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.

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

Oilcan Harry's

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

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

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

Barbarella

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

Swan Dive

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

Arlo Grey

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

La Barbecue

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

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

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile

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

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

The Glass Coffin

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

MaryJae

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

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

Sir Rat Leather & Gear

Vibe with "King of Drag" star alexander.great.king every Tuesday night at 9 pm. 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 the Great

Alexander the Great

A weekly drag event with games, drink specials, and live performances hosted by Alexander the Great.

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

Selma_Bawdy

A weekly karaoke night featuring bold and fun performances at Oilcan Harry's.

Wednesdays in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar featuring Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks. Hosted by Stevin. $6 Wells, $5 Select Domestics. All drinks 50% off from 8-9PM.

The Garage: Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks

Stevin

A weekly party featuring classic Hip-Hop and RNB music in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

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

Alexander The Great

A weekly virtual game night with drag performances, drink specials, and fun activities hosted by Alexander The Great.

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

Latinx Excellence Drag Showcase

divina.atx

A Latinx-themed drag show showcasing high-impact performances and culture.

Join the Zoom Tea Social Hour hosted by World Famous *BOB* on June 11, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00 Central Time. This virtual event provides an opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new people in a safe and welcoming space. Participants can join via the provided Zoom link, with optional audio and video participation, and are encouraged to engage in chat. The event promotes kindness and respectful interaction among attendees.

ZOOM

Zoom Tea Social Hour

World Famous *BOB*

Join us every Friday for our RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars viewing party, hosted by the fabulous Casady Milan with Lawrie Bird and Harlott. Watch all the drama, fashion, and fierce lip-syncs in style—don’t miss a single moment!

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party

Casady Milan, Lawrie Bird, Harlott

A weekly event where people gather to watch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars with hosts and enjoy the show.

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

sheisriotgirl and titty.androgynous

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

Wednesdays in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar featuring Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks. Hosted by Stevin. $6 Wells, $5 Select Domestics, All Drinks 50% Off from 8-9PM.

A party featuring nostalgic Hip-Hop and RNB music in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

Karaoke night with drink discounts all night. Bad songs will be judged, and room clearers will be booed.

KIKI + KARAOKE

Aira Juliet

A karaoke night with drink discounts, where bad songs are judged and room clearers are booed.

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

whipped.atx

Whipped

thecelialight, ryan____x, hharlott

A lively drag show filled with fun, laughs, and over-the-top performances.

Latin Pop Night hits the stage every Friday at Oilcan Harry's from 9:30 PM to 2 AM! Hosted by hharlott with music by lavenderthug, bringing nonstop Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance floor anthems all night. Be sure to join us for the stripoff at 11 PM featuring a $150 prize! Perreo, pop, and pure BICHOTA energy all night.

¡BICHOTA! Latin Pop Night

hharlott

A Friday night dance party with Latin pop, reggaeton, and a stripoff contest at Oilcan Harry's.

Divina.atx - All-Latinx Drag Showcase

tatianacholula

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

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.

THE T*TTY TOURNAMENT

Brigitte Bandit

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes based on audience applause and lipsync battles.

Join iggy.bank every Thursday at 7PM for another fantastic season of bigbrothercbs! Watch the chaos unfold with delicious cocktails, hilarious commentary & games galore! Dish about your favorite (and least favorite) houseguests and nerd out about your favorite reality competition show with fans like you!

Big Brother Season 28 Viewing Party

iggy.bank

A social event where fans watch Big Brother season 28 together with drinks, commentary, and games.

Join us every Friday at 7 PM for our RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 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!

CasadyMilan, lawrie.bird, hharlott

A weekly group event to watch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars together with drag performances and entertainment.

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.

Oilcan Harry’s

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

Latin Pop Night with music by lavenderthug, bringing nonstop Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance floor anthems all night. Featuring a stripoff at 11 PM with a $150 prize.

Harlot

A dance party with music, a host, and a cash prize at Oilcan Harry's.

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!

BrigitteBandit

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

Join us every Friday for our RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 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! Includes watch party, trivia, giveaways, and performances.

A weekly drag show viewing party for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

Join Bailey Salisbury and DJ Virgo Cowboy for beginner-friendly line dancing, two-stepping, and a welcoming dance floor under the Texas night sky.

SCUFF Queer Country Dancing

A queer-friendly party with beginner line dancing and two-stepping under the Texas night sky.

Latin Pop Night hits the stage every Friday. Hosted by hharlott with music by lavenderthug, bringing nonstop Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance floor anthems all night. Be sure to join us for the stripoff at 11 PM featuring a $150 prize! Perreo, pop, and pure BICHOTA energy all night.

A party featuring Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance music with a special stripoff contest.

Austin's LGBTQ+ noche de baile featuring djeriqstylez and B2B sets with special guest DJs spinning guaracha, dembow, baile funk, reggaeton, cumbia, latin house, and more. Come dance with us at your favorite queer Latin rave!

Sábado De Antro

Bobby Pudrido

A LGBTQ+ dance party with DJ sets and special guests at Oilcan Harry's.

Summer 2026 Pickleball Season - Week 2

Stonewall Sports Austin

A community pickleball game event as part of the summer 2026 season.

Sunday nights go full Latin heat with wall-to-wall Latin hits with djeriqstylez on the decks keeping the energy high all night. Sundays are for dancing.

Noche Latina

DeeGee Rey and Jame Perry

A weekly Sunday night dance party at Oilcan Harry's with music by DJ Eriq Stylez.

Austin's LGBTQ+ noche de baile — Hosted by bobbypudrido, featuring djeriqstylez and B2B sets with special guest DJs spinning guaracha, dembow, baile funk, reggaeton, cumbia, latin house, and more. Come dance with us at your favorite queer Latin rave!

bobbypudrido

A queer Latin dance party featuring reggaeton, cumbia, and other Latin beats with guest DJs.

A creative event organized by Local Queer for the community.

Local Queer

Queerly Creative

Karaoke 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.

Selma Bawdy

A lively karaoke night hosted by Selma Bawdy where anyone can sing loudly and fearlessly on stage.

Join us for Rainbow Hour, a queer arts happy hour hosted at Oilcan Harry’s. The event is scheduled for July 28, 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00. Enjoy an evening celebrating queer arts in a welcoming environment.

Rainbow Hour: A Queer Arts Happy Hour at Oilcan Harry’s!

A weekly drag event featuring games, drink specials, and performances with host Alexander the Great.

A weekly karaoke night where anyone can sing bold and playful songs in a lively drag show setting.

A gathering to celebrate and connect during the full moon.

Queer Full Moon Circle

A party featuring classic Hip-Hop and RNB music in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

A virtual game night with drag performances, drinks, and fun challenges hosted by Alexander The Great.

divina.atx, tatianacholula

A flower workshop focusing on releasing perfectionism, including creating scented floral rollers and guided reflection.

July: Monthly Women’s Circle & Flower Craft Workshop

A weekly event where people gather to watch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and enjoy drag performances.

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

A weekly party featuring old-school Hip-Hop and RNB music in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

A lively drag show event full of fun, laughs, and outrageous performances.

A Friday night party with Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance music featuring a stripoff contest at Oilcan Harry's.

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes and are judged by audience applause and a lipsync battle.

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

A weekly drag-themed event where people gather to watch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

A weekly social event where fans gather to watch and discuss the latest season of Big Brother with drinks, commentary, and games.

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, embryofficially, and mctangelo. Gaming meets nightlife, and it's a blast!

Gaymer Night

iggy.bank, embryofficially, mctangelo

A night of gaming tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails for the LGBT community.

A nightlife party with strip-off performances, music by Lavender Thug, hosted by Harlot, at Oilcan Harry's.

A drag show featuring all-Latinx performers celebrating Latinx culture in Austin.

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes with audience voting and lip-sync battles.

Join the Leander/Cedar Park Coffee Crawl on August 1, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00. Explore local coffee spots and enjoy a morning of coffee tasting and community gathering.

Cedar Park

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

brigittebandit

A drag show where anyone can perform, receive professional photos, and enjoy a fun, social experience.

A weekly viewing party to watch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars with live hosts and fabulous performances.

A party featuring Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance music with a fun stripoff competition.

A LGBTQ+ dance party with guest DJs and live music hosted by Bobby Pudrido.

Summer 2026 Pickleball Season - Week 3

A community pickleball game event for all ages and skill levels.

A non-competitive open drag stage where performers of all levels can showcase their talent, receive professional photos, and make new drag friends.

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

TheCeliaLight

A drag show where the audience can request songs and watch the performers do their acts.

Sunday nights go full Latin heat with wall-to-wall Latin hits with djeriqstylez on the decks keeping the energy high all night. Mondays can wait—Sunday is for dancing.

A weekly Sunday night dance party with DJ Eriq Stylez at Oilcan Harry's.

A queer Latin dance party featuring reggaeton, cumbia, dance music, and DJ sets.

A non-competitive open drag performance event where entertainers of all levels perform, get professional photos, and share tips.

A lively karaoke night hosted by Selma Bawdy where anyone can sing their heart out.

A weekly drag-themed social event with games, drink specials, and performances at Oilcan Harry's.

A weekly karaoke night where anyone can sing bold and fearless songs hosted by Selma_Bawdy.

alexander.great.king

A weekly virtual game night with drag performances, trivia, scavenger hunts, and drink specials.

A weekly drag show viewing party featuring RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

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

A weekly party featuring throwback Hip-Hop and RNB music in the Oilcan Harry's Sidebar.

A lively drag show filled with fun, laughs, and outrageous entertainment.

A Friday night party with Latin pop, reggaeton, dance music, and a stripoff contest at Oilcan Harry's.

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

A party where fans can watch and discuss the latest season of Big Brother with cocktails, commentary, and games.

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The High Club (THC) with Alexander the Great

Bawdy Language Karaoke

The Garage: Hip-Hop & RNB Throwbacks

The High Club (THC) with Alexander Great

Latinx Excellence Drag Showcase

Zoom Tea Social Hour

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party

GRRRL’s Night Out

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