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What to Do? Week of April 26th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:51:02 +0000

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.

What to do? Week of April 5th

LezGoAustin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:55:41 +0000

MONDAY, April 5th:

Nightlife:
***Wolfevideo.com FINAL FOUR PARTY***
Check out all the details here - http://www.lezgoaustin.com/2010/04/05/wolfevideo-com-final-four-party/
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – The Industry Bar (San Antonio)

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

TUESDAY, April 6th:

Nightlife:
***First Tuesday – Ladies’ (Lesbian) Night at Red Fez and RAIN***
Come watch Ginger A. Thompson kick off the night with some tunes at Red Fez then head over to RAIN for the after party!!
WHEN – 8:35 pm
WHERE - Red Fez and RAIN

*** 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:
***UT Softball vs. Texas Tech – Left field Lesbians!***
Join the ladies on the outside of the left field fence to drink some beer, bbq, and cheer on the horns!
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***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 Wahoo’s Tacos (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 7th:

Music:
The Spazmatics
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec:
***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 8th:

Movies:
The Wedding Singer Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:30 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***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 9th:

Nightlife:
***Learning Secrets Presents: Gay Ghey Gaiye***
Friday’s focus at Red Fez is on the gay community. Ramesh (lead singer of Voxtrot) and Sam&tha Garrett are DJing. They are both gay, so, you know, they want all the gays to come and just share in some dirty disco dancing for a night. Music will range from house to gay disco to kitschy new wave and post punk, basically anything you can dance to, but no hip hop. NO COVER!
WHEN – 10 pm – 2 am
WHERE – Red Fez

***Guerrilla Queer Bar***
Wear Yellow!!
WHEN – 6 pm – 9 pm
WHERE – TBA

Socializing:
***Lipstick Lesbians***
Hang out and meet some fems! Girls of all types and styles are welcome!
WHEN – 8:30 pm
WHERE – Spiderhouse Coffee

***Capital City Front Runner’s Happy Hour – Trail Foundation Information Session***
Rusty Spurs is catering the session with a cash bar for beer, wine, and soft drinks, as well as some yummy cheese and fresh fruit.
RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=wall&id=593825447#!/event.php?eid=106833606003512
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Austin City Hall

SATURDAY, April 10th:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Missouri – Left Field Lesbians***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Putas Del Fuego vs. Cherry Bombs – Texas Roller Derby!***
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Palmer Events Center

***Austin Outlaws Women’s Football SEASON OPENER – 10th Anniversary Season!***
Come out to help kick-off the Outlaws 10th season. Girls in pads and tight pants knocking each other over and scoring! Sounds like a good time!
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – Westlake HS Chaparral Stadium

***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.
If you would like to play, contact Leslie at galagolf@hotmail.com
WHEN – tbd
WHERE – tbd

Volunteering:
***Clean Sweep Trail Clean Up – CCFR***
Join the Capital City Front Runners in helping clean up the Lady Bird Lake Trail! If you would like to volunteer, please send a quick email with your t-shirt size to daleherron@mac.com.
WHEN – 9 am – 11 am
WHERE – Meet at the Zach Scott Theater

Socializing:
***Central Market Coffee Clatch with Special Invite to Moms and their Kids***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join the group to find out where and how to meet up! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

Fundraising Fun:
***White Trash Snipe Hunt for MS***
It’s like a big savager hunt for crazy adults.
Its a mixed crowd and anyone is welcome. We are raising money for the National MS Society. We are asking for a $ 5.00 donation.
We will have prizes for the best dress white trash folks.
It’s a extra chance to dress up and act crazy during the year. Or just come hang out and meet some new people.
Drinking for a good cause!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Shangri La, E. 6th Street

SUNDAY, April 11th:

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Kite Flying!***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/
We can meet up for coffee right before the kite flying – will confirm location to those who RSVP.

Music:
***Sounds of Pride – presented by the Pride Foundation***
This is a unique opportunity to experience an evening of music and memories featuring a unique orchestra consisting entirely of local gay and lesbian musicians, and their friendly allies. Guest soloist for this event is UT professor and violin virtuoso Brian Lewis. A cocktail reception of hors d, oeuvres and dessert will follow, as well as a chance to bid on valuable products and services from local businesses at a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Austin Pride Festival, which will be held June 3-6 at the Long Center. Everyone is encouraged to purchase tickets online at austinpride.org, or at the door. Prices are $25 and include both the concert, as well as the reception afterwards.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Hyatt Regency on Lady Bird Lake

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Missouri – Left Field Lesbians***
WHEN: 12 pm
WHERE: Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Gay Social Network of Austin – Capital 10k fun run/walk UNTIMED***
$30/person
WHEN – 8 am
WHERE – Auditorium Shores

Movies:
* **aGLIFF presents Brunch Time Boo-ya with Rebecca Havemeyer***
BRUNCH TIME BOOYA is so very thrilled and warmed to the heart to present BEAUTIFUL THING. It’s a movie that chills ya’ to the core with heartfelt purity and honest to goodness hope that ignorance in this world will not and shall not prevail. Two boys, a kooky fag hag, a small London suburb, and a bubble of adults who don’t know how in the blazes to handle true love.
WHEN: 1:30 pm
WHERE: Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

What to do? Week of Mar. 15th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:44:38 +0000

MONDAY, March 15th:

Nightlife:
***Gay Bi Gay Gay Presents: STRANGE PARTY***
Following the world premiere of the film “Strange powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields.”
Featuring:
Live entertainment by CHRISTEENE!
Beautiful movies of local hotshots!
Body moving orch pop dance party!
Mingling with filmmakers!
It’s FREE and open to all!!
WHEN – 9:30 – 1 am
WHERE – Sister’s Edge II

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

TUESDAY, March 16th:

Nightlife:
***Switch Tuesdays @ Oil Can and Sister’s Edge II***
It’s lesbian night at Oil Can and guys night at Sister’s Edge II.
WHEN - 9:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE - Sister’s Edge II and Oil Can Harry’s

Music:
***Ginger A. Thompson – Red Gorilla Music Fest pre party @ Darwin’s Pub***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Darwin’s Pub

Movies:
TV at the Alamo – LOST
LOST fanatics come join your fellow obsessed fans to watch the newest episode and enjoy great food and drinks!
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse SOUTH LAMAR

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 Whole Foods (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, March 17th:

Festival/Nightlife:
Austin’s Largest Outdoor St Patrick’s Day Festival

We’re closing down 4th St and setting up a massive outdoor tent, beer garden and performance area. There’s no better way to kick off your St Patrick’s Day than with a pint of the black stuff and a traditional Irish breakfast. Doors open at 6am. Street Festival starts at noon and for the next 12 glorious hours you’ll enjoy the best line-up of music over two stages, perfect pints and craic that Austin has to offer.

4th St Stage:
Emerald Exiles kick things off on the 4th Street Stage at 1pm, followed by Sean Orr, Traditional Irish Dancers, Mighty Stef, Traveler, and Mysterious Ways headlining.

Fadó Patio Stage
We’ve made sure that you and your mates won’t be stuck for choice with a full line up on the patio ’til late!

Gilmer Moore kicks things off at 1pm, followed by Pipe & Drums, Think Lizzy, Traditional Irish dancers at 4:30pm, then Sean Orr, Mysterious Ways and Traveler playing ’til the wee hours

WHEN – ALL DAY!
WHERE – 4th Street/Fado Irish Pub

Music:
***bMUSEd Acoustic Music Showcase***
Enjoy some acoustic music – Ginger A. Thompson will be playing!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Champion’s Sports Bar

***Melissa Ferrick plays at the Ale House***
One of the most well known lesbian singer/songwriters is in the ATX for SXSW!
WHEN – 12 am
WHERE – Ale House

LC Rocks
80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:45 pm
WHERE – Sherlock’s

THURSDAY, March 18th:

Music:
***Boys on the Inside***
The band goes on promptly at 9p and end promptly at 945p. So don’t be late.
There are a limited number of special drink bracelets for those of you that are able and want too. RSVP to the Facebook event page to get your bracelet: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=360046812261&ref=ts
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Irie Coffee Bar, S. Lamar

