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

Theme: Wigs Wigs Wigs, Event: Wig Snatch Competition at Lefty's

Lefty's Brick Bar

Kickball Season - Fourth Day of Play

Stonewall Kickball

A kickball game with a wig-themed competition called Wig Snatch at Lefty's.

The Big Gay Selena Drag Brunch is returning on April 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at BREWTORIUM in Austin. This event, organized in partnership with Austin Pride and featuring drag royalty Miss Kelly Kline, offers a lively and inclusive brunch experience with brunch specials, a full menu, beers on tap, frozen cocktails, mimosa buckets, and mocktails. Attendees are encouraged to come hungry and ready for a fun, loud, and proud celebration. Tickets are available online, and the event is part of a recurring monthly series happening every second Sunday.

Big Gay Selena Drag Brunch

Austin Pride’s Big Gay Brunch is scheduled for April 12, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00. Further details about the event are not provided.

The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen

Austin Pride’s Big Gay Brunch

The Big Gay Drag Brunch is a monthly event hosted at BREWTORIUM in Austin, TX, in partnership with Austin Pride Foundation. It features drag performances by Miss Kelly Kline, 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, with attendees encouraged to arrive early for seating. It occurs every second Sunday of the month, with the next event scheduled for April 12, 2026.

Big Gay Drag Brunch

An online support group designed for LGBTQIA2S+ caregivers to share experiences, seek advice, and build community. The event provides a safe space for discussion and support, fostering connections among caregivers in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

Free screening of 'But I'm a Cheerleader' (1999).

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) Screening

A free community event screening of the movie "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999).

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 recurring queer film event exploring queer origins and underground culture with community activities and entertainment.

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 gets to choose the songs and be part of the performance.

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 Latin dance party with nonstop Latin music and high energy dancing every Sunday night.

Interviews for Pickleball Committee Member positions on the Stonewall Sports Austin Pickleball Committee.

Online

Pickleball Committee Member Interviews

Stonewall Sports Austin

Online interviews for the Pickleball Activity Director role on the Stonewall Sports Austin Board of Directors.

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.

Chicon Street

Bawdy Language Karaoke

Community cookout featuring food, Stonewall Militant Front, and LGBT working-class activism.

Chicano Park

Gay + Trans Spring Cookout

Join the Sexual Health Chat on Discord to discuss sexual health topics. The event is scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 16:15 to 17:15. Participants can join the conversation via the provided Discord link.

Sexual Health Chat – On Discord

An update session discussing the high-level findings and future directions of the Quality of Life Study on Aging.

ZOOM

Quality of Life Study on Aging: High-Level Update & Next Steps

Austin Public Health's Age-Friendly Austin and the Austin Equity and Inclusion staff

A drop-in program focused on self-care and wellness activities, such as games, crafts, and more. Join us for a fun and educational time! The event takes place on April 14, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Time Out Youth, 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205.

Queerly Beloved

An event titled 'Queer Craft Night' scheduled for April 14, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Further details are not provided.

Lark & Owl Booksellers

Queer Craft Night

Turning every Wednesday night into a movement, not just a moment. Rotating DJs spinning the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Throwbacks. Signature cocktails • Good vibes only

THE GARAGE

Stevin

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

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 the Great

alexander.great.king

A weekly virtual game night with drag performances and drink specials at Oilcan Harry's.

Sing any song except Hamilton. One Chappell Roan song per hour. If you do Adele, you better commit. Do not invite 4 people on stage to yell at mic, you will be booed. Valerie by Amy Winehouse can only be sang once. This is a dictatorship.

Kiki Karaoke

Aira Juliet

A karaoke night where you can sing any song except Hamilton, with specific rules about song choices and participation.

Selma_Bawdy

A weekly karaoke night where anyone can sing loudly and confidently, hosted by Selma_Bawdy.

Austin’s longest-running all-Latinx drag showcase takes the stage every week at 10 PM with divina.atx, hosted by tatianacholula, with performances from thebansheerose, v.enusrising, and idk_bohemia. High-impact drag, undeniable culture, and a midweek reset done right.

Latinx Excellence Drag Showcase

divina.atx

A weekly all-Latinx drag show featuring high-energy performances and cultural celebration.

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

Divina.atx Latinx Drag Showcase

tatianacholula

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

Weekly community event for collaboration and work on personal projects, hosted at Academia.

