The Q is dedicating seven hours of free HIV and syphilis testing for members of the trans community. (Of course, all are welcome to come out, and testing is always free.)
Catch the Texas premiere of Anything, followed by a Skype Q&A with writer/director Timothy McNeil. Y'all might remember, this movie caught flack from trans activists for casting Matt Bomer as a trans woman (and tropey sex worker) – we're just the messengers.
You know you love it when they talk about sex, baby.: Mia Martina and Sadie Smythe host a night of humor, sexiness, and solid storytelling. Hear from Simon Studd, Jami Shofner, Shelby Hadden, and Adam Maurer. With musical interludes from DJ Chorizo Funk.
Wed., April 18, 7:15pm & Thu., April 19, 7:15pm. $15-34.
This is COA's annual job fair. Employers range from higher education to temp agencies and customer service (check 'em out on the website). Bring plenty of résumés!
Wed., April 18, 10am-3pm. Free, but go online to register.
The City is offering therapists free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training in exchange for working with sexual assault survivors through APD Victims Services. EMDR focuses on the disturbing emotions and symptoms that result from traumatic events and helps the brain organically move toward natural healing and positive mental health. As DNA backlogs are being addressed the need for more EMDR therapists is needed.
Elizabeth Monoian and Robert Ferry, with Land Art Generator Initiative, discuss public beauty and a sustainable future as part of the Imagine Austin Speaker Series.
Vs. Oklahoma City: Wed., April 18, 11:35am; Thu.-Fri., April 19-20, 7:05pm. Vs. Colorado Springs: Sat., April 21, 7:05pm; Sun., April 22, 1:05pm; Mon., April 23, 7:05pm. $7-16.
Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.
The third annual Topgolf Tour is coming to Austin on Sept. 23. Play for a chance to win $50,000 and a ticket to the championship in Las Vegas. New this year is a military division, open to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
HCRA celebrates its 19th anniversary with nearly 1,000 riders and volunteers teaming up to tackle the hills of Hill Country to raise much-needed funding for nine local HIV/AIDS services nonprofits. Riders and supporters welcome.
AIPP is expanding its annual temporary public art program (aka TEMPO). Seven to 10 artists will be commissioned to create temporary murals across town. Budget: $2,000 and $7,000, depending on the size and complexity.
Back for year three! ABP is an extended weekend created to celebrate the talents, culture, and interests of Austin's Black LGBTQ communities. From parties to art shows, brunch crawls and yoga, Austin Black Pride is not to be missed!
The date's been announced and the planning is in full swing. Austin's alt-Pride celebration and march returns to town to rain glitter and queer pride all over Downtown.