What is up, fellow LGBTQs? Are we drinking our water, eating our fiber, and putting down the dang phone so we can enjoy the splendor of life together? Well, even if you’re not doing one of those three things, hopefully you’re still able to enjoy a little event around queer Austin. Last weekend, I sweated my ass off at Butch Prom; even though my singular beer drink left me flattened Sunday morning, a day of being horizontal was a worthy price to pay for having a good time with all the well-dressed butches and femmes at Elysium. What will you get up to, Reader, that’ll have your body fatigued yet fabulous? Something fun, I hope…
Local variety show Thee Gay Agenda’s got a call out for volunteer extras! With a debut short film premiering at the State Theatre this fall, former Austinite and current Big Apple-ian Emmet Hunker along with TGA will be filming scenes around the end of August – 8/30-31, with time and location certainties still being cemented. If thine interest is piqued, pop your details into the TGA interest Google form. “No acting experience is needed,” sez the description, “just reliability and downness to clownness.”
Sapphic Night Out
Thursday 30, Marlow
Sevens ATX sends off their debut venue, Marlow, with a sapphic social that’s free, breezy, and fun. 7pm.
“Blind Contour”
Friday 31, MASS Gallery
MASS’ 2026 Hotbox Residents Jill Pangallo and Anni Rossi offer an exciting peek at their work-in-progress short film, which was filmed last August in Italy. Plus, individual work by both artists showcased pre-movie as well as an afters Q&A. 7pm.
Bichota
Friday 31, Oilcan’s
Where can you find Latin pop spun by Lavender Thug as well as a $150 strip-off prize contest hosted by Harlot? That’s Bichota, baby! 9:30pm.
Lessons in Leadin’
Saturdays 1, 15, and 29, Sagebrush
Neon Rainbows and instructor Cowpoke Movement invite all femmes and themmes to learn the leading ropes with afternoon two-step lessons. Bring a sweetie to follow ya, or find one amongst the cute crowd. 4pm.
Music, Fashion, Film, and Drag
Saturday 1, Swan Dive
Charli’s new release gets dragmatized in host Iggy Bank’s tribute show, with tunes spun by BabiDoll and Salem Purchase as well as drag by Ryan and Yvonne D’Amour.
Brew Paul’s Drag Show
Saturday 1, Meanwhile Brewing
Main stage mainstay over at Meanwhile Eileen Dover hosts this return to glam form with Logan Liqueur, Amy H. Graves, Aurora Slayyyter, and Ms. Iman. Plus, a pre-show by Cheer Austin, a vendor market by Austin Vendor Market, and Amy doing double duty as DJ. 9pm.
Drag Brunch on SoCo
Saturday 1, Ovenbird
From the Queen Diva and Malibu Imported’s Two Faced Productions comes a South Austin showcase of drag talent including Gretta Thunder, Pony Tales, and the Queen & Malibu herselves. 11:30pm.
Beginner Self Defense Workshop
Saturday 1, RSVP for Location
Free and taught by Coach Lu Villarreal and Mars, this self-defense workshop offers lessons on “conflict de-escalation skills and physical defense tactics.” Co-presented by Queer Black Women Alliance and Asian Family Support Services of Austin. 2pm.
Big Tits, Bigger Dreams
Saturday 1, Oilcan’s
Brigitte Bandit hosts this non-competitive drag open mic that invites upcoming drag artists to hone their craft as well as get professional portrait and performance photography. 6pm.
Sapphic Writer’s Circle
Saturday 1, Family Eldercare
Grab your pens, laptops, or quills & ink and join in with this queer creative community for sapphic fiction writers. 4pm.
Sábado De Antro
Saturday 1, Oilcan’s
Have a party all Saturday night with host Bobby Pudrido and DJ Stylez alongside special guest DJs spinning B2B sets of guaracha, dembow, baile funk, and more. 11pm.
Crave
Saturday 1, RSVP for location
Should you be craving a dark dance floor where “the only language spoken is rhythm and touch,” have I got the party for you. Xoy runs the DJ booth. 10pm.
House of Deviants
Sunday 2, Baker Center
Enter the Cafetorium and you’ll be in a world of “delicious dykey deviance” thanks to collaborating hosts Futch Fetish and House of Deviance offering drag, pole, and burlesque. Showtimes are 5 and 7pm.
Pride Gupshup
Sunday 2, RSVP for location
Join Khush ATX for summer social sesh ahead of Austin Pride. As advised by the organizers, bring to the hang “whatever’s been on your mind or heart lately.” 2pm.
Dream Blunt Rotation
Sunday 2, the Glassmith
Don’t puff, puff, and pass on this opportunity to compete for a spot in a new drag showcase at Glass Half Full. Slaylem hosts and shares the judging table with a special guest. 8pm.
Jeaux Day
Sunday 2, Rain on 4th
A day for one poet Jeaux Anderson Jr. means spins by Melissa Bellz starting at 4pm.
Yeehawties
Sunday 2, Austin Motel
Get wet, get wild, and get your swimsuit on for the Neon Rainbows pool party featuring DJ Ed West, hosts Lawrie Bird and Ritzy Bitz, and special guest DJ KShal. Plus, inflatable king Buck Johnson. 2pm.
Die Mart, Gutwrench, and Unnecessary Roughness
Sunday 2, Treasure City Thrift
Help raise money for Prairieland Defendants who’re facing over 100 years in prison for anti-ICE protesting and get a show from Die Mart, Unnecessary Roughness, and Gutwrench. 7:30pm.
Healing Haus
Monday 3, allgo
If you’re a queer BIPOC community member in need of a little chill-out and refuel time, Amazing Aeffects hosts this monthly collective healing space. On offer will be acupuncture by Peace Collectivo, Care Access and Kind Clinic health screenings, and creative workshops. 6pm.
Strut
Monday 3, Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
Take a walk with Local Queer ATX and OutWellness at this all-paces-welcome stroll around one of Austin’s prettiest park landscapes. Suit up in sneakers and sunglasses with your water bottle of choice, and make sure to join the post-walk JuiceLand trip. 7:30pm.
Queer Cuties Climb
Tuesday 4, Crux Climbing Center – Central
Queer and a member of the bouldering community? Meet with fellow climbers at this evening social. 7pm.
Kiki + Karaoke
Tuesday 4, Cheer Up Charlies
Aira Juliet hosts this karaoke with strict rules, such as one Chappell Roan song per hour, all Adele selectors must commit, and only one person may pick “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse. 9pm.
Fiasco Italio
Thursday 6, Chess Club
Mamma mia! Enjoy a spicy disco-flavored fete with DJs Dream Days, Fenner, and Kyle Lewis as well as drag by Louisianna Purchase, Tatiana Cholula, and Jenna Talia.
First Thursday
Thursday 6, Top Drawer Thrift
Shop the gayest thrift store in town after hours to find the coolest scores and have a little wine spritzer. 5:30pm.
This article appears in July 31 • 2026.
