Austin

Austin's LGBTQ+ community is centered in East Austin and the Warehouse District, with a vibrant queer music and arts scene. Popular venues include Oilcan Harry's, Rain on 4th, and Highland Lounge. Austin Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival and various queer music festivals. Austin's reputation as a liberal oasis in Texas creates a unique queer culture that combines Southern hospitality with progressive activism.

Southern classics elevated by farm-fresh ingredients in a rustic space with a lush garden & a shop.

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile

Boisterous, spacious gay dance club with a patio, theme nights & a weekly late-night drag show.

Oilcan Harry's

A diverse crowd heads to this Downtown club for various theme nights, DJs & multiple dance floors.

Barbarella

The Glass Coffin is a shop in Austin. Located at 5924 S Congress Ave Unit 23, Austin, TX 78745, USA.

The Glass Coffin

Predominantly gay club draws a mixed crowd for dancing, weekly events & specials, even bingo.

Rain on 4th

Sizable gay bar offering a lodgelike indoor space, outdoor music, drinks, drag shows & more.

Cheer Up Charlie's

Highland Lounge is a bar in Austin. Located at 404 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, USA.

Highland Lounge

Swan Dive is a bar in Austin. Located at 615 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA.

Swan Dive

Lively LGBT-friendly hangout offering DJ parties, pool, karaoke & daily happy hour.

Iron Bear

The Coconut Club is a bar in Austin. Located at 310B Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, USA.

The Coconut Club

Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.

La Barbecue

Modern, airy lakeside stop from a Top Chef offering French & Italian-inspired plates & cocktails.

Arlo Grey

Japanese izakaya serving skewers, sushi & cooked seafood imported from Japan in a lofty, hip space.

Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori

Venerable family-run institution serving tacos, breakfast grub & Mexican bakery bites.

Jo's Coffee

Rustic-chic eatery with beachy, arty decor serving a wide range of central & coastal Mexican fare.

Grizzelda's

Never Knew is a shop in Austin. Located at 3016 Guadalupe St A101, Austin, TX 78705, USA.

Never Knew

Contemporary boutique specializing in men's designer underwear, activewear & swimsuits.

Package Menswear

MaryJae is a shop in Austin. Located at 2110 S Lamar Blvd Suite E, Austin, TX 78704, USA.

MaryJae

Sir Rat Leather & Gear is a shop in Austin. Located at 2605 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA.

Sir Rat Leather & Gear

Pride Socks is a shop in Austin. Located at 7801 N Lamar Blvd f33, Austin, TX 78752, USA.

Pride Socks

Las Ofrendas is a shop in Austin. Located at 2125 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA.

Las Ofrendas

$6 Wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's from open to 9 PM every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

$6 Wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's

A weekly party offering discounted drinks at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's.

Wednesdays in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar featuring rotating DJs spinning the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Throwbacks. Signature cocktails and good vibes only. All drinks 50% off from 8-9PM.

The Garage: Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks

A party featuring DJs playing R&B, Hip-Hop, and throwback music with signature cocktails and a fun atmosphere.

Austin’s longest-running all-Latinx drag showcase. High-impact drag, undeniable culture, and a midweek reset done right.

Divina.atx - All-Latinx Drag Showcase

A drag show featuring all-Latinx performers showcasing high-energy performances and Latinx culture.

Excited for ljgranered to perform “Genre, A Comedy”, bigger and better at Austin Gay Headquarters cheerupcharlies 🤠 They’ve updated their PowerPoints, tuned their guitar, and shined their tap shoes. Special Guest opener jenparkhill

Genre, A Comedy

A comedy show featuring ljgranered and guest jenparkhill at Cheer Up Charlies.

The event is titled 'CASSTEVENS Hottie Hoedown' and is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, starting at 20:00. It will be held at Elysium in Toronto. The event is for attendees aged 18 and over, with ticket prices ranging from $10 to $20. The event features performances by Ed West & Casstevens. The event details include the date, start time, venue, and participating artists.

Elysium

CASSTEVENS Hottie Hoedown

WEDNESDAYS in the OILCAN HARRY'S SIDEBAR. HIP-HOP & RNB THROWBACKS. Rotating DJs spinning the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Throwbacks. Signature cocktails • Good vibes only.

