Part of the Gay Portland Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Go-go dancers and no cover make Thursday a late one at Badlands.
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Fri, Oct 23
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.
WeeklySun, Oct 25
8:30 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Industry Night at Badlands Portland: a weekly Sunday night for the service-industry crowd at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club on NW Broadway.
WeeklySun, Oct 25
9 PM - 10 PM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Sun, Oct 25
10 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Noche Kaliente at Badlands Portland: a weekly Sunday Latin night hosted by drag performer Kharisma at the downtown LGBTQ+ video bar and dance club.
WeeklyMon, Oct 26
8 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Musical Mondays at Badlands Portland: a weekly Monday showtunes night with musicals by request and live performances, hosted by Quesa D'Mondays and Dieter Davis.
WeeklyMon, Oct 26
10 PM - 2 AM
Badlands Portland, Portland
Fresh Paint at Badlands Portland is an open-call drag show every Monday, hosted by Rio Diehl Volt, where Portland entertainers get their wings.
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