Residential Address: Africa Night's Food, Dance, and Storytelling at Sahara Lounge

Musician Ibrahim Aminou brings West Africa to East Austin every Saturday

"...low-hanging brush might make you miss your turn into Sahara Lounge's gravel parking lot...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Faster Than Sound: New Cocktail Lounge Takes Over Ex-Sidewinder Space

Run by former Scoot Inn and Longbranch owner James Stockbauer, Birdie Num Nums maintains the outdoor stage.

"...name references 1968 film The Party, which matches the lounge's midcentury decor...."

July 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Who Shall Play at GayBiGayGay?

HeyByHeyHey: It's the 2014 line-up as we know it

"...happens at Webberville Road Baptist Church, nextdoor to the Sahara Lounge...."

Feb. 26, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Luv Doc Recommends: Africa Night With Zoumountchi

Sahara Lounge, Saturday, December 24, 2011

"...do both this Saturday at Africa Night at the Sahara Lounge. That's when the Sahara's owner/proprietor Ibrahim Aminou and..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Had Me a Real Good Time

Faces/Small Faces hoot ropes in a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

"...You know it’s a big night at the Sahara Lounge when co-owner Topaz McGarrigle and the staff roll..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

GayBiGayGay 2014

March 16, 2014

"...the Webberville Road Baptist Church, right next to the Sahara Lounge, site of the fest's afterparty...."

March 18, 2014 Photo Gallery

Primary Election 2020 (Super Tuesday) Watch Parties

"...Congressional candidate Heidi Sloan addresses supporters at Sahara Lounge..."

March 4, 2020 Photo Gallery

Gay Place

Please don't stop the music

"...with killer babes rocking that (drum) beat. Head to Sahara Sunday, for five queer-fronted bands in four hours, including..."

June 15, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Off the Record

Sad Days, Lonely Nights: Visiting the Sahara Lounge and The Jon Dee & Friend Show

"...sign out front, not much differentiates the former TC's Lounge from the new Sahara Lounge (1413 Webberville Rd.). The..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...Day party (noon-9pm-ish) in the churchyard next to the Sahara, then the evening inside at the Sahara proper (music..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...continue to emerge. In the past week, Far Out Lounge, Sahara Lounge, and Coconut Club joined Broken Spoke, Stubb's,..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...von Kan't. Thu., Nov. 17, 6:30-11pm. The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress. $10. thefaroutaustin.com...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...throw a house music event, it would be at Sahara [Lounge]," says Keys. "That's an example of creative place..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Other People's Songs

Picture 'Friday Night Lights' beauty Dana Wheeler-Nicholson singing for the president

"...year, and a monthly residency beginning now at the Sahara Lounge. Two Degrees From Obama..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

There Goes the Neighborhood

North/South/Central – redistricting the live music capital

"...quick access to the White Horse, Hotel Vegas, Volstead Lounge, the Eastern, and the Brixton fills by the afternoon...."

July 25, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Gay Place: Grandma's Revenge

Rudolph was framed!

"...hour in Austin. Thursdays & Fridays, 6-8pm. The Skylark Lounge, 2039 Airport, 512/730-0759. Free. www.fb.com/theskylarklounge...."

Dec. 4, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Digger of Dirt, Snack Supper, and Pipes & the Lounge Punks honor the queen of country's birthday. Fri., Jan...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...and Fastball.  – Kevin Curtin Money Chicha, SuperfónicosFar Out Lounge, $30-$45..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...stepped onto the ramshackle stage at East Austin outpost Sahara Lounge draped in a shawl and peering through round-rimmed..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Five Austin Bars With Great Food

Get cool drinks and tasty snacks in one place

"...The Skylark Lounge2039 Airport, www.skylarkaustin.com Full disclosure: Skylark was the inspiration for..."

May 4, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Gay Place

Through a queer lens, brightly

"...quiet storm's more like a baby hurricane. 11:25pm. Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado. www.tiarathomasmusic.com...."

March 20, 2015 Column

Mardi Gras 2015: Local Gras and a Carnaval Comeback

Samba Police reassemble after 15-year hiatus

"...VALENTINE'S DAY MARDI GRAS AFRICA NIGHT PARTY 9:30pm. The Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville. Free...."

Feb. 13, 2015 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

The Trans Artists Powering Austin’s Alternative Nightlife Scene

After a brutal legislative session, local underground music may “never be the same again”

"...including the Continental Club, C-Boy's Heart & Soul, and Sahara Lounge. She's equally comfortable onstage as she is behind..."

June 23, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...Mars Salazar Cumbia NYE ft. Grupo Fantasma, SuperfónicosFar Out Lounge, 7pm, $25..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

The Austin Chronicle 2019/20 Austin Music Industry Awards at Emo's

"...Far Out Lounge accepts the award for Best New Club at the..."

March 3, 2020 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity

Take care

"...happy hour, so you can take the party to Sahara for Fuego or Voodoo Room for Nymble Digitz Ministry..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Out of Time: Austin's queer transmedia fest returns for year four

"...you quiver with excitement. Sun., Feb. 11, 3-10pm. The Sahara Lounge, 1413 Webberville Rd. $5-10 donation...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...and Tempr. Every other Friday, 9pm. Limestone Kitchen & Lounge, 4415 S. I-35. instagram.com/babeatx...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...chorus.  – Raoul Hernandez International Jazz Day w/ Paula MayaSahara Lounge, Sunday 30..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Board Certified

Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin's queer community calling for music, art, and more

"...sign-ups for their next event on April 16 at Sahara Lounge. Put yer name down to create musical queer..."

March 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

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