register and pre pay, itsmyplea surepdx. com, 503-280-8080) Human Solutions presents Tea & Treasures, a garden party to benefit programs for homeless families in Multnomah County. (2-5:00 p.m., - Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, SF 28th & Woodstock, humansolutions.org) Clackamas County Master Gardeners 27th Annual Spring Garden Fair! (9:00 a m .-4:00 p.m., Clackamas County Event Center, $3, cmastergardeners. org) Head out to Cannon Beach for Spring Unveil ing, one of the North Oregon Coast’s most popular art events. For more information, visit cbgallerygroup.com. MON MAY 2 / N ^ i Gay Japanese/Jewish Singer/ Songwriter Danny Katz brings his '80s-flavored folk-pop goodness to Portland to promote his new album Japanese Satellites. (7-8:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killings worth, reverbnation com/dannykatz)
