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!

MONDAY, Feb 1st:

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

 Food/Fundraising:
Eat @ Pluckers tonight!
All Pluckers locations in Austin are donating 20% of  ALL of their sales today, Feb 1st, to The Red Cross benefiting Haiti relief!  Show up, eat wings, drink beer, and do some good.

TUESDAY, Feb. 2nd:

Nightlife/Music:
*** FIRST TUESDAY***
Come watch Ginger A. Thompson kick off the night at Red Fez with a FREE show, then head over to RAIN for ladies night – girl bartenders, dj, and lots of hot eye candy!
WHEN – 8:35 pm to 2 am
WHERE – Red Fez and RAIN

Music:
New Found Glory, Saves the Day, hellogoodbye, Fireworks
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Emo’s

Trivia:
***FINALS at Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  They are in the FINALS!!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

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

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Got the need for speed?  At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout!  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

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3rd:

Music:
Spazmatics
80′s cover band!
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

THURSDAY, Feb. 4th:

Movies:
Moulin Rouge Sing-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Love Bites: 80′s Power Ballad Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:20 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***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 Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Feb. 5th:

Networking/Socializing:
***Gay Professionals Friday Happy Hour Meetup***
Please sign up for the group first and RSVP! http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE - Paggi House

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Feb. 6th:

Music:
***She Craves***
Come rock out!  Show starts at 8:30, She Craves comes on at 11:30 pm… then Adrian and the Sickness close it at 12:30 am
WHEN – 8:30 pm
WHERE – Red Eyed Fly

Nightlife:
***Austin Gay and Lesbian Couples: Two Steppin’***
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spur

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
 Join the ladies for a morning cup of coffee, mixing and mingling.  Right now the event is FULL…but you can get on the waiting list!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join to find out… http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Books:
***Lesbian authors sign their books***
Admission to the event is free. Come celebrate lesbian fiction with us and welcome the talented women who tell our stories!  Carsen Taite is an avid reader and writer of lesbian fiction. Carsen works by day (and sometimes night) as a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, Texas.  Other authors signing books are these: Clara Nipper, Mavis Applewater, Nat Burns, C J Harte, Brenda Adcock, Stecia Seaman, Kelly Sinclair, Peggy J. Herring and Erin O’Reilly.
WHEN – 2 pm
WHERE – Genuine Joe Coffeehouse

Sports & Rec:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Cocoa Social***
The Cocoa Social marks the beginning of our official training ride season!  Dust off those bike shorts and meet up for some warm cocoa, good friends and a nice, easy ride around town.  Everyone is welcome!  Distances: 12 or 24 mile options.
WHEN - Meet up: 9:00 am Ride out: 10:00 am
WHERE – Starting location: 3809 Hidden Hollow Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 (Off Hart Lane between Spicewood Springs and Greystone)

***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.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

 SUNDAY, Feb. 7th:

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

***Lesbian Coffee House – Super Bowl Sunday!!***
WHEN – 6 pm

***Lesbian Moms Meetup: Super Bowl Party*** 
A family friendly way to watch the Super Bowl!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36/

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, Jan. 25th:

Music:
***Ginger A. Thompson @ La Zona Rosa***
FREE show at one of Austin’s best known venues!!   It’s Ginger’s first time playing here so come out and have a few drinks.
WHEN - 9 pm
WHERE – La Zona Rosa

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

TUESDAY, Jan. 26th:

Homo Revolution/Networking:
*** AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
This month will feature:
Mark Walters has worked as a city planner for the City of Austin for almost ten years and has lived in Austin for 22 years. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Radio-TV-Film and a graduate degree in Geography and Planning form Southwest Texas State.
Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non members.
WHEN – 11:30 am to 1 pm
WHERE – Mangia Pizza, 2401 Lake Austin Blvd

***HRC January Tuesdays Together***
Join HRC Austin members, friends and allies for our award-winning monthly social at Flemings Steakhouse in The Domain. Flemings will provide some light nibbles as well as happy hour specials. Come mix and mingle and learn more about what HRC is doing locally, nationally and opportunities to volunteer for upcoming events.   In addition, we will be signing up table captains and selling tickets for our 2010 HRC Austin Gala Dinner. For more information and how you can help with the dinner (sponsor, volunteer, donate an auction item or buy a program book ad) visit our dinner website at http://www.hrcaustin.org
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140
Austin, TX 78758

Trivia:
***Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  They are in the FINALS!!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

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

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Got the need for speed?  At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s El Chile on Barton Springs  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27th:

Books:
***BookWoman Reading and Signing***
Mikaya Heart will be having a reading + signing of her book: My Sweet Wild Dance.  To find out more about the book, the author, and the event check out the website –
http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/mikaya-heart-reading-signing-my-sweet-wild-dance
WHEN - 7pm
WHERE – BookWoman, S. Lamar

