I know.  When you think of SXSW you either think a) YES!! Crowds of people, booze, extremely loud music, late nights and craziness…or  b) BOO!! Crowds of drunk people taking over my city and filling it with craziness.

Either way you think about it – I’ve got just the right thing for you!  It’s called bMUSEd Music Fest and it’s an ALL FEMALE music showcase that takes place at Sister’s Edge II on Saturday March 20th!  It’s pretty much an all day event – we’ve got bands playing from 1:30 in the afternoon to 10:30 at night!

Last year bMUSEd Music Fest was a HUGE!  Over 500 ladies showed up to Rainbow Cattle Company to hang out, drink some beers (or red bulls), and listen to GREAT music! 

This year it will be even BIGGER and BETTER!  So, if you’re looking for a music showcase to attend during SXSW where you don’t have to wait in a ridiculously long line for a wrist band and then have to wait even longer for a drink…come down to our neighborhood lesbian bar where everyone’s a friend!

The artists this year include:

Grrlz Will Be Boiz
Ginger A. Thompson
Stephanie Erdel
See Green
Robin Smith
Stephanie Salvo

NOW ANNOUNCING——–GOD-DES AND SHE

Picture Me Broken
Lunic
Elyse and the Aftermath

Some of these bands are our hometown girls while others have come from far and wide to play for you!  The cover is only $5 at the door – pretty darn good for 9 hours of awesomeness.  And with a stamp, you can come and go as you like.

See you lovely ladies there – Saturday, March 20th at Sister’s Edge II!!!

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, March 8th:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street 

TUESDAY, March 9th:

Nightlife:
***Switch Tuesdays @ Oil Can and Sister’s Edge II***
It’s lesbian night at Oil Can and guys night at Sister’s Edge II.
WHEN - 9:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE -  Sister’s Edge II and Oil Can Harry’s

Movies:
Girlie Night – Now and Then
When it comes to movies about girls growing up, NOW AND THEN pretty much kicks the sisterhood in their traveling pants.  Talk about lesbian undertones…
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Trivia:
***Pub Trivia @ Joe’s Bar and Grill – Couples Meetup!***
The Gay and Lesbian Couples Meetup Group will have a team.
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Joe’s Bar and Grill

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip!  This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run.  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Zocalo  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, March 10th:

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Movie Night – Alice in Wonderland 3D**
Buy your tickets well in advance!
WHEN – 7:15
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***LC Rocks***
Hot 80’s coverband
WHEN - 9:45 pm
WHERE – Sherlock’s

Spazmatics
Austin’s ultimate new wave 80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Softball vs. UTEP***
WHEN – 5 pm and 7 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups.  They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE –  Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

THURSDAY, March 11th:

Movies:
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Jiggy Crunk: The 90’s Pop-Rap Sing-Along
WHEN – 9:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 12th:

The Beginning of SXSW!

Music:
***Lisa Marshall Performs***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Central Market South (Westgate)

Music:

***Therapy Sisters at Patsy’s Cowgirl Cafe***
 WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Patsy’s Cowgirl Cafe

Spazmatics
Austin’s ultimate new wave 80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Dance:
***Out Dance***
GoDance on Anderson Lane has an “out dance “class for GLBTs every Friday night at 7PM. Month of March (begins Friday 5th)  is beginning
2 step. It’s loads of fun and you don’t need a partner!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – GoDance on Anderson Lane

 Socializing:
***The Austin Women Gay&lesbian Poolplayers Meetup Group***
“Night of playing pool”
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/TheAustinWomenGayLesbianpoolplayerMeetupGroup/

SATURDAY, March 13th:

Music:
***Grrlz Will Be Boiz CD Release Party***
Join the band in celebrating the release of their latest album “Burn Through Me”!  Ginger A. Thomspon will be opening for Grrlz Will Be Boiz.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spurs

***LC Rocks***
Hot 80’s coverband
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Speakeasy

Party/Fundraiser:
***VAIN 4 Year Anniversary & Blowout for Haiti***
VAIN salon will be hosting a blowout party benefiting the relief for Haiti.  There will be music, beer, and raffle!  The Triggerman, Love Collector, The Strange Attractors will be performing and DJ Yosemite and Team Fabrication will be DJing the event!
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – 1803 Chicon Street

