Fat Fancy presents Midwest Diva Rapper Extraordinaire Leslie Hall and her radical performance team, the Lys, with a very special in-store appearance. (1013 SW Morrison St., www.fatfancyfashions.com)
Gettingbipdx hosts happy hour. Open to women who are bisexual or questioning. (5-7pm, XV, 15 SW 2nd Ave., www.gettingbipdx.com)
Loaves and Fishes Hollywood Seniors Program offers a LBGTQI Seniors Lunch. Lunches provided free to LBGTQI seniors age 60 and over. (12pm-1pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-367-2220, mccpdxfood@gmail.com)
FAME! North Portland’s new queer dance night happening every Wednesday night! Cheap food and drinks, pinball and pool. (9:30pm-close. Portsmouth Pub, 5262 N. Lombard St., free!)
Electrick-Company presents “Miss Thing Contest” hosted by Heklina and the Ladies of Tranny Shack. (10pm, Fez Ballroom, 316 SW 11th Ave., www.fezballroom.com)
The Positive Support Association will be presenting “Living with HIV/AIDS: Stories of Courage in the Face of Fear and Stigma” at the Lewis & Clark College AIDS Summit.
(11:30am, Lewis and Clark Colleg, 0615 SW Palatine Hill,
www.lclark.edu/college/departments/gender_studies/symposium/2010/)
Licious Karaoke, Hosted by Bettie Monroe, 10,000 songs to choose from, lots of laughs. (8pm, Northbank Bar, 106 W. 6th St., Vancouver, Wa, www.myspace.com/thenorthbankbar)
Portland Drag Race competition continues. Hosted by Poison Waters with local celebrity judges, Horace Long, Jaycen Kingsbury and Rose Empress 36 Maria. (9pm, 1035 SW Stark, www.facebook.com/redcapgarage)
Broadway Rose Theater opens their 19th Season with Forbidden Broadway: A Satirical Musical Revue. Tonight is the final performance. (7:30pm, 12850 SW Grant Ave, Tigard, $20 - $35, 503-620-5262 broadwayrose.com)
Savoir Faire (9pm, Hawthorne Theater Lounge, 1507 SW Hawthorne, 21+, www.sinnsavvyproductions.com)
Martini Madness, Boyz Nite Amateur Stripper Contest and Game Night at Invasion. (8pm, 412 SW 4th Ave, www.invasionpdx.com)
Music Millenium hosts a free live rock performance of Shae Fiol. (6pm, 3158 E. Burnside, 503-231-8926)
The Dynamic Duo Amy and Freddy return to Portland once again to benefit Camp Starlight. Special Guest Steve Moretti. (6:00pm & 9:00pm, Wilfs, 800 NW 6th Ave, $30, 21+, www.cascadeaids.org)
Oregon Bears Happy Hour. (5-7pm, 217 NW 2nd Ave., www.oregonbears.org)
Aloha Fridays at Invasion. (4pm-7pm, Champagne Soiree; 4pm-Close, 412 SW 4th Ave., www.invasionpdx.com)
CC Slaughters hosts the Jersey Shore Guido Party Arms, Abs, Hair Contests. Win Tanning, Gym & Clothing (9pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterpdx.com)
Celebrate good times! Every second Saturday of each month Embers presents L4L.PDX for lesbians 35 and older. Dance to ’50, ’60, ‘70s and 80’s music. Laugh, relax, enjoy! (5-8:45pm Embers Ave., 110 NW Broadway, $5 no smoking)
Portland Frontrunners. (6:30 pm, Eastside Esplande, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
Pants-Off Productions presents Homomentum: A Monthly Queer Cabaret. (7pm, Egyptian Room, 3701 SE Division, $5-$7, www.pantsoffpdx.com)
Girls Aloud Monthly Dance. (8pm, Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton, Eugene, $5 with 2 non-perishable food items, $7 without food)
Out Dancing offers Argentine Tango with Rachel. Multi-level class Beginners welcome. Experience the passion of this dance! (3-4pm $40 for four classes, $13/drop in per person, 975 SE Ankeny, www.outdancing.info)
Portland Gay Symphonic Band Concert “Dream Dancing”. (8pm, Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock, $12 in advance, $15 at the door, www.portlandgaysymphonicband.org)
Music Millenium hosts a free live rock performance of UHF. (5pm, 3158 E. Burnside, 503-231-8926)
The Dynamic Duo Amy and Freddy return to Portland once again to benefit Camp Starlight. Special Guest Steve Moretti. (8pm, Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., $30, 21+, www.cascadeaids.org)
Bearracuda Portland tonight! (9pm, Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave, $5, www.oregonbears.org)
Dennis 7 Dees offers Rose Pruning Clinic, The Portland Rose Society’s experts will be on hand to sharpen your pruners and give advice on all aspects of growing and tending beautiful roses in the Northwest. (10am, 1090 McVey St., Lake Oswego, free, www.dennis7dees.com)
The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Monthly bingo. (4pm, Embers, 110 NW Broadway, $15 packs, www.portlandsisters.net)
Butch Crew PDX meets today. Butch Crew PDX is a Portland based social group for butches, studs, aggressives and other identities similar to these. (3-5pm, Flying Cat Coffee Co., 3041 SE Division St., butchcrewpdx@gmail.com)
Portland Frontrunners. (6:30 pm, Laurelhurst Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Church Today’s film is “The Laramie Project” (12pm, 1133 NE 181st Ave, Gresham, www.eastrose.org)
ISCWE Voting for Star Emperor and Empress XXXIII, (4pm-8pm, Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR, www.iscwe.org)
Music Millenium hosts a free live rock performance of Temper Trap. (1pm, 3158 E. Burnside, 503-231-8926)
JOQS Bar In-house Dart Tournament. (4pm, 2512 NE Broadway, $5, 503-287-4210, joqspdx@yahoo.com)
Come play pinochle – are you a little rusty? Always wanted to learn? Now is your chance. (6pm, Hobo’s, 120 NW 3rd Ave.)
