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  Austin Independent Book Fair

  The best way to make sure that the book you’re buying wasn’t churned out by AI is to buy it direct from the author, and you can do exactly that at this celebration of small press and independent authors. New civil rights icon Brigitte Bandit will be on hand for drag queen storytime, but if you prefer your makeup of the corpse-paint variety, check out death metal storytime. Plus, if you feel like evoking that salon life, there’ll be a cocktail social about local crime anthology Austin Noir. – Richard Whittaker

  Sun., April 21

  The Far Out Lounge & Stage

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  Help raise funds for the Austin International Drag Festival with this drag competition hosted by Alexandria van Cartier where you've got the chance to win $150. Plus: a special mystery guest judge.

  Second Tuesday of every month, 8pm. $10 suggested donation.

  Valhalla

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  Melanin Magic

  Join Austin's first all-POC drag show with elegant and extraordinary performers, hosted by the one and only Diamond Dior Davenport.

  Third Saturday of every month, 8-10pm and Sat., Nov. 25, 8-10pm

  Cheer Up Charlies

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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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  Still Austin

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  The Drag Queen Game Show

  Come on down, potential contestants, for the draggiest game show in all of Austin. Hosted by the terrific twosome of Celia Light and Mars, this interactive event pulls its audience into myriad mini-games based around a different theme every Tuesday. Enjoy games like trivia, speed dating, and Boobie Bingo. Whether you stumble in after a movie or go for the love of the game, this party will bring all the fabulous prizes your heart desires – like a drag queen ribbing you. Wait, is that not what everybody wants? – James Scott

  Tuesdays, 8-10pm

  The Highball

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  UnBEARable!

  Chique Fil-Atio and Mascara Rivers host Austin's longest running camp comedy drag show with Basura and Summer Clearance on co-host rotation. Each month promises special guest musicians, comics, and drag artists.

  First Thursday of every month, 10pm

  The Iron Bear