Yes the reference to Lady Gaga couldn’t be more perfect, since this party is truly going to be different. Girl-on-girl… boy-on-boy… girl-on-boy… all are welcome. It’s not a lesbian takeover, per se, but an infusion. No one’s checked at the door. It’s a whole new vibe.

Get a view of the city at LANAI on 5^th Congress while you shake it for the crowd. It’s a pretty cool venue if you haven’t been before. Live DJs will be spinning it for you—Luis Ramirez, Filthy Rich and Silver will be in rotation.

And of course, the always magnetic bartender Jessica Wimpy will be hooking us up at DISCOSTICK with $3 wells and frozen drinks (ooh la la!) and $2.50 beers. The ladies love their Wimpy, yes they do!

And if you miss it this Sunday, I’ve got news for ya—it’s happening EVERY SUNDAY! Goldstar Promotions is giving us something to look forward to every week from 9pm – 2am. And there’s no cover, either!

Looks to me like this rooftop scene is the new “edge.”      See you Sunday!

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, Nov. 30th:

Comedy:
***Chick Schtick***
Featuring our good friend, the hilarious Holly Lorka!  The show hosts a variety of all women comedy acts that will have you rolling in the aisles.
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Cap City Comedy Club – 8120 Research Blvd. just one block north of where 183 intersects with Lamar

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

TUESDAY, Dec. 1^st:

Sports & Rec:
***Run for World AIDS Day with Capitol City Front Runners***
An attempt to be the largest “gay run” ever on Lady Bird Lake trail, the event will be raising awareness for HIV/AIDS. Wear red and white!!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Lady Bird Lake under the Mo-Pac bridge near the stretching area

Nightlife:
AIDS Run After Party
Food, drinks, warmth, and socializing!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spurs on Trinity and 7^th Street

***First Tuesday – Ladies Night @ Red Fez and RAIN***
First, come see some live acoustic music at Red Fez.  The it’s girl bartenders, DJ, and lots of hot ladies all night at RAIN.  Great place to mingle, dance, and meet new people!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Red Fez on 5^th and RAIN on 4^th Street

Trivia:
Mother Eagan’s
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Mother Eagan’s Irish Pub on West 6^th Street

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

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2^nd:

Music:
***Robin Smith with Tavana and Kalu James***
Hot musical acts that bring the “girl” crowd!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Antone’s on 5^th and Lavaca

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre – “Roadhouse”
Come watch as the comics mock the classic movie Roadhouse.  A hefty percentage of the night’s proceeds go to “PanCAN” the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, to help battle the disease that took down our hero Patrick Swayze.
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

Trivia:
***Nueva Onda Trivia Night***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Nueva Onda restaurant; 2218 College Ave (South Congress)

THURSDAY, Dec. 3^rd:

Movies:
ELF Quote-Along
Come quote along with one of your favorite Christmas comedies. “Smiling is my favorite!”
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

The Action Pack presents the 1997 Sing-Along!
WHEN – 9:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

FRIDAY, Dec. 4^th:

Sports & Rec:
Lights of Love 5k
Lights of Love 2009 is a uniquely Austin event at the open-air Mueller Hangar.  The run benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charity!
WHEN – 5 pm
WHERE – Mueller Hangar; Lake Park 4550 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723

Movie:
Master Pancake Theatre Christmas Show!
Master Pancake Theater is part of the Alamo tradition of pairing bad movies with live comedy (and beer)!  The beloved Alamo holiday tradition continues! It’s the famous Christmas Clip Show featuring Master Pancake Theater! Join us as we channel surf A.D.D.-style through a blizzard of clips from your favorite holiday TV specials.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SATURDAY, Dec. 5^th:

Nightlife:
***SIN Houston!***
The HOTTEST and largest lesbian dance party in Texas! Check out our write-up on this event for ALL the details in our “Coming Soon” section!!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – The Drake, 1902 Washington Ave, STE E. Houston, TX

Socializing/Food/Dating:
**FOODIES PRESENTS – Lynyrd’s Skin, a White Trash Christmas Costume Party***
Foodies is the legendary women-seeking-women group centered around good fun and great company.  Check out more specific event details at www.foodiesaustin.com
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Dane and Carrie’s Home

Volunteer:
Austin Pride Build
Check out our write-up on this awesome organization under “ATX Low Down > Volunteer” section!
WHEN – 8 am to 4 pm
WHERE – 2407 Towbridge Circle

SUNDAY, Dec. 6^th:

Socializing/Networking
***Austin Gay Professionals Wine Tasting Meetup***
Get ready to mix, mingle, and drink wine with other career minded LGBT folks!  For more info and how to sign up check out our article “Girls in Suites Unite” in “ATX Low Down > Scene”
WHEN – 2 pm
WHERE – Driftwood Estates Vineyard west of Austin
COST – Just $10 for the private tasting (8 wines—yum!). They are requesting advance sign up (by 12/5) and payment via PayPal.

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(While we encourage discussion please remember this is a friendly forum so keep things positive!)

“It seems that lesbian bars in Austin come and go..and come..and go.  Why do bars geared more toward the lesbian crowd seem to struggle while gay bars thrive in our city?  What would you like to see in your ideal lesbian bar?  What would make it last?  Let’s get a discussion going here…”

Sister’s Edge II is self-described as “a ladies bar in downtown Austin—where the boys are always welcome.” Located at 113 San Jacinto between 2^nd and Cesar Chavez (formerly The Cockpit), Saturday was the big launch party to kick off the new scene. Named after the original, short-lived lesbian bar in Austin in ’97, Sister’s Edge II promised cheap beer, hot music and even hotter ladies.

The beer was cheap, but only if you got the right bartender—no surprise there. Thumbs up overall though! The cocktails were flowing, though, as they packed in the girls. According to their Facebook page, there were over 1500 people there that night (are there that many lesbians in Austin??!). When I first arrived, there were actually quite a few guys clamoring for attention from the bar, but they were soon outnumbered.

The DJ was pretty good (a little light on the hip hop, but I bet DJ Rocky B adapts for next time). The sound system was the biggest hiccup of the evening, so let’s hope they work out the kinks before next weekend.  One of the best parts, I must say, was being on a dance floor without line dancing—loved it!

To the owners of Sister’s Edge II—sending you the best of luck in making this new venue thrive. You have alot of women rooting for you!!

 Check ‘em out at www.sistersedge2.com.