Superstar Divas show at CC Slaughters. Featuring, Bolivia Carmichaels, Ginger and Honey Bea Hart. (8pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterpdx.com)
Ambiente Bilingual Discussion Group is a queer-friendly Spanish/English bilingual discussion group. (2pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org)
The Oregon Bears Host the Beef Cake Walk 2010 (4pm, Eagle Portland, 835 N. Lombard, $10 suggested donation, www.oregonbears.org)
Just Out presents everyone’s favorite: GAY SKATE! Doors open at 7pm with skating until 9pm. Please bring canned food donations for Esther’s Pantry. Gay Skate is a family friendly, all ages event. Arcade games and snack bar available. (7pm, Oaks Park Pavilion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, $6).
Polyamory Circle creates a space to discuss inclusive relationships, open marriage and intentional community. Everyone is welcome. (This group meets the third Monday of each month for location call Laury 503-285-4848)
Chicago-based queer comic Cameron Esposito performs the first of a 2 show stint in Portland, beginning at 9:30 p.m. tonight at the Brody Theater. (16 NW Broadway, www.brodytheater.com)
Inter-Personal Violence Support Group meets tonight at the Q Center. (6:30pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, for information, or to sign up, call 503-384-8790)
Portland Frontrunners. (6:30 pm, Duniway Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
Scandals presents: TON Def Tuesdays with by Suzanne Hosted by Miss Mylar. (9pm – midnight, Scandals 1125 SW Stark, www.scandalspdx.com)
CHARGED+ the fabulous club night for HIV+ Men and friends hosted by Zora Phoenix. (7-9 pm 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterspdx.com)
Progressive Tuesdays at Invasion. (4pm-Close, 412 SW 4th Ave.,www.invasionpdx.com)
Chicago-based queer comic Cameron Esposito performs the second of a 2 show stint in Portland, beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight at In Other Words. (8 NE Killingsworth St., www.inotherwords.org)
St. Patricks Day Party at CC Slaughters. (9pm, 219 SW Davis, www.ccslaughterspdx.com)
ISCWE In-Town Dinner and Awards (6:30pm, Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, Or, www.iscwe.org)
Pink Flamingo Bingo at the Q Center. Hosted by the vivacious Rose Empress 20 Candi Wrapper with a very special guest caller each month. (7pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, $5 per card, www.rosecourt.org)
St. Patrick’s Gay Gay-a-bration! Featuring 3 queer bands, Play/Start, The I’s, Gay Deceivers. (9pm, Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave, $5, www.rotture.com)
Licious Karaoke, hosted by Bettie Monroe. (8pm, Northbank Bar, 106 W. 6th St., Vancouver, Wa, www.thenorthbankbar@yahoo.com)
Savoir Faire is Portland’s newest weekly showcase of unbridled barroom fare. (9pm, Hawthorne Theater Lounge, 1507 SW Hawthorne, 21+, www.sinnsavvyproductions.com)
Burlesque Karaoke, (8pm, Northbank Bar, 106 W. 6th St., Vancouver, Wa.)
