If you’re a dedicated Qmmunity reader – or just a cultured Austinite – you know that shopping queer is a year-round affair around ATX. There’s the Little Gay Shop over on 12th and Chicon, BookWoman on North Lamar, Reverie Books on Menchaca, and that’s only naming the ones where you can get a copy of Sister Outsider and a F*ck Ted Cruz sticker.
But Pride Month offers new opportunities to assist the community via non-gay businesses selling rainbow merch with proceeds donated to local nonprofits. We’ve got consummate queer supporters Jo’s Coffee – whose iconic graffiti was lesbian drama-inspired – with their yearly Pride coffee bean boxes. Jo’s barista and artist Reilly Salness created 2025’s mosaic rainbow design, and two bucks of every purchase go into Transgender Education Network of Texas’ coffers. Still hungry? Try one of Bakery Lorraine’s Pride donuts (glazed, rainbow icing splattered, and benefiting community foundation QWELL) or a shortbread sweet treat from any Quack’s cookie case (this month flashing rainbow realness in flower, duck, and iconic upside-down U form). But this is Austin we’re talking about, so you’re probably hoping for a supportive smoothie after a hike. How about you slurp up a Soup Peddler selection and round-up your purchase? The extra dollarinos go directly to Out Youth, our friendly neighborhood safe space for LGBTQ youth.
Noah’s Arc: The Movie
Thursday 19, Paramount Theatre
A continuation of the Logo TV show, its 2008 movie, and a 2020 special, this film follows Noah and Wade as they contemplate what parenthood holds for them. Plus, director Patrik-Ian Polk pops up at the Paramount premiere. 6pm.
Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives
Thursday 19, AFS Cinema
Part high-femme romance, part dyke pulp novel documentary, this hybrid film digs into the 1950s era of sapphic suppression, sensuality, and survival. Screens with a video intro from schlock siren and Queer Cinema: Lost & Found programmer Elizabeth Purchell. 8:15pm.
Queen’s Club: A Drag Mixology Class
Thursday 19, the Blue Room at W Austin
Join host Vylette Ward to learn how to make the most magnificent cocktails whether you’re a mix master or a total tipple tyro. Tix run $42.42, which includes your seat, your first champers glass, and a special cocktail shaker memento. 8pm.
Drag Bingo Dinner
Thursday 19, Juliet Italian Kitchen Barton Springs
Win big and have a delicious dinner while doing so as Cupcake hosts free bingo in the Juliet courtyard. 6pm.
Queer Film Theory 101: Rivals
Thursday 19, the Highball
Four queer film “professors” present their favorite queer-coded conflict-riddled movies and argue for their LGBTQ status. 7:30pm.
Mochi Mochi
Thursday 19, the Highball
Salute that lunar lady and all her scouts at this cosplay drag show’s tribute to Sailor Moon. Featuring Louisianna Purchase, Tatiana Cholula, Leia Sakura, Salem Purchase, and Target – plus a costume contest and vendors. 10pm.
Georgetown Pride Picnic & Proclamation
Friday 20, Rivery Park Pavilion
A family-friendly fête featuring games, community vibes, and celebration as the city of Georgetown officially proclaims June as Pride Month. BYOP, aka bring your own picnic. 5pm.
Pour Choices
Friday 20, Drinks Backyard
Maxine LaQueene leads an all-trans cast at this drag show, with an Austin Aritsan Market ahead of curtain call. 7pm.
The Queer Frontier Drag Show
Friday 20, High Noon
Boots on and rhinestones shined, this fabulous show features Vylette Ward as host for both the drag and the dance party. 9pm.
Drag Bingo
Friday 20, Wheatsville SoLa
Fresh off their 25-year drag anniversary, Sierra Mykels and Nadine Hughes host drag bingo at the Co-op with DJ KimmyK spinning. 6pm.
RIOT
Friday 20, the Iron Bear
Release your musical rage at this celebration of the queer punk spirit, featuring DJs Dan X.O. and Chique Fil-Atio behind the decks and Miss Good hosting the drag. 9pm.
Neon Rainbows: Pride
Saturday 21, Cheer Up Charlies
All your favorite yeehaw fun from DJs Boi Orbison, Lavender Thug, and drag host Brigitte Bandit, this time sans cover charge in honor of Pride. But remember: Real rootin’ tootin’ country queers know to keep a dollar tucked in their ten-gallon so’s they can tip their drag queens. 9pm.
Medicine Bag Making
Saturday 21, allgo
This free hands-on workshop taught by Rose Two Feathers offers queer and trans BIPOC a chance to learn how to make your very own sacred medicine bag. RSVP to save your spot. 1pm.
The Majestic Ball
Saturday 21, Paramount Theatre
Every June transforms the historic Paramount stage into a ballroom blitz. This year’s Mythological Mayhem features performances by Diamond Dior Davenport, special guest Kennedy Davenport, and a ball emceed by Mother Natalie Lepore with over $5,000 available in cash prizes. 7pm.
The 24 Carrot Cabaret
Saturday 21 – Friday 27, the Vortex
Fou Fou Ha! Austin presents “a cosmic clown ritual disguised as a variety show” that features aerial arts, pole, drag, burlesque, original music, a carrot puppet, gender metamorphosis, and audience interaction. 8pm.
Pride Celebration
Saturday 21, Ruiz Branch Library
Have a fun gay – or lesbian, or bi, or transgender, or queer, or intersex, or asexual, or plus – time at the library with Pride-themed crafting. Baked treats provided. 1pm.