THE GARAGE

A weekly party with DJs playing classic R&B and Hip-Hop music in a casual bar setting.

Dive into a full-on gaming takeover—Super Smash Bros tournaments, Mario Kart races, VR experiences, and cocktails inspired by your favorite games. Hosted by iggy.bank, embry0fficially, and mctangelo. Gaming meets nightlife, and it's a blast!

Gaymer Night

A party featuring video game tournaments, racing, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails.

a weekly competitive open drag stage. The winner by audience applause gets $100 cash and then lipsync battles the runner up for another $50. The lipsync battle winner is chosen by host BrigitteBandit. The audience chooses our main winner and also helps choose the lipsync battle song, so come out and support these competitors!

THE T*TTY TOURNAMENT

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes, with audience participation in voting and song choices.

Latinx Excellence Drag Showcase

A Latinx-themed drag show featuring high-impact performances and cultural celebration.

Catch every bit of drama and glamour with drag, drinks, games and more.

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party

A weekly watching party for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 with live hosts and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

Dive into a full-on gaming takeover—Super Smash Bros tournaments, Mario Kart races, VR experiences, and cocktails inspired by your favorite games. Gaming meets nightlife, and it's a blast!

iggy.bank, embry0fficially, and mctangelo

A nightlife event featuring video game tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails.

A crazy evening of fun and laughs! The definition of sexy, sickening and stupid!

whipped.atx

Whipped

A drag show event called Whipped featuring fun performances and music.

A late-night celebration of queer bodies, trans hotties, and fearless self-expression. Hosted by sheisriotgirl and titty.androgynous, expect drag, sweat-on-the-dancefloor energy, and zero apologies. Show up loud, serve looks, and make Friday night yours.

GRRRL’s Night Out

A late-night party celebrating queer bodies, trans people, drag, and queer joy with dancing and fun.

The event features a performance from the Lorne Michaels Collection Tour, taking place at Harry Ransom. It is scheduled for February 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00. Further details about the event, including any additional activities or guest appearances, are not provided.

Harry Ransom Center

Live from New York! The Lorne Michaels Collection Tour at Harry Ransom

A docent-led tour exploring the career of Lorne Michaels and the history of Saturday Night Live, open to LGBTQIA+ community members.

Meet & Greet with Discord Addams from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18. Will happen in between the 6pm and 9pm shows at approximately 8PM.

Discord Addams Meet & Greet

A drag show featuring RuPaul's Drag Race star Discord Addams and local performers at Oilcan Harry's.

Join us every Friday at 7 PM for our RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 viewing party, hosted by the fabulous CasadyMilan with lawrie.bird and hharlott. Watch all the drama, fashion, and fierce lip-syncs in style—don’t miss a single moment!

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party

A weekly drag show viewing party for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18.

A late-night celebration of queer bodies, trans hotties, and fearless self-expression. Hosted by sheisriotgirl and titty.androgynous, expect drag, sweat-on-the-dancefloor energy, and zero apologies.

A late-night party celebrating queer and trans identities with drag, dancing, and self-expression.

Playoffs for the Stonewall Sports Austin Winter Pickleball season.

Stonewall Sports Austin Winter Pickleball Playoffs

Weekly Sunday pickleball games as part of the Stonewall Sports Austin Winter Pickleball season.

Unit 1 of Soft Focus focuses on Queer Origins and Underground Survival. Camp, trash and excess. Come to Cheer Up Charlies every other Sunday starting 2/1 to get your Queer Film education, community, and have some fun drink specials, trivia, bingo & more.

Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival

A community event featuring queer films, discussions, and fun activities focused on queer origins and underground survival.

Sundays get interactive at 6 PM with TDRL: Total Drag Request Live. Hosted by TheCeliaLight and featuring rotating special guests, this is the drag show where the audience runs the night. Order a drink, request a song, and watch it happen. Sunday Funday, exactly how you want it.

TDRL: Total Drag Request Live

A drag show where the audience can request songs and influence the performance.

A party offering $6 wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Get Ritzdiculous on Monday nights. Hand over your song requests and let fate do the rest. Host msritzybitz and the queens brace for impact, and chaos unfolds live on stage. No skips. No mercy. No requests refused.

Ritzdiculous

A weekly drag show where guests request songs and performers improvise live on stage.