PABA Biz Builders meeting at the Q Center. (7-9am, 4115 N Mississippi, infor@paba.com, www.pdxqcenter.org)
ISCWE Out of Town Show (6:30pm, Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR., $7, www.iscwe.org)
Oregon Bears Happy Hour. Head over to the Fox & Hounds to meet up with friends, have a drink and shoot the breeze. (5pm-7pm, 217 NW 2nd Ave., www.oregonbears.org)
Cabaret with a Q tonight! Welcome to a revival of the classic cabaret, where the piano was the center of attention and the hills were alive with the sound of music. (8pm-10pm., 4115 N. Mississppi, www.pdxqcenter.org)
Aloha Fridays at Invasion. (4pm-7pm Champagne Soiree 4pm-Close, 412 SW 4th Ave., www.invasionpdx.com)
Bella Boys Softball Fundraiser: A Rainbow Room Special Event. (6pm-9pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterspdx.com)
CC Slaughters hosts a Red Dress 2010 Fundraiser. 5 Exclusive 1 of a kind Red Dress Dresses made by local designers exclusively for this event. Raffles for event tickets and more. (9pm, 219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterspdx.com)
The Elder Resource Alliance presents the return of Film Fridays with “The Late Show“ starring Art Carney. (6pm, Friendly House, NW 26th & Thurman, free, wwwfriendlyhouseinc.com)
Radical Women Portland Celebrate the hundredth anniversary of International Women's Day by saluting the emergent leadership of Portland Radical Women Organizer-elect, Emma Allen. International buffet 6pm for $8. (7pm, the Bread and Roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth, 503-240-4462.)
Crystal’s Country Jam is tonight! Head on out Country 2-step dance lessons and then take your moves to the floor. (8pm/dance lessons, 9pm-midnight/dancing, PPAA, SE 6th & Alder, $3/lessons, $5/main event, www.cmeproductions.net)
PFLAG Black/African American Chapter monthly meeting. (10am, Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, Washington.geri@yahoo.com)
Out Dancing offers Argentine Tango with Rachel. Multi-level class Beginners welcome. Experience the passion of this dance! (3pm-4pm $40 for four classes, $13/drop in per person, 975 SE Ankeny, www.outdancing.info)
ISCWE Coronation 2010, “Dreams: A Royal Fantasy” (6:32pm, Southside Speakeasy, Red Lion Hotel, 3301 Market St. NE, Salem, OR, $40, www.iscwe.org)
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Presents "ABBA Queen." (8pm, Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock, $16-$28, www. pdxgmc.org)
The Adventure Group goes downhill skiing at Mount Hood Meadows (RSVP required). Meet outside Starbucks in Hollywood Fred Meyer. (8am. 3030 NW Weidler St., Jim, 503-760-3814)
Join the Adventure Group on a trail maintenance party at Forest Park Conservancy’s community-wide volunteer event. No previous experience or tools required. (9am, RSVP to Jeff 503-234-4800)
Portland Frontrunners. (9:30 am, Laurelhurst Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
The Imperial Sovereign Rose Courts presents Closet Ball 2010 hosted by Mr. Gay Portland, Stephan Hart and Miss Gay Portland, Cassie Nova. (6pm, Darcelle’s, 208 NW 3rd Ave, $5, www.rosecourt.org)
Ladies Night Out Bunco Party. For women only. Hosted by Angels Adult Social Club. Bunco game, sexy cinema, food and hot tubing. (7pm, 3533 SE 39th Ave., 18+, $20, www.angelspdx.com)
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Church celebrates March Diversity Month with a LGBTQ film series and discussion. Today’s film is “Red Without Blue” (12pm, 1133 NE 181st Ave, Gresham, www.eastrose.org)
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “ABBA Queen”. (2pm, Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock, $16-$28, www. pdxgmc.org)
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN) meeting. Anyone interested in preserving queer history is welcome to attend. (7pm, Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.glapn.org)
Progressive Tuesdays at Invasion. (4pm-Close, 412 SW 4th Ave., www.invasionpdx.com)
Metropolitan Garden Club Author and designer Vanessa Gardner Nagel of Seasons Garden Design on “Hardscaping: Patios, Decks, Walkways, Fountains, Planters and Garden Furniture”. (7:15 pm, Subud Center, 3185 NE Regents Dr., www.gardenclubpdx.org, Greg 503 525-8133)
Portland Sister of Perpetual Indulgence invite you to “Sing Out Sister” An evening of Karoke to benefit the Sisters Grant Fund. (7pm, Voicebox Karoke Lounge, 2112 NW Hoyt, $10, 21+, www.portlandsisters.net)
Loaves and Fishes Hollywood Seniors Program offers a LBGTQI Seniors Lunch. Lunches provided free to LBGTQI seniors age 60 and over. (12-1pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE Broadway, 503-367-2220, mccpdxfood@gmail.com)
Electrick-Company presents ”Bootie," the world’s largest mash-up party. (9pm, Red Cap Garage,1035 SW Stark, $5 before 10pm, $10 after 10pm, BootiePortland.com)
The Oregon Bears Double X dance (9pm, CC Slaughters 200 NW Third Avenue, no cover charge and drink discounts with a valid Oregon Bears Membership Card.)
