ALLGO MOVIE NIGHT
Get to know ALLGO the pressure-free way. What a perfect first date: You, some snacks, new friends, and a good movie. Just don't try that yawn and arm trick. They've seen it all.
Second Tuesdays of the month, 6:30pm.
ALLGO, 701 Tillery, 472-2001.
Free.
www.allgo.org
ALLGO MOVIE NIGHT
Get to know ALLGO the pressure-free way. What a perfect first date: You, some snacks, new friends, and a good movie. Just don't try that yawn-and-arm trick. They've seen it all.
Second Tuesdays of the month, 6:30pm.
ALLGO, 701 Tillery, 472-2001.
Free.
www.allgo.org
BETTING ON BOWLING
The Austin Gamblers: Your bowling league, friend. And, you're just in time to get in on the summer session!
Tuesdays, 8:30pm.
Dart Bowl, 5700 Grover, 350-3241.
austingamblers@yahoo.com
austingamblers.com
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FREE HIV/STD TESTING
Keep it clean, fellas! Now: Twice a week!
Tuesdays & Fridays, 1-3pm & 8-11pm.
Midtowne Spa, 5815 Airport, 302-9696.
www.midtowne.com
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GLBT BOWLING LEAGUE
The season has begun and lasts for 32 weeks. Have some enchiladas and some strikes and spares. Bringing your own ball is optional. Some of you have two. Why don't you share?
Tuesdays, 8:30pm.
Dart Bowl, 5700 Grover, 809-2082.
$14 weekly, and a one-time $18 membership fee.
austin.gamblers@gmail.com
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GOLD STARS
Better'n brown stars, it's a soccer team. Or futbol team. For super-gay-friendly men who wanna run around. And kick balls. Experience preferred but not necessary. E-mail for details.
Tuesdays, 1pm.
Onion Creek Soccer Complex, E. William Cannon, between McKinney Falls Road and South Pleasant Valley, 404-2332.
austingoldstars@gmail.com
austingoldstars.com
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KARAOKE WITH MARGARET
Margaret's one damn fine KJ. North Austin's fave neighborhood gay bar may not offer cash to the best crooners (like some other bars), but someone might offer you $$ to stop singing.
Tuesdays, 9pm.
'Bout Time, 9601 N. I-35, 832-5339.
www.bouttimeaustin.com
LISTEN TO OUTCAST!
Tune your dials to something just a bit different (91.7FM) than your regularly scheduled programming. It's OutCast, a public-affairs program for and about the LGBT community of the city. Hosted by Heath Riddles and J.J. Lara, the program will feature people, issues, interviews, news, and events of the community, acting as a forum for the exchange of info and ideas: the only way to learn and grow.
Tuesdays, 6-7pm.
KOOP Radio 91.7FM.
www.koop.org,
www.outcastaustin.com
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NEW UT GAY/BI MALE SUPPORT GROUP
Explore sexuality issues with like-mindeds. It's free, Bruce, and only open to UT students. Call for pre-needs-assessment interview.
Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm.
UT campus; call for location details, 471-3515.
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NO FLAGS ON THIS PLAY
For Horns that share that special orientation toward the sporting life, the Federation of Lesbian, Ally, and Gay Sports (FLAGS) meets every week on campus. Dress to play.
Tuesdays, 6pm.
Student Services Building, 100 W. Dean Keeton.
www.utflags.webs.com
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STEAK NIGHT & CHOCOLATES 4 CHARITY
Come out early for a $6 steak (or chicken) with all the fixin's, plus the adventure in mouthfeel known as Chocolates for Charity. C4C is run by the United Court and benefits local nonprofits. Then stay late for Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Best Drag Queen Jamé Perry's original amateur strip-off. Mmmm, nothing like peeling outta yer trousers after a big plate o' beef!
Tuesdays, 6pm.
Charlie's Austin, 1301 Lavaca, 474-6481.
www.charliesaustin.com
TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNEY/CASINO NIGHT
Work on your poker face or your bedroom eyes, you decide. (Come early for free couples country dance lessons.)
Tuesdays, 9pm-12mid.
Rusty Spurs, 405 E. Seventh, 482-9002.
Free. Cash prizes.
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'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
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AGLIFF'S DRISKILL OSCAR PARTY
Call the paparazzi, papi, it's time for the 82nd annual Academy Awards, and aGLIFF's got 'em covered with posh party digs, a red carpet, the upper crust of Q society, and a very special guest who makes us blush.
Sun., Mar. 7.
The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos, 474-5911.
$100, full dinner package; $30 light fare.
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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BAILE 2010: THE COLOR OF OUR LIVES
Don't want to come off all earnest/dorky white girl, but traditionally, ALLGO's annual lovers' dance is one of the more caliente shindigs on the LGBT social calendar. Head to BookWoman (5501 N. Lamar) for tickets.
Fri., Feb. 19, 8pm.
Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St, 478-6222.
$35 ($25, advance).
CAPITAL CITY FRONT RUNNERS
Gay runners meet Tuesday and Thursday (6pm) and Saturday (10am). Oooh, girl, when they told you you were "fast" at the club, they had no idea! And such stamina!
Meet at North Shore of Lady Bird Lake under the MoPac bridge, 453-8878.
www.capitalcityfrontrunners.com
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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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COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP
for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women. Group members needed.
5-6:30pm.
Waterloo Counseling Center, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. #301, 444-9922.
Fees based on sliding scale.
www.waterloocounseling.org
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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 next year.
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' SASSY NEW WEBSITE
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
www.foodiesaustin.com
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GOD-DES & SHE CD RELEASE
Sure, new Austinites God-des & She know how to "Lick It," but they also wanna "Love You Better." Let's give 'em a nice juicy CenTex welcome. Special guest: Public Enemy's DJ Johnny Juice.
Sat., Mar. 6, 10pm.
Club de Ville, 900 Red River, 457-0900.
www.god-des.com
HILL CO. RIDE, YO
Now's the time to get your pedal-pushin' posse, papi, to raise dough for services for those affected by HIV/AIDS through our beloved Interfaith Care Alliance. Do it. Then you can watch your team's name on the big board as that dollar figure soars!
Sat., Apr. 24.
371-RIDE.
www.hillcountryride.org,
www.interfaithcarealliance.org
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.
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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, 1421 W. Riverside, 476-0541; 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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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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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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SHE SAYS
When UT is in session this lezzie social group usually meets every Tuesday. Hook you some UT dykes!
2.102 Eastwood Rm., UT Campus.
amanda_tufano@yahoo.com
www.queerut.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 EQUITY CONFERENCE
State uni faculty and staff: Here's your opportunity to develop a comprehensive working plan to secure competitive insurance benefits, etc.
Fri.-Sat., Feb. 19-20.
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave, 404-1900, 877/744-8822.
$75 registration.
www.utexas.edu
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 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
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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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
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UT GSC LISTSERV
UT's Gender & Sexuality Center maintains, among other fabulous things, a helluva listserv. To submit something for 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
(Meetings & Instructions)
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? ˇSí!
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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