Qmmunity: Austin Pride Weekend

Welcome to Austin Pride Weekend, Reader. You’re sort of spoiled for choices from this Thursday onward into next week, no matter if you’re a nightlife lover or delight in daytime dalliances. Maybe you’re thinking this is the year you join the big ol’ official parade! Since no LGBTQ person ever walks alone, check your favorite organization or group’s social media to see if they’ve posted instructions on how to join their parade section. Off the top of my head – aka my Instagram feed – the Little Gay Shop, Austin Front Runners, Project Transitions, Equality Texas, Khush ATX, Stonewall Sports, and, collectively, Texas Roller Derby, Austin Men’s Soccer Association, Austin Rise, Alumni, Vanta Athletics, Street Soccer ATX, and Austin Community Soccer Association are all looking for marchers from the community. 

Don’t sweat it if you miss the parade, though, or if you can’t make the festival. The very fact that you exist in Austin as a queer person or ally is reason enough to have Pride. But for those of you who are planning to go big over the next few days, please remember to drink water (if you’re drinking, bring electrolyte powder to ease tomorrow’s hangover), eat at least one healthy meal a day (a single breakfast taco doesn’t count; eat two with guac!), and wear comfortable shoes (or pack a pair in your crossbody for the afterparty). Oh, and read this week’s feature story about local queer comedians on p.16! I hear the guy who wrote it is very handsome…

Queer Film Theory: Video Games Thursday 20, the Highball

Join your four queer media professors for a discussion of the video games that made them gay. 7:30pm.

Mochi Mochi: Miku Miku Thursday 20, the Highball

She’s been on your computer, now see Hatsune Miku come to life onstage with hosts Leia Sakura, Louisianna Purchase, and Tatiana Cholula. Calor and Salem Purchase feature. 9:30pm.

Pocomania Thursday 20, Highland Lounge

Hosted by Gothess Jasmine and Nicotine, this is a fantastical sapphic pop-up blending religious traditions from Afro-Jamaican spiritualism and Protestant Christianity. Plus, guest host JDSIXX, DJs Majesty of Divinity and Beanz, and dungeon host Shi Feticcio. 9pm.

Gay, Drag, Drunk History Thursday 20, Stargazer

Get sauced but stay smart with your hosts Colleen De Forrest and CupCake. This round of trivia is all about bustin’ American mythmaking, so put on your thinking cap and help fundraise for Trans Education Network of Texas. 7:30pm.

Hard Rubber Thursday 20, Kingdom

Hear those club classics and more with spins by Majesty of Divinity, BabiDoll, and Kuntress. 10pm.

La Resistencia After Dark Thursday 20, the Austin Eagle

The Eagle gets taken over by Austin Pride with this kickoff party featuring go-go dancers and electric energy all night long. 9pm.

LezFest 2: Barn Burner Thursday 20, Hotel Vegas + Volstead Lounge

Scissor Sisters ATX serves a down-home pre-Pride party with live music, performances, Jell-O wrestling, fair games, flash tattoos, vendors, and “competitive games for you and your exes to compete in.” Wear your best country fit. 6pm.

Queergxrl Austin Pride Friday 21, Swan Dive

Traveling party planners Queergxrl return to Bat City with DJs Wavy Planet, Kickit, and Dragonnqueen behind the decks. 9pm.

Queer Show Friday 21, Originator Studios 

DEI Comedy queers up the laughs with a stand-up showcase including Genivive, Jon Paul, Serena Piranha, June Gormin, Jose Da’Hype, and Peter Angelo. 8pm.

TexAss Friday 21, Fallout Theater

Back with a bold buncha of funny people, host Sarah Spear invites Derek Kopswa, Moe Christine, Sam Noorani, Jose Da’Hype, Talls Thomas, and June Gormin onto the Texass stage. 8:30pm.

Better Gays Friday 21, Better Days

The drag family that DJs together stays together, as evidenced by Bubu, MK Ultra, and Happy Meal spinning over on Red River this Friday. 10pm.

Freaknik  Friday 21, Luxx

House of Lepore parties with special guests Sissy Nobby and Moe Lotti. Ms. Girl 6 hosts. 10pm.

