THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
PORTLAND Vol. 5
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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 The Roxy
Departure
Greasy Spoon Diner, perfect for your postparty grub 1121 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
Upscale, Asian-fusion go-to serves creative fare & global cocktails in a chic space with city views. 525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Cup and Saucer
Higgins Restaurant and Bar
Food conscious cafe 3000 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR
Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Clyde Common
European-style tavern in a casual energizing space Downtown - 1014 SW Stark Street Portland, OR
Screen Door
Refined Southern specialties like buttermilkfried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch. 2337 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
A neighborhood garden cafe with a sustainable philosophy Northwest - 1438 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR
Castanga
Clean-lined, minimalist restaurant serving fixed-price, high-end modernist Northwest dinners. 1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
23Hoyt
Indulge your senses Northwest - 529 NW 23rd Avenue Portland, OR
Laurelhurst Market
Butcher shop/steakhouse providing unusual cuts, house-cured meats & craft drinks in industrial digs. 3155 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
Red Star Tavern
Inventive dishes in a comfortable setting Downtown - 503 SW Alder Street Portland, OR
Tasty n Sons
Saucebox
Pan-Asian Pacific Island paradise Downtown - 214 SW Broadway Portland, OR
Inventive American dishes in a big, lively space offering daily brunch, dinner & happy hours. 3808 N Williams Avenue C, Portland, OR
Cupcake Jones
Kachka
Cute as Cupcakes Pearl District - 307 NW 10th Avenue Portland, OR
Lively spot for refined Russian fare & houseinfused vodkas in kitschy surroundings 720 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR
Le Pigeon
Aviary
Snug urbane eatery boasts cutting-edge New American small plates, a communal table & seasonal patio. 1733 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Buzzworthy fare Downtown - 738 E. Burnside, Portland, OR
Marinepolis Sushi Land
Sushi everywhere! Northeast - 1409 NE Weidler Street Portland, OR
Nostrana
Seasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs. 1401 SE Morrison Street, Ste. 101, Portland, OR
Cricket Cafe
Hangover cures galore Southeast - 3159 SE Belmont Street Portland, OR
Mucca Osteria
Romantic Italian spot offers organic fare & handmade pasta in a refined space with Gothic flair. 1022 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Toro Bravo
It’s worth the wait for these shareable tapas Northeast - 120 NE Russell Street Portland, OR
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE MAR 17
MARCH
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Includes music, dancing, and bagpipes at two Kells locations: Kells Irish Pub (downtown) & Kells Brewery (NW). Details at kellsirishfest.com.
Hear traditional music, watch amazing dancing, buy food and drink, and check out the children’s activities at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration by All-Ireland Cultural Society at Aquinas Hall. Visit oregonirishsociety.org.
MAR 13-22
MAR 21
Hear classical music written by the world’s greatest composers at Oregon Music Festival. Learn more at oregonmusicfest.org.
You’re encouraged to wear a rainforest costume or formal wear to the Enchanted Forest Ball, which includes a light buffet, a drink ticket, live music, dancing, and a silent auction at Saint David of Wales for age 21+. Get your tickets at tickettomato.com.
MAR 13-17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL
ENCHANTED FOREST BALL
OREGON MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAR 13-15
OMSI AFTER DARK
Explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight, and drink beer or wine while learning about robots, tornadoes, and fossils at OMSI After Dark for age 21+. This event repeats many times per year. Visit omsi.edu.
APRIL APR 5
COCHON
Cochon is a stand-up tasting featuring dozens of chef-made dishes plus wine, cocktails, and beer at Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront for age 21+. Visit cochon555.com.
MAR 14
STUMPTOWN LEPRECON
Wear a costume to Stumptown LepreCon, which begins at Kell’s and continues at other bars within walking distance for age 21+. Costume required. Details at tickettomato.com.
APR 5
BRIDGE TO BREWS
Run or walk the Bridge to Brews 8K/10K over the Fremont Bridge and to a post-race party at Waterfront Park with beer tasting and live music. Details at terrapinevents.com.
MAR 14
PORTLAND WOMEN’S EXPO
Features a fashion show, food samples, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and health & beauty products at Oregon Convention Center. Visit pdxwomensexpo.org.
APR 10-12 KINKFEST
Kinkfest embraces sexual diversity by offering “educational classes, evening play parties, and a large vendor mall filled with products and services from local and national leather, fetish, and kink businesses” at Portland Expo Center for age 18+. Visit kinkfest.org.
MAR 14
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE - FEST
Includes a family parade at noon, a family-friendly carnival and book fair until 4:30 p.m., and Irish music, dancing, food, and a beer garden until 5 p.m. at St. Agatha Catholic School. Details at stagathaschoolpdx.us.
