<strong>Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.</strong>
The big parade moves to July, but June is still packed with Pride events and festivals, from the Portland Gay Men's Chorus Disney Show to the Queer Wine Fest.
Astoria Artwalk August 2021 discoverourcoast.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from discoverourcoast.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
1. Lower Columbia Q Center, 171 W. Bond St.
Featuring several new and local artists within the LGBTQIA+ community.
2. Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd St.
Showcasing artists Mary K. Adams, Vicky Combs-Snider, Jacquie Hern and Chelsie Montgomery. Their work ranges in styles from photo realism to impressionism. Information about childrenâs art workshops will be available. The art will be viewable from 1 to 4 p.m.
3. West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th St.
Presenting flower art by Mariko Maita, whose images are made from flower petals, leaves, grasses and seeds. Coconut oil and goat milk-based soaps and lip balm, created by Robin Davis, will also be available.