Calendar

Hannah Montana Tribute Show

What do y’all know about Stefani Germanotta? Test your Lady Gaga knowledge with the Little Gay Shop and host Aira Juliet at this monthly trivia night.

Tue., March 24

Luxx

207 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

Get the best of both worlds with this combo drag show featuring Secret, Tallulah, Kylie Gorgeous, and Cupcake, and a watch party of Miss Montana’s 20th anniversary special. Nazareth hosts.

Rooftop Pool Day

Ongoing, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Hotel Indigo

810 Red River, Austin Downtown

Free HIV & STI Walk-In Testing

$20-$150

Food & Drink, Out of Town, Queer

Turn your day into a downtown escape. Lounge poolside with skyline views, sip something strong, and soak up Austin sunshine — no overnight stay required. (512) 481-1000

Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.

Vivent Health

104 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #100, Austin Midtown

Know your status by taking advantage of Vivent Health's free testing hours and other sexual health offerings like free condoms/lube. Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm; Tue., 1-4pm 512/458-2437

Grackle Games Cycle 7

Tuesdays

Rain on 4th

217 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

Let the games begin – again! Lady Grackle hosts the seventh edition of this drag competition with contestants vying for the winner's bounty: a cash prize and weekly show. 512/494-1150

The Little Gay Book Club

Mondays-Sundays

The Little Gay Shop

1902 E. 12th, Austin East

$0-50 per month

The Queer and Trans Community Closet

Crack open a new queer lit section every month with the Little Gay Book Club, a subscription-based "community of booklovers and bibliophiles that share in our passion for reading through conversations, monthly meetings, and events." Meetings are available virtually and in-person. 512/660-5655

Ongoing

Out Youth

909 E. 49thÂ½, Austin Midtown

Free

Make your appointment for curbside pickup at Out Youth and the Transgender Wellness Program's qmmunity closet for bus passes, groceries, hygiene items, art supplies, select gender-affirming items, and more. Days and hours of operation vary. Ongoing 512/419-1233

Austin Front Runners

Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Lady Bird Lake

(missing address), Colorado River between Tom Miller Dam and Longhorn Dam, Austin Greater Austin

Join other LGBTQ runners for a 3-10 mile trek around Lady Bird Lake. 512/974-6700

Gay Enough

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

$20

Genderfluid lesbian comic Arielle Isaac Norman hosts all her gayest and gayest-looking friends for a night of fun flirty comedy. @East Austin Comedy Club, 1303 E. Fourth

Queer Cuties Climb

Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

An LGBTQIA social climbing group focused on providing a supportive & joyful space for queer climbers to reach new heights. @Crux Climbing Center, 6015 Dillard Cir., Unit B

Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

The Iron Bear

301 W. Sixth, Austin Downtown

Put yer cards on the table for the Bear's poker night

The Drag Queen Game Show

Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m.

The Highball

1120 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

Come on down, potential contestants, for the draggiest game show in all of Austin. Hosted by the terrific twosome of Celia Light and Mars, this interactive event pulls its audience into myriad mini-games based around a different theme every Tuesday. Enjoy games like trivia, speed dating, and Boobie Bingo. Whether you stumble in after a movie or go for the love of the game, this party will bring all the fabulous prizes your heart desires – like a drag queen ribbing you. Wait, is that not what everybody wants? – James Scott 512/383-8309

Drag Dive

Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Swan Dive

615 Red River, Austin Downtown

$10

Top off your TuezGayz with this Diamond Dior Davenport-hosted drag show featuring top-notch performances.

TuezGayz

Tuesdays, 10 p.m.

Barbarella

611 Red River, Austin Downtown

$5 after 10:30

It's good music; it's queer vibes; you know what it is, babe: It's Tuezgayz! 512/476-7766

Queeraoke

Tuesdays, 10 p.m.

Swan Dive

615 Red River, Austin Downtown

$5

Belt out your favorite jams with your host CupCake.

Basura’s Boudoir

Tuesdays, 10 p.m.