A weekly party offering $6 well drinks and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's.

Vibe with "King of Drag" star alexander.great.king every Tuesday night at 9 pm, only at Oilcan Harry's The High Club (THC) - no membership fee required! THC is your favorite virtual game night, featuring games like trivia, bar scavenger hunt, charades, and more! Our high-frequency THC drink specials will have you groovin' while you game, and pop up drag performances from your host will surely keep you entertained!

The High Club (THC) with Alexander Great King

A virtual game night with drag performances, trivia, and drink specials hosted by Alexander Great King.

Bawdy Language Karaoke hits every week at 10 PM with Selma Bawdy running the show. It’s loud, fearless, and built for anyone ready to grab the mic and leave it all on stage.

Bawdy Language Karaoke

A karaoke night where anyone can sing loudly and fearlessly on stage.

A weekly party offering $6 wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

A party in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar with DJs playing R&B, Hip-Hop, and throwback music, featuring drink discounts and good vibes.

A drag show featuring all-Latinx performers at Oilcan Harry's.

A party featuring DJs playing classic R&B, Hip-Hop, and throwback music with signature cocktails and good vibes.

A nightlife event featuring video game tournaments, races, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails.

a weekly competitive open drag stage on Thursdays starting at 10 PM. The winner by audience applause gets $100 cash and then lipsync battles the runner up for another $50. The lipsync battle winner is chosen by host BrigitteBandit. The audience chooses our main winner and also helps choose the lipsync battle song, so come out and support these competitors!

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes, with audience voting and participation.

A Latinx drag performance showcasing high-impact drag and culture.

A weekly social event where people watch and enjoy RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 together.

Album listening party for Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. followed by a Harry Styles drag tribute show.

Kiss All The Time Album Listening Party & Harry Styles Drag Tribute Show

thekarabiner

A music and drag show event featuring an album listening party for Kiss All The Time and a Harry Styles drag tribute performance.

A social night featuring video game tournaments, races, VR experiences, and gaming-themed cocktails.

A drag show event called Whipped with hosts and music, offering an evening of fun and laughs.

Album listening party for Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Disco, Occasionally. Listening Party

A listening party for the album "Kiss All The Time" by Disco, Occasionally.

Harry Styles Drag Tribute Show

A drag show that pays tribute to Harry Styles.

Join the Leander/Cedar Park Coffee Crawl on March 7, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00. Explore local coffee spots and enjoy a morning of coffee tasting and community gathering.

Various Coffee Shops

Leander/Cedar Park Coffee Crawl

BTBD is a non-competitive open drag stage hosted by Brigitte Bandit and open to all levels of entertainers. Participants receive professional portrait and performance photography. We also collect digital tipshare during the show to be distributed after. And performance experience and a bunch of new drag friends!

Big Tits Bigger Dreams

A non-competitive drag show where performers of all levels can perform, receive professional photos, and make new friends.

A weekly social event where people gather to watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 together.

A late-night party celebrating queer and trans self-expression featuring drag and energetic dancing.

An event titled 'Neon Rainbows MIDNIGHT RODEO' scheduled to take place on March 7, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 03:00. The event appears to be a themed gathering or party, with tickets available for purchase, including an advanced ticket option and a special $5 ticket. The event is associated with Neon Rainbows, a queer-themed organization, and features various merchandise such as T-shirts, stickers, and other items. The location details are not explicitly provided, but it is hosted by Neon Rainbows in Toronto.

Chess Club

Neon Rainbows MIDNIGHT RODEO

The Big Gay Drag Brunch is a monthly event hosted at BREWTORIUM in Austin, teaming up with drag royalty Miss Kelly Kline. It features a lively drag show with brunch specials, a full menu, beers on tap, frozen cocktails, mimosa buckets, and mocktails. Doors open at 12 PM with the show starting at 1 PM. The event is free to attend, and guests are encouraged to arrive early for seating. This event occurs every second Sunday of the month, with upcoming dates including March 8, 2026, and continues monthly.

Big Gay Drag Brunch

Join Austin Pride for their Big Gay Brunch on March 8, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00. Enjoy a lively event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with food, drinks, and community activities.

