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If 26 JULY t, 2011 If it’s not in Just Out, Neko Case plays Edgefield July 8! It’s game night! Who doesn’t love board games? Meet other game- lovers in one of Q Center's most popular nights! (7-9:00p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi) Bears Coffee. (7-9:00 p.m., Cooper's Coffee, 6409 SE Stark, oregonbears.org) Men’s Naked Yoga. (7:00 p.m., for more infor mation, visit manifestpdx.org) V ! ! 1 1 , */ < % « p The State of Independence Tour with San- jaya Malakar. Yes, that Sanjaya. (7:30 p.m., Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta, $10 adv/$15 dos) Men’s Shamanic & Energy Healing Group. (7:45 p.m., for more information, visit mani- festpdx org) ✓ ■ v w * Party in the USA: Peep Show with Little Tommy Bang Bang. Put on your stripes and come watch the stars, featur ing Lillian Rossetti, Georgia Ray Babycakes, the Rose City Sirens, The Drag Mansion Country Band, ChiChi & Chonga, Swagger, and just about everyone else you’d ever like to see. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Timeless Tuesday with DJ Michael Morris (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+) Steely Dan, live in concert. (8:00 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 StV Broadway) Boxxes hosts the weekly charity event Versus. (10:00p.m., Boxxes, 1035 SWStark, 21+, No cover!) Gaay Aalto Sundays. Chill out on one side of the bar, dance it out on the other. (10:00 p.m., Aalto Lounge, 3356 SE Belmont, 21+, No cover!) W E D JULY 6 M O N JULY 4 LBGTQI Seniors Lunch, free to seniors age 60 and over. (Noon-1:00 p.m., Metropolitan Com munity Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-367- 2220, mccpdxfood@gmail.com) Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) / n w i Catechism Cafe. The Sisters take over Crush and serve you up Lunch Lady style! A $9 cover charge gets you a buffet of the delicious goodness you’ve come to expect from the fine folks at Crush, while the Sisters bless you (perhaps in hairnets) with their “Heav enly” Jell-0. (5-9:00 p.m., Crush, 1400 SE Mor rison, 21+,$9, PortlandSisters.org) 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, 21+, No cover!) Men’s Qi Gong. (6:15 p.m., for more informa tion, visit manifestpdx.org) OUT Dancing Country 2-Step lessons. (7:30 p.m., Ankeny Street Studio, 975 SE Sandy, $10, outdancing.info) Come to the Bisexual Social to discuss is sues of bisexuality in an informal and support ive setting. Call Laury for more information at 503-285-4848 (7:30 p.m.. The Deli, 441 N Killingsworth) Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30 p.m.. No cover!) The Portland Cello Project performs on the main stage at Art and the Vineyard. (9:00 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR, $7 festival pass, artandthevineyard org) Film Noir night with Samuel Thomas. (9:00 p.m.. Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) TU E S JULY 5 Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx org) The Adventure Group goes on a difficult hike on East and West ZigZag Mountain Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (8:00 a m., 3030 NE Weidler, call Jack at 503-413-0831) Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (5:00-8:30p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, pivotpdx.org) Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) WWW.JUSTOUT.COM ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ it’s not happening. Mary-oke! (8:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9:30p.m., No cover!) / n w i Sweet Tea, a neighborhood affair for NoPo Homos (and friends). (9:00 p.m., The Fixin’ To, 8218 N Lombard, 21+, the- fixinto.com) Rocky Rhodes karaoke. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!) Portland Idol (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+. No cover!) / ■ v w i Dirt Bag: Queer Electro Pops and Booty Drops, featuring DJs Bruce LaBruiser and Freaky Outty. Don’t forget to stay for the late-late night Smiths dance party. (10:00 p.m., The Know, 2026 NE Alberta, 21+, No cover!) FRI JULY 8 Men's Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7:00 p.m., Fox & Hounds, 217 NW 2nd, 21+, No cover!) / ■ y w i 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) Neko Case, live in concert. (6:30 p.m., Edge- field, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, OR, $35 edge- fieldconcerts.com) Film Fridays at Pivot! This week’s film: Strapped (2010). (7:00 p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, Free, pivotpdx.org) Nick Dean spins as you dance it out. (9:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+. No cover!) Dining with the Divas! Dinner and drag, a match made in heaven. (7:00p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW5th, 21+ after 9 :3 0 p.m.) Fuego Fridays, with DJ Marco and PSODJ. (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) 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. This month’s theme: Beads and Boobs RSVP strongly encouraged. (7-11:00 p.m., $5-10, for location, visit lovetribe.org, join the tribe and find TGIF on the calendar.) ✓ V w i Join Mattachine Social for an eve- ning of music and visuals (and per haps a few surprises) with special guests Bi nary Marketing Show. (10:00 p.m., Crush, 1412 SE Morrison, 21+, $2-5 sliding scale) SuperFest333: Portland’s Electronic Music Fest. (7:00 p.m., Branx, 320 SE 2nd, All ages, $7-10) PICA's Sweet Sixteen. Music, dancing, drinks