Qmmunity: The Whole Tooth

Short column this week. SOMEBODY broke one of their dental crowns while eating fries and watching Dexter’s Laboratory. This has made any real brilliance totally impossible. All this unnamed yet very handsome and noble person can do is write very plain copy about upcoming events and recent news. Will this be enough for you, Reader? I hope so! It’s all you get.

This Pride, the Trail Conservancy and Austin Front Runners plan to hold a rainbow-colored run at Sand Beach Park. Before the June 20 date, however, the Front Runners are asking for volunteers to help prep for the queer jaunt. Want to help joggers get their gay feet flying? DM the Front Runners’ Instagram to get more info.

There’s few things queerer than educating yourself on the world around you – this is a new rumor I’m trying to spread – and so why not spend a little of your Friday shopping Alienated Majesty Books’ May Day sale? All their titles in the Politics & History section will be 20% off, which includes The Home as Laboratory: Finance, Housing, and Feminist Struggle, Patriarchy of the Wage: Notes on Marx, Gender, and Feminism, and the classic Capital: A Critique of Political Economy. 

The bonds that hold down the queer community share the shape of those holding down all oppressed people. Only through education and empathy can we begin our fight against the system currently making it possible for Elon Musk to put out the ugliest cars I’ve ever seen. Maybe this is the broken dental crown talkin’, but I think together, our power could be unimaginable. 

Secret Garden Friday 1, Contracommon

A one-night-only party, this immersive fundraiser offers exclusive access to artist studios, a tour of the 27-artist curated gallery, installations, flash tattoos, tarot readings, refreshments, and performances by Gothess Jasmine, Hya Zakite, Impulse Purchase, Psyril Cybin, Sir Beau Elliot, Santiago El Amor Wylde, Su-Hwei Tan-Dewitt, and Uncomfortable Transcendence. 6pm.

Middle of Nowhere Album Listening Party Friday 1, Cheer Up Charlies

Nazareth hosts this celebration of Kacey Musgraves’ newest album with dancing by Wintergrace, Lexington, comedy from Avery Anne, singing by Aria Rey and the Queen Diva, and spins by ScamLikely. Lucy Lonestar also performs her one-woman show featuring songs from her recent LONESTAR EP. 9pm.

Body Mechanics Friday 1, 4211 Todd Lane

Austin’s bizarre rave blooms for the spring season with sets by Dream Days (vinyl), Almost Heaven, Splendor, and New Orleans’ Bouffant Bouffant. Plus, Michael Rene Reyes III brings back Uhaul Karaoke. 10pm.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party Friday 1, Drinks Backyard

Watch the queens compete with hosts Maxine LaQueene and Simone Riviera. 7pm.

Pierce the Veil Collide With the Sky Drag Show Friday 1, Elysium

Brigitte Bandit continues her emo album tribute series with the San Diego band’s big 2012 release. Lineup includes Atlas Mars, Faus D, Solovino, and Anarch Kye. 11pm.

Queer Full Moon Circle Friday 1, the Pilates Apothecary

Organized by Local Queer ATX and led by Ashley, this healing circle offers a chance to reflect on last month and practice rituals that’ll rid you of any unneeded energies. 6:30pm.

Midnight Rodeo: Kacey Musgraves Night Saturday 2, Chess Club

Join Neon Rainbows for this late-night dance party/drag tribute themed around recent album releaser Kacey Musgraves. First 50 advanced tickets sold get entered in a drawing to win a vinyl copy of Middle of Nowhere. Wow! 10pm.

Blue Ball Saturday 2, Elysium

Presented by the Weird City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, this indigo-tinted party/ball’s for a good cause – raising funds for Project Transitions. Enjoy live music from Guzzlr and Vestite; a drag show featuring Gothess Jasmine, Brigitte Bandit, Travis Randy Travis, Sir Beau Elliot, Chanel Andrews, Tangelo, Miss Kitty Litter ATX, and Bobby Pudrido; and a ball emceed by the one and only Mother Natalie Lepore. All categories have a blue hue, so make sure you read the instructions before competing for $2,000 in cash prizes. 8pm.

She23 Presents Back on My Shit Saturday 2, Coconut Club

Celebrating five years ruling the Coco rooftop, She23 brings Dragonnqueen, HexxGF, Naj, Oh!V, and Lavender Thug up for “the ultimate baddie baddie lineup.” Plus, astrology readings, shopping, and tattoos. 9pm.

Drag Brunch With Akeria C. Davenport Saturday 2, the Austin Eagle

From Drag Race season 11 and All Stars seasons 6 & 11, Akeria C. Davenport joins the Eagle brunch crew of hosts Malibu Imported and the Queen Diva as well as Amber Nicole Davenport and KayJay the DJ. 11am. 

Miku Market & Drag Show Saturday 2, Ani’s Day & Night

From Lezzz B Honest comes a celebration of cyber singer Hatsune Miku right after her concert out in Cedar Park. Dress up for the costume contest and enjoy pop-up drag by Kino Kino, Venus Rising, Ivanna C Destruction, Mars Morningstar, Anarch Kye, Marilyn Moonlight, and Blu Blu Chavez. Plus, a rave by Deadlao5.

Hairpins Saturday 2, the Violet Crown Wine & Coffee Bar

This traveling lesbian bar experience pops up in Austin with a social hour scored by Queer Vinyl Collective. 8pm.

Big Tits, Bigger Dreams Saturday 2, Oilcan’s

Brigitte Bandit hosts this noncompetitive open stage for aspiring drag performers to strut their stuff. 7pm.

Activists of Austin Portrait Show Saturday 2, Gallery Dojo

Celebrate opening night of this portrait exhibition highlighting over 25 local activists, organizers, and nonprofit founders. On display through May 23. 6pm.

Drag Queen Game Show Saturday 2, Barrel O’ Fun

Head for big-top fun at the Mueller Alamo’s circus-themed bar as hosts Celia Light and Mars run goofy games all night. 7pm.

50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Austin Saturday 2, Southwest Theaters

Austin’s current livecast crew O’Brien’s Orchestra celebrate what’s been a 50-year streak for this classic midnight movie in Bat City. They promise special surprises as a big thanks to “our loyal audience members for keeping us in fishnets.” 10:30pm.

Sapphic Saturdays Saturday 2, 1972 Pub

Get your gay little pregame drinks in at Austin’s women-owned sports pub with $5 Sapphic Sunrises sold all night long. 7pm.

Dream Mother Rotation Sunday 3, the Glassmith

Over on Airport you’ll find a fine gathering of mothers – drag mothers, that is! Featuring Miss Taint, Basura, Demavoid, Brigitte Bandit, and Lotta Bounce with host Slaylem Cholula Cuntress. 2pm.

Fashion Is Art: Met Gala Livestream Monday 4, Rain on 4th

Join Kind Clinic for a livestream of the fashion arts’ biggest night with a special designer showcase as well. 5pm.

Austin Vogue Nights Thursday 7, Swan Dive

House of Lepore hosts this night with seven categories and seven chances to serve. 10pm.

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