Hawks PDX

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Hawks PDX
Location in Portland, Oregon
Address234 SE Grand Avenue
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 45°31′16″N122°39′37″W / 45.52108°N 122.66039°W / 45.52108; -122.66039 Coordinates: 45°31′16″N122°39′37″W / 45.52108°N 122.66039°W / 45.52108; -122.66039
Type Gay bathhouse
Openedc.2012
Website
hawkspdx.com

Hawks PDX is a gay bathhouse located in the Buckman neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States.

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Description and history

Hawks PDX hosted an anniversary celebration event in April 2013. [1] The bathhouse hosts bear nights and gender-fluid nights. [2] In 2013, PQ Monthly was informed by Hawks' manager that membership is open to all male-identified people. [3] Writing for Willamette Week , contributor Jack Rushall described Hawks as "Grindr IRL" (a real life version of Grindr), and "the dive bar bathhouse that feels much more like you're at somebody's house than an upscale gym". [4] [5]

Hawks PDX is one of only two bathhouses in Portland, as of 2018. [4] [6]

Hawks closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. The club's website said, "Our landlord did not give us any rent concessions through the pandemic and the amount of rent due through July was just too much. This, combined with the pandemic closure, pointed to permanently shutting down the SE Grand location." Hawks plans to re-open near Mall 205 in 2022. [7]

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References

  1. Mattos, Nick (2013-05-09). "365 days of play: Hawks bathhouse celebrates one-year anniversary". PQ Monthly . Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  2. Earl, Alex-Jon (February 13, 2017). "Does a bear f*ck in the woods?". Daily Vanguard . Portland State University. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  3. Rook, Erin; Mattos, Nick (July 18, 2013). "In and Out: Defining Membership and Identity Within LGBTQ Spaces". PQ Monthly. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Rushall, Jack (June 12, 2018). "A Pride Events Calendar That Ranges from 'Mild' to 'Super Hot'". Willamette Week . Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  5. Rushall, Jack (September 8, 2017). "So You're Queer, But You Don't Drink? Here's Where to Meet People in Portland". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  6. Rushall, Jack (July 12, 2017). "I Spent a Night in One of Portland's Last Gay Bathhouses". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  7. JEFFERIES, DYLAN (February 9, 2021). "Sex club check". Portland State Vanguard . Portland State University. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.