Community Events Jan/Feb 2025

Student Leadership Call (virtual)

Basic Rights Oregon

Join Basic Rights Oregon as they share the upcoming work they will be doing to protect Oregonians’ rights to reproduction freedom, gender affirming care, and ensuring marriage equality through their Equal Rights for All Campaign. Learn details about BRO’s new student leadership program, which will give students the opportunity to gain leadership and professional development skills to advocate for LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Oregon.

https://www.basicrights.org/events/student-leadership-call

Tuesday, Jan. 28th, 6-7pm

 

Fun Home, a special Pride Night performance (theater)

Metropolitan Performing Arts

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Wear your Pride at a special performance of Fun Home, a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Visit with LGBTQ+ groups, and receive a free vinyl sticker with ticket purchase. $1 from each ticket goes to a local LGBTQ+ org.

mpa.booktix.com

Thursday, Feb. 20th, 7pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

 

A Case of the Existence of God (play, community event)

Third Rail Repertory Theatre

Keith and Ryan, two working dads who seemingly have little in common, meet in Keith’s cubicle to discuss business. Despite different upbringings, identities, and lifestyles — and the primarily transactional nature of their relationship — the men connect over their experiences of fatherhood; growing up in a small, rural town; and the loneliness of lost opportunities and fragile circumstances. Tender and surprising, Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God shines a light on the ways in which disparate lives can commingle and create a deep and indelible imprint of empathy and connection.

Feb. 28th-Mar. 16th, LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Night: Mar. 8th

CoHo Theatre, 2257 NW Raleigh St., Portland

 

Statewide Action Summit: Our Stories Shape Our Future! (conference)

Basic Rights Oregon

This conference is your chance to connect with other LGBTQIA2S+ activists from across Oregon and learn new skills to fuel your advocacy. Discussion topics include current attacks on our communities and what BRO is doing (and could do) to fight back.

https://secure.everyaction.com/zrBwnAIjqUGODW7jWn38AA2

Saturday, Feb., 22nd, 9am-4pm

Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 West 13th Ave., Eugene

 

Sapphire Soirée: A Celebration of 45 Years of Harmony (performance, fundraiser)

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus

In a time when standing up for inclusion and equality matters more than ever, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus invites you a night of music, pride, and impact. Honor 45 radiant years of lifting up our community through the power of song.

https://portland-gay-mens-chorus.my.salesforcesites.com/donate/?dfId=a0nPC00000Bxj1gYAB

Saturday, Feb. 29th

The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St., Portland

 

Affinity Groups and Activities at Westside Queer Resource Center

Join the Westside Queer Resource Center for recurring affinity group meetings and activities.

  • Board Game Night: They provide the games, snacks, and good company. Outside games and Magic/Pokemon cards are always welcome. Second Tuesdays of every month, 5-7:30pm.

Tuesday, Feb. 11th

  • Tabletop RPG Drop-In Night: Have you wanted to try a tabletop roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Do you love TTPRGs but don’t have time for a full-fledged campaign? Join us for a one-shot drop-in game. Fourth Mondays of every month, 6-8:30pm.

Monday, Jan. 27th

Monday, Feb. 24th

  • Affinity Groups: Join like-minded folks gathering in solidarity and support in a space where it’s safe to vent, problem solve, commiserate, comfort, empathize, and hold space for one another.
    • Trans-identifying or Questioning Adults (18+): First Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8:30pm.

Wednesday, Feb. 5th

  • LGBT+ Widow/er: Second Saturdays of the month, 10:30am-noon. Saturday, Feb. 8th
  • Queer Affinity Group (18+): Fourth Fridays of the month, 6:30-8:30pm.

Friday, Feb. 28th

 

https://www.westsideqrc.org/calendar

Westside Queer Resource Center, 233 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro