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Meet Co-ops Transforming Austin's Food System
The co-op model offers an alternative to low wages and high turnover. Taste food from new local co-ops free from 2-4 p.m. Learn what it means to be a values-focused restaurant, farm, bakery, or grocery store. Hear about cooperation across the food system, worker-consumer collaboration, and success stories.Sat. June 21, 2pm-4pmDell Jewish Community Center -
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Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival
Grab your friends and come to the Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival! Give your palate a treat, enjoy the tastes, textures and aromas- you will find a new favorite brewery! If you prefer a glass of wine or seltzer – they’ll have that too. Lively music, food, games, brewers panel and more. Come See What’s on Tap! Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club.Sat. June 14, 11am-6pmDowntown Fredericksburg Market Square
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The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin
Though it’s relatively well known among locals that Austin houses a deep, consequential Black history, the details are often smudged out in favor of a general gentrification ennui. Ahead of Juneteenth, Black-owned bookstore Black Pearl Books fills in the blanks with an evening of historical storytelling from the descendants of three influential Black Austinites. Saundra Kirk reflects on educator/advocate Willie Mae Kirk, Don Baylor Jr. speaks to Mary Freeman Baylor’s community organizing in Clarksville, a rare Black neighborhood located west of I-35, and Dominic Dickson shares information on Black Citizens Task Force co-founder Velma Roberts. – Carys AndersonWed., June 18 -
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Showgirls (1995)
I will not entertain the ironic enjoyers of this film any longer. Paul Verhoeven’s devastating dig into the sexist swamp that is American capitalism is unironically Good. It’s a Good Movie. Yeah, okay: It’s funny when Gina Gershon says doggy chow – consider that this is intentional. Consider that Verhoeven, a man whose work has always leaned satirical, might know the story’s over the top and that is the point – that overstimulation allows our conscience an excuse to leave the room so we see Nomi as a fool rather than a tragic figure. Also, I think Kyle MacLachlan does a pretty great job being a guy who sucks in this. This plays as part of Queer Film Theory 101, the screening series – NOT the Highball show. – James ScottJune 14 & 16-18 -
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Belles & Chimes Austin Night
Pinball has origins going all the way back to the 1500s, when tabletop versions of outdoor games were invented, but the coin-operated style we know today wasn’t developed until about 100 years ago. Belles & Chimes came along in 2013 to create a welcoming atmosphere for women and nonbinary pinball wizards, and it now has chapters all over the world. Meet the group at the original Pinballz and be as social or independent as you wish, all for the low, low price of $3 plus whatever funds you’ll need to add to your game card. All ages and skill levels welcome! – Kat McNevinsWed., June 18 -
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DAC Nights Pride: Camp Camp
Pride comes to DAC via this campy crafting night, where you’ll bead and bedazzle a camp shirt as well as design a collage self-portrait. Check the DAC’s page on austintexas dot gov for more Pride 2025 events planned throughout June.Wed., June 18, 7pm -
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Drop Dead Fred (1991)
When I was about 12, I slept over at a new friend’s house. Little did I know the two films she introduced me to that night would take over my brain for several weeks. One was Labyrinth, which we just can’t get into right now. The other has yet to have its cultural reappraisal, probably because most people never saw this tale of a grownup Phoebe Cates confronted by her childhood imaginary friend. Yet I was obsessed with Drop Dead Fred – the weird gross humor, the confusing emotional narrative, and the mommy issues. Uh, did I say mommy issues? I meant Carrie Fisher’s houseboat. – James ScottWed., June 18 -
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Louisiana Surf Department, West Texas Exiles, William Harries Graham
Gulf Coasters Louisiana Surf Department weave laid-back coastal grooves into a uniquely Texan soundtrack: chilled surf riffs meeting shimmer‑bright songwriting. Austin-brewed Americana outfit West Texas Exiles balances wide‑sky lyricism with rootsy heart, blending Flatlanders‑meets‑Isbell sincerity across canyon‑sized soundscapes. Local singer-songwriter William Harries Graham steps in for his dad, Jon Dee Graham, assuming his father’s traditional Wednesday night residency. As Jon Dee battles post-surgical sepsis, including treatments insurance won’t cover, William becomes both caregiver and torchbearer, stepping into his father’s shoes with open-eyed grace and fierce devotion. – Tim StegallWed., June 18, 9:30pm. $10 cover (21+). -
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Midweek at Monks third anniversary w/ Pamela Hart, Hank Hehmsoth, Mitch Watkins, Bruce Saunders, Roscoe Beck, more
