LGBTQ+ Resources
These publications and organizations will put you in touch with Portland's LGBTQ+ community.
PQ Monthly
Know Before You Go
This section was produced in collaboration with PQ Monthly, dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ communities of Oregon, Washington and the Bay Area. PQ Monthly is published on the third Thursday of every month and updated daily online.
Portland has a plethora of LGBTQ publications, organizations and businesses in various neighborhoods to serve the diverse queer community.
LGBT Media
Portland’s Gay Yellow Pages
Portland’s Gay Yellow Pages is a publication and website that lists Portland area businesses that welcome the LGBTQ+ community with open arms.
Organizations
Basic Rights Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon is dedicated to winning marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and promoting racial justice.
Bradley Angle
The oldest domestic violence shelter on the West Coast, Bradley Angle is also the only agency in Portland that provides culturally-specific services for LGBTQ+ survivors.
Cascade AIDS Project
Cascade Aids Project is an HIV/AIDS organization dedicated to prevention, support and the elimination of stigma. The project also runs Pivot, a drop-in space for gay, bisexual and transgender men.
Dykes on Bikes
Dykes on Bikes supports philanthropic endeavors in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and women’s communities and beyond, and reaches out to empower a community of diverse women through rides, charity events, Pride events and education.
Equity Foundation
The Equity Foundation supports the LGBTQ+ community by providing grants and scholarships.
Human Rights Campaign (Portland Steering Committee)
Portland’s all-volunteer chapter of HRC hosts events throughout the year to raise awareness (and funds) for the fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
Northwest Gender Alliance
NWGA provides support and social opportunities for transgender, transsexual and cross-dressing individuals as well as education on trans issues for the community.
Our House
Our House provides healthcare, housing and other vital services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS.
Outside In
Founded in 1968, Outside In is a social service organization that helps homeless youth and other marginalized individuals (such as LGBTQ+ people) attain health and self-sufficiency.
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.
Portland Area Business Association (PABA)
PABA serves as the LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce for businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Q Center
The Q Center is dedicated to creating a safe space for all LGBTQ+ people that celebrates diversity, visibility and community-building through a wide range of events, workshops, support services and advocacy work.
SMYRC
The Sexual Minority Youth Recreation Center (SMYRC) provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities like art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, counseling, education, and more.
Queer in Portland
LGBTQ Happenings
Portland Pride Festival
Every June, the Portland Pride Festival & Parade makes a name for itself — and LGBTQ+ community members — all over town.
Peacock in the Park
Sequins, boas and a rainbow of talent mark LGBTQ variety show Peacock in the Park’s takeover of Washington Park.
No Human Involved: The Fifth Annual Sex Workers’ Art Show
No Human Involved: The Fifth Annual Sex Workers’ Art Show November 8 – December 14, 2019 The phrase “no human involved” (“NHI”) is a slang term that has been commonly used by police to refer to crimes involving the murder or injury of sex workers, drug users, gang members, immigrant and transient folks, with Black…
A Thousand Cuts
B. G-Osborne’s work in A Thousand Cuts addresses the misrepresentation of trans people in film and television, and the ongoing reality of violence that transgender/transsexual people encounter. The immersive, three-channel video installation is comprised of appropriated footage from 48 films, 34 television series and one music video spanning the 1990s to the present day. The…
Tender Table
Tender Table is a storytelling platform for women, trans and non-binary folks who are black, indigenous or people of color. Tender Table seeks out narratives about the sweet, savory, sour and bitter relationships to food and its connections to identity, memory and community. Join up for an afternoon of stories and food by four amazing…
The Mystery Box Show: True Stories All About Sex
Storytellers share their true sexual experiences in front of a live audience, offering a glimpse into one of the most basic human drives that connects us all. Stories told at The Mystery Box Show explore sexuality from the vanilla to the kinky, and all across the gender spectrum.
Big Ol' Ditties: Musical Improv, Drag Kings & Live Piano Karaoke
Kick off your holiday weekend and titillate your jingle bells. This one-night-only musical event will feature a fully improvised musical by Double Pretty, a performance by Portland drag kings XXXY, and live piano karaoke where the audience can get up and sing out (Louise) to their favorite show tunes, Disney songs, standards and more. Tickets…
BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon: All I Want For Christmas Is Attention!
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are back in an all new two-queen holiday extravaganza. After last year’s wildly successful To Jesus, Thanks for Everything, Jinkx and DeLa return to the stage this holiday season in a high-spirited scramble to maintain your interest.
Lavender Country
Subversive, inspiring sounds from the world’s first openly gay country band. With: Ashleigh Flynn And The Riveters.
Flight: Acid From Another World
Flight returns this month with Acid From Another World, with audio pilots Tom Mitchell, Art of Hot, The Perfect Cyn and Carissa Illy.
Opening Reception for As I Am and Artist Talk with Ebenezer Galluzzo
As I Am is a photographic celebration of gender non-conformity and performativity by Portland-based artist Ebenezer Galluzzo.
The End of Summer
A new queer play premiering here in Portland. Ted is marrying Max, but he’s been keeping a few secrets about his past. Forced to spend time at his childhood home after his father falls ill, Ted’s carefully cultivated image begins to unravel like a poorly made sweater. To Ted, image is everything. What will he…
White Bird Gala 2020
Join up for an evening of glitz and glamour at White Bird’s annual fundraising gala.