LGBT Edited by Erin Kuschner
timeout.com/austin/gay-lesbian @erinito
THE BEST
EVENTS THIS SEASON
Ladies Night featuring
DJ Girlfriend Ditch the hustle and crowds of downtown Monday nights for some queer femme dancing at Bout Time II with Austin favorite DJ Girlfriend. à Bout Time II, 6607 N I-35 (512-419-9192,
bouttime2.com). Mon at 9pm; free.
Super Rush featuring
Cupcake & Sabel Scities Mix equal parts drag show, game show and classic TV variety hour, and you get Rain’s Super Rush. Hosted by drag duo Cupcake and Sabel Scities, the event features beats from DJ Kahlu and Jell-O shots galore. à Rain on 4th, 217 W 4th St (512-494-1150,
rainon4th.com). Wed at 10pm; free.
Greetings, from
Queer Mountain Cheer Up Charlies is the home base of Greetings, from Queer Mountain, one of the best LGBTQ storytelling shows in town. Held on the last Wednesday of every month, the show touches on topics both comedic and serious. à Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St (512- 431-2133,
cheerupcharlies.com). Last Wed of the month at 9pm; free.
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Drag Queen Bingo with
Margin Walker presents PWR BTTM
This queer glam-punk duo returns to
Austin in support of its new LP, Pageant. It just might be the most theatrical performance you’ll see all year.
à Barracuda, 611 E 7th St (barracudaaustin .com). June 6 at 9pm; $12-$14.
Louisiana Purchase Every last Thursday of the month, get out your lucky troll and channel your inner Golden Girl for Jo’s Drag Queen Bingo at Jo’s Coffee Downtown. The Austin Chronicle’s 2016 Best Drag Performer, Louisiana Purchase, hosts. à Jo’s Coffee Downtown, 242 W 2nd St (512- 469-9003,
joscoffee.com). Last Thu of month at 7pm; free.
Barton Springs Queer
Night Swim Starting June 1, Barton Springs Pool gets a whole lot gayer. Every Thursday night at 9pm, come out for an LGBTQ takeover of Austin’s most beloved watering hole. à Barton Springs Pool, 2201 Barton Springs Rd (
austintexas.gov/department/
53 May 11–August 16, 2017 Time Out Austin
barton-springs-pool). June 1–Aug 31: Thu at 9pm; free.
Seventh Annual Stonewall
Celebration Show up in solidarity as Austin Pride invites you to mark the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Guest speakers take to the podium throughout the event, and there is a drag performance to wrap up the celebration in style. à Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave (
austinpride.org). June 28 at7pm; free.
G.A.G. (Get a Gig) Finale! PooPoo Platter’s drag
competition extravaganza comes to its dramatic, fabulous conclusion with five finalists going head-to-head. The prize? A trip to perform in Brooklyn with the PooPoo Platter crew. à Elysium, 705 Red River St (elysiumonline .net). July 28 at 10pm; $5.
Eighth Annual
QueerBomb Slather on some glitter, slip on some heels, and join this guerilla Pride celebration at Fair Market on East 5th Street. Then get your steps in with the massive procession as it dances and marches down the busy 6th Street. It’s a queer takeover, honey. à Starts at Fair Market, 1100 E 5th St (
queerbomb.org). June 3 at 6pm; free.
PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM LEFT): COURTESY CC/FLICKR/BOB TOMLINSON; COURTESY CC/FLICKR/DO512/DAVID WEAVER
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