Doll Behavior Friday 21, Neon Grotto

Don’t be on your worst behavior; do it up doll-style with DJs Lavender Thug, Ruby Knight, and Angeldoll on the Grotto rooftop. 9pm.

Dinner + Drag: A Pre-Pride Party Friday 21, the Fairmont

Extragrams’ drag and dinner show gets a Pride boost. Nadine Hughes hosts with Sierra Mykels, Ritzy Bitz, and Mars featuring. 7:30pm.

Quenched Friday 21, Neon Grotto 

Enter the lounge where spins by She23, HexxxGF, Lidia Beatz, and OhV join with a twerk contest hosted by the Black Bimbo. 9pm.

Dungeons & Drag: Pride & Prejudice & Paladins Friday 21, Tiny Minotaur Tavern

Interactive tabletop role-playing meets interactive drag at this show featuring Lucille Demonic, Aqua Mari Pardi, Yu Phoric, and dungeon mistress Petty Cakes. 8:30pm. 

Girls, Gays, Theys Friday 21, Cheer Up Charlies

In from L.A., this returning Pride party offers live performances by Mama Duke and Tommi Aura. Plus, DJs, dancing, and fun all Friday night. 9pm.

Neon Rodeo Friday 21, ACL Live

Fifteen years of Neon Rainbows means rounding up a top-tier celebration, with performances by the Cowgays and Next of Kin. Brigitte Bandit hosts drag with Bobby Pudrido, Rasputin, and Gem Diamond Doll, and – of course – Ed West DJs. 6pm.

Package Pride Party Friday 21, Package Austin

South First gets Pride weekend started with performances by Female Gallery and Guzzlr, spins by IFeeluv, drag, and an open bar. 8pm.

Austin Pride Saturday 22, Fiesta Gardens + Congress Avenue 

Y’all hear about this one? Attend the festival with all the vendor booths, drag performances, and live music, or cheer on the parade floats and marchers down Congress. Or do both! Find more info at austinpride.org. 

She’s the He Saturday 22, Hyperreal Film Club

On their tour through the country, this trans teen coming-of-age comedy arrives at Hyperreal. 7:30pm.

Pride Parade Watch Party Saturday 22, Speakeasy

Watch the parade in style at this party presented by Avita Care Solutions, Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Human Rights Campaign. DJ Xoy spins. 7pm.

Unleashed Drag Brunch Saturday 22, the Austin Eagle

Host Malibu Imported brings brunch baddies Sucia and DeeGee Rey along with DJ Diva for a Pride weekend drag show. 11:30am.

Body Mechanics Saturday 22, 4211 Todd Lane

Self-proclaimed as the “hottest sleaziest ‘pool party’ in Texas,” you’ll be splashing with spins by Tropicana Joe, Llora, Chicago’s Sassmouth, and a closing set by Dream Days. Pool noodles welcome, but creeps steer clear. 10pm.

Pre-Game Pride Celebration Saturday 22, Hopsquad Brewing Co. 

Hosted by Owie, this party pre-games both Pride and the actual Austin FC game against Philadelphia Union. Performances by Veronica Valentine, Yvonne d’Amour, Louisianna Purchase, and DJ Salem Purchase. 4pm.

Paul’s Super Gay Gameshow Saturday 22, Barrett’s Too

Steer entirely clear of Downtown traffic with this North Loop hang featuring special guest Jaylon joining Paul Schmidt for Jeopardy and “Hung” Man. Prizes will be, in a word, “rad.” 7pm.

Pride Pool Party Saturday 22, Austin Motel

Local Queer partners with Austin Motel for this splashy celebration featuring beats by DJ Joi Boii, fried chicken from Chef Cibelli, and a giant Slip n’ Slide. 2pm.

Austin Pride at Hotel Vegas Saturday 22, Hotel Vegas

Have Pride with dueling parties, as the patio belongs to Suxxy Puxxy’s Puxxypalooza with Dragonnqueen and drag by Marvel De Sousa while indoors Cormae, Bruce, Painterly, and She Wears My Blood perform live. A $5 cover gets ya in. 6pm.