Rain on 4th

217 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

$10

Got a song you just gotta sing while wearing a wig and silicone breast plate? Find your way to Fourth for host Basura’s open stage and drag show, where the winner gets a $75 paid booking for next week’s show. Sign-up starts at 9pm; show’s at 10. 512/494-1150

Eurodance

Wed., March 25

Cheer Up Charlies

900 Red River, Austin Downtown

The Killer of Sister George

From Jos Tha DJ comes the pounding beats of an Ibiza nightclub in the early Aughts. Guest DJ vvn also features.

Wed., March 25

AFS Cinema

6406 N. I-35 Ste. 3100, Austin Midtown

Film, Queer

This month’s edition of Queer Cinema: Lost and Found travels to 1968 for this adaptation of a hit play. Beryl Reid plays an older lesbian actress on the verge of a hysterical breakdown following her being written out of a soap opera – and losing her longtime GF. 512/322-0145

Boyz of Austin Presents Dead Boyz

Wed., March 25

Elysium

705 Red River, Austin Downtown

Last Wednesdays: Live Music, Comedy By Holden, Drag by Schitzo the Clown and Owen Alimony

Local gender diverse drag troupe found performing predictions of their own death on stage with the possible murder/accident weapons including chicken bones, jilted lovers, and supernatural forces. See more at 10:30pm. 512/478-8385

Wed., March 25, 6 & 7 p.m.

Crow Bar / The Raven Room

523 Thompson, Austin South

$15

Queer, Music, Comedy

A night of laughs, drag and live music. What's a better way to spend your Wednesday night? Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. Trans Mission highlights LGBTQIA+ performers giving priority to support non-binary, gender expansive and trans artists. We welcome LGBTQIA+ affirming community members and allies to our events. This is a space designed by for the community. We hope you will walk away with new friends and artists you will love and support. 10% of show profits go to Texas LGBTQIA+ orgs.

Witchy Wednesday Social

Wednesdays

Tiny Minotaur Tavern

2701 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin Lower East

Make your own magic with other queer witchy folks at this weekly social gathering. Check the Austin Queer Coven Insta to see what this week’s theme is.

Maryblu’s Karaoke Night

Wednesdays

Cheer Up Charlies

900 Red River, Austin Downtown

San Marcos Public Library

Musician Mary Blue Anne hosts this weekly chance to sing your ding-dang heart out. Tips go toward the artist’s upcoming EP.

Queer Game Night

Every other Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.

625 E. Hopkins, Austin West Austin and Lakeway

Free but RSVP

Divina: Noche Drag Latinx

Meetup with other queer adults for a sober and inclusive night of board games. 512/393-8200

Wednesdays, 9-11 p.m.

211 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

At the start of her drag career, Divina host Tatiana Cholula told Qmmunity she’d be critiqued for not assimilating enough “American” culture into her acts. “Before I started Divina,” she said, “the scene was rich in amazing Latinx drag performers and artists, but there weren’t any spaces focused on them or they didn’t feel comfortable performing certain songs at certain spaces.” Thankfully, Tatiana did start Divina, and now every other Wednesday you’ll see Oilcan Harry’s stage taken over by the spirits of Latina legends like Gloria Estefan and Paulina Rubio – courtesy of local Latinx drag talent. – James Scott… 512/320-8823

Sapphic Night Out

Thu., March 26

Revenge

507 West Ave., Austin Downtown

Local social group Sevens hosts another night out with cocktails, a great playlist, and tattoos by America Anallely Canchola. No ticket fee this time, but there’ll be an option to donate at the door.

Glamp Glamp

Thu., March 26

Lynny's

705 Gunter, Austin Lower East

Best of Queer Film Theory 101

Perform your best Ricki Lake or Tyra Banks for this talk-show themed open-mic show. Artist’s sign-up opens an hour before showtime.

Thu., March 26

The Highball

1120 S. Lamar, Austin South Lamar and Barton Springs

This week’s queer film “professors” throw back the clock to their previous performances with retreads of queer cinema presented-past. 512/383-8309

GLOWdown

Thu., March 26

Elysium

705 Red River, Austin Downtown

Neon Rainbows paints their boots with black-light for this party featuring linedance lessons, a vendor market, and a very special guest appearance by JAVON. 512/478-8385

Workout! With Erica Nix

Thursdays, 8 a.m.