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup  - Morning Coffee!*** 
Special event hostess Dorothy!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/  

***Hike at Pedernales State Park - Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – Join to find out…http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

***Wymn to Wymn NEW Members Meetup!***
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/

***Porter Davis Music Trio – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
PorterDavis is a great musical trio. They are playing at Central Market on N. Lamar. Come have some dinner and listen to some great tunes before you head out dancing.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Central Market N. Lamar

***Lesbian Coffee House goes Dancin at Rusty Spurs***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spurs

Sports & Rec:
***GALA – Lesbian Only Golf League’s Monthly Tee Time***
GALA is a lesbian only golf league, which plays monthly at the public courses. While you do not have to be a good player, you do have to have played so that you know course etiquette and how to get around 18 holes. The format is a four person best ball scramble which allows women of all abilities to participate. There are prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and the team with the least amount of putts. We have a yearly planned party/meeting along with other events after golf, either at the course or at someone’s house. This group is also a good way to meet other golfers who like to play golf. To get on the mailing list, get the schedule or sign up for the next outing, contact Lesley at this email address:
galagolf@hotmail.com
WHEN -
WHERE –

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Screaming Goat!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, March 14th:

Movies:
***aGLIFF Brunch - What’s Up, Doc?***
BRUNCH TIME BOOYA is balls to the wall blazin’ about this most special screening of the 1972 smash-up, ”WHAT’S UP DOC?”….
WHEN - 1 pm 
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Since there is really no LGBT league in Austin, our lesbian community has pretty much created it’s own by taking over the city’s women’s recreational flag football division.  Three teams - No Clue, The Shockers, and The Flag Hags – have already signed up for the season – BUT two more teams are needed!!

Here are the details if you are interested in getting a team together and registering for the spring season:

There will be 5 teams in the divison.  Games start the week of March 22nd and are played on Monday nights.  Team registration costs $385 for the season.  Teams generally consist of around 12 people…but you can have as many as you want!  The games take place at the fields on Robert E. Lee off of Barton Springs Rd (next to Zilker Park).

Here is the link to getting started registering: http://www.eteamz.com/CapitalCityFlagFootball/

The league is super fun and casual so bring your coolers and lawn chairs.  It’s time to get sweaty ladies!

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, March 1st:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street 

TUESDAY, March 2nd:

Nightlife:
***First Tuesday @ Red Fez and Rain***
It’s lesbian night ALL NIGHT!  Watch Ginger A. Thompson perform at Red Rez then move over to RAIN for the after party…girl bartenders and DJ.
WHEN – 8:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE -  Red Fez and RAIN

Trivia:
Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip!  This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run.  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Wahoo’s Tacos  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, March 3rd:

Music:
***LC Rocks***
Hot 80’s coverband
WHEN - 9:45 pm
WHERE – Sherlock’s

Spazmatics
Austin’s legendary 80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups.  They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE –  Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

THURSDAY, March 4th:

Movies:
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Jiggy Crunk: The 90’s Pop-Rap Sing-Along
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – First Thursday!***
Join the ladies for coffee then off to walk the streets of South Congress for Thursday!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Sports & Rec:

***UT Softball vs. Texas Southern***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Screaming Goat (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 5th:

Dance:
***Out Dance***
GoDance on Anderson Lane has an “out dance “class for GLBTs every Friday night at 7PM. Month of March (begins Friday 5th)  is beginning
2 step. It’s loads of fun and you don’t need a partner!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – GoDance on Anderson Lane

Sports & Rec.:
***Heart of Texas -Classic 8 Tennis Tournament***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth.  Go watch!  To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

 Movies:
Master Pancake Theater: Goldfinger
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SATURDAY, March 6th:

Music:
***God-Des and She Official CD Release Party!***
We are excited to invite you to our OFFICIAL cd Release party in Austin, Texas on Saturday March 6th! Dj Johnny Juice will be spinning and we will be hanging out all night! Don’t miss this monumental evening! Club de ville: 900 Red River St, Austin, Tx. Doors open at 9:30 and it’s only $5 bucks for 21 ad up and $8 for 18+! Please RSVP if you are coming!  http://www.facebook.com/AustinTennisClub#!/event.php?eid=320242844430&ref=ts
W”HEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Club Deville

