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Spring Fever begins at Thursday's 'Do the Dark'

Special appearance by DJ Beyonda

Though we’ve actually gained an hour of light at the end of our sunny spring days, dusk is still the witching hour for frisky queer gatherings. Organizer and DJ Freddie Fagula is feeling the spring fever, categorizing the beginning as last week’s Bent. With a crowded, sweaty dance floor and hot homos sidling up to one another I can’t say I disagree.

He aims to keep that party vibe going with this Thursday’s Do the Dark Spring Break Edition at the Tonic (NE 31st and Sandy).

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Bent, Buck Angel and beginning the weekend

Trans porn star Buck Angel

When I first heard about Portland queer porn showings I was elated. Slated to be at the intimate and aptly named Rumpspanker’s what could be better than a horde of horny queers reveling in their sexy voyeurism together? But alas, the night was moved south to Crush (1400 SE Morrison) and refashioned with a hefty $10 entry fee.

And while it would be pretty fantastic to join in this Wednesday to watch The Buck Stops Here with the infamous Buck Angel himself in attendance, I really don’t think I can pony up that many bills for a movie I could rent with my sweetie in the seclusion of my own clean bedroom. That said, there will be raffle items from It’s My Pleasure and SheBop, not mention items from the Angel himself. Plus a steamy Q&A after the screening.

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Tonight: FAME/Gay Pizza turns 1

FAME/Gay Pizza/Slice celebrates first birthday

Another gay party birthday! The variably named nopo queer night with a firm grip on Wednesdays turns 1 year old tonight.

Congratulations!

DJ Slutshine will have a special appearance, as well as regular DJ Party Martyr and Chelsea Starr. (Do the dark, double down)

Performances by Dexter Flowers & Dusty Springfeelings

9-late (but really it’s more like 11pm-late) 21+/FREE as always (which is […]


Blow Pony and Hot Pink Mass, the weekend in review

The real faces of Blow Pony, Chelsea Starr and Blake Cedric. Photo courtesy Wesley Walton

I have only heard that the weekend started off right with Red Cap’s Bootie mashup party on Friday. Alas, these old bones needed at least one day of rest where I remained in my own neighborhood to attend a mellow house party. But I did make it out the following two nights starting with Portland’s reigning king of mixed queer nights Blow Pony on Saturday.

While I am plenty nostalgic, I have nothing but love for the success of my favorite events. Blo Po has clearly blown up. And while I am very happy for them, their new found fame may have some detrimental effects to my formerly favorite night.

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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 […]


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.

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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 […]


It’s still valentines day even if you’re homosexual

HEARTTHROB: gay people throb and have hearts too, you know

HEARTTHROB: gay people throb and have hearts too, you know

We all know that valentines day is a bunch of silly stuff, sillier than silly string, not quite as silly as, say, Tiger Woods text messages or Donald Trump’s toupee but still, pretty silly.
It’s still an exceptable excuse for a party though, so a local hero DJ squad consisting of, wait for it, Lifepartner, Freddie Fagula, Girlfriends and Gottesfinger are getting together to bring you HEARTTHROB: A HOMOEROTIC VALENTINES. Yay! Sounds heartwarming.

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Queer influx at tomorrow’s 90s dance party Snap!

This is the album I bought the first time I ever skipped school in 6th grade. This is also what you should be wearing tomorrow...

Coco’s 90s inspired dance party Snap! at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison) has always been queer friendly. They even had a crossover party with Double Down called Double Snap! last spring. But local queers have become used to having a party thrown in our honor almost every day, and with few options for a coveted Friday night we are forced to make our own fun.

That’s why tomorrow, we’re taking over the Homocene.

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