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, April 26th:

Comedy:
***Funniest Person in Austin Contest***
Our girl Holly Lorka will be going for the title!!
WHEN – 8pm
WHERE – Cap City Comedy

Music:
***The Tosca String Quartet LIVE***
These 4 beautiful women are Austin’s premier classical crossover ensemble, and as a special guest at this performance they are welcoming Rostam Batmanglij, of Vampire Weekend as guest composer and performer!! It’s going to be an AMAZING show!
WHEN – 7pm and 9:45pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

TUESDAY, April 27th:

Performance:
***David Sedaris***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Long Center

Networking:
***AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
WHEN – 11 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE – El Sol y La Luna

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

Trivia:
***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun!
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 Cafe on West Lynn (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 28th:

Music:
***The Spazmatics***
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

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

Sports & Rec:
***Austin LGBT Basketball Pick Up****
Been itching to get back on the court and shoot some hoops – come for some good, friendly, and free competition!
WHEN – 6:45 – 9 pm
WHERE – Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 East 3rd Street

***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, April 29th:

Socializing:
Fashion Show for Texas 4000 for Cancer
The show will highlight local Austin retail stores and eateries including: Cru, Delish, Downstairs, Estilo, Froots, gallery d, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and Plain Ivey Jane. Riders gearing up for the 2010 Sense Corp Texas 4000 For Cancer ride will also be in attendance.
WHEN: 6 – 9pm
WHERE: Bo Concept in the 2ND Street District downtown

Movies:
The 40 Year-Old Virgin Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:00 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

***The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along***
WHEN – 10:20 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

***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 Whole Foods (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 30th:

Socializing:
***L Style G Style May/June Issue Release Party***
Come watch the Wizard of Oz with your L Style friends, girls! Get your $20 Ticket TODAY – http://tinyurl.com/y22dx2r
WHEN – 7:30pm – 10:30
WHERE – L Style G Style Headquarters, 1412 Collier Street, 78704

***Gay & Lesbian Pool Players Meetup***
WHEN -  7pm
WHERE – Main Event

Movies:
Master Pancake – BRING IT ON!
Watch the comics make a mockery of this awesome cheer-tastic movie…
WHEN – 7 pm & 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament – Quarter Finals***
WHEN – 3pm
WHERE – UT Campus

SATURDAY, May 1st:

Music:
***Boys on the Inside***
Fantastic new band lead by Ryan Kelsey. Check them out!
WHEN: 7:30pm – 9:30
WHERE: Irie Bean Coffee & Bar, 2301 S. Lamar 78704

Socializing:
***Hill Country Flyer Train Ride to Burnet – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
Enjoyable, relaxing and fun afternoon on a vintage train ride to the town of Burnet. The train departs from Cedar Park at 10:00 and travels through the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy shopping at the gift shops and antique shops & lunch for a 2-1/2 hour layover. Watch the “Wild West Gunfight” at the Burnet Depot. Ticket are $28 for adults
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

***UT Women’s Track – Texas Invite***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE –  Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
***Action Pack presents the GLEE-Along!***
They’ll be cutting together all of the best musical numbers from the first half of season one and inviting everyone in the theater to harmonize beautifully along with the kids on stage on the screen. Whether you were the jock, the cheer queen, the homely dork, or the teacher searching for a return to your glory days, there’ll be something for everyone to Glee about.
WHEN – 3:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Master Pancake – BRING IT ON!
WHEN – 7pm & 10pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SUNDAY, May 2nd:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

Socializing:
***Sunday Funday at Barton Springs – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
WHEN – 2pm
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

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.

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!

TUESDAY, April 20th:

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”***
This movie has a knockout cast including THE MATRIX’s Hugo Weaving and a young, shockingly bitchy Guy Pearce! And who could resist the opportunity to see Terence Stamp parading around in a dress?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE -Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Happy Hour***
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals

Music:
***Deville ROCKS Threadgill’s fabulous outdoor stage***
The “Cadillac” of girl bands, Sis Deville w/ Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, Floramay Holliday (guitar & vocals), Sarah Brown (bass) & Lisa Pankratz (drums), they’re not so much a girl band as a supergroup of Austin’s finest musicians. $10 Cover.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Boa! Get dressed up or come as you are! Everything is gold! Dance the night away- gypsy queen! Wildest Dream! Wild Women! Love’s Gonna Find You Yes it will, cruising up behind you in a Coupe de Vill.
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE –  Threadgill’s on Riverside

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

Trivia:
***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun!
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 Zen on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 21st:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall Performs***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Blu

The Spazmatics
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

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

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. A&M***
Come join the “left field lesbians” on the outside of the left field fence to cheer on the Horns in this rivalry game!
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

***Austin LGBT Basketball Pick Up****
Been itching to get back on the court and shoot some hoops – come for some good, friendly, and free competition!
WHEN – 6:45 – 9 pm
WHERE – Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 East 3rd Street

***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, April 22nd:

Music:
***Jenny Reynolds Performs***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE -MoMo’s

Movies:
The 40 Year-Old Virgin Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:00 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

***The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along***
WHEN – 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***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 Milto’s Pizza on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 23rd:

