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Rooftop Dancing? Yes please!!!

LezGoAustin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:16:13 +0000

Now that Sister’s Edge has closed, where you gonna be this Sunday? Hopefully not moping around waiting for the next lesbian “bar du jour” to open up. Instead, have a little fun at the new weekly rooftop dance party—DISCOSTICK!

Yes the reference to Lady Gaga couldn’t be more perfect, since this party is truly going to be different. Girl-on-girl… boy-on-boy… girl-on-boy… all are welcome. It’s not a lesbian takeover, per se, but an infusion. No one’s checked at the door. It’s a whole new vibe.

Get a view of the city at LANAI on 5^th Congress while you shake it for the crowd. It’s a pretty cool venue if you haven’t been before. Live DJs will be spinning it for you—Luis Ramirez, Filthy Rich and Silver will be in rotation.

And of course, the always magnetic bartender Jessica Wimpy will be hooking us up at DISCOSTICK with $3 wells and frozen drinks (ooh la la!) and $2.50 beers. The ladies love their Wimpy, yes they do!

And if you miss it this Sunday, I’ve got news for ya—it’s happening EVERY SUNDAY! Goldstar Promotions is giving us something to look forward to every week from 9pm – 2am. And there’s no cover, either!

Looks to me like this rooftop scene is the new “edge.” See you Sunday!

Did the Bar Set the Bar? Opening of Sister’s Edge II

LezGoAustin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:53:31 +0000

With a grand opening on Saturday, this promised to be the moment we’d been waiting for: a new bar in our fine city just for the ladies. This new attraction opens at the end of an era—just as Rainbow Cattle Company closes its doors for good. Although RCC was never exclusively for the lez crowd, it was the closest thing we had for years. So how did it do?

Sister’s Edge II is self-described as “a ladies bar in downtown Austin—where the boys are always welcome.” Located at 113 San Jacinto between 2^nd and Cesar Chavez (formerly The Cockpit), Saturday was the big launch party to kick off the new scene. Named after the original, short-lived lesbian bar in Austin in ’97, Sister’s Edge II promised cheap beer, hot music and even hotter ladies.

The beer was cheap, but only if you got the right bartender—no surprise there. Thumbs up overall though! The cocktails were flowing, though, as they packed in the girls. According to their Facebook page, there were over 1500 people there that night (are there that many lesbians in Austin??!). When I first arrived, there were actually quite a few guys clamoring for attention from the bar, but they were soon outnumbered.

The DJ was pretty good (a little light on the hip hop, but I bet DJ Rocky B adapts for next time). The sound system was the biggest hiccup of the evening, so let’s hope they work out the kinks before next weekend. One of the best parts, I must say, was being on a dance floor without line dancing—loved it!

To the owners of Sister’s Edge II—sending you the best of luck in making this new venue thrive. You have alot of women rooting for you!!

Check ‘em out at www.sistersedge2.com.

What to Do? – Week of Nov. 16th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:49:20 +0000

pic thanks to Bruonis

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. 16th

Fado’s Trivia Night – Questions start at 7:30 pm! You can win Fado gift certificates, merchandise and spot prizes. Categories include general knowledge, sports, music and more.
Just walk outside! – Leonid Meteor Shower after midnight (November 13^th – 20^th)

Tuesday – Nov. 17th

Alamo Drafthouse “The Ritz” – Girlie Night presents “Troop Beverly Hills” 7 pm
Mother Egan’s Triva Night – No Cover, Prizes, and Beer Specials. Trivia starts 7.30pm
Opal Divine’s South Congress Trivia Night – 8 pm

Wednesday – Nov. 18th

**Imogen Heap, Tim Exile, Back Ted N-Ted – La Zona Rosa 8 pm – Info: (512) 472-2293 Cost: $25, $30 Tickets: (866) I-GET-TIX (443-8849)**
**Nueva Onda Trivia Night – 7 pm**
Plucker’s Trivia Night – All 5 locations, starts at 7:30 pm
Pride and Prejudice – 8 pm, University of Texas B. Iden Payne Theater – Tickets: $20 adults, $17 UT faculty & staff, $15 students available online at www.texasperformingarts.org or by phone at 477-6060

Thursday – Nov. 19th

Alamo Drafthouse “The Ritz”- The Action Pack present the 1997 Sing Along 9:50 pm
Screaming Goat Trivia Night – 7:30 pm
Pride and Predjudice – 8 pm, University of Texas B. Iden Payne Theater – Tickets: $20 adults, $17 UT faculty & staff, $15 students available online at www.texasperformingarts.org or by phone at 477-6060

Friday – Nov. 20th

Pride and Predjudice – 8 pm, University of Texas B. Iden Payne Theater – Tickets: $20 adults, $17 UT faculty & staff, $15 students available online at www.texasperformingarts.org or by phone at 477-6060

Saturday – Nov. 21st

**Check out Austin’s newest lesbian bar – Sister’s Edge II**

Sunday – Nov. 22nd

**Elysium Bar/Club – Retro 80’s Night – Red River between 7th & 8th St.**
Pride and Predjudice – 2 pm University of Texas B. Iden Payne Theater – Tickets: $20 adults, $17 UT faculty & staff, $15 students available online at www.texasperformingarts.org or by phone at 477-6060