When a tight-knit circle of married gays/lesbians find themselves challenged by the perspectives of their dapper transgender friend, it’s clear that the march toward progress is anything but unified. As events unfold, each character grapples with the evolving landscape of LGBTQIA+ rights and acceptance, and conservative hearts are revealed where you’d least expect.
Join allgo in honoring departed queer ancestors and loved ones with their annual Day of the Dead community altar exhibit & celebration. Share a hot meal with queer and trans communities of color as you celebrate the lives of those who came before us. A virtual option is also available.
At the start of her drag career, Divina host Tatiana Cholula told Qmmunity she’d be critiqued for not assimilating enough “American” culture into her acts. “Before I started Divina,” she said, “the scene was rich in amazing Latinx drag performers and artists, but there weren’t any spaces focused on them or they didn’t feel comfortable performing certain songs at certain spaces.” Thankfully, Tatiana did start Divina, and now every other Wednesday you’ll see Oilcan Harry’s stage taken over by the spirits of Latina legends like Gloria Estefan and Paulina Rubio – courtesy of local Latinx drag talent. – James Scott
Join Austin Public Library's LGBTQIA+ book club as they discuss Zeyn Joukhadar's The Thirty Names of Night. A virtual version of the event is available.
Crack open a new queer lit section every month with the Little Gay Book Club, a subscription-based "community of booklovers and bibliophiles that share in our passion for reading through conversations, monthly meetings, and events." Meetings are available virtually and in-person.
Make your appointment for curbside pickup at Out Youth and the Transgender Wellness Program's qmmunity closet for bus passes, groceries, hygiene items, art supplies, select gender-affirming items, and more. Days and hours of operation vary.