BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Basic Rights Oregon//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Basic Rights Oregon X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.basicrights.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Basic Rights Oregon X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T150059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20130422T150805 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T150805 UID:4322-1367406000-1367420459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:May Day march and rally DESCRIPTION:A core part of Basic Rights Oregon’s work & values around racial justice is to take action and show strong support from LGBT communities for our partners. We are in a critical moment in federal immigration reform and recent studies from the Williams Institute show that approximately 267\,000 LGBT identified undocumented immigrants currently live in the U.S.   Join BRO in supporting CAUSA Oregon’s annual May Day for immigration reform and driver’s licenses for all Oregonians.  CAUSA Oregon’s May Day march and rally Wednesday\, May 1\, 2013 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Oregon State Capitol - 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR 97301 Portland folks - free transportation to & from Salem! CLICK HERE FOR A RIDE OR TO RSVP! Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM and returns at 4 PM from Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi in Portland) LOCATION:OR URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/may-day-march-and-rally/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T235559 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20130422T143431 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T143431 UID:4311-1369339200-1369353359@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Sing For Your Life: Karaoke and Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Sing For Your Life: Karaoke and Dance Party Thursday\, May 23rd\, 8pm Grand Cafe (832 SE Grand Ave) $3/Cover (All proceeds support the Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program) 21+ (security does not allow guests arriving after 10pm to enter wearing hats/baseball caps) This event is not ADA accessible since the bathrooms are located downstairs and can only be accessed by stairs.. Free Appetizers Door Prizes Our Families\, the volunteer leadership team of the Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program\, is throwing a Karaoke and Dance Party for Queer and Trans People of Color and Allies! Come sing and hear your favorite karaoke songs and then hit the dance floor for the hottest RnB & Hip Hop tracks! Plus\, enjoy free appetizers\, and door prizes. The DJ will also be taking any and all requests all night long! Come Sing For Your Life and stay for the party! The Grand Café 8pm No end time LOCATION:832 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/sing-for-your-life-karaoke-and-dance-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T235559 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20130415T131351 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T131351 UID:4276-1371846600-1371858959@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Rice, Beans, and Collard Greens DESCRIPTION:Rice\, Beans\, and Collard Greens: Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program Fundraiser What: A dance party for LGBT people of color\, our friends and families! When: Friday\, June 21\, 2013 @ 8:30pm Where: Crush Bar\, 1400 SE Morrison Street\, Portland\, OR  97214 Cost: $5 Cover For more information contact Kodey (Kodey@basicrights.org / 503-222-6151 x 109) Join us!!!     LOCATION:1400 SE Morrision St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/rice-beans-and-collard-greens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130411T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130411T210059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20130328T142502 LAST-MODIFIED:20130328T142537 UID:4199-1365703200-1365714059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism: Racial Justice, Immigration, and LGBT Communities DESCRIPTION:Join Basic Rights Oregon for this interactive workshop addressing the commonalities and differences between racism\, homophobia and transphobia. As May Day approaches\, we'll focus specifically on immigrant rights and LGBT rights\, and folks who live at the intersections of our communities. Participants will develop a shared framework for understanding race and racial justice\, explore the parallel and unique experiences of trans and immigrant communities\, and learn how documentation is used to police both gender and national status. Thursday\, April 11th 6:00 - 9:00 PM Center for Intercultural Organizing  - 700 N Killingsworth St. Portland\, OR 97217 dinner provided (including vegan and gluten-free options)   This workshop will begin with "anti-racism 101\," including defining racism and exploring how racism plays out on personal\, cultural\, and institutional levels. LOCATION:700 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR, 97217, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/dismantling-racism-racial-justice-immigration-and-lgbt-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T210059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20121024T102602 LAST-MODIFIED:20121024T102753 UID:3643-1352743200-1352754059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Our Families Two Spirit Video Premier DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the premiere of the Our Families Native American Two Spirit Video.  The video was created to help raise the visibility and highlight the personal trials and triumphs of LGBTQ Native American Two Spirit people sharing their experiences. It is part of a series of videos that focus on the experiences of LGBT people of color. You can RSVP by clicking Here! Our Families is a community-based education project that raises the visibility of Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, and Transgender (LGBT)  families of color in our communities. As part of our ongoing education campaign\, we have created a short "Our Families" video that highlights the unique trials and triumphs of Native American Two Spirit LGBT families. Please join us for a special screening on Monday\, November 12th at 6:00pm at the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA - 12360 E Burnside St.