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 22nd:

Socializing:
***Lone Star Lambdas GLBT Square Dancing***
Kickin’ it every Monday! http://www.lonestarlambdas.org/
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 W. Anderson, 418-1629.

***Darwin’s Pub 7 Year Anniversary***
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Darwin’s Pub

Sports & Rec:
***Austin Valkyries Recruiting & Training***
This all-women’s rugby team is invites new ladies with an interest to come to practice every Monday and Wednesday. Contact recruiting@austinvalkyries.com for details.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Burnet Middle School in North Austin

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

TUESDAY, March 23rd:

Socializing:
***AGLCC Monthly Networking Luncheon ***
Check out what’s going on with the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non members. www.aglcc.org.
WHEN – 11am – 12:30pm
WHERE -  Mangia Pizza – 2401 Lake Austin Blvd.

***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun– ha!
WHEN – 7:15
WHERE -  Joe’s Bar & Grill, 506 West Ave

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 at Galaxy Café, 1000 West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

Socializing:
*** Austin LGBT Town Hall Meeting***
Hosted by MCC Austin, Equality Texas, Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC), Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation (AGLPF), and the U.S. Learn about important changes made by the U.S. Census Bureau that will affect how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are counted.
WHEN – 7pm – 8:30pm
WHERE –  MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks, 8601 South 1st Street Austin TX 78748
 

*** Gay Karaoke***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE –  ‘Bout Time, 9601 North I-35

*** Texas Hold’ Em Tournament & Casino Night***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE –  Rusty Spurs

WEDNESDAY, March 24th:

Socializing:
***Lipstick Lesbians’ First Mixer of the Year!***
Kick off the spring/summer with the first mixer of the year. BYOB (and your dog)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE –  Rashmi’s Place. Email for details: lipsticklesbiansaustin@yahoo.com

***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

Sports & Rec:
***Austin Valkyries Recruiting & Training***
This all-women’s rugby team is invites new ladies with an interest to come to practice every Monday and Wednesday. Contact recruiting@austinvalkyries.com for details.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Burnet Middle School in North Austin

THURSDAY, March 25th:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi***
WHEN – 5 pm / 7 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 6 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s the Screaming Goat, 900 W. 10^th St (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 26th:

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

SATURDAY, March 27th:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Nebraska – ALUMNI Weekend***
WHEN – 1 pm 
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***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.

***The Great Urban Race w/ the Austin Gay Professionals***
The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way. is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way. If you’re a member of the AGP, you can register at a discounted rate! http://greaturbanrace.com/
WHEN – 11 am
WHERE – Race starts and finishes at Stubb’s BBQ on Red River

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Brunch***
WHEN – 11am
WHERE – Join the group to find out where! http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/  

***Singles Weekend in Paradise***
Lazy J Paradise Campground & Park. Catering to the GLBT community! $7 for the day/pay at the gate. Live music, and lots of single people! Come out, relax, network, and maybe meet someone special.
WHEN – all day
WHERE – Lazy J Paradise Campground & Park. www.lazyjparadise.com

*** March Madness Potluck!***
A monthly Gay Network Social of Austin Meetup.
WHEN – 5pm
WHERE – Join the group to find out where! http://www.meetup.com/gaynetworksocialofaustin/calendar/12709903/

*** WymtoWymn Meetup***
Dinner and fun!
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Join the group to find out where! http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/calendar/12737553/

SUNDAY, March 28th:

Nightlife:
***Goldstar ATX Lesbian Takeover***
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Champion’s Sports Bar

Sports & Rec:
***Texas Roller Derby: Hellcats vs. Rhinestone Cowgirls***
Tickets are $15 at the door.
WHEN: Doors open @ 6pm; Bout starts @ 7pm
WHERE: Palmer Events Center

Volunteering:
***OutYouth New Volunteer Orientation***
OutYouth is a progressive non-profit organization is for GLBTQQ youth and allies to receive support needed to develop positive self-images, empower themselves, and become active citizens in their community. www.outyouth.org
WHEN: Noon – 5pm
WHERE: 909 E. 49-1/2 St.

Spirituality:
***Metropolitan Community Church***
A Christian church proudly serving the LGBT community in Austin for over 30 years. Take part in any of the 3 services on Sunday. www.mccaustin.com
WHEN: 9am; 11am; or 2pm
WHERE: MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks, 8601 South 1st St.

1) the Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup    

2) the Austin Lesbian Poolplayers Meetup        

3) the Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup      

But what happens when these three groups all converge on the SAME NIGHT, at the SAME LOCATION, at the SAME TIME??? I think Mercury goes into retrograde (not entirely sure).

Check it out…lots of ladies of all ages and interests will be hanging out on up north on Friday, January 22nd at 8:30. The stellar 80s cover band Red Alert will be playing at 9:15 so let the dancing and pool playing commence. There may be a small cover charge, so bring a little cash with ya. I guarantee you’ll meet some very cool and interesting ladies there.

If you’re gonna go, you need to find out the secret location. The only way to do so is to sign up for one of these meetups and RSVP– so take your pick below!

http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/calendar/12225291/

http://www.meetup.com/TheAustinWomenGayLesbianpoolplayerMeetupGroup/calendar/12148255/

http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/calendar/12305562/?a=fd_new_rsvp_tl