APR 17-18
VANCOUVER BREWFEST
Features locally brewed beer, mead,
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BAR GU ID E The Fox & Hound A great after work or pre-party stop Old Town/ Chinatown 217 NW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Silverado A friendly and diverse crowd Downtown - 318 SW 3rd 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
Scandal’s Tavern Casual lounge and hangout Downtown - 1125 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
Eagle Portland Portland’s rugged bar for masculine men Northeast - 835 N Lombard, Portland, OR
Crush Chic, artsy lounge provides stylish comfort 1400 SE Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Hobo’s A simple and elegant piano bar with a game room in the back Downtown - 120 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
Embers Avenue A busy, straight-friendly place with drag shows and dancing Downtown - 110 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Doug Fir A hot spot for upcoming indiebands with a mixed crowd Southeast - 830 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
Vault Martini Decadent Sins! 226 NW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE APR 18-19
and cider at Esther Short Park for age 21+. Repeats in August. Learn more at vancouverbrewfest.com.
NOURISHED FESTIVAL
The Nourished Festivals are the greatest events on earth for those living a glutenfree, allergen-friendly or specialty diet lifestyle!
APR 17-19
PORTLAND HOUSE & OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW
Meet vendors for everything home related at the Portland House & Outdoor Living Show in Oregon Convention Center. Details at homeshowcenter.com.
The Festivals have five zones to visit: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Keto & Plant-Based. All products in all zones are gluten-free. Come get Nourished! Visit nourishedfestival.com.
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APR 24-26
VINE2WINE
Taste Oregon wines paired with food and live jazz at Vine2Wine at Tualatin Public Library. Details on Facebook.
NANO BEER FEST
Taste beer from 25 small breweries with food for sale during Nano Beer Fest at John’s Marketplace for age 21+ only. Visit nanobeerfest.com.
APR 18
CAMELLIA FESTIVAL
The Camellia Festival begins with a 5K/10K run/walk and includes performances, a flower show, children’s activities, and vendors of Asian food and crafts to celebrate Newberg’s official flower of Asian origin at Chehalem Cultural Center. Free event. Visit newbergcamelliafestival.com.
APR 25-26
APR 18
APR 26
MAC FOOD TRUCK FEST
Features “two stages with bands, a baby animal area for kids, and 35 food trucks from across Oregon” on Alpine Avenue in McMinnville. Children younger than age 12 are admitted free. Visit mcminnvillefoodtruckfestival.com.
HARD-PRESSED CIDER FEST
POUR OREGON
Try samples from 20 cideries at Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest, which includes art & food vendors, a kids’ area, and local music in Hood River. No pets. Visit visithoodriver.com.
A ticket to Pour Oregon allows you to taste wine from 50 small, artisanal winemakers at World Trade Center for age 21+. Food and bottles will be available for sale. Visit pouroregon.com.
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE APR 30 - MAY 3
MAY 29-30
QDoc is billed as the only U.S. festival devoted exclusively to Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) documentaries, at Hollywood Theatre. Visit qdocfilmfest.org.
Buy samples of wine, beer, and food; hear live music; and shop from vendors at Taste & Tunes Festival [formerly Canby Wine, Food & Brew]. Children age 15 and younger are free. Visit clackamas.us.
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TASTE & TUNES
MAY
JUNE
MAY 1-3
JUN 13-14
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE
Enjoy live entertainment, authentic food, carnival rides, an artisan village, and family fun at Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Visit cincodemayo.org.
Portland Pride Festival includes food vendors and exhibitors both days at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The free Portland Pride Parade begins 11 a.m. Sunday in the North Park Blocks and ends at the festival. Learn more at portlandpride.org.
MAY 2
THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE
Feel like a kid again at The Great Inflatable Race, which includes at least eight blow-up obstacles you must get over, under, around, or through at Portland International Raceway. Learn more at thegreatinflatablerace.com.
JUN 17
SAKE FEST PDX
Taste samples of sake, plum wine, and beer paired with food at Sake Fest PDX at the Oregon Convention Center for age 21+. Visit sakefestpdx.com.
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JUN 18-20
THE UFO FESTIVAL
OREGON HEMP CONVENTION
The UFO Festival honors two locals who spotted UFOs, with a costume parade Saturday at 2 p.m., speakers, a movie, live music, a 5K, and kids’ fun at McMenamins Hotel Oregon in McMinnville. Visit ufofest.com.
The largest gathering of hemp and CBD business professionals in the Pacific Northwest! With more than 5,000 attendees expected at the event in 2020, #OHC2020 is your opportunity to network with and learn from the biggest names in the legal hemp and CBD industry! Learn more at oregonhempconvention.com.
MAY 16
SIP OF SPRING
A ticket to Sip of Spring gets you 14 four-ounce samples of beer at Rossi Farms for age 21+. Food for sale. Find us on Facebook.
