Its span of events grows longer and more inclusive by the year, too!ĪGLIFF: Also known as the All Genders, Lifestyles and Identities Film Festival, aGLIFF is one of the oldest LGBTQ film festivals around. QueerBomb: Austin’s DIY, non-corporate, alt-Pride falls on the first Saturday in June with a rally and glittery march down Dirty Sixth – aptly described as the straightest street in town – followed by a dance party to round out the festivities.Īustin Pride: Our flagship Pride celebration is the biggest one in Central Texas, marked by a festival and parade typically held in August. The org formed in 2016 and threw the first Black Pride Fest in March, but they’ve since moved it to June in keeping with the whole Pride Season. Prides, Festivals, and Major Queer’d EventsĪustin Black Pride: Three days of events including ABP’s annual boat party. DJ GirlFriend.) Each takeover, the team raises cash or collects donations for Austin nonprofits. (Full disclaimer: Qmmunity editor Sarah Marloff is one half of the GQB crew with Ezra Edwards a.k.a. Guerrilla Queer Bar: A roaming, mostly queer and trans takeover of local straight bars. Lesbutante and the Boss: These two ladies hosts a slew of lesbian-leaning events from dance parties to happy hours and even gay field days, but they’re but they’re most well-known for their Second Saturday’s Ladies Night.
TGQ Social: A monthly community meetup (at Butterfly Bar) for trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary folks – and their allies. It’s been described as the “most genuine” gay bar in Austin. They’ve got karaoke, underwear parties, gear nights, and more.īout Time II: Off the beaten path, this bar and dance club is complete with loads of outdoor space including a sand volleyball court. Located just four blocks north of Fourth. The Iron Bear: Austin’s one and only bear bar, but these guys make everyone feel right at home. Highland Lounge: Cross the street to find this three-story club complete with underwater vibes and a basement “dungeon” that plays home to Final Fridays, a party by Package Menswear (they carry all the short shorts, and tighty whities in ever color of the rainbow for MOC needs).
Cocktails, comedy, and home to Lesbutante & the Boss’ Ladies Night, among other things. Sellers Underground: The new kid on the block, Sellers may be the most recent addition to the Fourth Street scene, but sure fits in just fine.
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It’s also part of the “Strip.” Steer here for dancing, TV watch parties, trivia, and college nights – if you wanna take it to the gay bar. Oilcan Harry’s: Austin’s longest operating gay bar is located on the “Fourth Street Strip” and is home to stiff drinks, weekly drag shows, and late-night dancing. Bars and PartiesĬheer Up Charlies: While not exclusively queer, CUC is a queer-owned bar and music venue that hosts a plethora of queer-of-center dance parties and events, including Greetings from Queer Mountain – one of Austin’s oldest storytelling events with a v queer twist.
While this list certainly won’t cover everything – how could it? – these major players will serve as an introduction to the greater qmmunity. And while we lack an LGBTQ community center, you’ll find sober spaces and youth spaces along with QTPOC, trans, HIV-support, and LGBTQ resources within city limits. Second, unlike most major cities, there is no “gayborhood,” but we do have Fourth Street, which is home to a handful of gay bars. For starters, Austin doesn’t house a lesbian bar – the last one closed in 2013 – but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of spaces for queer women. In a nutshell, we're in love with the many facets of Austin's queer scene(s) and we're here to help you find your space in this place.īut before diving in, there's a few things readers should know. The blog came a few years later, and ever since then, we've been documenting queer parties, the rise and fall of gay bars, new festivals, and community members doing awe-inspiring work. In fact, we've had Austin covered since 2004, when the Chronicle began running a dedicated LGBTQ column and listings. Whether you're here for a weekend or settling in to call it home – hell, even if you’ve lived here for years – we’ve got you covered. Austin Chronicle's 2018 Pride Parade contingent (Photo by David Brendan Hall)