Crafts for Change Saturday 22, RSVP for location

Join Austin Dyke March for a sign-making extravaganza featuring a bring-your-own-T-shirt screenprinting station, lessons from experts Angelica McAuley and Cowboi Dukes, and vegan food by Chingona Cocina. 4pm.

Out & Abt Austin Pride Saturday 22, Cheer Up Charlies

Party hardy with host Iggy Bank and DJ triple threats Gurlfrnd, Orya, and VVN. Plus, drag by Impulse Purchase and Jamesin B’Twixt. 8pm.

Heat Saturday 22, Coconut Club

Celebrate Austin Pride with She23 and Pride in Black ATX at this hot happening. Featuring DJs Melissa Bellz and Ashmar, vendor Swanki, treats by ATX Scoops, and flash tats by Jules the Scratch Witch. 9pm.

Sexy Doll Behavior Saturday 22, Swan Dive

From Sister Fisters and the Good Times comes a feminine fantasy featuring the Doll Behavior crew Lavender Thug, Ruby Knight, and Angel Doll behind the decks, drag by Honey Baby and Roxanne, and the debut live performance of Aira Juliet. 9:30pm.

Project Lezzy Saturday 22, Riviere

The No Homo Show takes over red carpet interviews for this Leztopia party with host Boss Britt joining DJs Exel and Jos Tha DJ. 8pm.

Stay Out ATX Saturday 22, Continental Club

Enjoy after-dark Pride performances by Nakia & the Never Not Now and Comos Las Movies. 9pm.

“Wake” Sunday 23, Hyperreal Film Club

Presented by OUTsider Fest, this screening shows a performance by Filipino American artist Jay Carlon with Micaela Tobin that also features the late láwû makuriye’nte, who was a frequent of the OUTsider community. 4pm.

& They Were Roommates Sunday 23, Highland Lounge

Lavender Thug joins the household with Cheex and Relatabel for a daytime edition of the DJ show. 4pm.

TribFit Sunday 23, TruFusion South Austin

Join your TribRelations friends with a hot yoga session led by Tamra and soundtracked by DJ Xoy. 9:30pm.

Good Judy Sunday 23, Austin Motel

Cheeki Khant hosts a poolside party with DJ Ed West featuring Amber Nicole Davenport, Nazareth, and special guest Cynthia Lee Fontaine. 2pm.

SplashHer Pool Party 2 Sunday 23, RSVP for Location

Join Leztopia for this swimmingly good time featuring live performances, DJ sets by Too Easy, Jos Tha DJ, and Melissa Bellz, and the first annual Lezzy Olympics. 3pm.

Scoop of Love Sunday 23, Amy’s Ice Creams South Lamar

Enjoy a cold treat and a vendor market with scoops benefiting Local Queer ATX. 11am.

Sunday Pride Unwind Drag Brunch Sunday 23, Hanghart

Maxine LaQueene and Simone Rivera host this post-Pride brunch that’ll easy your way back into the normal week. 1pm. 

Trans & Intersex Community Sing Monday 24, Crashbox

Sing out with Gender Unbound and choir director AV Villarreal at this gathering “that honors the grief, complexity, discomfort, euphoria, power, and joy of our voices.” 7pm.

Ode to Sappho Poetry Open Mic Wednesday 26, Bolm Arts

Check out the “Sapphic Summer” exhibition while also hearing poems tributing Sappho and the Lesbos spirit. 6:30pm.

And They Were Sisters: Y2K Night Wednesday 26, Rain on 4th

Miss Steelya Girl and Gemma Nye co-host this sisterly soiree with featured players Lilith Azazel, Calor, Smokechela, Styx, Jupiter, and Cassie Opeia. Plus, vendors Kush Kitty and Klaws by K. 10:30pm.

But I’m a Cheerleader Thursday 27, State Theatre

A classic sapphic screening choice, see young Clea DuVall and Natasha Lyonne find romance in a hopeless place, aka a conversion therapy camp. 6:30pm.

Angel of Music Thursday 27, the Butterfly Bar

Ivanna C. Destruction brings together Austin’s best drag vocalists for a revue most righteous. Featuring Ms. Foxxy, Sir Beau Elliot, Marylin Moonlight, and Hot Lunch. 9pm. 

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