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[...]
Posts Tagged ‘lgbt’
February 25th, 2010 - 7:58 pm § in ATX Low Down, Pride
Hate in your own backyard? Do something about it.
Hate Crimes in Austin? Unbelievable, but yes. This past Friday night, two gay men who play for the Shady Ladies team with Softball Austin were leaving Oilcan Harry’s when they were attacked by four men in the City Hall parking garage. Wearing their Shady Ladies jerseys, Matt Morgan and Emmanue[...]
Sunday can be Fun Day! (when Holly’s involved…)
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, [...]
Ready to ride? Start by partying it up tonight!
Are you ready to be a part of the biggest AIDS fundraising event of the year? This Thursday is the official kickoff party of the Hill Country Ride for AIDS! Join us this week on Thursday at La Zona Rosa downtown from 7-9pm. It’s a free party, so you have no excuse for skipping out [...][...]
Her HRC – A National Night of Celebrating for Women
Join thousands of women across the country for a national night of celebration! On one night, Sunday January 17th, in 35 cities across the country, women will be gathering in support of the LGBT community to mix, mingle, and have fun! Texas is representing well with Austin, Dallas, and San Anton[...]
Victory in Houston!!
History has been made…deep in the heart of Texas. Where the doctrine of the conservative right usually reigns, a mold has been broken. Houston, TX is the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor. Annise Parker has done it – and she has not only proven herself wort[...]
BIG QUEER BINGO!
Get your dabbers ready…it’s BINGO time!! You know it’s probably been a while since you yelled out “YES B7!” while all the old folks gave you the stank eye. Well this time you can be as flamboyant as you want — there will be no crotchety old timers here ̵[...]
Marriage Equality in D.C.!
The marriage equality bill has just passed in Washington D.C. Another progressive step forward for LGBT rights, despite the recent let down in New York and Maine – which if you remember, just recently failed to legalize same-sex marriage. With this great news also comes some concerning news. T[...]