Posted inGaming
PIGCON Shows Off the Best (and the Weirdest) of Portland’s Indie Game Scene
The inaugural event takes place May 30-31 at Norse Hall.
Sam Pape
Sam Pape is a freelance journalist and born-and-raised Portlander. They cover arts and culture, with an eye for all things weird and nerdy. When they’re not writing, you can probably find them playing Magic: The Gathering or attending a sweaty screamo show. Follow them on Twitter at @slamfate.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Basic Rights Oregon Wants You to Think About Fostering Queer Youth
A virtual event, put on with the help of Unicorn Solutions and ODHS, offers a no-pressure introduction to affirming care.
Posted inFood and Drink
Old Portland Is Alive (and Maybe Performing Live) at Foster-Powell Neighborhood’s Starday Tavern
Our city’s “Most OKest Bar” is actually pretty great.
Posted inFood and Drink
Just in Time for Pride, a Popular Portland Gay Bar Reopens
Iconic queer nightlife spot Local Lounge is reborn as Back 2 Earth—a much needed win for Portland’s gay bar scene.
Posted inTheater & Performance
You Don’t Have to Be Drunk to Love Drunk Herstory
Creator and host Shandi Evans says the comedy drag night’s first sober storyteller told “hands down the most insane story we’ve ever done.”
Posted inQueer Guide 2023
You Don’t Have to Be Drunk to Love Drunk Herstory
Creator and host Shandi Evans says the comedy drag night’s first sober storyteller told “hands down the most insane story we’ve ever done.”
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Basic Rights Oregon Wants You to Think About Fostering LGBTQ+ Youth
A virtual event, put on with the help of Unicorn Solutions and ODHS, offers a no-pressure introduction to affirming care.
Posted inComic Books
Graphic Novel Review: Mimosa Shows Friends Fucking Up and Figuring It Out
Comics artist Archie Bongiovanni says Tin House took a comic narrative about 30-something queer friendship seriously.
Posted inComedy
Warning: Seeing Comedy Duo Girl God Might Kill You
Worth it, though! The absurdist trans comedy duo returns to Portland on April 4.