Barrett's Too

103 E. North Loop, Austin Midtown

Queer, Sports

Austin’s favorite fitness queen pumps up the North Loop crowd every Thursday with an hourlong class that includes a free coffee in your $15 ticket purchase. Snag a spot and see what all the fit fuss is about. 512/270-1955

Garage

Thursdays

Fallout Theater

616 Lavaca, Austin Downtown

Comedy, Queer

Laugh, live, and love with these hilarious women and nonbinary comics as Lindsey Walther, Alex Walker, Irielle Wesley, Angelina Martin, Steph VF, Molly Moore, Malia Moss, Maria Pond, Bri Huddock, and Arielle LaGuette deliver top-tier improv. 616/676-7209

Puss

Thursdays

Revenge

507 West Ave., Austin Downtown

Me-OW! This claw-some drag show features the feline talents of hosts Serena Blake and Eileen Dover, with special guests Tigris and Justice as well as exclusive specialty cocktails.

Whipped

Thursdays

211 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

Queer Magic the Gathering Night

She’s back, baby, and whipped as ever. Celia Light hosts this party with cast and drag family members Harlot and newcomer Ryan. 512/320-8823

Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.

Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy

2438 W. Anderson Ste. B-1, Austin Midtown

Free but RSVP

Geeks Who Drink at the Iron Bear

Are you LGBTQ and a fan of Magic? Have you never picked up a card but your gay spirit yearns to build a deck? Do you reject the temptations of Yu-Gi-Oh! and its many big-haired idols? Then you may find yourself among friends at this weekly meetup of queer Magic: The Gathering players. Welcome are the dedicated, the lapsed, and the newbies these Thursday nights – even those sans cards can participate. Masks, however, are required, but they’ve got spares if you forget yours at home. – James Scott 512/454-2399

Every other Thursday, 8-10 p.m.

The Iron Bear

301 W. Sixth, Austin Downtown

Join this un-fur-getable pub quiz at Austin's fave bear bar

Gaymer Night

Thursdays, 9 p.m.

211 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown

Same Day PrEP at Kind Clinic

Alice Express hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros tournies, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. 512/320-8823

Fri., March 27, 1 p.m., Fri., April 10, 1 p.m. and Fri., April 17, 1 p.m.

Kind Clinic

101 W. Koenig Ln. #100, Austin Midtown

Free

Genesis Creative Collective

Kind Clinic is piloting Same Day PrEP at its Austin Koenig location this spring, allowing eligible patients to begin HIV prevention medication the same day they visit the clinic. Same Day PrEP at Kind Clinic: • New PrEP patients or those transferring care • Kind Clinic – 101 W Koenig Lane • Five Fridays starting March 13 (March 13, 20, 27, April 10, and April 17; Kind Clinic is closed April 3 for staff development) • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. availability •Arrive and be added to the waitlist, or call our Support Center to ask about availability before coming (833) -937-5463

Men on Boats

Fri., March 27, 8-10 p.m., Sat., March 28, 8-10 p.m., Sun., March 29, 3-5 p.m., Thu., April 2, 8-10 p.m., Fri., April 3, 8-10 p.m., Sat., April 4, 8-10 p.m., Sun., April 5, 3-5 p.m., Thu., April 9, 8-10 p.m., Fri., April 10, 8-10 p.m., Sat., April 11, 8-10 p.m. and Sun., April 12, 3-5 p.m.

1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin East

March 27 – April 12. Thursday – Saturday 8:00 pm. Sunday 3:00 pm.

Theatre, Queer

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Big-Ass Canyon! Boats is the true(ish) story of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of loyal misfits set out to chart the wilderness. With a gender-bent cast, this innovative plays offers a fresh perspective on the American West and the nature of adventure itself. With humor, heart, and a helluva lot of grit, it is storytelling in a unique and thrilling theatrical journey. 512/470-1100

Now Serving

Fridays

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

4323 S. I-35, Austin South

Tiffany Epiphany presents dinner and a drag show, where the plates are hot and the performances are even hotter – unless you ordered those sizzling fajitas, of course. 512/527-3007

Grrrl’s Night Out

Fridays, 10:30 p.m.

211 W. Fourth, Austin Downtown