AUSTIN PRIDE BUILD
Join Habitat for Humanity to beef up some humanity (not to mention yr musclz) and makes some new pals as you build a house for a friend.
Saturdays, 8am.
RSVP for location, 472-8788.
Free.
www.austinhabitat.org
DID THEY SAY BEAUTIES OR BOOTAYS?
Topaz, Vanessa Gordan, Brandi Lynn, and special guests host the once-a-month array of BoutTime Beauties.
'Bout Time Bar, 9601 N. I-35, 832-5339.
www.bouttimeaustin.com
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DUSK
Gnap! presents this twinktasticly twee Twilight twavesty.
Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm. Through Nov. 21.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd, 474-7886.
$10.
www.gnaptheater.org
LETTERS OF COMPLIMENT & COMPLAINT
Last chance to see Mocha Jean Herrup's homonologue followed by open mic. Plus: Woody B. Goode.
9:30pm.
Cafe Caffeine, 909 W. Mary, 447-9473.
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
WIN YOU SOME TUNA
Hey, High Roller! Yeah, you: Win opening night Tuna Does Vegas tix at this casino fundraiser for David Powell Clinic.
7-10pm.
Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823.
'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
(Meetings & Instructions)
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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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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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
DJ KIM HICKS
has taken over Steve Gonzales' Saturday night shift, swiftly taking the weekend into his able hands and thoroughly shaking it up. Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm.
'Bout Time Bar, 9601 N. I-35, 832-5339.
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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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
(Meetings & Instructions)
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
(Volunteers)
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 (QBOYZ) 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
(Announcements)
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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NAKED YOGA FOR MEN
It's amazing, the things one can do while naked. This ongoing class is open to all men, but there is a reason it is endorsed by the Gay Place. Gay men teach it, and gay men are encouraged to attend. Let it all hang out, baby. (Ask about the clothing-optional co-ed option.)
Sundays, 6pm; Mondays, 7:45pm; Wednesdays, 8:30pm; Saturdays, 10am.
NiaSpace, 3212 S. Congress, 750-8211.
$12.
nudeyoga@texas.net
www.austinnakedyoga.com
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.
Fri., Dec. 4, 6:30pm.
Location revealed upon registration, 469/235-0644.
$15.
outindallasspeeddating@yahoo.com
www.outindallasspeeddating.com
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 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
(Announcements)
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
(Meetings & Instructions)
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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