and prizes for all! (8:00 p.m., Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 21+, $7, pica.org) Summer Lovin’: A Benefit for Dustina. Known for her bright smile and generous heart, Dustina is suffering from severe swelling of the brain, resulting in a pain ful financial crisis for her and her family. You can help ease the burden. With a roster of per formers too long to list, it’ll be an event that will entertain, as well as help a family in need. (8:30 p.m., The Weird Bar, 3701 SE Division, 21+) BENT, your favorite hot n' sweaty/down n’ dirty/queer-as-in-fun dance party, is back! Featuring DJ’s LA Kendall and DJ Lifepartner, and perhaps even a photobooth by Deya Card photography. (9:00 p.m., Foggy Notion, 3416 N Lombard, 21+, $3) Friday Night Dancing with DJ Brandon. (9:00 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+) SAT JULY 9 The Adventure Group goes on a difficult hike on Cone Meadow Loop on the Santiam Foot hills. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (8:00 a. m., 3030 NE Weidler, call Jack at 503-413-0831) 18th Annual Lyle'sMyles Run/Walk for HIV/ AIDS. (8:30 a m., Ester Short Park, Vancouver, WA, lylesmyles.com) Market Q farmers market. (9:00a m .-2:00p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) The Adventure Group joins the Portland Frontrunners on an Esplanade walk with optional brunch afterwards. Meet by Vera Katz’ statue. (9:00 a m., 1 SE Main, adven- turegroup.org) Q Center hosts Storytime with Maria, a monthly event for kids and their families. Maria Lowe reads stories, sings songs, and brings activities to storytime to match the ages and attention spans of your future bookworm. (9:30-10:30 a.m., 4115 N Mississippi, pdxq center. org) American Idol Live I Yet another perfor mance of * Don't Stop Believin'”? Probably. Free Rapid HIV testing & STD screening for guys into guys. (1-3:30p.m., Pivot, 2 0 9 SW4th, pivotpdx.org) Inter-Personal Violence Support Group. (6-8:00 p.m., 0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi) Mid-Week Meditative Service. Rev. Myna Yoder guides a meditation that infuses hearts with peace and joy. (6:30 p.m., Abundant Life Center, 7001 NE Hwy. 99, Vancouver, WA, my- ALC.com) Anawim Christian Fellowship. (6:30-8:30 p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi) BroadArts Concert Series kicks off with songs from their upcoming musical, Bunkin 'With You in the Afterlife. Get a sneak peak of the world's best lesbian cowgirl musical to ever hit the stage. (7:00 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth) /v w i Q Patrol Training (7-9:00p.m., Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter.org) Quizzy! (7:00 p.m., Hamburger Mary's, 19 NW 5th, 21+ after 9 :30 p.m., No cover!) Queens of the Night, hosted by Alexis Campbell Starr. (9:30 p.m., Local Lounge, 3536 NE MLK, 21+, No cover!) /y w i Karaoke with Theo. (10:00 p.m., Red Cap Ga rage. 1035 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) THURSJULY 7 Men’s Morning Yoga & Meditation. (6:30 a.m., for more information, visit manifestpdx.org) Write Around Portland Writing Workshop. (5-7:00p.m., Pivot, 209 SW 4th, 18+, pre-reg istration required by calling 503-796-9224 or visiting writearound org) Queer Polyamory Discussion Group. (6:30 p.m., In Other Words, 14 NE Killingsworth) Transgender FTM Therapy Group. (7-9:00p m., Q Center. 4115 N Mississippi, pdxqcenter org) Scandals presents Thursday Night Live! (8:00 p.m., Scandals, 1125 SW Stark, 21+, No cover!) Pop Goes Portland American idol Live! returns to Rose Garden as part of 45-date karaoke-a-thon Dearly departed Simon, Paula (and Ellen) notwith And if you’re looking to warm up for your A. I. experi standing, the juggernaut that is American Idol soldiered ence with a more intimate alum evening, head to the on in season 10, thanks to new judges Steven Tyler and Alberta Rose Theatre for the State of Independence Jennifer Lopez— Randy Jackson, we still love ya, dawg— Tour, a grassroots showcase of emerging talent—none and, at its corny core, the fresh-faced contestants. other than season six follicular sensation Sanjaya Mala If you’re among the legions to watch the latest round, kar among them. Yes, Simon’s vocal nemesis—the bitchy you’ll certainly remember the likes of not only victor Brit infamously said he’d quit the show if Malakar Scotty McCreery but also Casey Abrams, Haley Rein won—is making music, and touring in support of a new hart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina and the single (his take on the Squeeze classic “Tempted”) and rest of the Top (yes) 11—right? You crooned along with forthcoming record that’s said to mine his “true R&.B their covers, you cried when they were sent packing. soul” roots. Lucky you, those shipping papers are taking them right Hairing, um, hearing is believing. to the Rose Garden as part of the 2011 American Idol State o f Independence Tour featuring Sanjaya Malakar; Live! tour. lues., July 5, 7:30 p.m.; Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N E Will 17-year-old McCrecry’s country-time ballads Alberta; $10 advance, $15 door; albertarosetheatre.com; inspire a throng of Trailblazer faithful tossing along? American Idol Live!, Sat,. July 9, 7 p.m.; Rose Garden, 1 Will Thia Megia find peace with her ninth-place finish Center Court; $45-$65; Ticketmaster or rosequarter.com. after being booked on a nationwide tour anyway? There’s only one way to find out. — R yan J. P rado
