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HOOPS—In the ever-changing landscape of the Western Conference, teams like the once-laughable Sacramento Kings are now formidable foes for the Portland Trail Blazers. Led by superstar-in-the-making Tyreke Evans, the Kings are looking for an upset in the Rose Garden, while Portland is trying to make the playoffs and not lose yet another player to some debilitating injury. EAC
Rose Garden, 1 Center Ct, 7 pm, $9-135, all ages, broadcast on Comcast SportsNet NW

DO ASK, DO TELL—Veterans, meet the gays. How great you both could make it! The Portland chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) hosts a panel discussion tonight on the future of America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy with special guests: people who were actually in the Army! SM
First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, 7 pm, FREE

Don’t just stand there! My, What a Busy Week!

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)