***RedGorilla Music Fest – Ginger A. Thompson***
FREE show!
WHEN – 3:30 pm
WHERE – Cuba Libre

***RedGorilla Music Fest – Coles Whalen***
FREE show – 2 hot sistas in the band!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Thirsty Nickel

Nightlife:
***Third Thursday MissOUT at the Madison***
MissOUT- A ladies night at a trendy bar in ATX!
Regina Findlay presents MissOUT
every 3rd Thursday of the month
HOT female bartenders, kick ass music from DJ Kurupt and all the ATX ladies.
TO ALL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!!!
bring your ID’s
CRAZY drink specials and super special prices for all teachers and students this Thursday the 18th! NO EXCUSES ladies, it’s SXSW, spring break and a beautiful Thursday!
Do MissOUT this Thursday and enter to win a chance to hang out with Pam Grier (Jackie Brown and Kit from LWord) in SA on April 5th at Wolfe Women’s Final 4 event at the Industry.
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Madison Bar

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals’ Happy Hour***
Come network with other LGBT professionals while having some drinks!
WHEN – 5:30/6pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals

Sports & Rec:

***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 Zocalo on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 19th:

Music:
***Patrice Pike***
$12 admission
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Saxon Pub

***Koffee House bMUSEd Music Showcase***
Ginger A. Thompson
Nathan Kaye
Anthony Hughes
Ian Hopkinson
Rudie Dane
Robin Smith
Karmina
Chris Pierce
Lady Danville
Jay Nash
Laura Jansen
Keaton Simons
Of Verona
WHEN – 2 pm – 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

***10th Annual Invasion of the GoGirls during SXSW***
Showcasing the some of the best emerging female talent. Penny Jo Pullus, Laura McGhee, Jennings, Stephanie Nilles, Mo McMorrow, Camille Bloom, Havilah, Tawny Ellis, Jean Mazzei, Deborah Crooks. The event will raise money to help raise awareness for hepatitis C.

WHEN – 12 – 5 pm
WHERE - Austin Java on 12th and Lamar

***10th Annual Invasion of the GoGirls***
FEATURING MELISSA FERRICK! Other awesome female artists include: Addie Brownless, Laura Marie, Kathleen Blackwell, Staci’s Edge, Radagun, Bo Peep, DaRezarekt, and She Craves! FREE SHOW!
WHEN – 9 pm – 2 am
WHERE – Trophy’s Bar and Grill, S. Congress

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). It’s loads of fun and you don’t need a partner!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – GoDance on Anderson Lane

SATURDAY, March 20th:

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – Morning Coffee!***
Get your day started off right – Come have a cup, meet and greet, and mingle!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***bMUSEd Music Festival ALL FEMALE SHOWCASE***
The annual female music showcase that gets bigger every year! LezGo is a promotional sponsor along with Goldstar ATX – so we want to see your lovely faces there!! VH1 will be there to tape Picture Me Broken – so here’s your chance to get on TV Only a $5 cover and you can walk in and out all day! Here’s the fabulous line-up of talented female musicians:
Grrlz Will Be Boiz
Ginger A. Thompson
Stephanie Erdel
See Green
Robin Smith
Stephanie Salvo
NOW ANNOUNCING——–GOD-DES AND SHE
Picture Me Broken
Lunic
Elyse and the Aftermath
WHEN – 1:30 pm to 10 pm
WHERE – SISTER’S EDGE II

***Jenny Renolds performs***
WHEN – 5 pm
WHERE – Flipnotics

Party/Fundraiser:
***15th Annual HRC Gala Dinner***
Join us for the Human Rights Campaign – Austin 2010 Gala Dinner & Silent/Live Auction at the Hyatt Regency. This is our largest fundraiser of the year! HRC has successfully worked to elect fair-minded members of federal and state legislatures and promoted LGBT legislation at the federal and state levels. HRC’s most recent success came when President Obama signed the Matthew Sheppard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act on October 28th, 2009. With other key legislation left to pass, HRC needs our help to continue the fight for FULL equality for ALL. Tickets and more info at http://www.hrcaustin.org
WHEN – 6 pm – 10 pm
WHERE – Hyatt Regency Hotel

