Thursday
Saucy Santa photo ops for Big Boys & Bad Girls – Another perfect Keep Portland Weird moment you have 3 chances, starting this Thursday to let Santa know that your grown ass self has been naughty and nice this year. Mrs Claus is a burlesque dancer. It’s a holiday miracle where everybody wins.
I’ve Got a Hole in My Soul 5 year anniversary – Portland’s first night that really made soul music cool, helmed by the talent DJ Beyondadoubt, turns 5! And they’re gonna really work it out. Oh my you’re getting so big!
Friday
Dirty Queer open mic – This long running spoken word and performance night celebrating queer sexiness (and what isn’t sexy really) is also almost 5. Wow, must’ve been a big blackout 6 years ago. So gear up and hear some stuff so you’ll be ready for the big show next month.
Bent – Powerhouse of the underground queer scene Bent also features this week’s DJ of the Week Jodi Bon Jodi. It’s the place to be and yet just a damn good party with no pretense. Plus Bloodhound Photography is going to be there so it’ll have extra special snapshots when you can’t remember your night cuz you had such a good time.
Saturday
Buck’N’Bounce featuring Sissy Nobby – The bounce folks from Nola seem to love our laid back town and this time we get Sissy Nobby for the first time. Let’s hope all those booties bouncing warm up our chilly city.
Slaughters Holiday party – Bust out the mistle and spike the egg nog because it’s gonna be a holiday theme at CCs. Bad sweaters are encouraged but the sounds of DJ Robb will surely see them peeling off quickly to leave you in jingle bells and Christmas lights.
Awkward open mic – On Friday night you might be dirty but by Saturday you’re awkward. Perform about it.
Sunday
Check out a couple of great local craft bazaars that ain’t yer Granny clothespin reindeer, Crafty Wonderland and the Crafty Underdog.