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P34 pride2011 JUNE 3, 2011 WWW.JUSTOUT.COM with opportunities for the sporting fan. First up, the second annual Gayest Day of the Year Ride, a freewheeling—or is that fixed-gear?—effort by the Sexual and Gen der Minority Youth Resource Center. Come noon Sunday, June 12, the event begins with a family-friendly bike decorating party in the SMYRC parking lot (3024 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.), where LGBT-posi- tive community organizations will offer in formation and resources, and deejays and live performers will entertain. The ride leaves at 1 p.m. for a brief neighborhood jaunt before returning to SMYRC for a bar becue, though non-riders are welcome to stick around for acrobats, stunts and food in the meantime. A $10 minimum donation is requested. Email info@smyrc.org for information on vol unteering, or visit smyrc.org. hours, in a few cases). So after you do the don’t—the Zanna, Don’t!—at the Fez June 11-12 (see Out &. About, p. 21), continue your pre-Pride week with the jukebox jus tice of The People vs. Lady Gaga, an eve ning of performance inspired by the artists Ms. G has (allegedly) stolen from. Saturn and the Tampon Troupe team up for the Someday Lounge-hosted “courtroom dra ma,” which will also feature Georgia Ray Babycakes, Nico Bella, Melody Awesomaz- ing and other to-be-announced “witnesses.” Tues., June 14, 9:30-11 p.m. (doors at 9); Someday Lounge, 125 N W Fifth Ave.; $3; myfairsaturn.com or somedaylounge.com. On June 19, Saturn and Someday serve up A t the End of the Rainbow, ” a benefit for SMYRC with Artemis Chase, CJ and the Dolls and more. • On Friday, June 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., pin-happy people can get their Pride Bowl on at AMF 300 Pro-Bowling Lanes (3031 SE Powell Blvd.). Roll into your official Portland Pride weekend with a night of strikes, spares, rainbow JELL-O shots, mu sic and movies, food and drink specials, disco lights, raffles and a surprise host. Just $8 covers bowling and shoe rental. Search “Pride Bowl”or “Bar Wars”on Face- book for updates. • On Thursday, June 16, the Pride edition of Curiously Strong Comedy presents Texas native Vickie Shaw, a veteran of Comedy Central (Premium Blend), LOGO ( Wisecrack and her own special, “You Can Take the Girl Outta Texas...”), the WE network ( The Secret Lives of Women: Late-in-Life Lesbi ans), and one of the most buzzed-about stand-ups, yes, out there. Hosted by Port land’s own Belinda Carroll, the bill also features up-and-coming funny ladies Jackie Monahan and Gloria Bigelow. Showtimes at 7 and 9p.m.; Curious Comedy Theatre, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; $22 and $35; curiouscomedy.org. • Pride weekend wouldn’t be complete with out the annual Rose City Softball All- Stars vs. the Portland Police Charity Soft- ball Game. The yearly matchup pits reigning champs the RCSA against the PoPo for a win-win event to benefit (^C en ter and the Portland Police Cadets. Count on hot dogs and bevies—and a fun after noon that has all the bases covered. Sat., June 18, noon-3 p.m.; Erv Lind Sta dium at Normandale Park, NE 57th andHas- salo; $5 donation; rcsaopen.org. • The following day, happy hour gets even gayer with the illustrious Poison Waters and Friends, who’ll take to Al’s Den in the new Crystal Hotel with sequins, rhine stones, feathers and heels—not to mention guest performers. After last month’s grand opening show, June’s cast includes Roxie Hart, Summer Lynne Seasons and (Just Out administrative mama) Maria Peters Lake. If you haven’t checked out the latest and great Entertain us! est Stark Street hang, don’t miss this Pride • They’re here, they’re queer, they’re ready to edition of Poison and pals. entertain you—and darned if they’re not all Fri., June 17, 5:30-7p.m.; ATs Den in the happening in the span of a few days (a few Crystal Hotel, 303 SW 12th Ave.; no cover; www.century21peninsula.com r Property Management CHS :ks ao Jo W w ine i Winery & Tasting Room Open Deity 11am to 6pm 4510 SE 23rd Avenue, Portland Oregon 97202 www.hipchicksdowine.com 503 . 234.3790 an urban winery tor everyone PENINSULA REALTY & PENINSULA REAL ESTATE SCHOOL Voss Property Management focuses on keeping your properties full o f happy long-term tenants, looking great and making you money. RICHARD V O S S Principle Broker O w ner 503 . 546.7902 realtyrv@aol.com 6110 N Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203 5 0 3 . 804.9424 www.vosspropertymanagemont.com
