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Portland has long been a haven for LGBTQ+ culture, with a fiercely independent queer community known for its creativity, inclusivity, and "keep it weird" spirit. From a thriving drag scene to queer-owned businesses across the city, Portland is one of the Pacific Northwest's most welcoming destinations.
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Fri, Nov 6
7 PM - 9 PM
CC Slaughters Nightclub and Lounge, Portland
The Queens Keys at CC Slaughters Portland: a weekly Friday live piano and singing show in the Rainbow Room Martini Lounge, hosted by Nicole Onoscopi.
Weekly
Fri, Nov 6
8 PM - 12 AM
Eagle Portland, Portland
Leather, Scotch & Cigar Social at Eagle Portland: a first-Friday leather social hosted by Ray with Bootblack Nick, cigars, scotch and DJs Sappho and Detour.
Monthly
Fri, Nov 6
8 PM - 9:30 PM
Darcelle XV, Portland
Darcelle XV's Friday drag show, Portland: 8–9:30pm, $32, 21+.
Weekly
Fri, Nov 6
9 PM - 2:30 AM
Stag PDX, Portland
Fridaze at Stag PDX: the weekly Friday night party hosted by drag queen Kimberly Westwood, with male dancers at Portland's NW Broadway gay nightclub.
Weekly
Fri, Nov 6
9:30 PM - 2:15 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Fridays Are A Drag at Badlands Portland: a weekly Friday drag showcase with rotating hosts, leading into a dance party with go-gos and DJ Haute Toddy.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 7
11 AM - 2 PM
Produce Row Cafe
Brunch (Taylor's Version) drag brunch at Produce Row Cafe, Portland: Nov 7, 11am–2pm, 21+.
Portland, Oregon
110 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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219 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217, United States
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1400 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
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827 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
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208 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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317 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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9004 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97220, United States
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335 SE 99th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, United States
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610 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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2715 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214, United States
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From Darcelle XV's drag shows to the city's gay bars and events, here's your insider guide to LGBTQ+ Portland.
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Where to find drag brunch in Portland — Sunday Funday at Darcelle XV in Old Town, DIVA Drag Brunch at Swan Dive, all-ages weekend brunches at Bar Cala on Alberta, Poison Waters at The Heist, and the one-off brunches coming up.
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Where to see drag shows in Portland — Darcelle XV's Friday and Saturday cabaret in Old Town, Fridays Are A Drag, Woman Crush Wednesdays and Fresh Paint at Badlands, drag bingo and the monthly Black Magic show at CC Slaughters.
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July is Pride's second wave: beach weekends, Bear Week, leather street fairs, and late-summer Prides from San Diego to Portland. Here are the best gay events to plan your July travel around.
Robbie S.June is Pride Month, and the chaos is real. Here are 25+ of the best gay events in June 2026 across North America, organized by week so you can actually plan your travel.
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