OREGON S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE
Portland Indie Wine & Food Festival. Visit
indiewinefestival.com for more information.
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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
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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)