The Austin Jazz Society has been presenting Wednesday shows at Monks Jazz for three years – indeed, the AJS has been a staunch supporter of Colin Shook’s now-thriving club. To raise a glass to their successful partnership, the organization taps a dozen musicians with ATX jazz careers going back as long as 40 years. There’s not enough room to name them all, but the presence of singer Pam Hart, guitarist Mitch Watkins, pianist Hank Hehmsoth, saxist John Mills, trombonist Freddie Mendoza, bassist Roscoe Beck, trombonist/bassist Jon Blondell, and MC Rabbi Neil Blumofe should be enough to set Austin jazz fans’ hearts aflutter. – Michael TolandWed., June 18, 8pm -
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Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Move over, vampires! As pandemic-tinged zombie retellings like The Last of Us are enjoying a resurgence, AFS is showing the godfather of the zombie genre: George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. Much like another genre-defining horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, this film was shot on a shoestring budget in a dilapidated farmhouse – this time outside Pittsburgh. What started as a late-night B-movie about a group of strangers fending off flesh-eating zombies from the graveyard next door ended up solidifying Romero’s status as a horror visionary. His daughter, Tina Romero, is set to release a queer zombie movie Queens of the Dead starring Margaret Cho, Jack Haven (I Saw the TV Glow), and Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding) this summer, so before you check out the next generation, remind yourself of the iconic original. – Lina FisherJune 18 & 23 -
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North Loop Pride Party
From Dub Trub’s “Queen of the Hill” Owie comes a Pride party featuring food, tunes, and drag by Marsh and Arinna Dior Davenport.Wed., June 18, 7pm -
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Queer Trivia
Heads up to anyone whose buggin’ because you’re gonna miss QT on Tuesday: Aira Juliet and the Little Gay Shop have a second (and really nerdy) trivia night queued up in North Austin off Airport.Wed., June 18, 7pm -
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Queer Trivia
Heads up to anyone whose buggin’ because you’re gonna miss QT on Tuesday: Aira Juliet and the Little Gay Shop have a second (and really nerdy) trivia night queued up in North Austin off Airport.Wed., June 18, 7pm -
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The Pop Out
As a pre-Juneteenth pump-up, Pride in Black ATX presents a celebration of Black queer art hosted by “Oprah of the South” Jeaux. There’ll be local performers, free food, and good vibes.Wed., June 18, 7pm -
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Zine Night
Did you know our local library has a monthly zine night? This night’s special, as their Pride theme is Beauty in Queerness.Wed., June 18, 5:30pm -
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Belles & Chimes Pinball Meetup
Women and nonbinary pinball players are welcome to join this casual pinball group for all levels, meeting at Bender Bar on first Wednesdays of the month and Cidercade on third Wednesdays.First & third Wednesdays, 8pmBender Bar, 321 W. Ben White #300; Cidercade, 600 E. Riverside -
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Buzz Kill Comedy
Hosted by Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin, and featuring the best local and national comics every Wednesday.Wednesdays, 9pm. Free. -
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Buzzkill at the Buzz Mill
Hump day just became, uh, no-slump day? Ah, sorry. I have to workshop my tight five. In the meantime, how about you enjoy some actual good comedy by attending this free show hosted by the hilarious Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin. They pull in Austin’s most engaging local talents, both emerging and headlining, to make the logs on Buzz Mill’s wall shake from thunderous laughter. “For the past 10+ years,” their event copy states, “this consistently entertaining show has earned its spot as one of the most fun things to do in Austin and with good reason: it never misses.” – James ScottEvery Wednesday -
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House of Lepore and Kind Clinic team up for this bi-weekly class on "practices for ballroom members to commune and develop their craft across various ballroom categories (i.e., Vogue Performance, Sex Siren, Runway, and Face, etc.)." Kind Clinic will also provide STI/HIV rapid testing services.Every other Wednesday, 7-10pm -
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Divina: Noche Drag Latinx
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 ScottEvery Wednesday -
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Drag Lab
Drag doctor Bobby Pudrido hosts this experimental drag experience with cast members Gacho Marx & Sirgio, where they push all the limits.Third Wednesday of every month, 11pm -
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Drag Queen Bingo with Louisianna Purchase
Louisianna Purchase hosts this night of drag, bingo, beer and shopping in partnership with the Little Gay Shop.Third Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm
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