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Belles & Bitches: A Disruptive Debutante Ball

Shout House 210 SE Madison St #11, Portland, OR, United States

Introduce yourself to impolite society! Join Southern Fried Karma for Belles & Bitches: a Disruptive Debutante Ball. We’re going to kick off the night with an open mic and then transition into a wild dance party directed by DJ Melvin. Open bar is on us, and we'll have some giveaways so you don’t leave empty-handed. Admission is free, but space is limited. Visit us at our Bookfair booth (#6002) to claim your exclusive invite and sign up to perform. Located at the Shout House in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District, directly under the on-ramp to the Hawthorne Bridge. Contact: Southern Fried Karma Introduce yourself to impolite society! Join Southern Fried Karma at the 2019 AWP Conference & Bookfair in Portland, OR for BELLES & BITCHES:…

Free

Drag Queen Storytime with Poison Waters

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

ONLINE EVENT The library is proud to present an hour of kid-friendly drag! Join us for this special storytime featuring the fabulous Poison Waters reading stories about inclusion and diversity, followed by a craft or dance party. For kids 2-6 years old with a favorite adult. Register for the 7/31 event via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3fx9UEP Register for the 8/29 event via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3fuM38M

Free