Part of the Gay Portland Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Showtunes night hosted by Quesa D'Mondays and Dieter Davis: musicals by request plus live performances.
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Tue, Oct 27
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.
WeeklyWed, Oct 28
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 28
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 DJ 55x.
WeeklyThu, Oct 29
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 29
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.
WeeklyFri, Oct 30
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.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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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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Your complete guide to every dedicated lesbian and sapphic bar currently operating in the US, mapped by city, with what makes each one worth the trip.
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