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What to do? Week of May 17th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:13:02 +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, May 17th:

Trivia:
***Trivia at Shangri-la – Austin Gay and Lesbian Couples Meetup***
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Shangri-la

TUESDAY, May 18th:

Networking:
***Austin Gay Professionals Happy Hour***
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – Sago Modern Mexican

Socializing:
***Newbie Tuesday’s Dykes n Doggies***
This Foodies event welcomes the ladies and their pooches to mix and mingle – meet other dog lovers like yourself!
WHEN – 6pm
WHERE – House Wine

Comedy:
***Sour Grapes Comedy Show featuring Holly Lorka***
WHEN – 8pm
WHERE – Cap City

Movies:
Girlie Night – Pretty Woman
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Music:
*** Gay Karaoke***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE – ‘Bout Time, 9601 North I-35

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 the Screaming Goat (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, May 19th:

Music:
***Grrlz will be Boiz***
WHEN – 8pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

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

Books:
***Reading and signing of Amie Klempnauer Miller: She Looks Just Like You***
Part love story, part comedy, part quest, Miller’s candid and often humorous memoir is a much-needed cultural roadmap to what it means to become a parent, even when the usual categories do not fit.
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – BookWoman

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, May 20th:

Networking:
***Austin Gay Professionals Happy Hour***
WHEN: 6 pm
WHERE: Malaga Tapas & Bar on 2nd street

Music:
***L.A.X. CD Release Party***
Super fun, local Austin band! $8 at the door
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE – The Parish

No Shame – The Soft Rock Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:00 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 Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, May 21st:

Nightlife:
***Kings N Things 8th Birthday Bash***
$8 at the door
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Elysium

Movies:
Master Pancake – Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves
WHEN – 7 pm & 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SATURDAY, May 22nd:

Homo Revolution:
***Harvey Milk Day – March and Rally at the State Capital***
March from City Hall to the Capital! To honor the legacy of struggle of Harvey Milk, the Equality Across America network has called for actions across the country on May 22, Harvey Milk Day. In that spirit, the Saturday of the Texas Conference will culminate with a march and rally in downtown Austin.
WHEN: 6:30 pm
WHERE: City Hall and The Capital

Socializing:
***Our Body – The Universe Within Exhibit – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
WHEN – 10:00 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

Sports & Rec:
***Austin Outlaws Women’s Football vs. New Orleans Blaze***
WHEN – 7pm
WHERE – Westlake High School Football Stadium

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake – Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves
WHEN – 7pm & 10pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SUNDAY, May 23rd:

Fundraising:
***Charity Bikini Car Wash***
This here spectacular car wash is benefiting Team for Kids – a program designed by adult runners who raise money for running programs for children in underprivileged areas of the United States – A New York Marathon sponsor. Also benefiting The Austin Pride Foundation – raising the bar for celebrating diversity in our community. All proceeds will be divided equally between both charities. Your donation will also get you a proper white trash meal. It is BYOB though
WHEN – 11 am – 3 pm
WHERE – 2003 Glen Allen

Socializing:
***Foodies’ 2nd Annual BACKYARD EXTRAVAGANZA!***
Play tennis or volleyball. Bring snacks and drinks to share with fellow lezzies. Don’t forget to bring your own coolers with ice.
WHEN – 1 pm – 5 pm
WHERE – Amy & Deb’s: 11506 Boulder Lane

***May’s Not Yo’ Momma’s Book Club Meetup***
The Lesbian Book Club will be meeting up to discuss Bow Grip by Ivan Coyote.
WHEN – 11 am
WHERE – Russel’s Bakery and Coffee Bar

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 26th

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

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

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

What to Do? Week of April 19th

LezGoAustin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:59:51 +0000

TUESDAY, April 20th:

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”***
This movie has a knockout cast including THE MATRIX’s Hugo Weaving and a young, shockingly bitchy Guy Pearce! And who could resist the opportunity to see Terence Stamp parading around in a dress?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE -Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Happy Hour***
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals

Music:
***Deville ROCKS Threadgill’s fabulous outdoor stage***
The “Cadillac” of girl bands, Sis Deville w/ Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, Floramay Holliday (guitar & vocals), Sarah Brown (bass) & Lisa Pankratz (drums), they’re not so much a girl band as a supergroup of Austin’s finest musicians. $10 Cover.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Boa! Get dressed up or come as you are! Everything is gold! Dance the night away- gypsy queen! Wildest Dream! Wild Women! Love’s Gonna Find You Yes it will, cruising up behind you in a Coupe de Vill.
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Threadgill’s on Riverside

*** 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 Zen on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 21st:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall Performs***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Blu

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

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. A&M***
Come join the “left field lesbians” on the outside of the left field fence to cheer on the Horns in this rivalry game!
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

***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

THURSDAY, April 22nd:

Music:
***Jenny Reynolds Performs***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE -MoMo’s

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 – 10:15 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 Milto’s Pizza on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 23rd:

Music:
***Hummingbird Concerts presents Christine Havrilla***
This is a house concert series put on by a member of Austin Lesbian Coffee House. For more info check out www.hummingbirdconcerts.org
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

SATURDAY, April 24th:

Music:
*** Hells Belles***
This all-girl AC/DC cover band will make you throw your panties on stage. $10 cover.
WHEN – Midnight
WHERE – The Continental Club (south Congress)

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Oklahoma State***
Join the left field lesbians!
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE - McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Fundraising:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS***
You can still volunteer for the ride and be a part of something powerful in beautiful central Texas! Check out details here - http://www.hillcountryride.org/
WHEN – 6 am
WHERE – Krause Springs

***What-A-Pancake Fundraiser***
Support the Blind Sided and Polar Bears Softball Teams (of the AustinLGBT Softball League). Two $50 Drawings at 8:30am and 9:15am. 50/50 Raffle – Raffle Tickets are $2 each….buy 7 get one ticket free! All you can eat pancakes, juice, coffee…… http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=104924286213817
WHEN – 8 am – 10 am
WHERE – Applebee’s IH-35 & William Cannon

Socializing:
***FOODIES – Ciao Meow***
Music on the porch, chats in the back. Singer extraordinaire Lisa Marshall performs!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – House Wine

***Austin Lesbian Coffee House – Dog Hike at Turkey Creek***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

***Chain Poetry Salon – Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
Here’s how we do it: We pass a sheet of paper around the table, and each person adds a line or phrase or . . . word, if you prefer. Hilarity may ensue. Also inspiration, poetic license, and hints of the sublime.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Womyn’s Fest in Paradise***
Come out to relax, hear some awesome music, do some networking, have fun, and maybe start some new beginnings. Music includes JULIE NOLEN, ROBIN KIRBY (with Kat Drake), ADAMS OF EDEN LIVE, SAM & AMY (from Grrlz Will Be Boiz). There will be games with prizes, volleyball, meet and greet at the Roadhouse and a campfire party all night long.
WHEN – 11 am to 11 pm
WHERE – Lazy J Paradise GLBT campground near Lockhart, Texas (30 minutes from Austin)

Nightlife:
***Dancing at Rusty Spur – Celebrate One Year of Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spur

SUNDAY, April 25th:

Comedy:
***The Bad Girls of Austin Comedy***
Featuring Holly Lorka!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Oklahoma State***
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

Socializing:
***Stand up Paddle at Lady Bird Lake – ALCH***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Happy First Year Anniversary – ALCH***
This is a picnic at Zilker Park. Bring your honey, your children, your pets! Bring your lawn toys too and let’s picnic and laugh and just have a great time. Lawn chairs, umbrella’s and sunscreen.
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – Zilker Park

***Austin Lesbian Moms Monthly Meetup***
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36

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 Jan. 4th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:26:51 +0000

MONDAY, Jan. 4th:

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

Movies:
Midnight Movie Double Feature
Movie picks are a surprise…show up to find out. $2 beer specials. Movies are free!
WHEN: 9pm and Midnight
WHERE: Spider House Coffee on campus

