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OCTOBER 21,2011
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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
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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
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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
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CRUSH
1400 S E Morrison St. • 503-235-8150
Crush features specialty martinis and cocktails
and serves a full food menu.
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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
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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
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more than 37 years with cabaret revues of glitz,
glamour and comedy.
Dinner on Wednesdays & Thursdays
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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SCAN D ALS
1125 S W Stark St. • 503-227-5887
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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.
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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