Gay scene in portland oregon

Important to note: This section saw its production through cooperation with ProudQueer.com, which was formerly PQ Monthly.

Portland has an abundance of queer-accommodating watering holes and nightclubs alongside LGBTQ-owned ones. Portland definitely delivers whether you may be searching for a secure environment for appreciating a relaxed evening alongside companions, a high-octane dance gathering, or a drag performance.

North Portland

Both dog-friendly and queer-accommodating can be found at Florida Room. Appreciate some drinks alongside your cherished two-legged and four-legged mates across either of their two patios.

Oregon Bears utilize Eagle Portland as its home base, and it stands as Portland's leather establishment. Those guests sporting a leather harness, chaps, vest, or complete drag alongside 'significant effort' are granted complimentary admittance throughout Friday or Saturday evenings.

Downtown and The Pearl District

Scandalscalls itself, '‘Cheers,' Portland's Gay Version.' Attending to its chill atmosphere, it creates an outstanding spot for assembling alongside companions or making some more. Grab an outdoor seat through the warmer months and view the summer demographic cruise on by.

Portland contains a duo of all-male strip establishments. The original can be found at Sixth Avenue and NW Couch (pronounced 'cooch') in the form of Silverado. Locate Stag simply several blocks away along NW Broadway.

East Portland

Given the hectic events calendar at Back2Earth, when you drop in for a drink, fun will surely be underway — partake in some drag events, game evenings, dance gatherings and much more.

Slightly farther eastward, Escape Bar & Grill sits just ten minutes away from the Portland Airport. Expect a comprehensive menu, covered outdoor lounge, karaoke events, and weekly hosted events from this mixed/lesbian establishment.

Dance Clubs and Drag Shows

Darcelle XV Showplace has two displays across both Friday and Saturday evenings alongside drag queen brunch across Sundays in the event you may be in the mood for an exciting drag presentation. Historic Places saw the addition of this renowned venue recently to its National Register.

Make certain to examine CC Slaughters in the interest of dancing and drag. Drag performances occur across both Friday and Sunday nights courtesy of this downtown dance establishment.

Dance Nights

Blow Pony

Since two thousand and seven this spectacle has been recognized for attracting famous persons such as Jakes Shears as well as John Cameron Mitchell. The month's fourth Saturday.

Bridge Club

For laid-back mingling at Produce Row Cafe, descend alongside the self-described 'queer collective of promoters, artists, DJs, socialites and designers' within the city. From late spring through early fall, the month's first Sunday.

Club Kai-Kai

The Coffin Club (Lovecraft Bar previously), a goth- and horror-styled dance establishment holds this queer dance celebration. The month's fourth Friday.

Hot Flash/Inferno

This bimonthly, age-varied spectacle, heats up karaoke hot spot Trio Club via the provision of female- and trans-exclusive dancing. Recognized because of retro tunes alongside zero attitude, it extends back ten years. At Bossanova during the month's fourth Saturday, and at Trio Club during the month's second Saturday.

Jump Jack Sound Machine

This gender-bending, body-positive fete over at Mississippi Studios is ideal concerning 'art darlings and audiophiles.' The month's second Saturday.

Judy on Duty

At the moment, Judy on Duty, a hip hop and pop dance celebration hosted through a Judy each month, stands as the reigning monarch concerning celebrations intended for the adjacent queer women demographic. Usually, the dance celebration occurs across the month's last Saturday over at The High Water Mark.

Werk

Bad Weather Productions puts on queer house and hip hop dance evenings for kiki attending over at Killingsworth Dynasty as a somewhat recent newbie on the scene, thereby fulfilling the emptiness abandoned through the departure of Lez Do It. The month's first Friday.

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