The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen

Austin Pride’s Big Gay Brunch

An online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ caregivers scheduled to start on March 8, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:00. The event aims to provide a platform for caregivers within the LGBTQIA2S+ community to share experiences, seek support, and connect with others. Participation details and registration links are not provided.

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

Weekly Sunday games for the Stonewall Sports Austin Winter Pickleball season.

Stonewall Sports Austin Winter Pickleball Season - Sundays

A weekly Sunday pickleball game as part of the Stonewall Sports Austin Winter season.

A drag show where the audience requests songs and interacts with performers.

Join Campfire Queer Storytime for an engaging event where stories celebrating queer experiences will be shared. The event aims to foster community and inclusivity through storytelling. It is scheduled to take place on March 8, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00.

The Vortex

Campfire Queer Storytime

A party offering $6 wells and $4 Lonestars every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from noon to 9 PM.

A drag show where you can request songs and enjoy live chaos on stage.

A weekly party offering $6 wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's from noon to 9 PM.

Virtual information sessions intended to provide timely updates and clearly outline the rights of residents when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Virtual

Know Your Rights virtual information session

A virtual session providing information about residents' rights when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Join Queer Craft Night for an evening of creative crafting and community building. The event is scheduled for March 10, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Participants can enjoy a welcoming environment to express their creativity and connect with others.

Lark & Owl Booksellers

Queer Craft Night

Join us for the Tuesday Night Softball Spring Season at Krieg Fields. Registration opens on Feb 12. Early bird price is $45.

Krieg Fields 4

Tuesday Night Softball Spring Season

A community softball league for LGBTQ+ and everyone to play and enjoy sports.

A virtual game night with drag performances and drink specials hosted by Alexander Great King.

A karaoke night where anyone can sing loudly and confidently on stage.

Tuesday night softball season at Krieg Fields, starting March 10 through April 21. Early bird registration is $45. Registration opens February 12.

TX Capitol

Pride Sports Austin Softball

A weekly party offering $6 Wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's from noon to 9 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

A party with DJs playing R&B, Hip-Hop, and throwback music at Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

A weekly party featuring DJs playing classic R&B, Hip-Hop, and Throwback music with signature cocktails and good vibes.

A drag show featuring all-Latinx performers showcasing culture and high-energy performances.

CasadyMilan, lawrie.bird, hharlott

A drag show featuring fun and laughs with live music and hosting by thecelialight, ryan____x, and hharlott.

A nightlife event featuring gaming tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails.

A weekly LGBTQ+ event where people gather to watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 together.

Oilcan Harry’s

sheisriotgirl and titty.androgynous

A late-night party celebrating queer and trans self-expression with drag and dance.

Fun Theme Weeks (Wigs, Decades, Pride + More!) during the Kickball Spring 2026 season.

Kickball Spring 2026 - Fun Theme Weeks (Wigs, Decades, Pride + More!)

A kickball season with fun themed weeks like Wigs, Decades, and Pride for everyone.

Join us for Birdies & Brunch on March 15, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00. Enjoy a relaxing brunch event with fellow attendees. Further details are not provided.

Spare Birdie

Birdies & Brunch

A community event featuring queer films, trivia, bingo, drinks, and discussions about queer origins and underground survival.

A drag show where the audience requests songs and influences the performance, held on Sundays at Oilcan Harry's.

Join us for the upcoming kickball and sand volleyball seasons hosted by Stonewall in Austin, TX. Kickball season runs from March 15 to May 17, and sand volleyball from March 23 to May 11. Registration opens on January 20, 2026.

Austin

Upcoming Events

$6 Wells and $4 Lonestars at RAIN on 4th and Oilcan Harry's

The Garage: Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks

Divina.atx - All-Latinx Drag Showcase

Genre, A Comedy

CASSTEVENS Hottie Hoedown

THE GARAGE

Gaymer Night

THE T*TTY TOURNAMENT

Sports Leagues

Beach Volleyball: OutLoud Sports Austin

Bowling: OutLoud Sports Austin

Dodgeball: OutLoud Sports Austin

Flag Football: OutLoud Sports Austin

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile

Oilcan Harry's

Barbarella

The Glass Coffin

Shop Queer-Owned in Austin

Berlin Shorts

Sir Rat Wings Hat

Sneaker Activity Book

Frida Art Print

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