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Lesbionage
A movie so new to the modern audience that We Luv Video’s queer movie curators had to add it to Letterboxd themselves – it’s Lesbionage. Per the WorldCat.org summary, “Blackmail, kidnapping and corruption give two lesbian private detectives their toughest case. Will their relationship survive?” Notable cast member alert: Is that trans man diarist Lou Sullivan as Sammy Reeves and an assistant director? Why yes: It is! Look, if a movie about gay lady detectives hasn’t already got you running to the ticket link, consider the fact that every ticket comes with a free lesbian pulp novel. Considered? Good! Thank you, BookWoman, for making this SunGay even more magical. – James ScottSun., Aug. 25 -
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Pride Block Party & Gender Free Haircut Club
In addition to offering free gender-affirming haircuts from 11am until 3pm, Golden Soul Salon makes this a real party with a vendor market, tattoos, and much more.Sun., Aug. 25Golden Soul Salon, 300 S. Lamar Blvd. -
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PRISM 37: aGLIFF’s LGBTQ Film Festival (2024)
First: aGLIFF stands for All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival. Second: This is the longest-running film festival in Austin, Texas. Now that you’ve got the basic facts, you’re more than ready to enjoy five full days of film screenings, Q&As, panels, and parties hosted by aGLIFF. Highlights include opening night, where a red carpet reception at AFS Cinema precedes Rent Free, screening for its Southwest premiere; directed by Fernando Andrés, this Austin-set dramedy follows best friends Ben and Jordan trying to survive the rapidly changing city. There’s also aGLIFF’s Queer Black Voices dinner where winners of the Queer Black Voices Fund – æryka jourdaine hollis o’neil, Brandon R. Nicholas, Deshon Leek – will have their films screened. Grab your badge or individual tickets for this year’s fest at agliff.com/prism-37. – James ScottAug. 21-25Various locations -
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Nightlife & Parties
The Emo Alien Presents: I’m Not Okay (I Promise)
Well, if you wanted honesty, that’s all you had to say: This emo-focused drag show’s not just about seeing your fav drag artists perform to MCR classics. This here’s a benefit for queer mental health, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Pride Center of San Antonio’s free LGBTQ counseling services. But, yeah, okay: The show’s also about the emo biz. Enjoy performances by Lilith Von Lips, Tangelo, Franky L’Amour, GatorrGorr, and co-host Solovino; food from Good Vibrations Pizza Company; and a vendor market featuring appropriately gothy folks like All That Raaz, Pushing Up Daisies, Pendulum & Bone, and Smell This Candle. Local graphic designer the Emo Alien co-hosts. – James ScottSun., Aug. 25
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Visual Arts
“My Eyes Are Starving for Beauty”
Utilizing collected materials – recycled clay, lumber, thrift store blankies – queer Texan Anthony Sonnenberg’s new show uses not only installed art pieces but performance. Makes sense, given that the queerness Sonnenberg explores here holds space in both stillness and movement. Consider his acknowledged muses, Divine and André Leon Talley, both of whom were striking in still images and awe-inspiring in motion. The event copy extrapolates: “These, and other creatives like them, stood out for their ability to defy traditional beauty standards, becoming fashion icons for their completely unique, uncompromising style, and their outsized impacts on the worlds of fashion, film, music, and pop culture.” Enjoy the opening reception festivities on Aug. 23, or check in any Saturday through Oct. 5. – James ScottOpens Aug. 24; runs through Oct. 5 -
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Bear Beer Bust
Iron Bear's beer bust brings all the boys to the bar. Specials on select pints and pitchers.Sundays, 2-9pm -
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Moonlight: A Pole Drag Show
Lucy Fur hosts a night of drag that's sure to be pole-rizing in all the best ways. Featuring Gothess Jasmine, Alexander the Great, and Joselyn Breezy.Fourth Sunday of every month, 9:30-11:30pm -
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OutFitness Trans Masc Workouts
Open to both trans folks and allies, these workouts are designed to build a muscle line physique. Modifications are available for all exercises.Sundays, 9am -
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Queer & Trans Việt and Việt Allies Sangha
Join Austin Queer Asians at this monthly virtual space for queer and trans Việt and Việt allies to meditate, read and share dharma, and "practice and awaken the inner gifts of joy and solidity to embrace our suffering."Fourth Sunday of every month, 1-3pmVirtual -
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Splash Dance! With Erica Nix
The host herself – Erica Nix, star of screen, sweating, and shows in MASS Gallery’s yard – warns that this pool party sells out quick. That means if you’re interested in getting wild and weird in the water, if you’re a real aqua aerobics all-star, if you love to get really really wet, then don’t spend another second reading this event listing! Jump on that wheezing ol’ laptop of yours and log on to Austin Motel dot com to claim your spot. If you’re too slow, well. Lucky you this is an every-Sunday type of deal. – James ScottSundays -
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Still Austin Drag Queen Bingo
Colleen Deforrest leads drag bingo in Still Austin's cocktail garden, with prizes and Huckleberry food delights.First and Last Sunday of every month, 1-3pm. Free but RSVP. -
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Comedy
The Grizzly
Its latest installment went overboard with heavy-handed dialogue about the Importance of Cooking, but season one of The Bear remains an enthralling, realistic – and for many restaurant veterans, traumatizing – look into the chaos of the kitchen. Lex Okeke takes inspiration from the FX dramedy for her directorial debut The Grizzly, a monthlong show about the stress and intensity of improv performance. The cast’s real-time thought processes make up the production, highlighting the messiness of early-stage collaboration – when performers are still perfecting their comedic recipe, if you will. Let’s just hope Okeke learns from Carmy and doesn’t go for a star. – Carys AndersonAug. 16 through Sept. 14 -
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The Little Gay Book Club
Crack open a new queer lit section every month with the Little Gay Book Club, a subscription-based "community of booklovers and bibliophiles that share in our passion for reading through conversations, monthly meetings, and events." Meetings are available virtually and in-person.$0-50 per month. -
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Vixens of Volstead
Resident vixens Mars, May Magdalene, Veronica Valentine, and Tequila Rose throw a fab brunch. DJ Boyfriend ATX brings great tunes and vendors sling sweet wares thanks to Eastside Pop Up.Sundays, 1pm
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Sunday Funday Bearaoke
Chase away the Sunday scaries with beers, bears, and belting out some tunes.Sundays, 9pm-1am. No cover. -
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Sundown Sirens
Ruby Knight, Tatiana Cholula, Mandy Quinn, Noodles, and Gothess Jasmine werk fantasy lewks on the rooftop terrace.Sundays, 10pmNeon Grotto, 318 Colorado -
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Workout! With Erica Nix
Make exercise fun again. Dance, cardio, and strength training workouts inspired by Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda, Big Freedia, and voguing.Wednesdays, 6:30pm; Sundays, 11am. Price varies.Online