Events

Jump into Spring by dancing to rhythm & grooves pressed like a flower into vintage vinyl of the 1950s, 1960s, & 1970s:

R&B Soul
Latin Grooves
Caribbean rhythms
Groovy Pop
and other tunes to make you swing towards Spring!
Rarities & Familiar Favorites

Think FLOWER POWER as you bring your spring with you by wearing SPRING-colored and flower-inspired outfits!

This "Spring Shingaling" edition of FLAME will double as the celebration of a decade (+ 1) of DJ Action Slacks-produced dance parties at the Kenton Club! I missed my 10 year KC anniversary last May so I'm celebrating it this year. I threw my first dance party at the Kenton Club in May 2013. Now 70ish events later I feel as if a part of me has become ingrained into those 1940s redwood walls.

Also included during this event - the Dance Hall of Flame inductions of a few music-makers I associate with the sounds of Spring. Their songs are like a melodious "miracle grow", sending our hearts into bloom. Ok, perhaps the language is a little flowery. In all sincerity, this music makes my heart come alive, and I hope it will do the same for you : Mary Wells, Joe Cuba, Tamiko Jones, Huey "Piano" Smith, Yvonne Baker & the Sensations, and The Chambers Brothers!

Arrive with an open mind, open heart, and openness to learning WHILE having fun.

21+
Sliding scale at the door $10 - $20 You can pay cash or Venmo

Like most of my dance parties, this party is open to all kind-hearted people, but is geared toward the Portland LGBTQmunity & its allies.