A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN
Nothing soft about these balls! Support your peeps as they play the heck out of some softball. Sundays, 1pm.
Monroe E. "Lefty" Krieg Softball and Athletic Complex, 515 S. Pleasant Valley, 445-6003.
www.softballaustin.org
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BEER BUST & BARBECUE
Burgers, dogs, or BYO meat. You know ... as in eat.
Sundays, 5-9pm.
Rusty Spurs, 405 E. Seventh, 482-9002.
Free.
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BOOKGODDESS BOOK GROUP
We dream of a circle of women, but this ain't about us, honey. It's about you and your lit-loving self making your way to discuss books.
Every second Sunday, 1pm.
BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 472-2785.
bookwoman@austin.rr.com
www.ebookwoman.com
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CENTRAL TEXAS BOYS OF LEATHER MEETING
Shiny, shiny … shiny boots of leather. Every first Saturday and, on the patio for cookouts, every second Sunday of the month (5-8pm).
Chain Drive, 504 Willow, 480-9017.
$5 to benefit CTBOL charities.
www.ctbol.org
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FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO SCREENING
UCH's Rainbow Ministry presents this award-winning film reconciliation of homosexuality and scripture. Childcare available.
2:30pm.
Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill, 335-4449.
Donation.
ftbtms@unityhills.org
www.unityhills.org
FRENCH KISS THE COOK
The end of the weekend means barbecue on the patio early ( 5-8pm) and French Kiss into the "oui oui" hours, featuring Vanessa Gordon, Rachel Mykels, and more.
Sundays, 5pm-close.
Kiss & Fly, 404 Colorado, 476-7799.
Free, donations for barbecue go to charity.
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GAY MEN'S MEDITATION GROUP
What is the sound of one finger clicking? Check the website for the latest. H-ohhhhhhhmmm-o.
Sundays, 7pm.
Shambhala Meditation Center, 1702 S. Fifth, 699-3218.
Free.
meditationgm@yahoogroups.com
www.gaymeditation.org
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KARAOKE AT 'BOUT TIME
Start your week off right with Klint for some serious crooning at North Austin's fave neighborhood bar. Never a cover.
Sundays & Tuesdays, 9pm-2am.
'Bout Time Bar, 9601 N. I-35, 832-5339.
fusenote.com
LAID-BACK CHURCH
God bless everybody, no exceptions. Join the progressive, all-inclusive, and laid-back God Squad at MCC at Freedom Oaks every weekend.
9 & 11am (also Saturdays, 6:24pm).
Metropolitan Community Church, 8601 S. First, 291-8601.
office@mccaustin.com
www.mccaustin.com
LESBIAN TAKEOVER
Not the whole town, girls, settle down. Just show up at the Hole and represent! Search Goldstar Promotions on Facebook.
4pm.
Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe, 477-4747.
OUT YOUTH HAS ASL
Your friendly neighborhood drop-in LGBT youth center now features sign language interpreters on Sundays. Hey, kids! Keep those hands where we can see 'em.
Sundays, 4:30-8:30pm.
Out Youth House, 909 E. 49th, 419-1233.
www.outyouth.org
SUNDAY SUPER SHOW
Jame Perry, the Men of Manwatch, DJ Danny, dollar drafts, and free chalupas (4-8pm)? Where have you been all my life?
Charlie's Austin, 1301 Lavaca, 474-6481.
www.charliesaustin.com
YOGI, MEET BOO BOO
So much more than a "pic-a-nic basket": Enjoy a free lunch buffet and $1 drafts at RCC's weekly Chub Chaser Bear Cub Experience. Free food for baby bears!
1-9pm.
Rainbow Cattle Co., 305 W. Fifth, 472-5288.
www.rainbowcattleco.com
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YOURS, MINE, AND AFTER OURS
If Paul Soileau is the ego, and Christeene is the id, then Ms. Rebecca Havemeyer must be the superego, chickens, a chanteuse of infinite perfection. She will be joined by ivory (as opposed to French) tickler Russell Reed.
9:30pm.
East Side Showroom, 1100 E. Sixth, 467-4280.
