"D uring the holiday months, Christmas overwhelms all things. But Portland still maintains a few weird and lovely events that are just F UN to experience. So, here's a list of trads and rads-you be the classifier. Some are Christmas, some are just wholesome, some are pointing out that the Nativity is actu ally a situation of alien visitation. Enjoy!"
"With a theme of "remember the time," all categories of competition are tasked with harkening back to moments from previous balls-"whether it's an homage to a legend, an iconic moment, or a Black/queer cultural reference reimagined in your own unique way," writes local ball culture figure Daniel Giron. It sounds like a beautiful way to remember founders of the form, local inspirations, and chosen community."
"Whether you Thanksgiving'd, Friendsgiving'd, and/or Stranger Thingsgiving'd, you've got some stuff to talk about or silently drink about. In keeping with their longtime practice, Southeast Portland cocktail bar Rum Club will be open and serving up an "all digestive-y menu featuring brown liquor, bitters, and Amari." Their holiday drink menu of hot buttered rum, mulled wine, and egg nog variant the Tom & Jerry kicks off November 21, so even if you have to hang sober with your fam (BORING) there's plenty of time to celebrate seasonal hard nog."
During the holiday months Christmas overwhelms local programming, yet Portland retains a selection of unconventional, joyful events. Rebound PDX marks its three-year anniversary with a Kiki Ball themed "remember the time," asking competitors to evoke past moments, homages, iconic scenes, and Black/queer cultural references to honor founders and chosen family. Rum Club presents a Stirred Thanksgiving with an all-digestive menu focused on brown liquors, bitters, and Amari plus hot buttered rum, mulled wine, and an egg nog variant of the Tom & Jerry starting November 21. Events emphasize community, culture, and seasonal revelry.
Read at Portland Mercury
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