\, Portland\, Oregon). This screening will also include a panel with the courageous families who shared their stories and a fun social hour! Special Native American Two Spirit "Our Families" Video Screening Monday\, November 12th at 6:00pm Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) 12360 E Burnside St. Portland Oregon We will provide light dinner and beverages for the screening. If you have any dietary restrictions and/or accessibility needs\, please let us know by using our contact information below. You'll also notice that we ask for demographic information during registration. The demographic information is optional and helps us to know who is attending our various events. For this event\, our focus is on bringing together self-identified Native American community members\, our family\, our friends and our allies. If you have any questions about our work or how to get involved\, please contact Kodey Park Bambino (kodey@basicrights.org). We ask folks to please register by Monday\, November 5th to give us an accurate head count for food. "All men were made by the same Great Sprit Chief. They are all brothers. The Earth is the mother of all people and all people should have equal rights on it." - (Chief Joseph) Hin-mah-too-yah-laht-kekt LOCATION:12360 E Burnside St. Portland Oregon, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/our-families-two-spirit-video-premier/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T020059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120530T111325 LAST-MODIFIED:20120530T111325 UID:2797-1342213200-1342231259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:"Hotter Than July" Crush Dance Party DESCRIPTION:"Hotter Than July" Crush Dance Party Who:  Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends\, Families and Allies! Where:  Crush Bar\, 1400 SE Morrison St\, Portland\, OR When:  Friday\, July 13th from 9pm to 2am Cost: $5 cover Benefit for Basic Rights Oregon's Racial Justice Program! Come to a party that’s “Hotter Than July!”  Basic Rights Oregon’s Racial Justice Program is throwing a dance party for Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends and Families on July 13th from 9pm to 2am at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St.\, Portland\, OR).  There will be great music\, tasty food and even a special drink\, the “BROBerry Crush!”  There is a $5 cover\, with proceeds going to benefit BRO’s Racial Justice Program.  For more information find us on the web (www.basicrights.org / www.crushbar.com) To contact the organizer\, please email Kodey@Basicrights.org.   LOCATION:1400 SE Morrision St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/hotter-than-july-crush-dance-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T230059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120418T085210 LAST-MODIFIED:20120523T164332 UID:2284-1340224200-1340233259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Rice, Beans and Collard Greens DESCRIPTION:An all ages dance party for queer & trans people of color and our friends and family! What:  Rice\, Beans and Collard Greens All Ages Dance Party For Who:  Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends and Our Families When:  Wednesday\, June 20th @ 830pm Where:  Holocene (1001 SE Morrison Street\, Portland\, OR) Sponsored By:  Basic Rights Oregon\, Asian and Pacific Islander Pride\, Black Pride\, Portland Latino Gay Pride\, the Portland Two Spirit Society and Pride Northwest Join BRO\, API Pride\, Black Pride\,  Portland Latino Gay Pride\, Portland Two Spirit Society \, and Pride Northwest at our Wednesday\, June 20th dance party for QUEER and TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR and our friends and families! All-ages dancing at Holocene with a $5 cover (but no one turned away for lack of funds) and a bar open for 21+. Fundraiser for the Racial Justice program with Basic Rights Education Fund. LOCATION:1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/rice-beans-and-collared-greens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T210059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120401T134032 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T134104 UID:2030-1337626800-1337634059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:JOIN US FOR GAY SKATE NIGHT AT OAKS PARK! DESCRIPTION:Gay Skate\, sponsored by FabulousPDX.com\, announces GAY SKATE and GAME NIGHT for the RACIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM of BASIC RIGHTS OREGON (BRO) on Monday\, May 21st from 7-9 pm. We have now added GAMES for the non-skaters among us who still want to hang out: Trivial Pursuit\, Cranium\, Spoons\, plus anything appropriate you want to bring along.  Come skate or play games with your friends\, make new friends\, just hang out and have a good time - all while benefiting the Racial Justice Program of BRO. As if the skating were not enough\, we are working on some other fun activities for the evening. There will be a raffle for prizes\, so be sure to bring a little extra "play money" so you can win some cool things. As we get prizes\, we will update this event wall. The entry fee for Gay Skate/Game Night is $6. Please also bring some non-perishable food items or unused toiletry items that we can amass and deliver to Esther's Pantry. One dollar of every entry fee goes to the Racial Justice Program of BRO (thanks Oaks Park!) so be sure to tell your friends! ABOUT BASIC RIGHTS OREGON: Basic Rights Oregon works to ensure that all lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement\, shifting public opinion\, and achieving policy victories. ABOUT FABULOUSPDX.com: FabulousPDX.com is a web portal for the fabulous LGBT community of Portland\, Oregon. Get the latest news\, find out what is going on and discover the most fabulous businesses in Portland. LOCATION:7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, 97202, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/gay-skate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121012T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T000059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120227T133632 LAST-MODIFIED:20121005T163302 UID:1811-1350070200-1350086459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:It's almost time to IGNITE! DESCRIPTION:IGNITE - Basic Rights Oregon Annual Gala! Friday\, October 12th\, 2012 Portland Art Museum 5pm - VIP COCKTAIL HOUR Sponsored by Key Private Bank 6pm - VIP DINNER VIP Tickets: $250 Hosted by Ann Schatz Seating is limited so click here to buy your tickets today! 7:30pm - IGNITE'S MAIN EVENT With Special guest emcee - the amazing Storm Large! Tickets: $75 Purchase your tickets today! IGNITE! The Basic Rights Oregon Event is BRO's largest "don't-miss" event of the year! Click here to purchase your tickets today! Thanks Absolut for sponsoring IGNITE! 