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We chose events that reflect the vibrancy of Austin’s LGBTQ+ culture, blending nostalgia, music, and heartwarming celebrations—all designed to bring people together in meaningful ways.
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Your 2025 Grand Marshals
From dance parties and drag shows to artsy workshops and community meetups, their curated feed keeps you posted—plus, enjoy super cute updates from the group’s mascot, Donut the Cat!
Queer Austin
Find your people through LGBTQ+ groups hosting regular meetups, socials, and more. Starting now, we’ll be announcing new talent every single day until the Festival.
Celebrate the holiday season while giving back to the community—every toy and tip makes a difference!
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
What: A hilarious live performance celebrating iconic TV nostalgia. Check out their Facebook page to see the dates for all of the upcoming meetups.
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Photo Credit: Kirk Tuck
Pride Night
First Thursday Night of Each Mainstage Production at Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
Zach Theatre is an Austin staple for intimate theater shows; even more, this venue consistently showcases LGBTQ+ artists and has a regularPride Night - the first Thursday night of each Mainstage production is a special show dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.
Plus, you can win prizes for your best ugly sweater or queer holiday outfit!
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Mariah Careyoke
What: A Mariah Carey-themed karaoke night where you are the star. Community is everything—and connecting with people who truly get you feels amazing. Save these calendars and start planning your next adventure!
Austin LGBTQ+ Social Guide: Event Calendars to Follow
Bookmark these calendars or hit subscribe—Austin’s LGBTQ+ groups are always hosting something worth showing up for.
Every other week you can join a group of ATX queer creatives at Queer Craft Night (check their Instagram for weekly locations). Expect belly laughs, outrageous antics, and unforgettable moments with Miami’s sassiest seniors.
Where: McCullough Theatre, Austin, TX
When: December 10 – December 22, 2024
Why It’ll Be Fun: If you love campy comedy, outrageous plot twists, and iconic characters brought to life by a talented all-male cast, this is your event.
You can bring your furry friends along as dogs are very welcome. From iconic citywide events like Austin Pride to local queer markets and performances, it’s all here.
OutWellness Events & Classes
Looking for wellness-focused events created just for Austin’s queer community? During these heart circles you'll join LGBTQ women, men, and other non-binary individuals who share a passion for personal transformation, vibrant discussion, and interpersonal connection.
Hosted by DJ Chris, this event promises a night full of music, holiday cheer, and community spirit.
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Greetings From Queer Mountain: Community
What: “Greetings From Queer Mountain: Community” is a storytelling event that showcases personal narratives from LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on themes of community and connection.
Where: Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701
When: November 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM
Why It’ll Be Fun: Experience heartfelt and humorous stories that highlight the diverse experiences within the queer community.
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Check out our collection of events below for what to do weekly and monthly in Austin.For even more LGBTQ+ Recurring events, see our full calendar.
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Queer Craft Night
Biweekly
Have any crafts you're currently working on or want to start?
The energy is rising, the streets are calling, and in 2025, we refuse to be silent. Membership is always free, you can join here.
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OutWellness Weekly Workouts
Weekly on Sundays
OutWellness offers physical therapy, fitness classes, and gender affirming rehab in an inclusive environment to help reach your goals.
Enjoy festive libations and holiday treats from Quack’s Bakery. From chill meetups to big community events, stay in the know and find your people.
QT Calendar Austin
Stay in the loop with Austin’s queer happenings through this IG account. Plus, we’ve rounded up five can’t-miss events coming up soon—perfect for meeting new people, supporting local LGBTQ+ creators, and having an unforgettable time.
Ready to dive in?
Most craft nights are “bring your own craft” whether that's a painting in progress or something you've been writing, but periodically there will be themed nights.
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Happy Hours with Local Queer
Monthly
Popping up at hot spots around Austin, Local Queer’s monthly happy hour is a great way to meet new queer friends!
Austin PRIDE 2025 is here, and this year’s theme—Silence = Death—reminds us that... Whether you’re new to the scene or a longtime local, there’s always something happening to spark joy, build friendships, and celebrate who you are.
To make sure you never miss out, bookmark these must-know event calendars featuring the best queer-friendly gatherings in town.
They are known for their free weekly trans masc and trans femme workouts (every Sunday), but offer other types of workouts as well, such as mat pilates, recovery classes, self defense and more.