Part of the Gay Portland Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Open-call drag show hosted by Rio Diehl Volt where Portland's newest entertainers get their wings, followed by a dance party.
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Tue, Oct 20
9:30 PM - 2:30 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Karaoke Tuesdays at Badlands Portland: a weekly late-night karaoke night at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club on NW Broadway.
WeeklyTue, Oct 20
10 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Emo Dance Party at Badlands Portland: a monthly third-Tuesday emo music dance night at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club on NW Broadway.
MonthlyWed, Oct 21
9:30 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Karaoke Wednesdays at Badlands Portland: a weekly midweek karaoke night at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club on NW Broadway.
WeeklyWed, Oct 21
10 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Woman Crush Wednesdays at Badlands Portland: a weekly femme-centered drag show hosted by Harlow Quinzel with an afterparty from resident DJ 55x.
WeeklyThu, Oct 22
7 PM - 9 PM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Trivia Night at Badlands Portland: a weekly Thursday evening trivia night at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club on NW Broadway.
WeeklyThu, Oct 22
10 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Thirsty Thursdays at Badlands Portland: a weekly Thursday late-night party with go-go dancers at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club.
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