More than 400,000 people flock to Fiesta Gardens for it every summer. Austin Pride: The mother of all LGBTQ+ advocacy events in Austin is, of course, Pride.Many of them are held at Sellers Underground. Lesbutante & The Boss Parties: Lesbutante & The Boss is a group founded by a local lesbian couple that hosts monthly events-dance parties, gay field days, and you-name-it-for queer womxn.This queer comedy group hosts not only its monthly show-venues vary-but also special events (such as a Holiday Bazaar on World AIDS Day) throughout the year. Thee Gay Agenda Comedy Shows: The third Thursday of every month got a lot more funny when Thee Gay Agenda came to town.Keep an eye out for his queer nights, held in various venues throughout the city. DJ Girlfriend ATX's Queer Nights: DJ Girlfriend ATX is a staple of Austin's thriving music scene.
Queer Film Theory 101: Barrel O' Fun, a carnival-themed bar inside the Alamo Drafthouse, is where the gay community gathers regularly for Queer Film Theory 101, a movie night with an LGBTQ+ theme.Tickets to the show include dinner as well. Head to Divas Men's Club on special nights- check the Illusions calendar on Eventbrite-to see Gaga, Madonna, even Hepburn impersonators in all their glory.
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Rain on 4th: Out-of-towners might do better with making friends at Rain on 4th, neighbor to Oilcan Harry's, because while it boasts a similar club vibe, it does so without all the attitude and scene.Oilcan Harry's is right in the heart of the hip downtown Warehouse District. Inside, you'll find a small dance floor, a stage that seems to always be occupied by a drag queen, and a genial patio for summer evenings. Oilcan Harry's: Additionally, no serious clubber should visit Austin without making an appearance at this always-crowded bar.To put it simply: It's the iconic venue you don't want to skip. Its regular drag acts and live music sets provide endless entertainment for revelers of all sexual orientations. If you only go to one gay bar in Austin, make it this one. Cheer Up Charlie's: This bright, jovial (as the name suggests), and inclusive space walks the line between bar and nightclub, but let's call it the latter for the sake of it being the first mentioned.