Northwest Gender Alliance 30th Anniversary Celebration. Everyone welcome, donations accepted. (6pm, Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.nwga.org)
Twisted Licious Karaoke, Hosted by Bettie Monroe. (8pm, Northbank Bar, 106 W. 6th St., Vancouver, Wa, www.thenorthbankbar@yahoo.com)
Legendary drag entertainer Patti O’Dora returns to the stage one night only with “Back to Broadway” benefiting the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund. Co-hosted by Rose Empress XXXVI Maria. Special guest performers include, Rose Empress 31 Cicely, Shannon Douglas, Maria Webster, Miss Portland Cassie Nova and many more. (6pm, Embers, 110 NW Broadway, $5, www.amefund.com)
Hot Flash Dance (6-10pm Barracuda, 9 NW 2nd Ave., $8, www.hotflashdances.com)
Blow Pony tonight! (9pm, Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave, $5, www.blowpony.com)
Portland Taiko opens it’s 2010 Season with "The Way Back Home”. (2pm and 8pm, Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1111 SW Broadway, Season tickets $70, $145, www.portlandtaiko.org)
Northwest Gender Alliance 30th Anniversary Open House party. (1pm, Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.nwga.org)
Lipz Cabaret, Drag Revue starring Neely O’Hara, ShoShana Licious, Chicklete Delight, and Zora Phoenix. No Cover Charge. (9:30pm, Northbank Bar, 106 W. 6th Ave., Vancouver, WA)
Dennis 7 Dees presents Tom Buelke with ideas ‘buzzing’ in our heads when he’s done with his presentation on beneficial insects. (10am-11am, 84794 Hwy 101 S., Seaside, OR, www.dennis7dees.com)
Dennis 7 Dees invites you to taste the delicious difference with tips on growing organic foods in your own backyard. Maximum 30 participants. Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome. Call METRO at 503-797-1700 to reserve your space! (1pm, 10455 SW Butner Rd, www.dennis7dees.com)
Miss Gay Oregon XXXVIII Adrienne Alexander Presents, Mr. & Miss Red Cap Garage Pageant. (7pm, $5 suggested donation, 1125 SW Stark St, www.rosecourt.org)
You Who, Portland’s monthly children’s variety rock show, hosted by Jesse Sandoval. Featuring entertainment from Blitzen Trapper. (1pm, McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., $5-$15, www.youwhoportland.com)
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist Church. Today’s film is “Prayers For Bobby” (12pm, 1133 NE 181st Ave, Gresham, www.eastrose.org)
Matthew Shepard Foundation presents “Bear to Make A Difference On the Road.” Celebrity Teddy Bear Auction and Reception. (5:30pm, Wilf’s Restaurant, 800 NW 6th St., www.matthewshepard.org)
Portland Frontrunners. (6:30pm, Duniway Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
P.M.S. (Poison and Maria on Stark St), the monthly drag show at Red Cap Garage. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund. (10:30pm, 1035 SW Stark, www.facebook.com/redcapgarage)
AngelsPDX hosts a monthly Pan Party. (7pm, 3533 SE 39th Ave., 18+, $25, www.angelspdx.com)
Oregon Bears Happy Hour. Head over to the Fox & Hounds to meet up with friends, have a drink and shoot the breeze. (5-7pm, 217 NW 2nd Ave., www.oregonbears.org)
Portland Frontrunners. Portland’s LGBTQ running group for all skill levels (6:30 pm, Eastside Esplande, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
Do it Yourself: Consultancy Workshops offered by Dennis 7 Dees. Bring your questions, pictures, sketches of your site and we will help you define and advance your design process. (1pm-3pm, 6025 SE Powell, www.dennis7dees.com)
Walter presents “Just Call Me Darcelle”… A One Man Show. Co-written and directed by Sharon Knorr, co-written and performed by Darcelle XV. (2pm and 7pm, 208 NW 3rd Ave., $20, 503-222-5338, www.darcellexv.com)
Portland Frontrunners. Portland’s LGBTQ running group for all skill levels. (6:30 pm, Laurelhurst Park, Portland, www.portlandfrontrunners.org)
Spring Ball hosted by Their Most Imperial Highnesses, Imperial Prince Royale Jeffery Hart and Imperial Princess Royale Roxie Hart present. (5pm, Embers, 110 NW Broadway, $5 www.rosecourt.org)
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