Well, LGBTQs reading this: We’ve made it through another week, and we’ll be surviving through this next one too. South by Southwest events both official and unofficial will wrap up this weekend, leaving local clubs, bars, and taco trucks once again free from famous folks distracting me because I can’t remember who they are. Rhett and Link, if you’re also reading this, please know my dad was *very* excited to hear I saw you at Cheer Up Charlies.
On that note, while I was walking to Chups that night I met a few out-of-towners headed next door to Mohawk for similarly South By-adjacent programming. In chatting, they asked me whether there was a lot to do in Austin even after a massive convention like SXSW was over. Apparently it’s a sentiment expressed by some newer citizens that this is a city where there’s nothing to do. Look, maybe I’m biased because my whole job is searching for events, but I find ATX to be a very happening place for the outgoing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or plus individual.
Is this truth not so for the casual cis-het reader? I assure you, bored citizens holed up in your luxury apartment called something like The Grackle on Congress or whatever, plenty of these upcoming queer-run events also accept allies in their midst. (Though not all of ’em do, so use your reading comprehension and good judgment.) Hanging out together is how we build community. Come out and join us! Your tip money in the drag queen’s hand spends just the same as ours.
Queer Full Moon Circle
Friday 14, the Pilates Apothecary
Reflect on the last 30 days, transmute energy ya don’t need anymore, and celebrate the Worm Moon among friends at this ritual led by Ashley of Pilates Apothecary. RSVP with a donation to secure your spot.
The Best Little H-House in Texas
Friday 14, the Austin Eagle
Brigitte Bandit hosts this Dolly Parton-themed drag show with San Marcos’ own Solangel Vergara, the legendary Kelly Kline, and the pup-tastic Frk.
HaPuppy St. Paw-trick’s Day
Friday 14, the Iron Bear
Help fund Iron Pup 24’s journey toward the Route 66 title at this paw-ty that also celebrates Pup Fluke’s birthday. Expect a silent auction, mosh, Jell-O shots, and Chique Fil-Atio on DJ duty.
Gay Club Music With BabiBoi
Friday 14, 21 & 28, Highland Lounge
Music artist, DJ, and now podcaster BabiBoi hosts three ’sclusy B2B sets with local deck divas Lavender Thug (March 14), Dragonnqueen (March 21), and Amarji King (March 28).
Coffee & Commiserate
Saturday 15, Desnudo Coffee
Local Queer ATX throws a caffeinated social for queer and trans Black and Indigenous Austinites of color, where you can “sip, vent, and hold space for each other as we process, grieve, and connect in community.” Rather than attending, white allies are encouraged to donate and help cover a BIPOC community member’s cup a’ joe.
Beycycle Spin Class
Saturday 15, Crunch Fitness Round Rock
Austin-area BIPOC org allgo hosts another body-moving, blood-pumping session of spin featuring Beyoncé tunes blasted loud. Limited cycle spots remain, so RSVP soon via their Instagram bio.
St. Patty’s Drag Show
Sunday 16, Zilker Brewing Co.
Brigitte Bandit hosts with “shamrock saints” Yvonna F Mei and Iggy Bank at this verdant drag show. Zilker slings green beer pints, the purchase of which supports nonprofit Queer Liberation Network.
Sapphic Singles
Sunday 16, Cabana Club
Find your new sweetheart or platonic soulmate at this week’s dating meetup for queer women, sapphics, and trans & nonbinary peeps.
Gays With Clay
Sunday 16, the Future Front House
Part of their “Open Learning” series focused on “creative work, craft, and community-care,” Future Front invites sculpting sweethearts Gays with Clay – along with partners Awesome Art – to teach y’all tricks of the ceramic trade. Clay provided, but bring your own imagination – and $30 for a ticket.
Unoffical SXLGBTQIA+ Market
Sunday 16, the Little Gay Shop
Your local queer-centric shop throws a Fest-adjacent fair filled with 20 different Austin-based artists and makers hawking their wares. Pet and kid friendly, although only one needs a leash while you shop. I’ll let you figure out which one.
So Full of Love Part 2
Sunday 16, St. Elmo Brewing Springdale
Join Las Ofrendas for another loving community outing featuring a Frida Friday Market, “know your rights” workshops, drag loteria, DJ Diggy Dutch behind the decks, and plenty of St. Elmo sips. While attendance is free, if you drop $25 on a sponsor ticket there’s two loteria cards in it for you.
Know Your Rights Training & Fundraiser
Wednesday 19, Cheer Up Charlies
Led by ACLU’s LGBTQIA+ rights, policy, and advocacy specialist Ash Hall, this Local Queer ATX-presented training session focuses on new state and federal policies affecting queer Texans, effective responses to your rights being violated, what resources are available, and what’s on the legislative horizon. Lawrie Bird performs to raise funds for ACLU, with Chups matching tips.
Local Queer Happy Hour
Thursday 20, Tiny Minotaur Tavern
Talk with other local LGBTQs within a themed environment at this Local Queer ATX-organized meet-up. Costumes are encouraged but a day pass is required: That’ll be five gold horns, or $5 in non-kayfabe terms.
Queer Film Theory Presents: Award Winners
Thursday 20, the Highball
Buff your gold statuette for this month’s procession of queer film “professors” who’ll present on the winner’s circle of movies that mattered to them. Reverie Books posts up with a pop-up, so you can grab a little analog entertainment, too.
Queer Muslims Ramadan Iftar Dinner
Thursday 20, RSVP for location
A combo effort from allgo, Queer Muslims ATX, and Asian Family Support Services of Austin, attendees will break fast together over a delicious meal to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. While allies are welcome, respect that this is a specific queer Muslim space. There’ll also be an altar for the recently passed Bryan Garcia, who helped plan allgo’s first queer Ramadan iftar event.
This article appears in March 14 • 2025.
