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OREGON TOWNS
Oregon's LGBT community is,
of course, largest in the Portland
Metro area. But our community
members quite literally live in
every corner of this big state.
Several smaller cities and town
have annual Pride celebrations and
other opportunities for commu-
nity members to meet.
ASHLAND
Home of The Oregon Shake-
speare Festival, this is one of the
gay-friendliest spots in the state.
Out-of-town actors in residence,
coupled with new comers, make
this tiny town a wonderful stop.
Pride is in early October.
Sopride.org
ASTORIA
This picturesque and kicked-back
town at the mouth of the Colum-
bia River has a regular Q-Night at
a local bistro.
astoriacoffeehouse.com
BEND
The Aspen of Oregon. This is the
hub of the Central Oregon LGBT
community. The community is an
interesting mix of cowboys and
ranch hands, more well-to-do
LGBTers on the pristine golf
courses that surround Bend,
athletes, and outdoorsy types.
Pride is in June.
humandignitycoalition.org
CORVALLIS
The more conservative Corvallis,
home to Oregon State Unversity, is
coming along with a growing com-
munity and LGBT resources. They
celebrate Pride in late June.
PrideCorvallis.com
EUGENE
Famous for hippies, the University
of Oregon, and athletes, Eugene
is a liberal hub, friendly to LGBT
folks. Pride celebrations are in
early August. EugenePride.org
HOOD RIVER
Known for windsurfing, scenic
beauty, and trust funders, Hood
River has a small LGBT communi-
ty. Downtown has shopping, small
restaurants and coffee shops. The
vibe says it's okay to be gay here.
KLAMATH FALLS
This conservative rural town is get-
ting organized to make life for the
LGBT folks safer and more
welcome. klambda.org
LINCOLN CITY
"California and Seattle aren’t the
only places where you can com-
fortably enjoy the Pacific Ocean,"
the tourist website says. This beach
town is focused on the LGBT mar-
ket. Pride is in September.
oregoncoast.org/lgbt
PENDLETON
Though this is the old West and
cowboy country, Pendleton has an
active group of citizens support-
ing human rights activism and an
active PFLAG chapter.
PFLAG-pendleton.org
SALEM
The Capitol City, one hour south
of The Rose City, has quite a
large gay population. Their pride
celebration in early August is a
highlight of the year.
CapitolPride.org
DRAG
Some say Portland
has among the best
drag queens in the
biz. The epicenter of
that scene has to be
Darcelle XV, the old-
est drag caberet in
the country. The Em-
bers also has regular
shows. And the city
is packed with pag-
eants of all sorts.
darcellexv.com
embersportland.com
SCANDALS
1125 SW Stark St
scandalspdx.com
PDx DRINKS
Comfortable yet filled with energy. During
SOUTHWEST
the warmer months get a sidewalk table.
Check out these Portland spots.
Most are LGBT establishments,
where you can feel comfortable
and at home.
SILVERADO
318 SW Third Ave
silveradopdx.com
Lounge, nightclub, VIP area, and outdoor
terrace. Add strippers.
BOxxES
1025 SW Stark St
boxxes.com
NORTHWEST
This landmark bar is going to change BIG
TIME, we hear. Expect greater things at this
site in the months to come. In the meantime
enjoy this lounge, regular special events and
a convivial atmosphere.
CASEY'S
610 NW Couch St
caseyspdx.net
Casey's is an all inclusive lounge that wel-
comes anyone. It's a place for people from
ESCAPE
333 SW Park Ave
At the corner of SW Stark/Park
An all ages LGBTQ nightclub.
FEZ BALLROOM
316 SW 11th Ave
fezballroom.com
diverse demographics.
CC SLAUGHTERS
219 NW Davis St
503-248-9135
ccslaughterspdx.com
Gay nightclub and martini lounge. Special
events. 2,000 watt sound system and killer
One of the premier showcase venues for live
lighting and laser show.
music and djs in the city.
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