Movies:
***Action Pack presents the GLEE-Along!***
They’ll be cutting together all of the best musical numbers from the first half of season one and inviting everyone in the theater to harmonize beautifully along with the kids on stage on the screen. Whether you were the jock, the cheer queen, the homely dork, or the teacher searching for a return to your glory days, there’ll be something for everyone to Glee about.
WHEN – 7 pm & 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Music:
***Hummingbird Concerts presents Christine Havrilla***
This is a house concert series put on by a member of Austin Lesbian Coffee House.  For more info check out www.hummingbirdconcerts.org
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

SATURDAY, April 24th:

Music:
*** Hells Belles***
This all-girl AC/DC cover band will make you throw your panties on stage. $10 cover.
WHEN – Midnight
WHERE – The Continental Club (south Congress)

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs.  Oklahoma State***
Join the left field lesbians!
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE -  McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE –  Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Fundraising:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS***
You can still volunteer for the ride and be a part of something powerful in beautiful central Texas! Check out details here -  http://www.hillcountryride.org/
WHEN – 6 am
WHERE – Krause Springs

***What-A-Pancake Fundraiser***
Support the Blind Sided and Polar Bears Softball Teams (of the AustinLGBT Softball League). Two $50 Drawings at 8:30am and 9:15am. 50/50 Raffle – Raffle Tickets are $2 each….buy 7 get one ticket free!  All you can eat pancakes, juice, coffee…… http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=104924286213817
WHEN – 8 am – 10 am
WHERE – Applebee’s IH-35 & William Cannon

Socializing:
***FOODIES – Ciao Meow***
Music on the porch, chats in the back.  Singer extraordinaire Lisa Marshall performs!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – House Wine

***Austin Lesbian Coffee House – Dog Hike at Turkey Creek***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE –  www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

***Chain Poetry Salon – Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
Here’s how we do it: We pass a sheet of paper around the table, and each person adds a line or phrase or . . . word, if you prefer. Hilarity may ensue. Also inspiration, poetic license, and hints of the sublime.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Womyn’s Fest in Paradise***
Come out to relax, hear some awesome music, do some networking, have fun, and maybe start some new beginnings. Music includes JULIE NOLEN, ROBIN KIRBY (with Kat Drake), ADAMS OF EDEN LIVE, SAM & AMY (from Grrlz Will Be Boiz). There will be games with prizes, volleyball, meet and greet at the Roadhouse and a campfire party all night long.
WHEN – 11 am to 11 pm
WHERE – Lazy J Paradise GLBT campground near Lockhart, Texas (30 minutes from Austin)

Movies:
***Action Pack presents the GLEE-Along!***
They’ll be cutting together all of the best musical numbers from the first half of season one and inviting everyone in the theater to harmonize beautifully along with the kids on stage on the screen. Whether you were the jock, the cheer queen, the homely dork, or the teacher searching for a return to your glory days, there’ll be something for everyone to Glee about.
WHEN – 7 pm & 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Nightlife:
***Dancing at Rusty Spur – Celebrate One Year of Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spur

SUNDAY, April 25th:

Comedy:
***The Bad Girls of Austin Comedy***
Featuring Holly Lorka!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Oklahoma State***
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

Socializing:
***Stand up Paddle at Lady Bird Lake – ALCH***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Happy First Year Anniversary – ALCH***
This is a picnic at Zilker Park. Bring your honey, your children, your pets! Bring your lawn toys too and let’s picnic and laugh and just have a great time. Lawn chairs, umbrella’s and sunscreen.
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – Zilker Park

***Austin Lesbian Moms Monthly Meetup***
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36

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.

Introducing JEST FEST! Featuring Holly Lorka with Carey Moore and Sean Mooney

Check out a cool new (soon to be regular) comedy show at a South Austin landmark, Jovitas. I know you’ll all have been there the night before for Donna Jam, but you can never have too much queso and cheap drinks, can you? Come top off your weekend by laughing at some of Austin’s finest and most adorable local comedians at the inaugural JEST FEST. The headliner is noneother than Austin’s favorite lesbian comedian Holly Lorka, who will guarantee to make you pee your pants. Seriously. Be sure to bring extra undies.

A mere $5 cover turns Jovita’s all day Happy Hour into a VERY Happy Hour. Show starts at 6pm. And don’t worry-even though it’s a Sunday show, it’s early. So you can all go home

 to drink your Ovaltine and make it to bed by 10. 

RSVP here on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=293162573227&ref=mf

Do it! 

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.

Check her out TONIGHT at 9:30 at Cafe Caffeine, 909 W. Mary 78704. Following the half hour show audience members are invited to participate in an “open mic” and share their own letters of compliment and complaint with friends and sympathizers. The show features Woody B. Goode performing music by James Dean Jay Byrd. Only costs $5, but if that’s too expensive, just bring your OWN letter to read and it’s only $3!

And if you’re wondering where you might have heard of Mocha Jean, she’s one of the co-created Austin’s Kings ‘N Things, now the oldest standing drag king / gender based performance troupe in the US! You know what I’m talking about. She’s a genius! Check her out at www.NotAToughGuy.com or add her as a friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677260900&ref=mf.