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. f t f 3 2 nightlife OCTOBER 21,2011 ------------ ^ It’s Tricky $ D on’t m iss these special Halloween editions of your favorite queer nights We’ve dug up—and through— Portland’s homo Halloween happenings to recommend the following tests of freak, all conveniently situated on different nights and in different haunted hoods. w Search the respective event names on Face- book for additional details. And for more grave goings-on, turn to p. 27, and O ut &. About on pp. 21-24. Season’s treatings. • Peep Show presents Hard Times Hallow een with Little Tommy Bang Bang: Fri., Oct. 21 at 9:30 p.m.; Red Cap Garage, 1035 SW Stark St.; no cover; 21+ * Jeepers creepers, kiddies, how’s about a caba ret show to ease into an evil week? The bloody bill includes the Stumptown resurrection of Fannie Mae Darling, SWAGGER, former Mil- town King Sleazy B, Slim Pickins, Sterling Clark, Georgia Ray Babycakes, diva Serendipity Jones, Austin Tatious and The Drag Mansion. Treat: Jams to follow the performances by DJs Roy G Biv and Mr. Charming, a photo booth from zinesters Hard Times Press and more. • Blow Pony vs. Night Ov The Living Ho mos: Sat., Oct. 22 at 9 p.m.; Rotture/Branx, 315 SE Third Ave.; $5; 21 + Brace yourselves for a nightmare of epic pro portions: appearances by San Franciscos Lil Miss Hot Mess, Anna Conda, Aurora Switch blade and the return of Double Duchess, plus WWW.JUSTOUT.COM sets by DJs Airick X, Kinetic, Lustache, Mr. Charming, Just Dave, Roy G Biv and Seattle’s Kid Amiga. And don’t forget Fannie Mae. Treat: The promise o f “bones, cutlets, bits and maggot jiggling,” plus “door creaking,” installa tions and, ahem, “a mouth full ov YOU!” • Haunted Cafeteria: Thurs., Oct. 27 at 9 p.m.; Vendetta, 4306 N. Williams Ave.; $3; 21 + Count on a horrifying homeroom for lunch trays and costumed gays, not to mention fright fully rad sounds supplied by DJs Lunch Lady, iLL Camino and Trans Fat. You don’t have to dress up, but why wouldn’t you? Ghoul, er, school is in session. Treat: SI.50 PBR tall boys, my thirsties! b y a m a n d a s c h u r r • GenderP*king Takeover Benefit Hallow een Bash: Sat., Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m.; The Mata dor, 1967 W. Burnside; no cover, donations welcomed; 21 + The Tampon Troupe’s Carla Rossi hosts this benefit, with killer tunes courtesy of the Ameri can Girls, Roy G Biv and DJ Pocketrock-it— along with pics for posterity by way o f New York fashion photog MiMi. Treat: Donation jars at the door and other opportunities to give throughout the evening go to the Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Re source Center (SMYRC).That, plus the “cheap est people available” and the “worst outfits any where.” Score! your h a p p y hour a n d night life info b ro u g h t to you by SCANDALSPDX.COM DOWNTOWN PORTLAND O 1035 SW Stark St. • 503-2264171 The only two-in-one gay club in the city. C A S E Y ’S 610 NW Couch St. • 5 03-224-9062 “All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge C .C . S L A U G H T E R S 219 NW Davis St. • 503-248-9135 A great hangout., come feel like “Norm" or shake your booty all night long to the best sound, lights and laser shows in Portland. SOUTHEAST PORTLAND NORTH PORTLAND □ CRUSH 1400 S E Morrison St. • 503-235-8150 Crush features specialty martinis and cocktails and serves a full food menu. yr FO X & H O U N D S 217 N W Second Ave. • 5 03-243-5530 This longstanding Cheers-esque restaurant and bar has always been known for a relaxed envi ronment, good food and an excellent drink. Whether it be their Saturday/Sunday brunch, happy hour, dinner or late night, this bar is as diverse as its patrons who come from all aspects of our community. H A M B U R G E R M A R Y 'S 19 N W Fifth Ave. • 503-688-1200 A classy-kitcsh bar & grille serving the best burg D H O B O ’S 120 N W Third Ave. • 503-224-3285 Hobo's has been an integral part of Portland s dining and lounge experience for more than 25 835 N Lombard St. • 5 03-283-9734 The bar for manly men, this laid-back hangout is years. Located in the heart of Old Town, it pro vides a friendly atmosphere of casual elegance home to numerous leather events, and is the offi cial den of the Oregon Bears and serves outstanding cuisine from its dinner menu and lounge menus P o rtla n d ’s E a stsid e D in in g & S p irits f* B more than 37 years with cabaret revues of glitz, glamour and comedy. Dinner on Wednesdays & Thursdays ak Portland’s only all-ages gay nightclub entertainment like Mary-oke, Trivia, DJ's, Drag & more! Don't miss the delicious Sunday brunch! THE EA G LE PO RTLAN D 2913 SE Stark St, w m J O Q ’S U J 2512 N E Broadway • 503-287-4210 Enjoy a good time and make a new friend at this entertaining neighborhood bar! LO CAL LO UNGE 333 SW Park Ave. • 503-227-0830 World-famous female impersonators Darcelle XV & Company have been entertaining audiences for 0% (a) ESCAPE ers with a hefty side of sass! Featuring nightly h 503.230.7980 110 N W Broadway • 503-222-3082 Drag! Drinks! Dancing! Your all-in-one bar! D ARCELLE XV SH O W PLACE 208 N W Third Ave. • 503-222-5338 □ (p) EM BER S AVENUE B O X X E S /R E D C A P G A R A G E 3536 N E M L K '503-282-1833 A new-ish fixture in the gay NE scene, Local Lounge serves up drinks, dancing and the occa sional drag.. along with top-notch service. m SCAN D ALS 1125 S W Stark St. • 503-227-5887 I m A fixture on the Stark Street scene for over 30 years, Scandals provides a cruisy streetside set ting with a “more than friendly” bar staff. S IL V E R A D O 318 S W Third Ave. • 503-224-4493 The best place to see the best in scantily-clad boys, Silverado is Portland’s “original" gay nightclub. S T A R K Y ’S 2913 S E Stark St. • 503-230-7980 “Everyday people" video bar with great martinis, two large patios, and lottery games. ■ n STEAM U f l 2885 N E Sandy Btvd. • 503-736-9999 Portland’s hottest all-male experience. S A L E M ! S O U T H S ID E S P E A K E A S Y 3529 Fairview Industrial. Salem • 503-362-1139 S A L E M ! F L I P S ID E 285 N E Liberty. Salem • 503-480-9039