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LGBTQ+ Resources
Connect with safe spaces and LGBTQ+-friendly businesses in Portland.
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Note: This section was produced in collaboration with ProudQueer.com, formerly known as PQ Monthly.
LGBTQ+ Life in Portland
Is Portland Oregon LGBTQ+-friendly?
Where can I find LGBTQ+-owned restaurants in Portland?
Are there community organizations for trans people in Portland?
Queer in Portland
Connect with Portland's gay community through local organizations and events
Community Organizations
Dykes on Bikes
Dykes on Bikes supports a diverse community of women including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals through rides, charity events, Pride events and education. There are Dykes on Bikes PDX rides Saturday and Sunday except in bad weather. Visit the DOBPDX Facebook Page for upcoming event information.
Northwest Gender Alliance
Northwest Gender Alliance provides support and social opportunities for transgender, transsexual and cross-dressing individuals. Connect with their welcoming community via the Northwest Gender Alliance Facebook Group.
PFLAG Portland
The Portland chapter of PFLAG supports LGBTQ+ individuals and their families in the greater Portland metro area. Keep an eye on PFLAG’s events for upcoming LGBTQ+-friendly community activities.
Pride Foundation
Pride Foundation supports LGBTQ+ equality in Oregon. Building on its first Oregon grant awarded in 1991 supporting the development of LGBTQ+-focused domestic violence services, Pride Foundation has been growing support for local Oregon organizations and scholars thanks to donors and volunteers.
Safe Spaces and LGBTQ+ Support Centers
Bradley Angle
The oldest domestic violence shelter on the West Coast, Bradley Angle is also the only agency in Portland that provides support for LGBTQ+ domestic violence survivors. They work with people of all gender identities and are polyamory and kink-friendly.
Cascade AIDS Project
Cascade Aids Project is dedicated to HIV/AIDS prevention and supporting those living with HIV/AIDS. The project also runs Pivot, a drop-in space for gay, bisexual and transgender men.
Our House
Our House provides healthcare, housing and other vital services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. Associated organizations (Esther’s Pantry and Tod’s Corner) provide food, clothing and personal care items to those in need living with HIV/AIDS.
Outside In
Outside In is a social service organization that helps homeless youth and other marginalized people including transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals. Their Federally-Qualified Clinic provides medical services for youth ages 13-14 (with a guardian), teenagers, adults and seniors.
Q Center
Q Center is the largest LGBTQ+ center in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a safe space for all LGBTQ2SIA+ people and celebrates diversity, visibility and community-building through a wide range of events, workshops, advocacy work. Q Center provides peer support services for different ages and gender identities. Weekly and monthly support groups include Aging With Pride, Queer Youth Group, Trans Guyz, and the LGBTQ Bipolar and Depression Support Alliance.
Rose Haven
Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center serving women, children and gender non-conforming people in Portland. Community health workers and student nurses are available to address medical needs.
SMYRC
The Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) provides a safe, welcoming environment for minority and LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-23. The supportive environment includes positive activities like art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups. SMYRC also provides case management services, counseling, education, and more.
LGBTQ+ Happenings
Celebrate Portland's vibrant LGBTQ+ community
Gay Skate
Roll out with your friends and loved ones to our monthly Gay Skate Session, held the 3rd Monday night of the month from 7-9 PM. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event at Oaks Bottom. Admission tickets allow access to the Oaks Park Roller Rink for the selected Gay Skate Session date/time. Includes conventional skate…
The Queen's Keys
Drag artists Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi bring you live vocals and piano, mixed with comedy and storytelling. A perfect event for date night or a family night out. (All ages are welcome.)
Flawless Sunsets
Celebrate queer excellence at Show Bar with Flawless Shade. Flawless and a surprise queen will host an interactive drag event from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. This event is 21+ with no cover, so grab a friend and come with cash to tip your queens, honey. There will also be themed cocktails and photo-ops to help…
Spectrum Art Market
Spectrum Art Market returns for a second season, starting off with an extra special TWO DAY market during Pride Month at the Q Center Parking lot, 4115 N Mississippi Ave in Portland, from 12-4 pm. Find ceramics, art, textiles, apparel, jewelry, accessories, and so much more. Each day features new artists. Please wear a mask
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World 2022 The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all-new production for 2022. An experiment gone wrong has sent the audience spiraling through time with no way of returning to the present. Join Gottmik, Jaida Essence Hall, Naomi Smalls, Violet Chachki and all finalists from the upcoming…
Burlynomicon – A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue
Burlynomicon – 11th ANNIVERSARY SOIREE – SEPTEMBER Some times are more apt for celebration than others…and every second Tuesday of the month for the past 11 years, we have celebrated art, beauty, and fantasticness of the darkly decadent variety without fail. On Tuesday, September 13, Burlynomicon – A Darkly Decadent Burlesque Revue celebrates our 11th…
Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy-nominated television personality, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. He stars in Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning reboot series “Queer Eye,” where he shines as the hair guru and self-care advocate. He was a 2020 Primetime Emmy nominee for ‘Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program’…
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