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 Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech
WHEN - 8 pm
WHERE - Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, Jan. 28th:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall performs***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – TC’s Lounge

Socializing:
***Wymn to Wymn Meetup: Calling All Pool Players??***
Come play or just hang out and watch!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Sing up to find out…http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/

Movies:
Old School Quote-Along – KEG party!
It will be a full on Keg Party, and they”ll be selling wristbands good for multiple drinks from a keg right in the theater. Sure, you could also just order by the pitcher from your server, but you can’t do a pitcher stand like you can with a keg stand, and what’s the point of drinking if you can’t do it upside down?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Action Pack: 1999 Sing-Along
Holy crap. Not only did 1999 give birth to almost all of the pop music of the next ten years by giving us Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” but the cheese element was in full effect with the Goo Goo Dolls, rap was awesome with “Back That Ass Up” AND Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” AND Jay-Z’s “Can I Get A…”
WHEN – 10:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***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 ThunderCloud Subs on Lake Austin Blvd. (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Jan. 29th:

Socializing:
***Captial City Front Runners Monthly Happy Hour***
Come hang out and meet the crew!
WHEN - 6 pm
WHERE - Sister’s Edge II

***Lesbian Coffee House Celebrates over 500 members***
Come and wear Orange (if you are a member)
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Join the meetup group to find out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***The Chelle Murray Band***
A member of the Lesbian Coffee house is promoting this band.  The lead singer is sassy, hilarious, super talented …and puts on a great live show. She does country/bluegrass/blues/rock and mean versions of our favorite 80′s songs
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

Dating:
***Out in Austin – Lesbian Speed Dating***
This is a Pre-Valentine’s Speed Date… find your honey for the holiday!  You must sign up for this event: http://profile.myspace.com/Modules/Applications/Pages/Canvas.aspx?appId=119211&appParams=%7b%22rt%22%3a%22%2fExternal%2fFacebook%2fEvent%2fView%2f849417%22%7d&g=1′
WHEN – 7 to 10 pm
WHERE – Karma Lounge

Performing Arts:
***Talk and Performance with Tim Miller***
Free (no charge) – Performance Artist Tim Miller discusses and performs excerpts from his latest work, Lay of the Land. LAY OF THE LAND is Tim Miller’s saucy, sharp-knifed look at the State of the Queer Union during a time of trial. Careening from his sexy misadventures while performing in 45 States, to street protests for Marriage Equality, to the electoral assaults on gay folks all over the country, to a grade-school flag monitor, to choking on cheap meat caught in his 10-year old gay boy’s throat, LAY OF THE LAND friskily gets at that feeling of gay folks being perpetually on trial, on the ballot, and on the menu! LAY OF THE LAND is a “lay” in all kinds of ways: a sex-assignation, a queer citizenship map, and a narrative ballad with a recurrent refrain! (Miller’s favorite way-down-the-list definition for “lay”!).
WHEN – 2 pm 
WHERE – UT Campus 2.180 Winship

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Jan. 30th:

Music/Socializing:
***Donna Jam***
A 5 women, one stage music showcase!  Austin’s own little Lillith Fair!  Tickets are $10 at the door.  $8 if you contact info@lezgoaustin.com by Friday, Jan 29th.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec:
***GALA – Golf  Among Ladies Association***
GALA is a lesbian only golf league, which plays monthly at the public courses. While you do not have to be a good player, you do have to have played so that you know course etiquette and how to get around 18 holes. The format is a four person best ball scramble which allows women of all abilities to participate. There are prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and the team with the least amount of putts. We have a yearly planned party/meeting along with other events after golf, either at the course or at someone’s house. This group is also a good way to meet other golfers who like to play golf. To get on the mailing list, get the schedule or sign up for the next outing, contact Lesley at this email address:
galagolf@hotmail.com

***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Cocoa Social***
The Cocoa Social marks the beginning of our official training ride season!  Dust off those bike shorts and meet up for some warm cocoa, good friends and a nice, easy ride around town.  Everyone is welcome!  Distances: 12 or 24 mile options.
WHEN - Meet up: 9:00 am Ride out: 10:00 am
WHERE – Starting location: 3809 Hidden Hollow Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 (Off Hart Lane between Spicewood Springs and Greystone)

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Baylor
WHEN - 3 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin 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 Whole Foods!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

 SUNDAY, Jan. 31st:

