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

This kind of loss is unimaginable for many, so it’s time to open our hearts and help out where we can.  A dear friend and co-worker of Holly is putting on the fundraiser to help the family pay for mounting bills.  There will be a $10 donation at the door.

While the cause is serious, the night will be filled with rock, love, and fun.  Some of our favorite local Austin musicians are showing their support by performing.  Here is the line-up:

Ginger Thompson 8pm-8:45pm
Colin De Los Santos (Strangelove) 9:00pm-9:45pm
Auction and Raffle 9:45-10:00pm
Brett Randell 10:15-11:00pm
Robert Cooperman 11pm-12pm
Kalu James and his band and friends ( Josh Halverson and Jack Valen) 12pm-1:45am

The silent auction will feature the following items plus MORE: 

Free personal trainer sessions
Gift Card to Saba Blue
Marriott gift card/certificate
4 layer Triple Chocolate Cake
Gift basket and cards from Double Dave’s Pizza
Earrings
Set of quality blank cards
CD’s

So ladies, come out on Monday to Momo’s to help out a family in need.  You’ll get to hang out and listen to great music, perhaps win some great stuff, and not to mention – it will make your heart feel good!

Clear your schedules tonight ladies!  The very lovely, very talented Robin Smith is headlining tonight at Antone’s downtown!  If you haven’t gotten the chance to check Robin out yet, fear not — you no longer have to miss out on seeing the girl that everyone is talkin’ about!  Doors open at 8 pm, and opening acts include Tavana and Kalu James — both amazing artists as well!

And because we KNOW you want to know more about Robin…we’ve included an intriguing short biography that will allow you to get a glimpse into the life of this rising star… 

“Singer/Songwriter Robin Smith’s lyrics not only paint an intimate portrait of her own life, but also of the lives she sees around her. Her keen ability to explain some of life’s stickiest situations, of love lost and love found in her lyrics is poetic yet playful. The combinations of her powerful strumming, soulful voice and metaphorical words create a sound that can stop the most important of conversations in mid-sentence.

Growing up in the midwest, Robin got inspired to do music mostly by listening to artists such as Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Ani Difranco and Patty Griffin. At the age of 18, she got her first guitar and began teaching herself how to play. Robin has played many local venues in her home town of East Grand Forks, MN and surrounding areas but will never forget her first performance at Urban Stampede; a local coffee house and music venue of that area. ” I was so nervous, and forgot the lyrics to a few of my own songs but it was my first real taste of performing and even though it was mainly in front of family, friends and a few locals it brought a sense of strength and determination to my life which has never left. There is nothing more satisfying then reaching for a dream and despite all struggles finding a daily sense of hope and purpose, that was my first experience with those particular emotions.”

In 2005, Robin felt a pull South and transplanted herself to the “Live Music Capital of the World”, Austin, Texas. She quickly was embraced by the Austin music scene and became a familiar face in the establishments around town. ” I had never been to Austin before I decided on moving there but did have many people suggest it. Something about Austin just felt right and when I entered the city for the first time I felt like I was at home there. I just knew it was all going to alright and that I would have great experiences. Musicians here pull you in and you become a family of sorts, inspiring each other andpushing each other. It’s been unbelievable living here!”

Robin’s music career is moving at a fast pace in all the right directions. She can be found playing weekly at many different local Austin venues including Antone’s, The Parish, Momos and festivals in surrounding areas. Her 1st album is do to be released in 2010. Stay tuned…”