Skyrocket
The AWESOME 70’s and 80’s coverband!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup  - Morning Coffee!*** 
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join so you don’t miss out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/  

***Lesbo Poker Tour***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Contact Brandi Mahon if you are interested in signing up! – www.brandimahon.com

***Cabana House/Lake Travis Bonfire – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
What to bring: Lawn chairs, any beverages you wish to consume
(please no glass), a dish to share, and a chill-laid back super
fun attitude!  Warning-singing and a good time might occur!
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Join to find out…http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Movies:
Brunch at the Alamo – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
WHEN - 1 pm 
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
Master Pancake Theater: Goldfinger
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 2:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:

***Heart of Texas -Classic 8***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth.  Go watch!  To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Austin Java at City Hall!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, March 7th:

Nightlife:
***AGLIFF’s Driskill Oscar Party***
You are invited to aGLIFF’s Driskill Oscar Party; benefitting aGLIFF and the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund at AIDS Services of Austin.  Join aGLIFF and the Octopus Club as we watch Rebecca Havemeyer and Mocha Jean Herrup tear up the red carpet for our 82nd Annual Academy Awards® party.
General Entry: $30 (light faire and cocktails courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka)
Seated Dinner: $100 (3 course dinner and wine/cocktails courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka)
http://www.facebook.com/AustinTennisClub#!/event.php?eid=289128068254&ref=ts
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – The Driskill Hotel

Sports & Rec.:
***Heart of Texas -Classic 8***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth.  Go watch!  To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

Movies:
Brunch at the Alamo – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
WHEN - 1 pm 
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 2:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 RED CARPET BASH
Almost since its inception, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has hosted the best Academy Awards Party in town. This and every year, you can expect all the great extras you’ve come to know and love – contests, prizes, embarrassing clips of celebrities in early forgotten roles, sing-a-longs and more.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

My initial reaction… Really??? No way. Not in Austin. This doesn’t happen here!

But it did. And now it’s time to do something about it. The community has organized swiftly, so this Saturday take part in the “Austin March Against Hate” at 2pm to take the same walk that Matt and Emmanuel took that night. Everyone will  gather at OCH starting at 2PM on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and then march from OCH to City Hall at 3PM.

If you play in any gay sports league, wear your jersey. If you are part of any LGBT organization, show your pride and dress accordingly. Bring your signs. Bring your voice. Bring your solidarity.

Show your support by responding to the Facebook invite here. As of right now there are over 800 confirmed attendees. And that’s why I love Austin.

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, Feb 22nd:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street 

TUESDAY, Feb. 23rd:

Networking:
***AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
Steve Whiteford will be speaking on:  Myers Briggs and it’s 16 personality types based on Jungian Personality Keys.  Knowledge of these provide clues for us all in regards to deeper personal insights, better business partnerships, building effective teams and creating dynamic relationships.  Your chance to network with other professionals in the Austin LGBT community.  Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non members. www.aglcc.org. 
WHEN – 11 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE – El Sol y La Luna

Nightlife:
***Switch Tuesdays @ Oil Can and Sister’s Edge*** 
Oilcan Harry’s and Sister’s Edge have partnered up for “Switch Tuesday”. Oilcan Harry’s will be catering to mostly women, and Sister’s Edge will be catering to mostly men. Of course both bars always cater to the entire gay community.
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE –  Oil Can Harry’s and Sister’s Edge II

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents MA VIE EN ROSE***
For those queer and queer friendlies who have never seen this sweet little film, you are in for a treat. Ludovic is the cutest little seven-year old MtF you have ever laid eyes on. All of his hopes hinge on meeting the handsome romantic husband who will save him from his mean neighbors and embarrassed family. Ma Vie En Rose is a really endearing film that deals shamelessly with gender identity from the perspective of an innocent child.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown 

Trivia:
***Pub Trivia @ Joe’s Bar and Grill - Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Joe’s Bar and Grill

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Texas Women’s University***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE –  Longhorn’s McCombs Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip!  This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run.  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s South Central Market  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24th:

