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.