Food:
Local Maker Fair at Whole Foods Market North
Whole Foods Market North is hosting local producers in store all week! Starting Monday, January 4 and continuing through January 10, come out, enjoy free samples and meet the makers of your favorite local products. We will have demos going on every day during the week from 4-7pm, with live music and more demos throughout the day on the weekend beginning at 11am.
WHEN – 4 pm to 7 pm
WHERE – Whole Foods Market North Lamar

TUESDAY, Jan. 5th:

Nightlife:
***First Tuesday Ladies Night @ Red Fez and Rain***
Come watch an awesome acoustic show by Ginger A. Thompson at Red Fez then head on over to Ladies Night at Rain on 4th street to get your dance on!
WHEN – 8:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE – Red Fez and Rain

Trivia:
***Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week! 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***
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 Zocalo (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

UT Women’s Basketball vs. UT Arlington
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6th:

Music:
Lil Wayne
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Travis County Expo Center, buy your tix @ Stubhub

Movies:
The Big Lebowski
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Downtown

THURSDAY, Jan. 7th:

Sports & Rec:
College Football National Championship Game – UT vs. Alabama
Watch the Horns battle it out in Pasadena, CA for the National title!!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Where are YOU watching the game?? Comment and let us know!

***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 The Screaming Goat (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup: First Thursday Coffee and Strolling***
The group will meetup up for coffee and then stroll down South Congress Avenue to enjoy the shops, sites, and eats of First Thursday. The Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup is a lesbian social group on Meetup.com. In order to participate in their events, you will need to become a part of the group by signing up here: http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – To find out the coffee shop location join the meetup group!

FRIDAY, Jan. 8th:

Socializing:
***Guerilla Queer Bar***
A monthly “invasion” of straight bars across the city. Location is posted on the actual day of the event, so check out www.smokingbanana.com for the announcement. Dress code this month: WEAR PLAID!!
WHEN – 6-9 pm
WHERE – TBD (day of)

Theatre:
The Santaland Diaries– A gay classic by David Sedaris!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Zach Scott Theatre
BUY TIX @ www.zachtheatre.org

Movies:
Midnight Movie Double Feature
Movie picks are a surprise…show up to find out. $2 beer specials. Movies are free!
WHEN: 9pm and Midnight
WHERE: Spider House Coffee on campus

SATURDAY, Jan. 9th:

Nightlife:
***L Style G Style Release Party***
Come celebrate this month’s release of Austin’s most popular Gay and Lesbian magazine! Enjoy signature New Orleans cocktails by Tipsy Texans, catering by Tokyo Steak House & Sushi Bar, dessert from Austin Cake Ball and world beat DJ sound set as well as Stella Artoise. Tickets are just $10 and you can purchase them here: http://lstylegstyle.frontgatetickets.com/index.php
WHEN – 7 pm to 10 pm
WHERE - Four Hands Home

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup: Vanishing Texas River Cruise***
This ecological cruise will take us past beautiful rock formations and waterfalls and allow for stunning views of the American Bald Eagles and other birds of prey. The Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup is a lesbian social group on Meetup.com. In order to participate in their events, you will need to become a part of the group by signing up here: http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse.
WHEN – 11 am
WHERE – Sign up for the meetup group to find out!

UT Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M
WHEN – 5 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado
WHEN – 12:45 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

SUNDAY, Jan. 10th:

Nightlife:
***Goldstar ATX Lesbian TAKEOVER***
It’s that time again. If you missed out on the last takeover at Shangri-la, have no fear – here’s another opportunity to mix, mingle, chill or get crazy with the hottest lesbians in Austin! Here’s to taking over our first dive bar of the new year!!
WHEN: 6 pm
WHERE: The Liberty bar, East 6th Street

Socializing:
Gay Spirituality Meetup Group: Come meet Toby Johnson, author of the book “Gay Perspective”
Toby Johnson is the author of the book “Gay Perspective: Things our homosexuality tells us about the nature of God and the Universe”, (along with several other books). You can join this meetup group here: http://www.meetup.com/Gay-Spirituality-Meetup-Group/
WHEN – 3 pm
WHERE – Join the group to find out!

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

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. 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

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 – 7:35 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

What to Do? Week of Nov. 30th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:53:50 +0000

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

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.

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