Movies:
Retro TV Party: SAVED BY THE BELL
“Screech has a sex tape. Slater is still hunky. Zack Morris showed up on the Jimmy Fallon show, and eventually almost all of the cast reunited in 2009 for a People magazine photo shoot (sorry Screech and Mr. Belding!). SAVED BY THE BELL fever has been everywhere lately, and we feel like it’s high time that we brought that fever back into the Alamo. We’re so excited! We’re so excited! We’re so… scared”
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown 

Music:
***Lisa Marshall performs***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Blu Cafe (in the 360 Condos downtown)

Spazmatics
80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Men’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma State***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups.  They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE –  Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

THURSDAY, Feb. 25th:

Movies:
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Jiggy Crunk: The 90’s Pop-Rap Sing-Along
WHEN – 9:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Screaming Goat (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Feb. 26th:

Music:
***The Chelle Murray Band***
No cover. Happy hour prices!  Lots of ladies!
WHEN – 6 – 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

SATURDAY, Feb. 27th:

Music:
***Patrice Pike and Shelly King***
WHEN – 8 pm 
WHERE – The Saxon Pub 

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup  - Morning Coffee!*** 
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join so you don’t miss out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/  

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma***
WHEN –  4 pm
WHERE –  Frank Erwin Center

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Austin Java on Lamar!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, Feb. 28th:

Comedy:
***Jest Fest, featuring Holly Lorka w/ Matt Golightly and Erin Christine*** 
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE –  Jovita’s

 Sports/Entertainment:
***Texas Roller Derby:  Holy Rollers vs. Cherry Bombs*** 
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE –  Palmer Events Center

Socializing:
***L Style G Style March/April 2010 Release Party!***
Come join us for dinner and cocktail social and Ranch 616 and Star Bar for our March/April L Style G Style Release party.Dinner is limited to only 60 seats and a 3 course meal with wine paring will be provided from 7-9pm, tickets are $75 each. Beginning at 6pm, Ranch 616 and Star bar will be hosting L Style G Style supporters with a special signature ‘Patio’ cocktail at a discounted rate along with cash bar. This is a first come first serve basis and no fee is required. Nibbles for the outside patio bar area will be provided by Ranch 616.   
A portion of our proceeds for the evening will go to support Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Ranch 616 and Star Bar

Movies:
Desire Film Series organized by Austin Film Society
Every Sunday in February at 3 pm. 
This week – Happy Together, 1997. Written and directed by Wong Kar-wai (Hong Kong)
The four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire, from the comedic to the heartbreaking.
Cost: $3 for members, UT students, faculty, and staff; $5 for non-members.
WHEN – 3 pm
WHERE – Blanton Auditorium

***Lesbian Mom’s Meetup – Movie Night:  For the Bible Tells Me So***
A documentary showcasing 5 Christian families as they come to accept their gay children in light of the way their faith condemned homosexuality.
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – Join to find out more info:  http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36/

SAGE is designed to enhance the lives of older LGBT adults and seniors, and in the Chicago area that’s estimated at around 40,000 LGBT people over age 55. That’s a large population! And what a forward-thinking program. SAGE is receiving the third largest federal grant awarded to an LGBT aging program in the United States.

Nice to know we are taking steps forward for our community everyday.

This Thursday 2/18, don’t miss out on MissOUT, the White Party. It all starts going down at 9:30pm at The Madison on West 5th street, next to old Cattle Company.

Not only will your favorite bartenders be working this event (Jessica, Shelli, Lynda AmyJay and Sabrina), but there’s more: The girl in the sexiest all-white attire will win a free pass to Club Skirts Dinah Shore, the world’s largest girl party! (www.thedinah.com). If you think you got it (and you know you do), bring your friends to cheer you on!

Don’t get left out. But remember, this week’s MissOUT White Party is just the beginning. After this huge launch party, MissOUT will take over the Madison every 3rd Thursday of every month!

21+ and only $2 at the door.

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, Feb 15th:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street 

TUESDAY, Feb. 16th:

Nightlife:
***Fat Tuesday Masquerade Ball***
Benefiting AIDS Services of Austin 
WHEN – 9 pm to 2 am
WHERE – Rusty Spurs 

Trivia:

***Pub Trivia @ Joe’s Bar and Grill - Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Joe’s Bar and Grill

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Centenary College***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE –  Longhorn’s McCombs Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip!  This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run.  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Galaxy Cafe  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17th:

Movies:
***Avatar***
Lesbian Coffee House Meetup
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – To find out where, join http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***Robin Smith***
WHEN – 9:15
WHERE – Momo’s

Spazmatics
80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Kansas***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups.  They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE –  Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

THURSDAY, Feb. 18th:

Nightlife:
***Lesbian Night at The Madison – White Party***
From the fine ladies who bring you SIN, come dressed in white and ready to party!
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: The Madison (www.themadisonaustin.com)

Movies:
Moulin Rouge Sing-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Love Bites: 80’s Power Ballad Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:30 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Whole Foods (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Feb. 19th:

Socializing:
***Gay Professionals Friday Happy Hour Meetup***
WHEN – 5pm
WHERE – Join to find out… www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Feb. 20th:

Socializing:
***Viva! Las Vegas***
A Monte Carlo fundraiser benefiting AIDS Service of Austin! www.asaaustin.org
WHEN – 8 pm 
WHERE – Austin Music Hall

***Baile: The Dance***
This month Allgo, the statewide organization for queer people of color, turns 25! Come celebrate at this annual fundraiser with music, food, dancing, drinks and a silent auction. Tickets $25 (pre-sale) or $35 at the door. www.allgo.org
WHEN – 8 pm – Midnight
WHERE – Mexican American Cultural Center 

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Zocalo!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Performance:

***Lesbian Comediennes Vicki Shaw & Jennie McNulty***
Get your tickets to see these funny ladies at www.brownpapertickets.com
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – MCC Austin

***Metahuman: Transsexual Hip Hop Artist***
Metahuman mixes politics with the visceral love of flow to create a unique sound that blends old-school rap metaphors with radical queer politics. 
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Monkey Wrench Books 

SUNDAY, Feb. 21st:

Nightlife:
***Goldstar ATX Lesbian Takeover!***
Get ready to take over another dive bar – it’s goin to the gays!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – The Red Shed on South Congress

Socializing:

***Not Your Momma’s Book Club*** 
February’s Monhtly Meetup is all about the book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: To find out where, join at http://redbookclub.meetup.com/1085/

***Gay Spirituality Meetup Group*** 
This session focuses on “Transformative Storytelling”
WHEN: 3pm
WHERE: To find out where, join at http://www.meetup.com/Gay-Spirituality-Meetup-Group/

***Lesbian Mom’s Meetup Group*** 
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: To find out where, join at http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36/

Movies:
Desire Film Series organized by Austin Film Society
Every Sunday in February at 3 pm. 
This week – “She’s Gotta Have It” 1986. Written, produced, directed, and edited by Spike Lee (USA)
The four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire, from the comedic to the heartbreaking.
Cost: $3 for members, UT students, faculty, and staff; $5 for non-members.
WHEN – 3 pm
WHERE – Blanton Auditorium

The Winter Olympics kicked off today, so let’s check out 4 openly gay women who are competing in the 2010 games:

Ireen Wüst – Speed Skating:

A 2006 Olympic gold medal winner (at the age of 19) from the Netherlands, Ireen is competing on Sunday, February 14th in the 3000 meter race, February 19th in the 1000 meter race, and February 21st in the 1500 meter race.  She came out in November 2009 in TVM Helden magazine where she mentioed that she has a girlfriend and is very happy.

Sarah Vaillancourt – Hockey:

A foward for the fierce Canadian women’s hockey team, Sarah and her team are expected to be one of the top contender’s for the gold medal this year.  Sarah has been out about her sexuality since she was a Freshman at Harvard University.

Erika Holst - Hockey:

Erika and the rest of her Swedish teammates took home the bronze medal in the 2002 Olympics.  In 2006, they won silver.  I see a pattern here…next step, gold?  Erika has been out since 2006.

Vibeke Skofterud – Cross-Country Skiing:

The Norweigan skiier has been out since 2008 when she told See and Hear magazine: “I have gone many rounds with myself, and it has taken a lot of time to figure out. I was not always honest with my own feelings.”