New Moon Hiking Club
Saturday 21, Crockett Garden Falls Trail in Georgetown
Austin’s Queer Coven’s new hiking group takes their first steps on this 3.7-mile trail that features a waterfall and plenty of solstice spirit. But remember your sunscreen, bcuz magic can’t protect from UV rays. 8am.
The Pride Morning Spin
Saturday 21, Cheer Up Charlies
Been curious about that new-ish Instagrammable morning coffee rave but thought it was just for straight people? (Oh: That’s just me?) June brings ’em on over to Chups with three local DJs laying down bops before noon: Justagurl, Ryan McClure, and VVN. 10am.
Lesbutante & the Boss Present Women’s Pride
Saturday 21, 1972 Pub
In addition to watching the myriad sport games showing on 1972’s big screens at their noon Pride brunch, snag a ticket to L&B’s evening party for queer women, nonbinary peeps, and allies. 7pm.
That F’n Drag Brunch
Saturday 21, Wanderlust Wine Co. Shady
Newly crowned Mx. Austin Pride Lady Grackle hosts a Broadway brunch featuring the talents of Cupcake, Celia Light, and Lilith Azazel. 12pm.
It’s Pride B$@ches
Saturday 21, Moontower Saloon
Self-described as “hotter than a Texas summer and gayer than your group chat,” Cheer Austin throws a big ol’ beach party with drink specials, volleyball, and a silent auction that benefits Out Youth. 4pm.
Transgender Marxism
Saturday 21, 501 Pedernales St. Ste. 1-B
Get educated on two great subjects that work great together with the Austin branch of the Party for Socialism & Liberation. 12pm.
A Brunch of Drag
Sunday 22, Eden Cocktail Lounge
Celebrate Pride San Marco-side with host Eileen Dover and her cast Amber Nicole Davenport, Amy H. Graves, and Xareni Navarrete. Plus, a local vendor market. 1pm.
Eagle BBQ
Sunday 22, the Austin Eagle
A big ol’ “Booze Cruise Beer Bust” at Austin’s Eagle and hosted by drag troupe the Southern Ladies Social League, you’ll want to bring more than just your appetite for delicious grilled gourmet. Proceeds benefit sexual health clinic ASHwell. 12pm.
Gays With Clay
Sunday 22, Future Front House
Learn the ceramic essentials from the gayest clay slingers around. With two class times (11am & 2pm) you’ve got double the chances to handbuild a ceramic masterpiece.
WET: A Pool Side Burlesque Show
Sunday 22, Cabana Club
What it says on the tin, friends: Killer Queen Creative presents a sensual strip in the splash zone with Dragonnqueen providing the sonic backdrop for performers Roxxy Lane Lefevre, Disco Lemonade, and Minx Merlot. 12pm.
Community Summer Series: Queer Will Planning
Sunday 22, the Mall at MoHA
Kicking off a new learning series in the trailer outside Museum of Human Achievement – the pink one, not the cage – is a session on last will and testament preparation led by attorney Christine Henry Andresen. BYON, as in bring your own note-taking apparatus. 12pm.
Queer Car Wash
Sunday 22, the Vortex
The newly renamed Queers & Trans for Liberation (formerly Austin Dyke March) cleans up cars with a DJ, inflatable pool, and a drag show to make sure nothing gets too squeaky. 12pm.
Club de Lectura: Los sieta maridos de Evelyn Hugo
Monday 23, Central Library
Discuss en español the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel about a reclusive Hollywood star whose urge to spill on her scandalous past asks more questions than it answers. RSVP to attend either in person or virtually. 6:30pm.
Colors of the Rainbow Pride Prom
Tuesday 24, Ego’s
Karaoke bar Ego’s celebrates Pride with an all-night party featuring photo opportunities, drink specials, and obvi karaoke. 7pm.
Futch Fetish: Drive-In Dykes
Tuesday 24, Cheer Up Charlies
Haus of Biner brings their lesbian drag show back for a sapphic cinema tribute with hosts BeeBee Blvnt and Karabiner. 9pm.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch With Kendra Dahl
Wednesday 25, Double Trouble
John Cameron Mitchell’s musical about stardom and gender-fuckery screens as part of Bloody Rose Boutique’s Pride programming, with this week’s musical guest being sax-playing drag queen Kendra Dahl. 7pm.
Vegas on the Spot: Pride Edition
Wednesday 25, Hotel Vegas
An early Pride gig for those who can’t make the late-lates, catch the tunes of Gaven Ludington, Ramesh, and CALBIE starting at 6:45pm.
DAC Nights Pride: Trivia Night
Wednesday 25, Dougherty Arts Center
What do you know about Pride? No, really, what do ya know? Because this trivia night will test your knowledge of LGBTQ miscellanea to see who’s a gay genius or a queer dunce. 7pm.
Signature Move
Wednesday 25, Central Library
Combine lesbians, Lucha, and Muslim melodrama and you’ll get this 2017 indie drama written and produced by Fawzia Mirza. Screens as part of Austin Public Library’s Film for Thought series, which always features a post-movie debrief. 6pm.
Suenos Sabor Lavanda
Thursday 26, Cheer Up Charlies
A dreamy summer shindig featuring drag, visuals, and a vibey vendor market curated by performer Maryblu. 9pm.
SXSW Pride
Thursday 26, Swan Dive
The second of two South By-sponsored showcases, this one features performances by Julie Nolen, Junerise, Barb, and ASHMAR. Tix benefit Transgender Education Network of Texas. 7pm.
This article appears in June 20 • 2025.
