The Legacy of BT2 and Beyond

Owners recall 30-plus years in Austin gay bar business

"...When I first reached Tino Calderon, the BT2 co-owner was busy packing up an icon of Austin’s..."

May 16, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: BT2 Joins Ranks of Gay Bars Austin Has Loved and Lost

We can still do our part to preserve its history

"...BT2 has closed. The North Austin gay bar, which had..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Sellers Underground Shutters

Send Qmmunity your queer’d memories of the Fourth Street fixture

"...TABC's bars-with-food loophole before Saturday's announcement.) It's heartbreaking. Following BT2's closure in May, Sellers is now the second local..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

It’s time to take care of our own

"...Ladies Night at BT2 Every (Monday) night is ladies night at BT2. GirlFriend..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...disappearing, the pandemic sadly compounded that precarity. North Austin's BT2 shuttered in May, bookmarking the end of 'Bout Time..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: From Harvey Milk to 2020’s Rainbow Wave

Plus Bizarre Stripper Burlesque and Cheer Ups Quarantikki Happy Hour

"...news, many thanks to those that have shared their BT2 memories with me (email qmmunity@austinchronicle.com). I'm compiling them for..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Austin’s 10 most defining headlines of 2017: the good, the weird, and the unexpected

"...NYE at BT2 Usher in 2018 with noisemakers and top hats! Of..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Sellers Underground Closes Permanently

Downtown bar is Austin's second gay bar to close because of the pandemic

"...Following North Austin’s BT2’s closure in May, Sellers is now Austin’s second gay..."

Dec. 7, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Queer Thanks Springs Eternal

Plus, Frida Friday’s Black Friday mercado and Austin Library’s queer book club make the qmmunity shine bright

"...qmmunity's Thanksgiving traditions, like Iron Bear's T-Day potluck or BT2's turkey dinner, the latter of which we also grieve..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Supporting the Queer Service and Entertainment Industries

How to help LGBTQIA workers during COVID-19 pandemic

"...BT2 Cheer Up Charlies Coconut Club (Editor’s note: At the..."

March 27, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Ten Things to Do on Christmas Day

Avoid the Grinch-y realm this holiday

"...Christmas season? Dancing your ass off at the Liberty? BT2 Christmas Dinner Bout Time II 6607 N. I-35, 1pm..."

Dec. 22, 2018 Events Post by Evelin Garcia

Gay Place

A long December

"...Christmas Day: BT2 is serving up a Christmas feast free-for-all with turkey..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Community leaders hosts forum to discuss new city commission to focus on LGBTQ quality of life

"...Ladies’ Night at BT2 Every (Monday) night is ladies' night at BT2. GirlFriend..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...NYE at BT2 Bring in the new, old-school style with DJ Davros..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Support our talented local queer artists this holiday season

"...Ladies Night at BT2 Every (Monday) night is ladies night. GirlFriend DJs 10pm-2am...."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Magical Realness, an Austin spin on vogue / drag balls

"...Supernovas! Supernovas getting wild this week, every week at BT2. Thu., 11pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35, 512/419-9192...."

July 8, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...She (She) Said What?: Following the terrible loss of BT2 and Sellers Underground, you can imagine why I gasp-squealed..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Keeping Austin Queer in 2021

Wishing you a brighter new year, QTs

"...temporary postponement of some institutions – both businesses like BT2 and annual happenings like Austin Pride – to pandemic..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: The Queer Adoration of Robyn

Plus Halloween-inspired drag and QTAPI storytelling

"...A Night of Pink BT2's (10th!) annual breast cancer fundraiser is dedicated to Maggie..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Queertopia

And queer events to take you there

"...the Texas Gay Rodeo Association. Sat., July 6, 8pm. BT2, 6607 N. I-35...."

July 5, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: SCOTUS to Decide if Title VII Extends to LGBTQ

Plus Queerbomb fundraisers and funny queer events

"...Puro Pinche Pari With La Q and BT2! Sun., April 28, 10pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N...."

April 26, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Lewkin' at the Lege

"...Haus of Fatale Presents: Icons! BT2's fave performers pay tribute to music's most iconic singers...."

Feb. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

A new year to be queer-er

"...Sundays At BT2 Burgers and hot dogs at 4pm and Drag Bingo..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Austin's 10 queerest highlights of 2018

"...Drag Bingo and Texas Hold ’Em Game night at BT2 with drag bingo from 7-9pm and Texas Hold 'Em..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Bout Time II: Off the beaten path, this bar..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

LoveBalm: an event to soothe and celebrate Austin's queer community

"...BiLatinMen.com’s 16th Anniversary Extravaganza BT2's Latin Night edition. Fri., March 30, 10pm-2am. Bout Time..."

March 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

SXSW keeps on trekking and we’re still here with your queer guide

"...March Birthday Party BT2 celebrates March birthday babes with free pizza and cake!..."

March 16, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Love Jones brings queer black romance to the stage

"...Pet Play: Pet Adoption Charity Event BT2's fifth annual Austin Humane Society fundraiser featuring pet-inspired drag,..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The Return of Homo Arigato

"...BT2 Taco Tuesdays Every Tuesday is better with tacos –..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

We are thankful – for you

"...the mains, you bring a side and a smile. (BT2 also host a festive meal, 1-4pm.) Lesbian Wedding is..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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