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WEDNOV 11
7:00 PM – 9:20 PM
💰 $5LGBTQ+Author TalksFilmLearning & TechTalks & Lectures

A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy: Book Release + Queen of New York

Tickets $5. Join us for a special evening with trailblazing drag artist, activist, and political candidate Marti Cummings and Portland-based constitutional law professor and author Robin Maril. Before the film, Marti and Robin will sit down for a live conversation about queer representation, civic engagement, and the power of showing up for your community. The conversation will be moderated by Kyndall Mason of Basic Rights Oregon.
SATNOV 14
Hours not provided
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💰 $40+Learning & TechWorkshopsWellnessArts & MediaPerforming ArtsLGBTQ+

Umbrae Noctis Festival Workshops

BodyVox Dance Company1201 Northwest 17th Avenue

The Umbrae Noctis Festival is elated to announce 3 different movement workshops with the illustrious headliners and feature performers. Take class with local sensation Asteria Atombomb, Burlesque Hall of Fame title holder Moscato Sky, and/or Dragula season 4 runner-up Throb Zombie.

November 14: Are you stuck doing the same repetitive movements onstage? Trying to tell a story but can't find the actions to fit the narrative? Then this workshop is for you! Asteria will use her decades of experience in dance, theater, and artistic direction to help you create a compelling act. Through a series of dance and improvisational exercises, attendees will explore various ways to incorporate movement into a compelling storyline. Walk away feeling confident in getting your point across on the stage and leaving audiences wowed. Bring a journal and writing utensils. Clothes that are easy to move in.

November 14: Take your chair work to the next level with the them fatale of burlesque, Moscato Sky. This class will begin with a warm-up to prepare students to learn innovative ways to use this classic prop, how to maneuver on and off the chair with ease and grace, and exciting tricks that will stun any audience. In this workshop-style class, students will be challenged to create new movement pathways, explore obscure approaches to chair work, and walk away with tools to generate chair choreography.

This class is designed for students with a movement background or previous chair and floor work experience and may not be appropriate for people with serious knee and back injuries. However, all levels are welcome as this class acts as a lab and encourages exploration. Wear yoga or dance clothes you can move freely in. Knee pads are encouraged but not required.

November 15: Hump and Grind: Masc Movement and Choreography with Throb Zombie. Hump and Grind is an energetic and sexy dance class for kings or anyone who is ready to move. Taught by one of the most prolific, current dancing drag kings in the industry and iconic himbo, Throb Zombie.

Class will entail:

  • A stretch/warmup
  • Introduction to posture/masculine body movement
  • Transitions/specific moves that can work for all dance levels from beginner to advanced
  • Commanding space with presence
  • A short choreography sequence
  • Don’t be scared! While this class dares to challenge you, all levels are welcome. Come gyrate, grow, and get ready to sweat with the boys.
  • Students must bring clothes they are comfortable moving in and are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle and knee pads.
WEDNOV 11
7:00 PM
DocumentariesAuthor TalksLGBTQ+Learning & TechTalks & Lectures

A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy

PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater3530 Southeast Division Street

Join a special evening with trailblazing drag artist, activist, and political candidate Marti Cummings and Portland-based constitutional law professor and author Robin Maril. Before the film, Marti and Robin will sit down for a live conversation about queer representation, civic engagement, and the power of showing up for your community. The conversation will be moderated by Kyndall Mason of Basic Rights Oregon.

Following the conversation, stick around for Queen of New York, the acclaimed documentary following Marti Cummings’ groundbreaking 2020 campaign to become one of the first openly nonbinary members of the New York City Council. This evening also celebrates the launch of Robin Maril’s new book, A Queer Guide to Saving American Democracy. Copies will be available for purchase on site.

ON SCREEN: Queen of New York

2023. Directed by Emma Fidel. Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Welcome to a different kind of drag race. As NYC emerges from the chaos of 2020, Marti Cummings (they/them), an audacious and big-hearted drag queen, goes all out in a historic bid to become a City Councilperson. It’s one of the most hotly contested Council races in years, and Marti’s strongest competitor is Shaun Abreu, a tenants’ lawyer with deep roots in the district’s Latinx community. As these first-timers race to do the most good for their Upper Manhattan neighbors, they offer very different visions for Democratic politics — one in a suit and tie, the other in combat boots and floral print. As this immersive documentary reveals, Marti’s passion inspires queer activists and allies to change the political system. Their campaign becomes a community of its own, especially for Marti’s non-binary peers who have never before seen themselves represented.

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WEDNOV 4
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All agesDrop-inLGBTQ+Fairs & MarketsLearning & Tech

LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair

Clark College - Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center, Penguin Union Building 161 - Student Lounge1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary and Clark College will host the LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 4 in Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. This event brings together local nonprofits, organizations, community groups and service providers from the local area. Learn about resources and services available to LGBTQIA+ residents, students, families and allies. Connect with organizations providing community support, advocacy, education and other services. The all-ages fair is free and open to everyone. Park in the green lot.
FRINOV 13
Hours not provided
Learning & TechHistory TalksLGBTQ+

Sixtieth Anniversary of Jacksonville National Historic District

In 1966, Jacksonville made history by becoming the first city in Oregon to be designated a National Historic Landmark District, recognized as a remarkably preserved late 1800s Gold Rush boom town. This milestone event reflects on six decades of community effort, preservation, and local pride that kept Jacksonville’s rich heritage alive for generations.

Tickets for this event are available at jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org.

Join Jacksonville Community Center to observe this anniversary with Larry Smith, a beloved local historian, author, and retired fifth-grade teacher who taught at Jacksonville Elementary School for thirty-three years before retiring in 2000. Known as the unofficial historian of Jacksonville, Larry is a founding member and executive director of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, an avid photographer with an archive of over twenty thousand local historic photos, and a former interpretive park ranger at Crater Lake National Park. His lifelong dedication to education and preservation has played a key role in protecting both Jacksonville’s history and its natural trail network.

This event is supported by a Public Programs Grant from Oregon Humanities.

SUNNOV 22
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💰 $10+Stand-UpImprovVarietyLGBTQ+Learning & TechTalks & LecturesCultural Heritage

Be Gay Do Crime: LGBT Storytelling

Fuse Theatre Ensemble - The Back Door Theater4319 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard

Cited by The Portland Mercury as "One of the funniest (and most educational) comedy shows in town": Comedy, queer history, and dangerously delightful shenanigans collide at Be Gay Do Crime.

July features a Know Your Rights presentation by community activist Frances Portillo, with scenarios acted out in sections by the featured BIPOC improv troupe Brown Sugar.

**This presentation is specifically geared towards allies wanting to know more about how to support their immigrant and BIPOC neighbors and community members.**

Also featuring the talents of local comedians and performers, including:

  • Stand-up comedy from Lindy Tongol (Host of qu eer, BIPOC show House Party)
  • Improv from Brown Sugar
  • Stand-up from Julia Corral (host of Comedy in the Park, House Party, and Bruja-ja)

July's show will be hosted by Jane Dillinger and Jenna Britann.

Tickets are GAYAF — give as you’re able, friend. Ticket sales will go towards compensating the hosts and performers. All additional tips collected during the show will support a different local community non-profit organization each month.

(Please note, this show is about history and adult themes, and adult content is often included, including themes of violence, racial discrimination, homophobia, sexual violence, sexual content, drug use, mature language, etc. There are also "dishonorable guests" whose comedy or artistic material could include similar themes. Recommended for ages 14+ and parental discretion for those under age 18.)

THUNOV 12
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $5+LGBTQ+Cultural HeritageLearning & TechHistory Talks

Gay Drama

Peacock PDX1400 SE Morrison St

Get into historic gay business. Join a talk that explores the lives, loves, and drama of our gay ancestors. No salacious stone will be left unturned.

