Poison Waters
The Stark Street triangle may not wholly belong to us gays anymore, but we’re at least invited to the grand opening celebration of the newest gentrification venture, the new McMenamins Crystal Hotel.
The three days of celebration, starting today, features musical performances by the Corin Tucker Band tonight and ends daily with headliner M. Ward at the Crystal Ballroom.
Local drag legend Poison Waters also hosts a daily free performance at 5:30 at Al’s Den in the basement of the new hotel.
Check out the full schedule below:
Tuesday, May 3
4 p.m.–7 p.m.: Charlie Gabriel & The Mel Brown Trio (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
5 p.m.–8 p.m.: Meet the Makers: Edgefield Distillery (at Al’s Den) · Free
5:30 p.m.: Poison Waters (at Al’s Den) · Free
7 p.m.: Scott McCaughey (at Al’s Den) · Free
8 p.m.–10 p.m.: Carl Smith and the Natural Gas Company (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
9 p.m.: M. Ward, with Corin Tucker Band, The Lord’s Own Choir, and other surprises (at Crystal Ballroom) · $25 per person · All ages
After the Crystal show: DJ Safi (at Al’s Den) · Free
Wednesday, May 4
4 p.m.–7 p.m.: Charlie Gabriel & The Mel Brown Trio (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
5 p.m.–8 p.m.: Meet the Makers: Crystal Brewery (at Al’s Den) · Free
5:30 p.m.: Poison Waters (at Al’s Den) · Free
7 p.m.: Scott McCaughey (at Al’s Den) · Free
8 p.m.–10 p.m.: Carl Smith and the Natural Gas Company (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
9 p.m.: M. Ward, with David Bazan, The Lord’s Own Choir, and other surprises (at Crystal Ballroom) · $25 per person · All ages
After the Crystal show: DJ Sam Huff (at Al’s Den) · Free
Thursday, May 5
4 p.m.–7 p.m.: Charlie Gabriel & The Mel Brown Trio (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
5 p.m.–8 p.m.: Meet the Makers: Edgefield Winery (at Al’s Den) · Free
5:30 p.m.: Poison Waters (at Al’s Den) · Free
6 p.m.: Tequila Tasting – Featuring Sauza and Tres Generaciones (in Lola’s Room) · $50; reservations required · 21 & over
7 p.m.: Scott McCaughey (at Al’s Den) · Free
8 p.m.–10 p.m.: Carl Smith and the Natural Gas Company (at Ringlers Pub) · Free · All ages
9 p.m.: M. Ward, with Doug Martsch, The Lord’s Own Choir, and other surprises (at Crystal Ballroom) · $25 per person · All ages
After the Crystal show: DJ’d music from Doug Martsch (at Al’s Den) · Free
A portion of the nights’ proceeds go to GLAPN (Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest)