Academia

HackyHour

Join us for intersex community building and snacks! Share your experiences as an intersex student at UT and connect with others. The event is open to all, with no diagnosis needed. We'll gather in the GSC Conference Room, SAC 2.112G, to foster community and support.

Intersex Student & Allies Community Meeting

Join us for our weekly Wednesday Drop-In space at the Center, available for all youth in our age range. The event takes place on April 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Time Out Youth, located at 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205. For more information, visit the event page or contact the venue directly.

Wednesday Drop-In w/ Proud and Loud (2-4pm)

Monthly board meeting for Softball Austin.

CityPride by QWELL Community Foundation

Board Meeting - April

Join the Queer Monthly Spring Evening Walk in Toronto on April 15, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30. This event offers a community gathering for socializing and celebrating diversity. Details about the venue are not specified, but it is organized within Toronto.

Mueller Lake Park

Queer Monthly Spring Evening Walk

We’re turning every Wednesday night into a movement, not just a moment. Rotating DJs spinning the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Throwbacks. Signature cocktails • Good vibes only

The Garage

WEDNESDAY VIBES START HERE at THE GARAGE

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

Karaoke at Cheerups hosted by cantbreathewithnoaira

Karaoke Night

A weekly karaoke night where anyone can sing loud and fearless, hosted by Selma_Bawdy.

Drop-in space for youth attending the Tea Time Discussion event. The event takes place on April 16, 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00, providing a space for youth to gather and engage in discussions.

Tea Time Drop-In

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.

A weekly party featuring DJs playing classic hip-hop and R&B music with signature cocktails and good vibes.

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.

GRRRL’s Night Out

sheisriotgirl and titty.androgynous

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

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

iggy.bank, embry0fficially, and mctangelo

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

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

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

Big T*ts Bigger Dreams

A weekly drag competition where performers compete for cash prizes, with audience participation in choosing winners and songs.

Join us at Time Out Youth Center for dinner and drop-in! The event includes free STI testing. It is scheduled for April 17, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:30.

Dinner & Drop-In

A drop-in celebration for young people with birthdays in April, featuring dinner and sweets. Open to all youth, hosted by Time Out Youth at 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC. The event runs from 17:00 to 19:30 on April 17, 2026.

Birthday Friday

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

CasadyMilan, lawrie.bird, hharlott

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

Featuring performances by allhandstheband, dirtytexans, plzdndthemusic, and redherringatx.

ALL HANDS

A party with live music performances by allhandstheband, dirtytexans, plzdndthemusic, and redherringatx.

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.

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

Gaming Takeover

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

A crazy evening of fun and laughs with hosts thecelialight, ryan____x & hharlott. Beats by montezatx.

whipped.atx

Whipped ATX

thecelialight, ryan____x & hharlott

A lively drag show featuring hosts, music, and fun entertainment.

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!

A night of gaming competitions, virtual reality experiences, and themed cocktails at a lively party.

Latin Pop Night hits the stage with nonstop Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance floor anthems. Featuring a stripoff at 11 PM with a $150 prize. Perreo, pop, and pure BICHOTA energy all night.

¡BICHOTA! Latin Pop Night

hharlott

A party with Latin pop, reggaeton music, and a stripoff contest with a prize.

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.

BrigitteBandit

A weekly drag show where performers compete for cash prizes, with audience participation in choosing winners and songs.

Join us for our weekly Saturday Drop-In space at the Center, available for youth ages 13-24. The event takes place on April 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Time Out Youth, 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC. This event provides a supportive environment for youth to connect and engage in community activities.

Saturday Drop-In

Join Equality Texas, txfreedomnetwork, ACLUTX, HRCTX, AVOW, and Planned Parenthood as we talk through community needs, new legislation, ways to protect one another, and distribute resources!

Cedar Park

Rainbow Rights Roadshow

Equality Texas

A community event in Dallas where organizations discuss community needs, new laws, and ways to support and protect LGBTQ+ people.

An event held on April 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at The Q Austin | ASA at Springdale, 1023 Springdale Rd., Building 14A, Austin, TX 78721. The event focuses on discussing the experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in accessing sexual health services in Austin, including topics like PrEP and HRT. Community leaders will facilitate a forum-style conversation, and sexual health testing will be available from 1 PM to 8 PM. The event is open to the public.

The Q Austin

Being Trans/GNC & Navigating Sexual Health Services

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

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Big Gay Drag Brunch

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

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Soft Focus: Queer Origins and Underground Survival

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