Free.
www.rebeccahavemeyer.com
'AUSTIN CHRONICLE' GAY URLS!
You can directly access the Chronicle's gay listings online without clicking until your fingers turn blue. Plus the URLs are super easy to remember. The Austin Chronicle gAyTX Fun Guide is our regularly updated list of fine local queer establishments and concerns. And Gay Place is, of course, what you are reading here, our weekly best of the best of queer Austin.
454-5766.
gayplace@austinchronicle.com
austinchronicle.com,
austinchronicle.com
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ACTOM
Because men are like coffee; the best ones are rich, hot, and can keep you up all night. Join Austin Coffee, Tea, or Me? - an online group to help you find Mr. Right ... or at least Mr. Right There, oh yes, right there.
groups.yahoo.com
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ADVENTURING OUTDOORS
Austin's gay and lesbian group for making the nature scene. Minimal dues, maximum fun!
236-7176.
www.main.org
(Recreation & Fitness)
ARE YOU A PROUD TEXAN?
Do you care what happened in this Lege session? About fights for equality and equal protection under the law? Get on Equality Texas' list. This week they seek eager volunteer types to assist in Pride preparation. They have daytime, afterwork, and club-hopping opportunities. Call Bren for further info.
Equality Texas, PO Box 2340, Austin, 78768-2340, 474-5475.
info@equalitytexas.org
www.equalitytexas.org
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE OF MARC ALEXANDER AKA MONA LITTLEMORE
Come honor the life of the United Court's Legend of the Phoenix, Empress Emeritus for Life, Mona littleMore. Then head to Charlie's after the service for a memorial performance.
Sat., Nov. 14, 1pm.
St. George's Episcopal, 4301 N. I-35, 452-6063; 4301 N. I-35, 454-2523.
CHARLIE'S GRILL
Austin's gay club right next to the Capitol dome is open for lunch and dinner every Monday through Friday (see new, extended hours). On Tuesdays, the hours extend even further ( until 8:30pm) for one of the best steak nights around. Come have dinner with family!
Mon.-Fri., noon-7pm.
Charlie's Austin, 1301 Lavaca, 474-6481.
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CRUISE WITH MCC
Metropolitan Community Church takes to the high seas with this fun-in-the-autumn-sun fundraiser. Plan now for a seven-night Caribbean Cruise launching a year from this Saturday.
Departs from Galveston Sun., Nov. 7, 2010.
888/798-6226.
www.mccaustin.com,
www.rauschgrouptravel.com
FOODIES
Yup. Women Who Love Women Who Love Food. In lieu of Austin's having an actual lesbian gathering space, this e-mail-based social network holds weekly meet-ups, private house parties, and special events for the lay-deez. Women of all stripes are welcome and encouraged to attend. E-mail Kitty to get on the list.
beatsagogo@aol.com
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FOODIES
Yup. Women Who Love Women Who Love Food. In lieu of Austin's having an actual lesbian gathering space, this e-mail-based social network holds weekly meet-ups, private house parties, and special events for the lay-deez. Women of all stripes are welcome and encouraged to attend. E-mail Kitty to get on the list.
beatsagogo@aol.com
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HIV RESOURCE GUIDE
is a great resource for folks in need of services as well as those who just want to volunteer or help.
Austin Area HIV Planning Council, 505 Barton Springs Rd., Fifth Floor, 974-2615.
Free.
(Announcements)
HIV+ COUNSELING
HIV-positive? This group explores issues from recent diagnosis to life with HIV. Free to individuals who qualify; sliding scale for everyone else.
Waterloo Counseling Center, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #301, 444-9922 x100.
www.waterloocounseling.org
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HOMOS READ POMO
Do you read? Eat? Drink? Like the ladies? Do democratically chosen books such as Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Wolfe turn you on? They do pomo; they don't even read pomo.
pseudopants@gmail.com
HOT BEARS SAY RRRRROOOOW!