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 Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, March 21st:

Music:
***Gay Bi Gay Gay Music Festival***
A gay music festival happening on the last day of SXSW . Free to all ages, no advance purcahse necessary, no purchase necessary. You can also contact them at GAYbiGAYGAY@gmail.com
WHEN – 12 pm until – all NIGHT
WHERE – 4604 kitty ave. (that’s where Springdale meets MLK, and then just to the southeast)

What to do? Week of March 1st

LezGoAustin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:08:15 +0000

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

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

What to do? Week of Feb. 1st

LezGoAustin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:01:53 +0000

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

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/

What to do? Week of Jan. 18th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:58:49 +0000

MONDAY, Jan. 18th:

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

Homo Revolution:
***HRC Dinner Table Captain Sign up and Mixer***
Join us at the new ALOFT Hotel at the Domain to sign up as a Table Captain, purchase tickets for the2010 HRC Gala dinner, and mix & mingle with other Table Captains to share ideas on how to fill your tables for the 2010 dinner.
WHEN - 6 pm to 8 pm
WHERE – ALOFT Hotel

TUESDAY, Jan. 19th:

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents Heavenly Creatures***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

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 Wahoo’s (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20th:

Music:
***Ginger Leigh***
WHEN - 7pm
WHERE – Antone’s

Movies:
Master Pancake Theater – Star Trek: Kirk vs. Picard
WHEN – 10:30 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Alamo Iron Chef VI: A Street Car Named Desire
The Alamo chefs take on the chefs from Parkside Austin! Tickets are $80 – each audience member enjoys 4 dishes from each team (8 dishes in all!) paired with 4 wine courses. While dining sit back and watch the classic movie “A Street Car Named Desire,” then vote at the end of the show on which chef team you think deserves the title!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE - Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma State***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE - Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, Jan. 21st:

Socializing:
***Wymn to Wymn After Work Social Hour***
The Wymn to Wymn meetup group is getting together to let loose after a hard days works!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Sing up to find out…http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/

Movies:
Action Pack presents the PULP FICTION Quote-Along
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 Whole Foods (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Jan. 22nd:

Socializing/Music:
***Red Alert at Cool River Cafe***
A couple of LGBT meetup groups are having their gatherings here tonight.. that means lots of women listening to an awesome 80′s coverband!
WHEN – 8:30 pm
WHERE - Cool River Cafe

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

Fundraising/Socializing:
***Comdedy, Fun Fundraiser at Emerald City for OutYouth***
OutYouth is celebrating 20 years of service to LGBTQ youth in the Central Texas area, and will be hosting the first of several events in 2010 to celebrate the occasion. Comedy, lots of fun and entertainment at Emerald City (next to Rusty Spur) on Jan. 22 will kick off the activities for the year of celebrations. Performers include: The Stone Family, Allie Rolison, Mocha Jean Herrup, and Lisa Geduldig. Tickets are $20 at the door.
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Emerald City (Next to Rusty Spur)

SATURDAY, Jan. 23rd:

Homo Revolution:
***Equality Project Training***
The Equality Project is a public education program on policy issues and their effect on Texas citizens. The Project also trains participants to establish relationships with their state representatives and senators, and to advocate for policy changes with their elected officials. The Equality Project aims to engage the public in maintaining continuous conversations with their elected officials about matters of public policy that are directly impacting constituents’ lives. It is these conversations about real people’s lives that will ultimately motivate policy change to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LEARN more about LGBT family issues, workplace nondiscrimination, hate crimes, bullying and harassment, public accommodations, and other pertinent issues.
Attendance is free (lunch included), however advance registration is required. Register online now, or call 512.474.5475 for more information.
WHEN – 10 am – 2 pm
WHERE – Room E2.002 at the Texas State Capitol

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 Austin Java at City Hall!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa State***
WHEN - 1 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

