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    Theatre

    Amaging!

    As program coordinator/“co-queerator” of aging-with-grace org Family Eldercare’s LGBTQ division Rainbow Connections ATX, World Famous *BOB* speaks about growing older so tenderly. An example: “I often say that hanging out with older people is like getting a postcard from your future, and who wouldn’t want to read that?” There’ll be “postcards” a-plenty at this three-show series, which features five older qmmunity members (between the ages of 65 and 91) sharing their stories onstage – with *BOB* in the director’s chair. To hear cast members Rev. Babs Miller, Glenna “Sparkle” Williams, Masha-Leah, Richard Rollin Gartner, and Anna Nguyen speak about their lives is to understand the incredible stories we’re all connected by. – James Scott
    May 8-10
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    Nightlife & Parties

    Brittany/Britney

    Bring together the two most important Brits (Britney Spears and Brittany Murphy) are two very important alt-drag casts: Shock Therapy and PooPoo Platter. One night only, and remember that Elysium requires CASH for that $10 cover.
    Fri., May 9, 10pm
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    Nightlife & Parties

    embodied Launch + Market

    Yes: Chups has a podcast now. To celebrate the launch of CUC co-owner Maggie Lea and Caesar B, aka Big Cheez, a quad-coterie of DJs gather (Dragonnqueen, JP, Vonne, Hierba Malita) as well as a vendor market.
    Fri., May 9, 9pm
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    Arts & Culture

    Justice Is Served

    Bang the gavel, girlies, because court is in session, and you’re guilty – of being a slay queen! Just kidding, just kidding: I get ahead of myself here in Qmmunity headquarters (my bedroom/office). No, what’s in session for real is “thee” newest variety show/improvised play from queer art weirdos Thee Gay Agenda. Premiering this Thursday and running through Saturday is TGA’s Justice Is Served at CrashBox. Dress code is courtroom chic – your lapels ironed, heels sharp, and not a single hair out of order. - James Scott
    May 8-10
  • Community

    Civic Events

    Rally at the Rotunda for LGBTQIA+ Equality

    When it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights, the Texas Lege is usually up to no good. In particular, Friday sees the House debating two anti-trans bills, HB 229 and HB 778. Advocates, allies, and just anybody who thinks we shouldn't be legislating hate is encouraged to rally at the Texas State Capitol Outdoor Rotunda and wear purple to show your support. Speakers include folks from ACLU of Texas, Equality Texas, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, Texas Freedom Network, and Transgender Education Network of Texas.
    Fri., May 9, 11am
    Texas Capitol, Outdoor Rotunda
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    Arts & Culture

    The Watermelon Woman (1996)

    Kicking off their new Carabiner Club are collaborators Sapphic Singles and HFC, who screen this Cheryl Dunye classic with post-movie cocktails and a DJ set. Two for one on those drinkies if you find a fellow sapphic who shares your star sign, FWIW.
    Fri., May 9, 7pm
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  • Arts

    Visual Arts

    “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024”

    Across politics and pop culture, depictions of queer Black life most often emphasize pain, if not patronization. “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy,” a multimedia exhibition presented by UT-Austin’s Art Galleries at Black Studies, flips the script, offering a century’s worth of works that focus instead on Black joy. Organized around seven themes – Portraiture, Beyond Figuration, Dance and Movement, Spirituality, Sex and Sensuality, Black Queer Futures, and Altered States – the works of over four dozen artists remind us that even in the face of adversity, we can achieve transcendence. – Carys Anderson
    Through May 9
    Christian-Green Gallery, 201 E. 21st St. & Idea Lab, 210 W. 24th St.
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    Community

    Free HIV & STI Walk-In Testing

    Know your status by taking advantage of Vivent Health's free testing hours and other sexual health offerings like free condoms/lube.
    Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm; Tue., 1-4pm
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    Nightlife & Parties

    Now Serving

    Tiffany Epiphany presents dinner and a drag show, where the plates are hot and the performances are even hotter – unless you ordered those sizzling fajitas, of course.
    Fridays
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    Arts & Culture

    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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