The cuddliest, hairiest, most barrel-chested bigboys of the Heart of Texas Bears are a social service group dedicated to all things "grrrrr." Get on their list for info about monthly coffees, movie nights, beer busts, etc.
info@heartoftexasbears.org
www.heartoftexasbears.org
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INSIDE BOOKS NEEDS GLBT BOOKS
Studies show that education reduces recidivism! Send your tax-deductible books and donations now. All topics in the GLBT spectrum needed (especially trans topics).
www.insidebooksproject.org
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INVITE TO A WILDE PARTY
For those who are wild about the theatre, Zach brings you the Wilde Party offered at each main-stage show. Food, drinks, and a fabulous show especially for the family and those that love us.
Preshow mixer, 6:45pm; show at 8pm.
Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey, 476-0541.
www.zachtheatre.org
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LAMBDA OF TEXAS STATE
Get back to class with class, and hang out with fellow LGBT Bobcats and allies. Check the website for weekly meetings and the awesome, twice-a-year Bobcat Ball.
Texas State University campus, San Marcos.
www.studentorgs.txstate.edu
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MIDTOWNE SPA FREE PASS
Yo, Hunky Brewster: Get on the Midtowne site, and click on the Free Pass link to get free admission to some steamy relief. 18 and up, no alcohol.
Midtowne Spa, 5815 Airport, 302-9696.
www.midtowne.com
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MPOWERMENT (QBOYS) OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Qualified job-seeking, GBQ-friendly, social networky candidates should go to the ASA site for more info to apply right now.
www.asaustin.org,
www.qboyz.org
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MYSPACE IS FOR QUEERS
Yuh-huh. We up and did it. All 2006-ish, we finally got caught up to 2004 and leapt into the Rupert Murdoch-void balls-out, baby. (Cough.) Uh, yeah. So, send us your info the ol'-fashioned way at our regular, dependable Chronicle e-mail addy, or come be our friend online and send us stuff there! Humor us with an add, at the very least? Like a perky poodle on the leg of luv, we're notorious collectors … shameless.
Queers named "Gay Place" who refuse to Facebook. Yup. We are unabashed in our quest to crack 2,999. (Who said "ho"?) We'd be proud to have you as our friend. Check our occasional specially themed top friends, and see if you make the cut.
gayplace@austinchronicle.com
www.myspace.com
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OUT IN AUSTIN SPEED DATING FOR LADIES
Can this Dallas company hook you up? Now registering 10 femme and 10 butch women, recommended ages 21-35. No match? Next one's on them. Tell 'em Gay Place sent ya.
Sat., Dec. 4, 6:30pm.
Location revealed upon registration, 469/235-0644.
$15.
outindallasspeeddating@yahoo.com
www.outindallasspeeddating.com
OUT YOUTH DROP IN
High school can be hell, especially for the li'l tyke dykes and fag-o-tots. Our local nonprofit support/drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning peeps, ages 12-19, is open to youth three days a week. A place where they can be. Just ... be.
Sun. & Wed.-Thu., 4:30-8:30pm.
Out Youth House, 909 E. 49th, 419-1233.
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POSITIVE INFLUENCE
Therapy/support group for HIV-positive gay men. Eight-week sessions. Call for schedule. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm.
784-8220.
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SAPPHFIRE
Do you prefer game nights, movie nights, lazy Sunday brunches, and Sapphic book clubs to all-night stomps through the Warehouse District? Well, meet your peeps. Check the Web site for the where and when.
833-5040.
info@sapphfire.org
www.sapphfire.org
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ST. EDWARD'S GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Austin's own St. Ed's has its own GLBT/straight alliance. That's one big rainbow up on that hill.
St. Edward's University campus, 416-5876.
kathyb@stedwards.edu
www.stedwards.edu
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SUPER BUFFET/MANWATCH DANCERS
Watch the Men of Manwatch wiggle as you scarf down that free buffet, 6-9pm. DJ Bryan Konrad spins, 9pm-close. Wipe your chin, skippy.
Fridays.
Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823.
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FAERIES, ELVES, & SATYRS
That's THCFES to you, delicate nymph of the forest glen. (All's we wanna know is: Where are the fekkin' unicorns?!) THCFES is a group for alternative/progressive gay men who understand the goodness of all things fae. Yae!
www.groups.yahoo.com,
tribes.tribe.net
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TGT
It's time for school, and UT's Transgender Texas is fabulous and here to stay. So if you are a trans-identified Longhorn, get in touch.
jesse.free@riseup.net
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THE GATHERING PLACE
Inclusive, inviting. Sundays, 10:30am; Bible study, Wednesdays, 7pm.
Gathering Place Worship Center, 7801 N Lamar Ste. F-25, 323-9501.
www.whosoever.net
(Other Realms)
THE LESBIAN COFFEE HOUSE
No bar, no coffeehouse, so where are lesbians supposed to meet chicks? Austin Lesbian Coffee House is a group of LBTs that meet monthly to mix and mingle.
Sign up to get the secret deets.
www.meetup.com
THE MEN OF MENRG
Accused of sounding like "a goddamn rave," these intergaylactic lactatin' 'taters get der future mosh on: Party like it's 2012. Or so.
Sat., Nov. 14, 10pm.
Rusty Spurs, 405 E. Seventh, 482-9002.
Free.
menrg.org,
www.myspace.com,
t3ars.tumblr.com
TOUCH DANCE/PARTNER DANCE GROUP
Do you lead or do you follow, darlin'? This group of gay-friendly women loves to dance and has formed this social group to which all gay-friendly women, 21 and older, are invited. Sometimes, they will meet at dance events; sometimes, they will hit the floor at a local club to practice. What better way to improve (or acquire) those skills? And those skills.
Free.
austin_dancers@gmail.com
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TRANSFORMATIONS PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
Katy Koonce, LCSW, offers transsexual support groups with a holistic approach.
329-6699.
Donations accepted.
katykoonce.com
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TRANSGENDER 101 WORKSHOP
Not so much a "how-to" as a "here's why." E-mail to sign up and get more info.
Sat., Nov. 14, 10am-3pm.
Metropolitan Community Church, 8601 S. First, 291-8601.
$5 donation.
olm@mccaustin.com
TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Gather to honor those killed for who they are and to represent for those who live courageously.
Sat., Nov. 21, 6:30pm.
City Hall, 301 W. Second.
www.transgenderdor.org,
www.tentex.org
UT GENDER & SEXUALITY CENTER
Your Longhorn queer hub, as it were. Regular business hours ( Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm) so you can learn about cool campus doin's like Queer Students Alliance, GLBTGrad, OutLaw, Queer People of Color and Allies, Transgender Texas, She Says, and more.
232-1831.
gsc@uts.cc.utexas.edu
www.utexas.edu
(Civic Interest)
UT GLBT CATHOLIC SUPPORT GROUP
Join Father Ed in exploring what it means to be Christian and gay. Nonjudgmental, safe, and accepting; no "reparative therapy" nonsense here. Just 100% openhearted fellowship.
Call for time and location.
www.utcatholic.org
UT GSC LISTSERV
UT's Gender & Sexuality Center maintains, among other fabulous things, a helluva listserv. To submit something for the GSC’s list or to subscribe to the e-mail list, please send an e-mail.
gsc@uts.cc.utexas.edu
www.utgsc.com
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VIOLET CROWN COUNSELING
Specialized individual and relationship psychotherapy for the LGBTQIJKLMNOP and open-minded. More than 86 years experience between 'em.
796-3457.
www.violetcrowncounseling.com
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WATERLOO MOVES NORTH
Check out the new digs! Austin's hub for GLBT support and support groups has moved its hub up to the Highland Mall area. Just in time for the train. (If it ever runs on time. Or for that matter, runs.)
Waterloo Counseling Center, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #301, 444-9922.
www.waterloocounseling.org
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WATERLOO'S HART PROGRAM
Low- to no-cost mental health counseling and support for folks struggling with HIV or AIDS. Bilingual? ¡Sí!
Waterloo Counseling Center, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #301, 444-9922 x329.
www.waterloocounseling.org
(Meetings & Instructions)
WHAT'S GAYER THAN A CABARET?
Not much. Check out Austin Cabaret Theatre's sassy-ass blog. Tell Stuart the Gay Place sent ya.
www.austincabaret.blogspot.com
(Announcements)
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