Movies:
Running the Sahara – Benefit Screening
In anticipation of the 3M Half-Marathon & Relay, we’re teaming up with the local heroes and heroines at Community in Schools to present this special “carbo load” brunch screening of the incredible documentary RUNNING THE SAHARA! Not only will you receive admission plus help support an important local program, but your $15 includes two carb loaded breakfast tacos (potato, egg & cheese tacos with or without chorizo), and one regular fountain soda or iced tea!
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Master Pancake Theatre mocks Forrest Gump!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SUNDAY, Jan. 24th:

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Moms Meetup***
Monthly meetup!
WHEN: 4 pm
WHERE: Join to find out…

***Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – Ice Capades!***
The group is going ice skating!
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE - Sign up to find out!

What to Do? Week of Dec. 14th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:09:18 +0000

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

What to Do? Week of Dec. 7th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:53:35 +0000

MONDAY, Dec. 7th:

Sports & Rec:
UT Men’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

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

TUESDAY, Dec. 8th:

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

Trivia:
***Mother Eagan’s – Gay and Lesbian Couples Team!***
The Austin Gay and Lesbian Couples Meetup is inviting gay and lesbian couples to join the trivia team – this is a way for couple to meet other couples! Just show up and ask around for Priscilla – she heads up the team!
WHEN – 7:15 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. 9th:

Music:
***Grrlz Will be Boiz***
All women Lez rock/punk band!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Chain Drive

THURSDAY, Dec. 10th:

Socializing/Sports & Rec:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Holiday Happy Hour***
Anyone who is thinking about riding or helping out is welcome!
WHEN – 5 to 7 pm
WHERE – The Gingerman on Lavaca St.

Music:
***Ginger Leigh***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – The Saxon Pub

Movies:
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

FRIDAY, Dec. 11^th:

Nightlife:
***Guerilla Queer Bar***
The queers takeover! Theme – GAY PROM NIGHT – so dress accordingly!
WHEN – 6 to 9 pm
WHERE – TBA…stay tuned…

Music:
Kalu James – Free Fans Appreciation Show
Great acoustic music from Kalu James, free entry and raffle prizes!
WHEN – 9 pm to 2 am
WHERE - One2One Bar

SATURDAY, Dec. 12^th:

Socializing/Food/Dating:
**FOODIES PRESENTS – Dolly!***
“Dolly…“Bird is the Werd Up” – Foodies goodness combined with the “nice bits” of the ultimate, old school, Foodies’ parties. Newbies, listen up. A few years ago I threw a party THE BIG MINGLE… get a number, get a mailbox with that number, check out the piles of little papers and pencils everywhere, chit-chat with the ladies and if the feeling takes over drop a private note here or there in the mailboxes. Sending sweet nothings was never so silly, fun or perhaps enlightening.” Limit… 100 ladies. $10.00.
You MUST RSVP to beatsagogo@aol.com, with the first and last names of all the people in your party. Check out more specific event details at www.foodiesaustin.com
WHEN – Evening
WHERE – Aviary Lounge, S. Lamar

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 and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Volunteer:
LAST Austin Pride Build
Your last opportunity to help out! RSVP to lisa@outyouth.com. 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

Sports & Rec:
***Austin Santa Speedo Run, a Benefit for Out Youth***
In it’s 3^rd annual run, Team Santa Speedo will be braving the cold to raise money and awareness for Out Youth, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and provide services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 12 to 19 in Austin and Central Texas. Wear red, white or green Speedos for the event, along with Santa hats, reindeer horns, and other festive attire. You can sign up to participate or just donate at http://austinsantaspeedorun-efbevent.eventbrite.com
WHEN – 5:30 to 7:30 pm
WHERE – Zilker Park Moonlight Tower

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Long Beach State
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

SUNDAY, Dec. 13^th:

Music:
***MCC Choir Christmas Concert***
WHEN – 7:30 to 9:30 pm
WHERE – MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks, 8601 S. 1st

Movies:
***AGLIFF presents A Christmas Tale – Brunch Special***
WHEN – 2:30 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz