Trans General Assembly (community gathering)
Marie Equi Center
The Trans General Assembly is an ongoing, recurring event for the Trans community to come together and get organized, share resources/information, and otherwise get connected because it has never been more important for us to come together for protection and solidarity.
Saturday, April 12th, 3pm
Marie Equi Center, 4434 SE 25th Ave., Portland
Save SMYRC Fundraiser (in-person event)
Mr. Portland Gay Pride & Pride Northwest
The Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) of Portland is at risk of losing their Multnomah County funding. SMYRC is one of Portland’s only safety nets in providing access to lifesaving and gender affirming care for queer and transgender youth and young adults. This fundraising event is a collaborative effort between Title Holders of Pride Northwest, The Sweethearts of Portland, and The Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon. Star-studded and jaw-dropping drag show starts at 6 pm. Suggested donation of $5-20 at the door with 100% going towards SMYRC.
Sunday, April 13th, Doors at 5pm, Drag show at 6pm
The Badlands, 110 NW Broadway, Portland
Free Gay Skate Night!
Multnomah County Health Department
The time has come again to skate on into National Trans HIV Testing Day at Oaks Park Roller Rink! The annual event celebrates our Trans community and includes free admission into Gay Skate Night. Cost-free, confidential HIV and STI testing, for anyone interested, provided by Multnomah County. Come celebrate community and skate (or try). All are welcome!
https://www.instagram.com/multcohealth/p/DICKFrYPXfJ
Monday, April 21st, 7pm-9:30pm
Oaks Park Roller Rink, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland
Ben Greene: Resilience and Self Care for LGBTQ+ Folks and Allies (virtual)
PFLAG San Francisco
Join PFLAG San Francisco for a virtual presentation about resilience and self care for LGBTQ+ folks and allies from guest speaker Ben Greene. Ben is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding gender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in a small town, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and storytelling around the trans experience. He is the author of the Substack “Good Queer News,” as well as the book My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy Centered Approach to Support. Ben is passionate about educating others from a place of compassion, no matter where they’re starting from. Register online.
https://pages.pflagsf.org/event-ben-greene
Tuesday, April 22nd, 7pm
Queer Spring Art Market
Iridescent Daydream & Westside Queer Resource Center
Discover the joy of supporting queer artists at this pop-up art market. From hidden gems to unique gifts, it’s a shopping experience like no other!
https://www.westsideqrc.org/calendar/queer-spring-art-market
Saturday, April 26th, 1-6pm
Westside Queer Resource Center, 233 SE Washington St, Hillsboro