Northwest

Church of Art's collaborative neurographics is a mindfulness-based creative activity that provides therapeutic relaxation through intuitive mark-making on a grand scale. For this mindfulness-based collaborative art activity, Church of Art will cover a long row of tables with a roll of paper and acrylic paint pens in a variety of sizes and colors. Participants will move freely around the table, filling the paper with sweeping, colorful doodles to the sounds of calming music. The giant scale allows for whole-arm movements, which signal brains to move out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of mental relaxation and improved focus. The collaborative aspect of this workshop teaches one to let go of perfection and expectation through shared creative exploration, while working large encourages greater freedom of expression.

Neurographic art is a relatively new form of focused, intentional mark-making that uses curved, bold lines, vibrant colors and calming patterns. Physician and neurographics practitioner Ruben Halperin, M.D., will be the guide, co-facilitating this workshop with artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin.

Immerse yourself in this beneficial form of meditative doodling and experience the mood-boosting effect of creativity coupled with community gathering.

Using paper and acrylic markers. All materials and supplies are provided by the studio.

Tickets Include:

• 2 hours of guided creative exploration in a supportive, friendly environment with all supplies included.
• Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
• That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of in-person artistic play with other adults.

Emily Wright

$25 – the practice + all creative supplies

$55 – the practice, all creative supplies + a bottle of fine, natural scent, 5 ml roll-on. This special scent crafted by artist Catherine Haley Epstein blends natural, high-quality extracts of cedar, violet and apricot for a light, peace-inspiring aroma. A lovely add on to any restorative or creative practice.

The practice of Yoga Nidra is thousands of years old yet immensely relevant to our time. A systematic process of deliberate relaxation that combines breath, body-scan and imagery-based techniques to serve as a powerful antidote to overstimulation, burnout and exhaustion.

Yoga Nidra is an accessible go-to practice in any wellness toolkit for sharpening cognition, bolstering creativity and promoting a healthy response to stress. Through a 20-minute practice, studies have shown that it improves neuroplasticity, resets dopamine levels and supports healthy central nervous system regulation.

Additionally, its ancient wisdom undeniably invites in a deeper knowing of the soul. This more spiritual angle empowers a release of fear and unwanted habits and enables new alignment to authenticity, freedom and heart.

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.

• Organizer: Cameron Bennett
• Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
• Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

Paul Foreman is a guitarist and composer creating warm, atmospheric music for yoga, meditation, retreats, and intimate gatherings. His work blends nylon-string guitar and melodic improvisation into immersive soundscapes for presence and stillness.

The session will start with a meditation and include a full breathwork session with live music, using a rhythmic breath to access deeper stillness and inner wisdom, leaving you with a sense of restoration and clarity. The event will end with some warming tea and optional sharing.

A yoga mat, blanket and bolster will be provided. Feel free to bring anything else you would like to make yourself comfortable lying down for a prolonged period, such as an extra blanket or pillow. Please consult a doctor first if you are pregnant or have any health conditions.

Cost: $45 (monthly members receive a 10% discount)

Breathwork is a powerful tool to connect us with stored emotions in the body so that we can release anything that no longer benefits our well-being, leaving us replenished, lighter and free. This practice facilitates a deeper connection to the core of who we are, and gives us access to more clarity on our life’s journey with greater self-awareness, love and compassion for ourselves and others.

Learn more about Natasha.

Learn more about Paul.

Portland Running Company leads a long run every Sunday morning departing from our location at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland.

We decide the route(s) on t

From “Portland Stair Walks” by Laura Foster: 4.5 miles with 11 staircases. 650’ elevation changes. Begin at the NW corner of SE 61st & Stark St

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.

Water Fairy Tea

D'Guar (They/Them) hosts gentle tea gatherings focused on mindfulness, presence, and community. Through shared tea and simple tea meditation, participants are invited to slow down, connect, and rest in a welcoming LGBTQIA2S+ space.

Creating community through deep listening & sharing conversation

The intention of Constellations is to co-create a welcoming, safe and intimate environment for talking and sharing, and to practice deep listening to one another… to hold space.

Each meeting will be centered around a prompt (our “North Star”) as an invitation to practice thoughtful communication and quiet space-holding. Together we'll build a sacred and sweet community. New participants are welcome.

We have room for new members to join our monthly circle!

What to expect/ the flow of each session: We will begin in a circle, most likely sitting on the floor for the duration (but we do have a couple of chairs). The topic will be introduced, we’ll share our names. We will have moments of quiet threaded throughout the experience, to invite a sense of spaciousness and absorption. Individuals will not be required to speak but will be encouraged to do so. There will be an emphasis on active listening and reflecting, we will not be giving each other advice or going down long personal explorations. In fact, we will keep our contributions short so that everyone has time to share as desired. Each session will end with a closing ceremony of a guided mediation or yoga nidra.

Sliding scale $10-30
After you sign up and before our meeting you will receive an email with prompt for inspiration for contemplation. You are encouraged to join each session but are not required to do so.

• Organizer: Jay Kapp
• Schedule: Meet at 5 pm, ride at 5:30 pm
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: Peninsula Park rose garden
• Location Details: meet at the parking lot
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Queer led, open to everyone! Dirty roads, groovy company, and a pace built for everyone to finish together

Join us for our weekly Wednesday evening ride. Expect to end the ride no later than 7:30 pm.

We'll climb Thurman , ride Leif through Forest Park, descend at Springville, then take Willamette Blvd to Ainsworth before ending at Peninsula Park's rose garden.

*This ride includes about 1000 feet of climbing, and a steep descent down Springville (20% grade at points). Bring lights, wear and your helmet*

We ride every Wednesday, regardless of weather.

*** this is an open-road group ride with no closed courses or professional support. everyone is responsible for their own navigation, mechanical fixes, and riding safely within their own limits ***

@GayGravelGroupPDX

Contact: @GayGravelGroupPDX

Every Thursday night join a fun group of runners for a 4–6 mile waterfront or neighborhood run, followed by a $3 pint at our in-store pub! Ages 21 or older, please.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

Breathwork can be a powerful pathway for reconnecting with the body, releasing stress, and restoring balance in the nervous system. Combining it with Reiki can help soften resistance, release stored tension, and create a greater sense of safety and grounding in the body.

Join Alty Bear in this lazy bear style of morning breathing, stretching, wiggling, and slow intentional movement to help ground and invigorate your week. Interaction will primarily be designed for sitting on a yoga mat however most if not all guided actions can be performed whilst sitting in a chair or standing. This space will primarily focus on body awareness rather than mobilization like your more typical yoga environment. Attendance is at no cost, but any donations to Alty, the Q Center, or your local favorite nonprofit are greatly appreciated.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is slow down. 🌿 This Friday March 20th at 6:30PM we’re gathering at The @qcenter for an evening of sound healing and guided tea meditation!

fully Queer & BIPOC led by, ✨

@charliesoundpractice

@waterfairytea

A restorative space where tea grounds you, sound moves through you, and the nervous system finally gets to exhale. 🫖🎶

Link in bio to reserve your spot. 🙏🏽

Join us for a restorative space centered on rest, nervous system care, and community connection. Facilitated by a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent practitioner, Charlie Short, these sessions invite you to slow down, settle into ease, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, affirming environment. All are welcome.

Join us for a restorative space centered on rest, nervous system care, and community connection. Facilitated by a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent practitioner, Charlie Short, these sessions invite you to slow down, settle into ease, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, affirming environment. All are welcome.

This is a group movement practice that focuses on the creation of self-care and healing through stretching, witnessing and platonic touch.

Weekly run club / running club group run. Published recurring schedule. Check the organizer for holiday exceptions, cancellations, and participation requirements.