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Killingsworth Ave Portland, Or 97211 upscalebarberspa@ yahoo.com 25 Years of Experience Aggressively representing individuals with legal problems in criminal allegations & employ ment discrimination Low Cost Sketch comedy group Define Naked is celebrating 2 5 years. Comedy Group Anniversary Let me help you with legal questions Attorney Sona Joiner 503-241-1113 Participants enjoy their free canoe or kayak rental at the annual Columbia Slough Regatta in north Portland. S E A S O N *] ®«4 Cam»©«'* Rib £s©r«*» Present: Regatta Tours, Activities REGGIE HOUSTON’S C’Ex All Stars Sundays 5-8pm at Cannon’s Rib Express 5410 NE 33rd Ave (Next to New Seasons) Sunshine, BBO and a free, all-ages, outdoor show by a New Orleans' saa legend, grammy-nom inated pianist, & one of the Northwest's hottest drummers... « June 7 J u n e 14 J u n e 21 J u ly 1 2 J u ly 19 J u ly 2 6 Aug 2 A ug 9 Aug 16 Aug 2 3 Aug 30 Sept 6 S e p t 13 S ept 20 Sept 27 What could be better? Well, you never know what amazing, surprise guest musician will sit in! » wio«iRh<Mt«ton com Area residents are invited to join the largest one-day paddle in Oregon and canoe in search of eagles, otters and turtles during the Columbia Slough Regatta on Sunday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. T he 15th annual event sponsored by the Columbia Slough W atershed Council will launch into the safe slack water of the Columbia Slough from the St Johns Launch Site, 25 years on the air... S in c e 1 9 8 4 , w e have b e e n p la y in g th e g re a t sounds of ja z z & b lu e s m u s ic ! Outrageous Laughs 9363 N. Columbia Blvd. Participants will enjoy a free t-shirt and hands-on nature activities. Special tours of the unique meadow habitat of the former St Johns Landfill will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring a ca noe or kayak, or schedule a complimentary rental with a su g g e ste d $7 do n atio n at columbiaslough.org or 503- 956-8558. Zoo C oncert- - Indie folk- pop chan- teuse Jonatha Brooke brings h er ow n songbook full o f haunting, p o ig n a n t melodies, as well as some collaborations with the late folk legend Woody Guthrie, to the Oregon Zoo, Wednesday, Aug. 12. Battle to Vote - The Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. in Vancouver, hosts a free women’s suf frage exhibit though the end o f the year. W ashington was an early leader in giv ing women the right to vote. O regon Brewers Festival - - One of the nation’s longest running and best loved craft beer festivals takes place Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. “We like to d o 2% jazz, 98% funky stuff.” * Maceo Parker The sketch comedy group this internationally acclaimed Define Naked will celebrate its troupe will be reunited on the 25th anniversary with perfor stage for six shows only. Favorite sketches from the mances for mature audiences on Friday and Saturday nights from 80’s, 90’s and the new millen July 31 through Aug. 15 at the nium are planned. Tickets are $10 with a two for Shoebox, 2110 S.E. 10th Ave. one offer during opening week and Lincoln Street. For the first time in over 11 end. Reservations can be made years, the original members of by calling 503-734-5649. N ortheast F arm ers M ark et - The new Portland Farmers Market in the King Neigh borhood at King School Park take place each Sunday from 10a.m. to2 p.m. through Sept. 27. Film m aker exhibit - An exhibit featuring works by New Y ork-based African-Ameri can filmmaker and award-winning photog rapher Deborah Marcano runs through Saturday .July 25 at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate Ave. Dance Party and Fashion Show — DJ Risk One will unleash his dance floor arsenal of classic hip hop, bass heavy house, and world beat funk at the Crown Room, 205 N.W. Fourth Ave., as part of Massive 9: La Dolce Vita, a fashion show that will benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. IM tT T A IV H tN I CLILE Koi and Goldfish Show - Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 26 from 10a.m. to4p.m . at the World Forestry Center. Free admission. TriMet Summer Shuttles - TriMet runs summer shuttle service to OMSI and between popular W ashington Park destinations like the Oregon Zoo and Japanese G ar dens. T he O M SI shuttle runs daily be tween the Oregon Convention Center MAX Station and OMSI from 9 a.m. to 7:30p.m. The W ash ington Park shuttle runs between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Live Jazz — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Third Degrees Lounge at the Ri verPlace Hotel, 1510 S. W. Harbor Way. No cover or minimum pur ch ase. For m ore info rm atio n , v isit pdxjazz.com. P o rtla n d ’s Dance Halls - The history of Portland’ dance halls, many built in the 1920s, is the subject of the art show “Once Upon a Time in Portland. We Danced" at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center in north Portland. Music Millennium Free Shows — The Music Millennium, 3158 E. Bumside, hosts in-house live performances. Enjoy free music and the opportunity to meet artists. Call 503-231 -8926 for a schedule. Zoo Buck Tuesdays - On the second Tues- day of every month, the Oregon Zoo hosts 2-Buck Tuesdays when guests can tour the zoo for the discounted price of $2 per Todd Tschida (from left), Sara Catherine Wheatley and Jay Pevney star in The Producers at the Lake- wood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego. The Mel Brooks comedy, with all its outrageous and crazy characters, runs through Aug. 23. person. Food and Entertainment - Sliders Grill, 3011 N. Lombard, features an eclectic as sortment of performers on the main stage, accompanied by delicious food. Call 503- 459-4488 for more information. Get Intimate with Storm Large — Storm Large brings here in-your-face sexu ality, raw musical talent and breath taking emotional honesty to Port land Center Stage in the a u to b io grap h ical w orld prem ier m usical Crazy Enough, now playing through Aug. 16 in the Ellyn Bye Studio at the Armory, downtown. Kirk Green Jam Session - Come enjoy the smooth and soulful sounds of the Kirk Green Band every Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. atClub720,720S.E. Hawthorne. The jam session and open m icisffom 9p.m .to 10 p.m. All profes sional m usicians are welcome. For more information, call 503-234-7738. O M SI A fter D ark - OMSI After Dark is a night at the museum for the 21 and over crowd filled with food, drink and science fun; $ 10 fee. For more information, call 503- 797-4000or visit omsi edu. Totally Gospel II - Peninsula Open Bible Church, 8225 N. Peninsula, hosts all styles of gospel, country, and contemporary music with host Riny Horst each Friday night from, 7:30p.m. — 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-335-3132.