Comedy:
***Jest Fest – Featuring Holly Lorka***
A new comedy show at a South Austin landmark. Come top off your weekend by laughing at some of our finest and most adorable local comedians, including Carey Moore and Sean Mooney. $5 cover turns our all day Happy Hour into a VERY Happy Hour.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Baylor…PINK ZONE***
Come help the Longhorns turn the Frank Erwin Center pink for breast cancer awareness against Baylor.
WHEN: 4 pm 
WHERE:  Frank Erwin Center

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, Dec. 14th:

 Comedy:

***Comedy Gym featuring Holly Lorka***
A great mix of experienced comics and some going up for the first time. A potential train wreck around every corner, cushioned by alcoholic beverages. The perfect night out.
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Cap City 

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

TUESDAY, Dec. 15th:

Comedy:
***Mish Mash featuring Holly Lorka***
10 or so hand-picked comics from the local scene will rock your world
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Cap City 

Movies:
Girlie Night – Love Actually
How can you not love this movie??
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

Trivia:
Mother Eagan’s
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Eagan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

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

Sports & Rec:
***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 El Chilito on Barton Springs road!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopaq bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers 

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16th:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Basketball Game ***
The Horns face off against Ole Miss!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE –  Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, Dec. 17th:

Movies:
Elf Quote-Along!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

The Christmas Pops Sing-Along!
The videos in the collection range from the sublime perfection of Wham’s “Last Christmas” to the hilariously horrendous version of “Jingle Bells” as sung by the Olsen twins when they were 8 years old (it has a rap breakdown in the middle, though, so you know it’s radical).
WHEN – 9:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***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 Galaxy Cafe Clarksville location!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopaq bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers 

FRIDAY, Dec. 18th:

Nightlife/Benefit:
***Austin Angel’s Hip Hop All-Stars!***
Spread your wing’s and dust off your halo’s Austin! Synergy Entertainment presents the “2nd Annual Austin Angel’s”, this holiday benefit will be representing “Hip-Hop All Stars”. Each year we pick a non-profit to sponsor during the holidays and this year it is the Austin’s Children’s Shelter. All ages (18+), $5 at the door, gift donations are accepted and encouraged. For gift ideas please view “Project Santa Wish List”: www.austinchildrenshelter.org
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Ace’s Lounge 

Festival/Music:
Keep Austin Bizarre Bazaar
With an atmosphere true to the life of Austinites, the holiday shopping event will feature over 60 local artists and small businesses housed under multiple heated large circus tents, with a further 40 artists outside on “vendor row” selling unique gifts and fine, hand crafted items. In addition, there will be tribal and improvisational dance performances, fire spinners, djs, circus acts and resident musicians who play while patrons shop.  http://www.keepaustinbizarre.com/ 
WHEN – Fri and Sat from 11am – 12am - Sun and Mon from 11am – 10pm
WHERE –  Fiesta Gardens downtown

Movies:
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 and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SATURDAY, Dec. 19th:

Socializing/Food/Dating:
**Holiday Lesbian Speed Dating***
Check out our write up on the event with all the details: All the Single Ladies..Now Put Your Hands Up
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Karma Lounge

Sports & Rec:
***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 Whole Foods!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopaq bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers 

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 and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Festival/Music:
Keep Austin Bizarre Bazaar
With an atmosphere true to the life of Austinites, the holiday shopping event will feature over 60 local artists and small businesses housed under multiple heated large circus tents, with a further 40 artists outside on “vendor row” selling unique gifts and fine, hand crafted items. In addition, there will be tribal and improvisational dance performances, fire spinners, djs, circus acts and resident musicians who play while patrons shop.  http://www.keepaustinbizarre.com/ 
WHEN - Fri and Sat from 11am – 12am - Sun and Mon from 11am – 10pm
WHERE –  Fiesta Gardens downtown

SUNDAY, Dec. 20th:

Nightlife:
***Lesbian Takeover @ ShangriLa***
Goldstar ATX is doing it again…inviting lesbians from all over to take-over the “straight” dive bar Shangri La on East 6th street.  Let’s get the biggest turn out yet!!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Shangri La, East 6

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Basketball Game ***
The Horns face off against Texas Southern!
WHEN – 2 pm
WHERE –  Frank Erwin Center

Festival/Music:
Keep Austin Bizarre Bazaar
With an atmosphere true to the life of Austinites, the holiday shopping event will feature over 60 local artists and small businesses housed under multiple heated large circus tents, with a further 40 artists outside on “vendor row” selling unique gifts and fine, hand crafted items. In addition, there will be tribal and improvisational dance performances, fire spinners, djs, circus acts and resident musicians who play while patrons shop.  http://www.keepaustinbizarre.com/ 
WHEN - Fri and Sat from 11am – 12am - Sun and Mon from 11am – 10pm
WHERE –  Fiesta Gardens downtown

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.