JUN 19-20
CIDER SUMMIT PORTLAND
Features 150 ciders, local food vendors, and live music at The Fields Park in the Pearl District for age 21+. Visit cidersummitnw.com.
MAY 22 - JUN 7 CITYFAIR
Fireworks on opening night, carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and music concerts at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Learn more at rosefestival.org.
JUN 20-21
GEEKCRAFT EXPO
A curated market of handmade “things
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE to complement your geeky lifestyle” at Oregon Convention Center. Free event. Find us on Facebook.
AUGUST
JULY
CHINESE FESTIVAL
AUG 1
The Chinese Festival promises “nonstop entertainment, delicious Chinese food, fun activities, and much more” at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit pdxchinese.org.
JUL 3
JULY 3RD CELEBRATION
Food vendors and bars open at 4pm, live music at 6pm and the fireworks at 10pm. during July 3rd Celebration at Oregon Garden in Silverton. Visit oregongarden.org.
AUG 1
OBONFEST
Commemorates ancestors with Obon dance, lanterns, children’s booths, Japanese food, beer, and sake at Oregon Buddhist Temple. Free entry. Visit oregonbuddhisttemple.com.
JUL 18
GRESHAM ARTS FESTIVAL
Has 100 artists, a children’s village, and entertainment on multiple stages in Gresham. Free. Learn more at greshamoregon.gov.
AUG 1
COLD BREW FEST
Sample coffee and vote for your favorite, hear live music, and shop from food vendors at Cold Brew Fest in Esther Short Park, Vancouver, WA. Children younger than age 12 are free. Visit coldbrewcoffeefest.com.
JUL 22-25
OREGON BREWERS FESTIVAL
Try 101 different craft beers (or cider and wine), eat pub food, and music at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. There is a brunch and a parade on Wednesday. No pets. Visit oregonbrewfest.com.
AUG 7-8
TUALATIN CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
JUL 24-25
Event has food, beer, wine, and music both days. Saturday it adds races, vendors, carnival games, eating contests, and a kids’ zone. Visit hoodtocoastrelay.com.
SISTERS RHYTHM AND BREWS FESTIVAL Promises “high-quality musicians” plus local food and beverages in scenic Sisters. Learn more at sistersrhythmandbrews.com.
AUG 8
PAN AFRICAN FESTIVAL
JUL 25-26
Live entertainment, cultural foods, a fashion show, and an arts & crafts market at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free event. Find us on Facebook.
SCOOPERFEST
A ticket to Scooperfest gets you unlimited ice cream samples and family entertainment at Colwood Golf Center, including dairy-free options. Visit scooperfest.com.
AUG 9
BOODY MARY FESTIVAL
Ticket includes unlimited tastes of creative bloody Marys, craft spirits, artisan food samples, and live music at Redd East for age 21+. See Facebook for details.
JUL 31
TACOS, TEQUILA & CERVEZAS
Event promises food vendors, tequila, mixed drinks, beer, exhibitors, and live entertainment on stage in Vancouver. Visit nwtacofest.com.
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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 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 Portland Area Business Association (PABA) Resource for LGBTQ businesses and allies 4115 North Mississippi Avenue Portland, OR
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AUTO DEALERSHIP Nissan of Portland.................................................... 3
PRIVATE SCHOOL Cedarwood Waldorf School...................................... 7
CLEANING SERVICES Maid Brigade of Portland....................................... 11
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Income Property Management................................ 9
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE HFO Investment Real Estate................................... 12
RECRUITING Abbott & Associates, Inc.......................................... 17
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Brad Boyl - Edward Jones....................................... 19
SAND & GRAVEL SUPPLIER Portland Sand & Gravel Co Inc................................ 10
FINANCIAL PLANNING Steinberg Investment Group.........back outside cover Northwest Robo Advisors...............back outside cover
SCHOOL PRE K - 13 Cedarwood Waldorf School...................................... 7 SENIOR CARE Chancellor Healthcare.............................................. 5
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Shelter Solutions LLC.......................front inside cover
STORAGE ITS Global Relocation Services................................ 15
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Aaron Starwalt- State Farm....................................... 1
VIDEO SERVICES Discovery Media Productions................................. 11
LENDING Silverado Funding LLC.............................................. 9
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Steinberg Investment Group.........back outside cover Northwest Robo Advisors...............back outside cover
MEMORY & DEMENTIA CARE Chancellor Healthcare.............................................. 5 MORTGAGES Silverado Funding LLC.............................................. 9 MOVING ITS Global Relocation Services................................ 15 OPTOMETRIST Northwest Eye Care Professionals........................... 19 PERSONAL INJURY LAW D’Amore Law Group PC........................................... 15
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