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Tonight! I love your stuff/Gaycation

I Love Your Stuff!

Tonight is a busy night! We suggest the following…

Start off at “I love your stuff S*express Y*ourself”. All proceeds go to support the Gender (Free) For All March.

DJ’s Freddie Fagula and No-No will be spinning and it’s a great pre-funk event.

Starts at 7pm @ The E Room. $5-$10 sliding scale.

Gaycation Turns 4!!

Then later, GAYCATION turns 4! 21+/$5 Holocene […]


“Queering Anarchism” book Call for submissions

Anarchy / Fag

Anarchy / Fag ?

Are you interested in partcipating in a book project?

Check this out.

This isn’t affiliated with QPDX but i thought it interesting.

A lot more under the cut.

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Crave gets the gold with a masquerade ball

Pretty Bois drag kings

Those ever classy ladies at Crave may have moved their thematic parties to once every two months, but that only makes them bigger and better. Tomorrow night’s Gold Masquerade party should encapsulate a very dynamic February filled with debaucherous celebration in true Midas theme.

I fully expect the southeast digs at Crush (1400 SE Morrison) to positively sparkle with golden deliciousness as surely the hand of the legendary king will have touched every surface, drapery and painted go go dancer body. And if you come so mysteriously masked, you get reduced admission all night.

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New dance night “DO THE DARK” hits portland tomorrow

Do the DARK!!

Phew! Another dance night. My shoes barely get to cool down these days. But who is complaining when you get to DO THE DARK?

Indeed, after the demise of the fabu “FRUITCAKE”, do the dark is hitting inner NE this Thursday with DJs Count Fagula (FRUITCAKE) and Chelsea Starr (DOUBLE DOWN) . Cheap wells and $2 PBRs. No cover before 10pm, $3 after.

It’ll […]


Ronnie Magro from ‘Jersey Shore’ rants homophobically

Ronnie Magro – homophobe or simply a hothead?

TMZ.com has leaked a clip from the ‘Jersey Shore’ where muscle boy and temperamental hothead Ronnie Magro was seen spouting homophobic slurs including “fucking faggot” and “fucking queer” at the guy he ended up getting into a punch-up with on the boardwalk. Reclaimed terms and it being ‘Jersey Shore’ aside, I think it’s noteworthy that Ronnie seemed (to me) […]


GAYCATION turns 4!

funner than this

One of Portland’s favourite queer nights, gaycation, is turning an amazing, post toddleresque total of 4 years old! Given the short lifespan of queer nights in this city, we’re very happy that Gay Cay is around and going stronger ever.

Come celebrate with Mr Charming, DJ Snowtiger and special guest KIM ANN FOXMAN (of Hercules & Love Affair). Expect tunes that will keep you […]


Biggest local news stories of 2009

Sam Adams

Here at qPDX we really do like to have fun. That often means that our coverage is entertainment and event heavy. But 2009 saw plenty of news headlines as well. I’m sure it will come as no surprise to anyone what scandal fills the top spot, but let’s run down 4 more items as well before we repeat the obvious.

5 – Media drama, deaths and rebirths

In the beginning of 2009 the implosion of Oregon’s first and only LGBT print publication, Just Out seemed imminent. They had just made an unpopular recommendation to oust the sex scandal embattled Mayor Adams followed by the departure of several important art and editorial staffers over pay disputes. But the publication survived, albeit with a much tinier staff. Despite a so-called dying journalism industry several new local queer publications started up around this time. Indeed, though qPDX has was created in 2005, we, too, had to reinvent ourselves following my layoff from OregonLive.com. And I think independence suits us.

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Need a Valentine?

On Sunday night if you find your self Valentine-less or just want a fun spot for you and your homo hubby, come to Rotture for HEARTHROB! There will be DJ’s, slow jams on the hour, card making and secret crush! Then… if you feel like nursing your bloody hangover… Mondays are QUEER at Slabtown. Join DJ Girlfriends and DJ Rainbow Bridget Monday night from 9 til ??? And with […]


“Pregnant Man” Thomas Beattie expecting third

Thomas Beattie pregnant with 3rd child

Wow, there will be a little sports team soon!

Thomas Beattie, the famousĀ  Oregon “Pregnant Man” is expecting his third child, new websites including this one report. (the comments on that site are pretty transphobic. I’ll try and find a better source.)

Congratulations Thomas! My first reaction was “three in a row??” and I find it good/strange/telling that I would pretty much […]


Best movies of 2009

'Precious'

So, 2009 wasn’t a huge year for film but we do have a couple Oscar hopefuls. It may not be the shoe-in that we all thought Brokeback Mountain would be, but perhaps a little less drama is ok.

5 – Big Gay Musical

It’s big, and gay, and a musical. That alone gets it 5th place. Slow year…

4 – Hannah Free and Patrik Age 1.5

A Swedish gay couple who expect to adopt a toddler and instead get a teen and a May/December affair starring Sharon Gless make a sweet little heartwarming duo at the number 4 spot. Gayness and family struggles are a worldwide phenomenon.

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