You’ll defend (or disparage) the reputation of gay men of yesteryear by voting KISS, MARRY, or DIVORCE. Be gay and have fun.

TUENOV 3
Hours not provided
+4 more
21+BluesLearning & TechWorkshopsLGBTQ+Parties

Tuesday Blues

Join us for Tuesday Blues at the beautiful Hoku Events on Madison

And we’re turning it up to 11(pm) with 2 hours of live music followed by 1 hour with some of your favorite Blues DJs each week

Host: TBA
7:00- All levels Blues dance class
8:00 - 10:00- Live Blues Music
10:00- DJ: TBA

Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated
Currently 21+
$0- $20 Sliding Scale Admission

Volunteer opportunities available

No one turned away for lack of funds

Tuesday Blues is a weekly social partner dance event in Portland established in 2003.
Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society is a non-profit dedicated to dance education, supporting live blues music and creating a joy-filled community for dance and music lovers.

Tuesday Blues is a POC & LGBTQIA safer event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe.

This event was last updated on: 6/19/2025
Please doublecheck the sponsor's website or contact by phone/email if this date is very old.
SATNOV 14
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LGBTQ+CraftsLearning & TechWorkshopsTeensCultural Heritage

2S/Indigiqueer Crafts

Join us in an Analog-Style listening space, where Adult patrons and Teens (16+) who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+, and allies, can enjoy culturally relevant and identity-supporting media and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources. As part of this series, we will explore analog media and hand-made projects.

FRINOV 20
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
TeaLGBTQ+MeditationLearning & TechWorkshops

Clairvoyance: The Myth of Green Tea

10117 SE Sunnyside RdMap

Explore green tea as a pathway to clarity in a guided tasting class centered on presence, flavor, and mindful attention. Participants will engage with the leaf’s story through taste, reflection, and conversation, discovering how each infusion can foster serenity and a felt connection to nature’s wisdom. A sliding scale contribution supports access and sustainability, with $35 suggested and the option to offer $25, $35, or more as means allow. A $15 option is available for BIPOC participants to honor equity and reduce barriers. If pricing remains a concern, arrangements can be made to keep this experience within reach. All are welcome in a space grounded in care, openness, and community, where every person is valued. To support those with sensory sensitivities, participants are asked to avoid strong fragrances. Respect for personal boundaries helps nurture a setting where meditation, tea, and queer belonging can flourish. Five dollars from each participant will be donated to Q Center, supporting LGBTQ2SIA+ communities through advocacy, resources, and safe spaces. The gathering is guided by D’Guar (They/Them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community weaver rooted in Portland, Oregon, whose practice with Camellia sinensis blends learning with reverence through ritual and story. Through Water Fairy Tea, they cultivate spaces where tea becomes a companion in personal discovery, collective care, and relationship with the natural world. This work honors the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kathlamet, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous peoples, with gratitude for their enduring presence, care, and wisdom.

SUNNOV 15
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $6LGBTQ+Nightlife & SocialMusicLearning & TechWorkshopsPerforming Arts

Contra Remix

Contra Remix: gender-free queer-friendly DJ‘d contra dancing. Also keep spreading the good word to continue filling up the hall with even more of our friends and new friends we haven‘t met yet! Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig. This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins. Community welcome and newcomers‘ lesson at 6:30 pm; dance 7-10 Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland Mask Policy All regular Contra and English dances will be mask-optional. Vaccination Policy PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

FRINOV 20
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LGBTQ+Learning & Tech

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed to honor and remember transgender individuals whose lives have been lost to violence, discrimination, and the harmful impacts of transphobia. It is a time to reflect on the challenges faced by the transgender community, celebrate the lives and contributions of those we have lost, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive and affirming world. Join us as we pause to remember and honor trans lives with care, compassion, and respect. Together, we can learn about the history and significance of this day while exploring meaningful ways to support and uplift transgender people in our communities. Visit the MDRC, located in the Student Union, to learn more about the history of Transgender Day of Remembrance and discover ways you can be an ally and advocate, both in remembrance and beyond. Light refreshments will be provided.

