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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)
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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)
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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)
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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!)
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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