2011 IGNITE! Jeana Frazzini Executive Director\, Basic Rights Oregon We have made our signature event better with new energy\, a new location and an updated format. 2011 IGNITE! Special Guest Kate Kendall\, Executive Director National Center for Lesbian Rights The evening begins with an exclusive dinner for 350 VIP guests\, followed by a party (with a purpose) for 900! IGNITE! Crowd dancing the night away The event celebrates Basic Rights' yearly accomplishments and recognizes community leaders\, business executives\, lawmakers\, supporters\, and activists who have gone to extraordinary lengths to further equality. Click here to purchase your tickets today! Interested in 2012 IGNITE! Sponsorship opportunities or have questions? Contact Juan Martinez at juan@basicrights.org LOCATION:1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/ignite/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120622 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120227T133148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120601T144412 UID:1807-1340236800-1340323200@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Bites for Rights DESCRIPTION:Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2012 marks the 13th annual Bites for Rights Event. On June 21st\, 2012\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day\, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians. In 2011 restaurants state-wide took part in Bites for Rights including the Astoria Coffeehouse in Astoria and Left Coast Siesta in Manzanita.  Along with Byways Café\, Cupcake Jones\, The Gilt Club\, Crush\, Genoa Restaurant\, Big Ass Sandwiches and Mother’s Bistro & Bar to name a few from Portland. Take a stand for equality by going out for coffee\, brunch\, drinks\, dinner and dessert. With your help\, we can send a powerful message to business owners that supporting LGBT equality is not only the right thing to do\, but it’s good business too! By dining out all day long\, YOU can help sustain Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in transgender justice\, racial justice and marriage equality. Are you a restaurant\, bar\, coffee shop\, food cart interested in participating in this year’s Bites for Rights? Does your business\, organization\, or community group want to take part in Bites for Rights for your monthly meeting with a restaurant near you? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details. Mark your calendars for this year’s Bites for Rights – Thursday\, June 21\, 2012. Bon Appetit! For a full list of participants\, please click here!   Click here for a list of our 2012 Bites for Rights Participating Restaurants We would like to thank our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Media Sponsors LOCATION: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/bites-for-rights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T180059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20120207T181329 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T181331 UID:1683-1329559200-1329674459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:OREGON ASIAN CELEBRATION CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON DESCRIPTION:The Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is proud to present the 27th annual Oregon Asian Celebration! Join the celebration February 18th and 19th as we celebrate the year of the Dragon.  This years theme is "The Future is in Your Hands."  The two day event\, being held at the Lane Events Center/Fairgrounds offers cultural activities for all ages. Celebration co-chair David Tam says the idea behind this year’s theme is to let people know “the future of our planet is dependent on the actions we take today.” 2012 is also the year of the Dragon\, a symbol of passion and nobility.  The celebration will feature cuisines from countries such as India\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Korea and the Philippines. The Celebration will also feature its traditional art and Asian history exhibits\, martial arts expos and youth room. Highlighted main stage performances include drum dancers from the Jindo province of South Korea; the music of KOHALA\, Hawaii’s acoustic guitar trio ; a duet between the Iron Mango Orchestra and the North Eugene High School 'ukulele Orchestra; Portland Taiko; and the Balinese dancers sponsored by the Indonesian Consulate. Weaver\, Susan Pavel\, will bring "Weaving Words" to the Celebration Atrium Stage on both afternoons. Admission is $6 per day ($10 for the weekend) for adults; children 12 and under are FREE.  The event closes at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A complete schedule of activities and performances is available at the door or at www.asiancelebration.org The mission of the Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is to create opportunities that foster friendships and harmonious relations among all people by presenting events and activities that will stimulate a better understanding of Asian and Asian-American cultures.   LOCATION:796 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/oregon-asian-celebration-celebrates-the-year-of-the-dragon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T200059 DTSTAMP:20130519T132734 CREATED:20111121T162757 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T162757 UID:1208-1323367200-1323374459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:CAUSA COMING OUT PARTY! DESCRIPTION:Causa\,  Oregon’s largest Latino organization and one of Basic Rights’ closest and strongest coalition partners\, will be showcasing their LGBT work and the importance of and history behind creating alliances and conversations between Oregon’s LGBT and Latino community.   We are excited to join Causa and celebrate their “Coming Out” as an organization\, while recognizing the LGBT Latino immigrant community! Thursday December 8th\, 20116 p.m.–8 p.m. TheSLATE2001 NW 19th Ave. #104Portland\, OR A $15 entrance comes with a selection of Mexican appetizers\, wine\, beer\, or a nonalcoholic beverage and contributes to a wonderful cause. Buy your tickets before the event\, tickets bought at the door are $25! Live Latin American music will be played by Xavier y Su Banda Clasica and live jazz and Broadway music will be played by David Hastings. Emcees: Melanie Davis\, Publisher of El Hispanic News and Star Empress 34\, FabuLanzaa Come celebrate with us! LOCATION:2001 NW 19th Ave #104, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/causa-coming-out-party/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR