THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
PORTLAND Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT PORTLAND
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT PORTLAND LGBTQ Portland If you like great art, cool people, good food, shopping and nature, Portland will be a satisfying destination. Portland is a laid back big city that’s still got that small-town feel to it--and reasonable prices to match. The Pearl District is home to some of the city’s best known chefs and restaurants, world class art galleries, and vibrant shops and boutiques. Located in the heart of downtown, one will find businesses ranging from finance and real estate to renowned advertising agencies and software firms. The Pearl District is nestled among familyfriendly parks that attract visitors and locals, many of whom call the neighborhood’s iconic residential buildings home. Portland, The City of Roses, also hosts Pride Northwest and the Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Higgins Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland
Le Pigeon Rotating menu of creative Frenchinspired fare served at communal tables or the bar in a snug room. 738 E Burnside St, Portland
Luce Petite, low-key Italian restaurant and grocery serving housemade pastas & seasonal entrees. 2140 E Burnside St, Portland
Gumba Outdoor Italian food vendor serving pasta & small plates with rotating specials & catering options. 1733 NE Alberta St, Portland
Coquine Cozy corner kitchen serving polished, farm-to-table New American dinners & casual cafe fare by day. 6839 SE Belmont St, Portland
Chameleon Restaurant & Bar Warm neighborhood bistro with a cozy covered patio serving Thai-influenced New American fare. 2000 NE 40th Ave, Portland
Bullard Tavern Tex-Mex-inspired fare & classic cocktails in a cozy space with booth seating, fit for large parties. 813 SW Alder St, Portland
Grain & Gristle Hip neighborhood pub offers craft brews & snout-to-tail New American fare in an open-timbered space. 1473 NE Prescott St, Portland
Love Belizean Stews, curries, meat plates & other Caribbean offerings in a chill counterserve kitchen. 1503 SW Broadway, Portland
Mucca Osteria Romantic Italian spot offers organic fare & handmade pasta in a refined space with Gothic flair. 1022 SW Morrison St, Portland
Lil’ Shalom Bustling kitchen serving Mediterranean food plus desserts, Turkish coffee & craft cocktails. 1128 SW Alder St, Portland
Portland City Grill New American dishes with an Asian touch, plus a happy hour, served with a 30th-floor skyline view. 111 SW 5th Ave 30th Floor, Portland
Mother’s Bistro & Bar Homey cafe & bar with country-chic decor & chandeliers specializes in hearty comfort-food classics. 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland
Lechon Vibrant, rustic-chic haunt offering creative South American meals, happy hours & a tapas menu. 113 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland
Il Terrazzo This casual standby with marina views & sidewalk seating offers Italian favorites & cocktails. On The Esplanade Overlooking The Harbor 315 S, SW Montgomery St suite 340, Portland
Picnic House Inspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings. 723 SW Salmon St, Portland
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JANUARY
the City of Roses into a city of lights. Designed to bring light to the wintry darkness, this free festival returns every winter with imaginative works that combine light and technology to create interactive experiences. Learn more at travelportland.com.
JAN 14
T.G.I.F. (THANK GAWD I’M FAB!)
Miss Inana (Portland’s tallest drag queen) hosts this weekly drag show extravaganza to get your weekend started. Along with guest performers like Kharisma Phoenix, Kaina Martinez, and Amy Ta’Kill, she dances, twirls, and lip-syncs on the new stag while the patrons imbibe cocktails from one of two bars at CC Slaughters. $5 cover. 21+ only. Learn more at ccslaughterspdx.com.
FEB 4
LEATHER, SCOTCH, & CIGAR SOCIAL
Bring out your leather wear for this monthly leather night at Eagle. Hosted by Ray and with a resident bootblack (a person employed to polish boots and shoes), expect to see some bears and fetishes on display. Come with friends or make some new ones while having a scotch or other drink from the bar. Smoking (presumably) on the patio. 21+ only. Details at eagleportland.com.
JAN 14
PORTLAND’S FOLK FESTIVAL
An annual celebration of folk, Americana, and roots music in Portland, Oregon hosted by McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom. Visit mcmenamins.com.
FEB 4-5
JAN 22
PORTLAND SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
HAVANA NIGHTS FESTIVAL
Star soprano Camille Zamora and the Mambo Kings present a passionate evening of fiery tango classics, AfroCuban rhythms, and Spanish zarzuela melodies, all paired with internationally acclaimed dancers. Learn more at portland5.com.
Enjoy fresh Oregon seafood (we’ll be at the peak of Dungeness Crab season!) as well as wine, craft beers, cider, & distilled spirits as you browse the 200+ exhibitors! Over 60 of Oregon’s finest wineries offer you tastings of their very best. This is a family-friendly event! Live entertainment, face painters, balloon artists and so much more. Details at pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com.
JAN 23
DIVA DRAG BRUNCH: PORTLAND Drag queens such as Nay Nay Leakes Cartier and the glamorous Nicole Onoscopi lip sync and perform along with fellow entertainers during this brunch-time show. Learn more at bithousesaloon.com.
FEB 17-26
PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL
PDX Jazz Festival includes artists spanning the full breadth of the genre; artists who are driving the evolution of jazz figure prominently alongside GRAMMY® Award-Winning masters. Learn more at pdxjazz.org.
FEBRUARY FEB 4
PORTLAND WINTER LIGHT FEST
MARCH
Brighten your February with glowing sculptures and thousands of twinkling lights. For a few nights each year, the Portland Winter Light Festival transforms
MAR 6
PDX PUNKY REGGAE PARTY 8
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BAR GU ID E Silverado A friendly and diverse crowd Downtown - 318 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
Vault Martini Decadent Sins! 226 NW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR
C.C. Slaughter’s A great place to find the gyrating boy of your dreams Downtown - 219 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR
Santé Bar LGBTQ-friendly spot for creative cocktails, with small plates & occasional live music. 411 NW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Eagle Portland Portland’s rugged bar for masculine men Northeast - 835 N Lombard, Portland, OR
Darcelle XV Upbeat nightclub featuring cocktails & musical performances starring female impersonators. 208 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR
Doug Fir A hot spot for upcoming indiebands with a mixed crowd Southeast - 830 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
The Queen’s Head LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant with nightly events including drag, comedy, burlesque and more in the heart of Old Town. 19 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR
Scandal’s Tavern Casual lounge and hangout Downtown - 1125 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
STAG Gentleman’s club, lounge and bar Northeast - 313 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Crush Chic, artsy lounge provides stylish comfort 1400 SE Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Escape Bar & Grill This queer-friendly neighborhood hangout & sports bar offers karaoke, board games & pub grub. 9004 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE offer free readings/healings (included with admission) in an informal panel format, answering questions from the audience. This is a great way to sample our practitioners - having them answer your question and hearing them answer questions from others. Arrive on time to get your question in! Get your tickets at eventbrite.com.
Immerse yourself in the sound and dance and escape with us! Come, express yourself and feel the vibrations. Free all night for 21+. Details at eventbrite.com
MAR 11-12
FITNESS FAIR
Fitness Fair is free admission and open to the public — not just to Shamrock Run participants. More than 60 exhibitors & 80 booths featuring fitness products, sampling, games and contests. To learn more about Fitness Fair or the Shamroclk Run Visit at shamrockrunportland.com.
APR 16
GATEWAY SHOW - PORTLAND
Stand-up comedians take to the stage and tell their BEST jokes, then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY too high, only to come back to the stage and ATTEMPT to tell more jokes completely baked. Details and tickets at eventbrite.com.
MAR 19
LUCKY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAWL
APR 23
Join The Luckiest Bar Crawl Ever! With a $1,000 Grand Prize Costume Contest*, 2 complimentary drinks/shots, amazing local food, custom lucky badge lanyard, waived cover at all venues, awesome after party and more. Get your tickets at eventbrite.com.
THE YOGA EXPO PORTLAND
Discover how The Yoga Expo can provide an unforgettable experience for each and every member of your family. Children under 12 are FREE. There are classes & workshops for all levels at The Yoga Expo. Additionally, there are plenty of activities to choose from for the entire family! Unlimited Yoga & Meditation Programs. Listen to live music throughout the day. Local and sustainable food options and a One-ofa-Kind Yoga Marketplace. Learn more about day passes at theyogaexpo.org.
APRIL APR 9
MEWE FAIR PORTLAND
Enjoy 70+ healers and vendors, 30+ talks at our in-person again MeWe Metaphysics & Wellness Fair for energizing the body, mind, heart and soul. Everyone is welcome. Each day a selection of our Practitioners will
APR 30
TACO & TEQUILA CRAWL
Come enjoy tacos and exclusive
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JUNE
margarita, tequila, and beer specials. Let’s taco about a party! Ticket includes 3 tacos, discounted specials, DJs and entertainment to dance off those tacos and margaritas and more. Details at eventbrite.com.
JUN 1
THE BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL
The all-gay tribute to AC/DC! Don’t miss this event. 21+ only. Video and details at eventbrite.com.
We’ve scoured Portland for the craftiest and most creative Bloody Marys. Don’t miss the brunch-time party of the year! Portland’s best Bloody Marys - and so much more - all under one roof, for one day only! Unlimited Bloody Marys, created by the finest bars and restaurants, food and beverage tastes from local companies, temp tattoos and more. Visit eventbrite.com.
MAY 27
JUN 4-5 & 11-12
MAY
MAY 13
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RENAISSANCE FAIRE
ROSE FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT & FIREWORKS
Welcome to the the Vale of Dunrose! Join in the merriment and joyous celebration of Her Majesty’s return! Musicians, jugglers, magicians, and entertainers of all pedigrees attend Dunrose seeking a chance to catch Her Majesty’s eye upon Her annual visit to the Scottish countryside. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Nothing says “Let’s get this party started!” quite like carnival rides, live music, food, drink and fireworks! The Portland Rose Festival’s return in 2022 Portland Rose Festival will bring out the biggest, baddest fireworks in town! A full concert by fan favorite Hit Machine will warm up the crowd and the fireworks begin just after dark, exact time TBA. Visit rosefestival.org.
JUN 12-19
PORTLAND PRIDE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL AND PARADE
MAY 27 - JUN 12
Pride Northwest hosts a week-long series of Pride events every June, capped off by the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, one of the largest Pride celebrations on the West Coast! Learn more at pridenw.org.
CITYFAIR
Enjoy Entertainment, Food and Rides on the Waterfront! At Rose Festival CityFair, you’ll find your favorite fair features - carnival rides, fair foods, interactive exhibits, and constant entertainment all nestled between the urban energy of the city and the natural beauty of the Willamette River. Visit rosefestival.org.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Q Center Resource and support center for the LGBTQ community 4115 N Mississippi Avenue Portland, OR
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) Resource for LGBTQ businesses and allies 4115 North Mississippi Avenue Portland, OR
Pride Northwest Portland Pride PO Box 6611 Portland, OR Just Out Oregon’s LGBTQ Newspaper Southeast Portland, OR Pivot A space for men into men Downtown - 209 SW 4th Avenue Portland, OR Portland Gay Mens Chorus Innovative and passionate performances 921 SW WASHINGTON Street Portland, OR SMYRC Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center 1220 SW Columbia Street Portland, OR Darcelle XV Showplace Darcelle XV is the Worlds Oldest Working Drag Queen! 208 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AUTO DEALERSHIP Nissan of Portland.................................................... 3
PROBATE Lisa J. Friedlander, Attorney at Law........................... 9
BASKETBALL Portland Trail Blazers.............................................. 11
ROOFING CONTRACTOR CertainTeed Roofing............................................... 13
ELDER LAW Lisa J. Friedlander, Attorney at Law........................... 9
SPORTING EVENTS Portland Trail Blazers.............................................. 11
ESTATE PLANNING Lisa J. Friedlander, Attorney at Law........................... 9
TRAVEL Lisa Balistreri Travel................................................ 15
EYE CARE Oregon Eye Specialists PC...................................... 17
URGENT CARE Portland Urgent Care................................................ 5
FLOORING Koeber’s Interiors..................................................... 9
WEBSITE DESIGN Premium Websites LLC............................................. 1
FLOORING CONTRACTOR Acousti-Level Floor Systems Inc.............................. 19
WINDOW TREATMENTS Budget Blinds of Beaverton, Lake Oswego & Oregon City..................................... 7
INSURANCE Mead Agency and Associates Inc....... back outside cover NW Area Insurance LLC........................................... 19 PAPER CRAFTING Gems, Paper, Scissors............................................. 15
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