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OREGON S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE Portland Indie Wine & Food Festival. Visit indiewinefestival.com for more information. /N ÿ Beary-oke! (9:30 p.m., Scandals, 1225 SW Stark, 21+) Join Imperial Sovereign Rose Court’s Prince Stefan and Princess Cassie for Spring Ball 2011: A Night of Ani mated Princes and Princesses. (5:00 p.m., Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 21+, $10, ro- secourt.org) Free Rapid HIV Testing for guys into guys. (5 -9 :0 0 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Embers presents L4L.PDX for lesbians 35 and older. Dance, laugh, relax, enjoy! (5:00 p.m., Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 2 1 + $ 5 cover) p:earblossoms 2011: ALCHEMY, p:ear’s 9th annual fundraiser, is an inspiring evening to help raise the funds needed to help parentless and homeless youth. Featuring entertainment from Poison Waters and Holcombe Waller, it seems aw fully entertaining for a fundraiser. (6:00 p.m., Left Bank Annex, 101 N Weidler, $125, pear- mentor. org) Bite of Mt. Hood Festival. Visit biteofmthood. com for more information. Al Stewart plays the Gorge! (8:00 p.m., The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, Steven son, WA, skamaniaarts.org) The Disability Art and Culture Project presents Bloom, an all-youth performance. (8:00 p.m., Zoomtopia, 810 SE Belmont) / ■ V ^ i Sister M ona’s 5th Big Gay Army, a special uniform dance party and underwear auction, with prizes for best military/industry uniform costumes. (9:00 p.m ., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 2 1 + ,N o cover!) s ****t! Episode 8: Spooky Goth Edition. Portland's 90’s rave revival night returns in spooky goth fashion. 90’s goth/industrial tunes spun by DDDJJJ666 and DJ Otter Control. (9:00 p.m ., Crush, 1400 SE M o rri son, 21 +, No cover!) Lipz Cabaret presents Halloween in May: Vampires are a Drag. (9:30 p.m ., The Northbank, 106 W 6th St., Vancouver, 21+, no cover!) Portland’s favorite favorite Latin rappin’ delinquents ChiChi and Chonga present NOTORIOUS: Neon Party! Live performances and dancing til your clothes fall off... that’s my kind of Saturday night. (10:00 p.m., Bed Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover! $2.50 well drinks a ll night!) MRS. is at it again, with a late Saturday feed ing of queer dance party awesome. Featuring DJs Beyondadoubt, Trans Fat, and III Camino. (10:00 p.m., M ississippi Studios, 3939 N M is sissippi, 21+, $5) Jazzy Evening. Join Barb Galloway and Donna Luckett with a cast of great Portland entertain ers in a fundraiser for Better People. (10:00 p.m., Irvington Covenant Church, 4046 NE MLK, $35) SUN MAY 15 The Adventure Group goes kayaking on the lakes and creeks of Sauvie Island. Advanced beginners welcome; no stop at a rental loca tion so pick up your equipment in advance. Meet on the parking lot of the Yeon Starbucks. (9:00 a m., 3275 NW 29th, 503-709-3750) call Landon at Bottomless Mimosa Brunch. Get ready for that hang-over medicine, Mary! (10:00 a.m .- 3 :0 0 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th) 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) The Disability Art and Culture Project presents Bloom, an all-youth performance. (4 :0 0 p.m., Zoomtopia, 810 SE Belmont) Freaks & Geeks New comics and pop culture expo casts a wide and Wonder-full nerd net selling author and Just Out contributor Andy Mangels will present a “Gays in Comics” panel (1 p.m. Saturday) after years of hosting it at San Diego’s nerd nexus, Comic-Con, during which gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer-identified cartoonists from the Northwest will discuss the past, present and future of queer comics. All that, and have we mentioned the Rock Band Lounge, presented by MC Destructo and Ground Kon- trol, a special performance of Critical H it Burlesque’s Geeklesque! spectacular and Cosplay Karaoke? You’re picking out your costume right now , aren’t you? Portlanders get positively giddy for geek chic, with all manner of comic, anime, gaming and otherwise niche nerdiness beckoning on any given weekend. The folks behind the new W o n d e r N o rth w e s t expo aim to expand upon that conceit with what they’re billing “an amalga Sat.-Sun., May 14-15,10 a.m.-6p.m.; Crowne Plaza, 1441 mation of pop-culture subcultures.” That’s right—come NE Second Ave.; 16 fo r one-day pass, 110 fo r admission both one, come all, superhero, pirate, zombie zealot, film buff, days; all ages, after-parties are 21 +; wondemorthwest.com. cosplayer and the like to Crowne Plaza May 14-15. — A m a n d a S c h u r r W hether getting your vintage toy or video game fix in the vendor room or chatting with “internationally rec ognized experts in the field of Stars Wars geekdom” (whoa!), Wonder Northwest has your fanboy or girl ob session covered. Suit up for a variety of themed costume contests, check out up-and-coming and established comic book celebs or watch a fashion show of the popu nm lar Japanese streetwear known as Lolita—whatever you do, prepare for sensory overload. Programs run the gamut from silver screen crash course “Godzilla A Go-Go” to the world-saving spirit of “Geeking Back to the Community.” Additionally, best- Pivot presents Lube Wrestling! The winner gets a fistful of cash and a basketful of lube. (10:00 p.m., Bed Cap /N W Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) WED MAY 18 Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (11:00 a m .-2:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Loaves and Fishes Hollywood Seniors Program offers a LBGTQI Seniors Lunch. Lunches provided free to LBGTQI seniors age 60 and over. (Noon-1p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-367-2220, mccpdxfood@gmail. com) Inter-Personal Violence Support Group. (6-8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Feminist Queer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group discusses The Windup Girl, by Paolo Bacigalupi. (6:30 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth, inotherwords. org) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcen- ter.org) Quizzy! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.) The Ass Class (for women), an intro to anal sex, taught by experts provided by It’s My Pleasure. (7:00 p.m., $15. 18+, M ust register i wanna dance! W E E K L Y D A N C E N IG H T S MONDAYS and pre-pay, itsmypleasurepdx.com, 503- 280-8080) Hot girls in costumes, any nerd’s biggest fantasy, await you at Wonder Northwest. Karaoke with Theo and Fannie Mae Dar ling. (10:00 p.m., Bed Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+) THURS MAY 19 Maniac Mondays @ CCs (9:00 p.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 (9:00 p.m., 1125 SW Stark, 21+) WEDNESDAYS 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 p.m., Sil Just Out presents Gay Skate! A night of the hokey pokey, back wards skate and putting on some serious mileage at Oaks Park. Proceeds benefit the Just Out Scholarship Fund. (7-9:00 p.m ., 1 SE verado, 308 SW 3rd, 21+, Free) Spokane St., $6 plus a food donation for Es th e r’s Pantry) Dirty Porno 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+) Fuego @ Boxxes (10:00 p m , 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Superstar Divas Mega Show! (8:00 p m., CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 21+) DJ Gregarious @ Red Cap Femmes Unite! social group. Please bring (10:00 p.m., 1035 SW Stark, 21+) food you can eat and a bit more to share. TRICK @ CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21+) (2-4:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) THURSDAYS Tranz Guyz discussion group. (6-8:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Queer Night @ Beauty Bar (10:00p.m., I l l SWAsh, 21+) THE FIX @ Someday Lounge (9:00p.m., 125 NW5th, 21+) Hip Hop Heaven @ CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21+) FRIDAYS ALL AGES @ Escape (10:00p.m„ 333SWPark, allages, $8cover) DJ Crumbs @ Scandals (9:00 p.m.. 1125 SW Stark, 21+) Hip Hop Fridays @ Red Cap (9:00 p.m., 1035 SW Stark, 21+) Flamin’ Fridays @ CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21+) SATURDAYS ALL AGES @ Escape (10:00 p.m., 333 SW Park, all ages, $12 cover) REVOLUTION® CCs (9:00 p.m., 219 NW 3rd, 21+) / N W ' It’s Geeklesque! Featuring perfor- mances by Baby Le’Strange, Hai Fleisch, Infamous Nina Nightshade, and more! (8:00 p.m., Bossanova Ballroom, 600 E Burn side, 21+, $10-12) MON MAY 16 Q Patrol Training (7-9 :00p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd, $75-100, bradley- angle.org) / ■ V W * The Bedroom Show. Poeina Sud- darth uses classical, modern, and pop influenced dance choreography along with a silent film, and a full band, to tell the story of “the time I lost my faith and still sur vived.” (7:00 p.m., Alberta Bose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta, 21+, $18-22, poeina.com) 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) Wreak HAVOC, dance your ass off, and worship at the altar of DJs Jimmie Jamma and Gala- vant. (8:00 p.m., Saratoga, 6910 N Interstate, 21+, No cover!) Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 2 1 + after 9:30 p.m.) Q Patrol Training. (7-9:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Adult Young Adult Book Club discusses Crank by Ellen Hopkins and Monster by Walter Dean Myers. (7-9:00 p.m.. In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth. inotherwords.org) Scandals presents Thursday Night Live with Berthaline! (8:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, No cover! ScandalsPDX.com) TUES MAY 17 Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 2 1 + after 9:30 p.m.) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5-9:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+) 4 th, pivotpdx.org) Q Center & Pivot present AXIS. Sex and dat ing can be stressful and confusing. Meet with a counselor who can answer questions, pro vide support, and help to take the stress out of safer sex. Open to guys into guys 18+. (11:00 / N W ' Watch local celebrities battle it out in a weekly cooking competition to determine who will be the first Iron Mary. The challenges sure look fun for all, let me tell ya. Partial proceeds benefit CAP! (7:00 p.m., Ham a m .-1:00 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) burger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9 :0 0 p.m., No cover!) Burger night at Starky’s! Come enjoy a deli Late Awakenings is a support group for women who question their orientation or who come out and identify as lesbian later in life. cious $5 burger with your hostess Poison Marie Waters. (6-9:00 p.m., Starky's 2913 SE Stark, Wine, Women, and Shoes! A charity auction to benefit Bradley Angle. (6 -9 :0 0 p.m., Crowne Portland Idol continues on the Red Cap stage. (9:00 p.m ., Bed Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 2 1+ ) Eric Himan performs with Namoli Brennet! Read more about it on page 26. (9:30 p.m., Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta, 21+) FRI MAY 20 starkys.com) (7:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N M ississippi, pdx- qcenter.org) M en’s Sexual Assault Survivors support, group. (Noon-1:30 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N OUT Dancing East Coast Swing dance lessons. (6:30 p.m. intermediate/advanced, 7:30 p.m. basica, Ankeny Street Studio, 975 SE Sandy, $10, outdancing.info) Trans-Fern is a social group for genderfabu- lous sisters. (7:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N M is sissippi, pdxqcenter.org) Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+) Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org)