SUNNOV 22
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LGBTQ+Learning & TechTalks & Lectures

Home Buying 101

Q CenterMap

Homeownership can look pretty fly.. when you’re gaaaaaay! Join us at the @qcenter monthly to learn all about how to make your home buying dreams alive and happy. @aneesahthemortgagebroker and @vonderhaus_ will lay out options to make this process feel far less daunting, more attainable, and of course more gay. Bahah! And we love to do it too! See you then!

SUNNOV 1
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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LGBTQ+Youth ProgramsClubs & MeetingsLearning & TechDanceCultural HeritageKids & Family

The Dojo

Q CenterMap

JUST BRING IT

Ballroom training ground

Queer BIPOC Youth and Young Adult focused

TUENOV 24
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
BooksPlaygroupsUnder 5Learning & TechLGBTQ+

Rainbow Family Pajama Playtime

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

WEDNOV 18
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration requiredLGBTQ+Clubs & MeetingsPublic MeetingsLearning & Tech

LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council Meeting - NEW TIME

🌐ZoomVirtual Event

Community members and allies are encouraged to attend.

This meeting will take place via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and access meeting details.

Thank you to our 2026 LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council Sponsors:

FRINOV 6
Hours not provided
+3 more
LGBTQ+Learning & TechWorkshopsElectronic & DJPartiesDance Clubs

Barefoot Fusion

6305 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206Map
7:00 - Doors open
7:15 - Community Space
8:00 - Intermediate Class
8:40 - Beginner Class
9:00 - DJ:
10:00 - DJ:
11:00 - DJ:
Barefoot is a POC & LGBTQIA safe(r) event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the PB&J team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe and welcoming space for all.

At Barefoot every Friday you'll see everything from Traditional Blues dancing to "Fusion dancing", which is the combination of two or more dance styles danced to non-traditional music. For example, Blues can be mixed with Tango and danced to world-fusion electronica. You may also see people dancing "Micro Blues," which is done in close embrace with slight body movements and isolations.
Due to the intimate nature of our dances, Covid policies are enforced at every dance. Although there is inherent risk to attending any event in person.

This event was last updated on: 2/8/2025
Please doublecheck the sponsor's website or contact by phone/email if this date is very old.
SATNOV 28
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
LGBTQ+BooksPlaygroupsUnder 5Learning & Tech

Rainbow Family Playtime

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other Rainbow families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

FRINOV 20
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Learning & TechTech & CodingClubs & MeetingsLGBTQ+Social Mixers

PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup! [PDX Neurodivergent Software Engineers]

🌐OnlineVirtual Event

PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers **Who is this for?** Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building!

**Where Will We be?** For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort.

**What are we doing?** Socializing, talking about challenges at work, tal

WEDNOV 11
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
LGBTQ+Clubs & MeetingsLearning & TechNetworking & Jobs

ORPIB Morning Meetup for Q+ Professionals

Q CenterMap

Start your day in community! This gathering brings together LGBTQIA+ business owners, nonprofit leaders, individual professionals, and anyone building their work in less traditional ways. Whether you run a company, freelance, or are just exploring what’s next, you’re welcome here. Connect with peers, share what your organization or project is up to, spark ideas for collaboration, or simply enjoy a late morning coffee or tea in a welcoming space.

Hosted by Q Center Portland and Oregon Pride in Business.

SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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LGBTQ+FitnessLearning & TechWorkshops

Boxing

Q CenterMap

Learn to box in a class built for you. Coach Chris Liles (USA Boxing certified) teaches fundamentals of footwork, form, and hitting things really hard in a supportive space for queer, trans, BIPOC, and fat folks. Beginner-friendly, zero experience needed. Just wear something you can move in and bring water. Gloves and all loaner equipment provided.

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