The Portland arts community lost a legendary drag performer and community activist when Darcelle XV passed away from natural causes on March 23, 2023, at the age of 92. Hailed…
Drag Queens, Former Mayor Remember LGBTQ Icon
Dressed in everything from traditional mourning attire to ballgowns and platform stilettos, about 200 people gathered on Nov. 5, outside Darcelle XV’s Showplace to pay their respects to Roxy LeRoy…
Portland Halloween celebrations of yore
Vangourd history: Old Portland does Halloween There’s no doubt about it: Portland loves Halloween. Despite the gloomy October weather, when the week of the 31st rolls around, there’s never any…
Off-campus events: July 11–17
FEATURED EVENT COMEDY 1st Annual Portland Queer Comedy Festival July 13–16 Multiple venues $20–135, 21+ Almost 50 nationally recognized and local standup comedians across the LGBTQ+ spectrum gather for America’s…
Off-campus events: May 30–June 5
Featured Event PUNK ROCK Queer as in Fuck You Fest June 2–3 Black Water Bar $5–10, 21+ Over a dozen queercore musicians are spread out over two nights in celebration…
Off-campus calendar: May 9–15
Featured Event NIGHTLIFE Questlove Saturday, May 13, 9 p.m. White Owl Social Club $25, 21+ The Roots’ legendary frontman/drummer and Hamilton producer plays a DJ set. Tuesday, May 9 ART TALK What…