THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
AUSTIN Vol. 8
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT AUSTIN
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT AUSTIN LGBTQ Austin Austin, on the eastern edge of Texas Hill Country, is not only the state capital, but lays claim to being the “live music capital of the world.” It’s also a center for film, home to the University of Texas and Formula 1’s Circuit of the America’s raceway. Its abundant parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming, boating and other outdoor pursuits. Years ago when people talked about Austin they would quickly mention the music. But that’s just the beginning of what they’re saying these days. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world class museums, oneof-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. And it’s okay if you don’t have time to fit it all in; you can just come back and visit us again.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Punch Bowl Social Austin Lofty venue for bowling, karaoke, PingPong & other games, with a bar for cocktails & comfort foods. 11310 Domain Dr, Austin, TX
Jack Allen’s Kitchen Oak Hill Lively restaurant & bar for upscale Southwestern cuisine made with ingredients from local farms. 7720 State Hwy 71 West, Austin, TX
ATX Cocina Modern Mexican fare including seafood & mezcal & tequila cocktails anchor this upscale eatery. 110 San Antonio St #170, Austin, TX
Olamaie Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home. 1610 San Antonio St, Austin, TX
Roaring Fork Wood-fired steaks & slow-roasted pork, plus cocktails & dessert in the InterContinental Hotel. 701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Eureka! Burger bar also pouring craft beer & small-batch whiskeys in a historic space with woodsy flair. 200 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Salty Sow Braised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting. 1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Odd Duck Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting. 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
North Italia Buzzy, modern Italian option with a patio for thin-crust pizzas & sophisticated Italian fare. 500 W 2nd St #120, Austin, TX
Juniper Delicate, Northern Italian–inspired cuisine & gin cocktails in a beautiful setting. 2400 E Cesar Chavez St #304, Austin, TX
The Peached Tortilla Casual eatery with retro flair known for banh mi tacos & other Asian-fusion fare & a whiskey menu. 5520 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX
Foreign & Domestic Seasonal American-European fare plus wine & craft beer in a funky, bustling setting. 306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
Fixe Southern House Upscale Southern eatery for grits, biscuits & creative seafood & steak options in chic dining rooms. 500 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Otoko Modern omakase tasting menus plus craft cocktails in an intimate space within a hotel. 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Aba Austin Hip spot serving seafood & Mediterranean classics such as kebabs, hummus & falafel, plus cocktails. 1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Roaring Fork Sleek restaurant with a buzzy happy hour serving upmarket Southwestern fare. 10850 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JANUARY
FEB 12
THE 5TH ANNUAL ONESIE BAR CRAWL
JAN 15 - 16
THE CITY-WIDE VINTAGE SALE
Austin’s Vintage Paradise Since 1977. Come early Saturday for best pick and Sunday afternoon for the best bargains. Doors open at 8:30am. Visit us online at facebook.com/citywidevintagesale.
Get your Onesie and join us. Tickets include 2 drinks/shots, a custom badge and lanyard, exclusive drink specials, food specials at select locations, waived cover at all venues, and more. Details at crawlwith.us/austin/onesie.
JAN 22
FEB 14
BALLET AFRIQUE PRESENTS: DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER
BLEEP THIS WEEK: A COMEDIC EXPLORATION OF YOUR CRAPASS WEEK
Ballet Afrique presents a colorful interpretation of a holiday classic set to the music of Duke Ellington’s: The Nutcracker Suite. www.bit.ly/3npS5h0
Bleep This Week opens the floor to an audience member to complain about how awful their week is going to be; our all-star cast improvises a show based on those salty tears to a packed house EVERY Monday at 8pm. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3AaGOGJ (covid safety protocols required, see details)
JAN 29
MISS BROOKS & THE BABES DRAG BRUNCH
Hosted and DJ’d by the diva, Alizae Brooks; join her and the Babes Saturday at 3 P.M. for a brunch you won’t forget! Learn more at www.bit.ly/3GyVIsI.
FEB 20
AUSTIN LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL
Join us for the Sazon Latin Food Festival! A foodie inspired Latin food and entertainment outdoor event taking place at the SpeakEasy Brewery in San Francisco, CA! Visit www.bit.ly/3tqvaWA.
FEBRUARY FEB 05
COCO CXNTS DRAG BRUNCH
Featuring Bohemia, Arinna Dior Heys, Brigitte Bandit and hosted by Honey Baby with weekly special guests. Follow us on Instagram @cococxnts or online at www.bit.ly/3tmJ7oF.
FEB 26
AUSTIN ART WALK 2022
Just Named One of the Top 25 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World! Discover parts of East Austin that never made it into a guidebook on the ever-changing street art scene. Visit atxartwalk.com.
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BAR GU ID E Oilcan Harry’s
Austin’s busiest gay bar and dance floor. Warehouse District, 211 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Rain
Popular lounge Warehouse District, 217B W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Bout Time II
Neighborhood bar attracts all kinds. Sister bar of Charlie’s Austin 6607 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX
The Iron Bear
Bear’s Lair Capitol - 121 W 8th Street Austin, TX
Cheer Up Charlie’s
Queer hipster haven in East Austin 900 Red River Road, Austin, TX
The Jackalope
Great Food, Total Dive 404 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX
Highland Lounge
404 Colorado Street, Austin, TX
Iron Cactus North
Crown and Anchor Pub
Popular watering hole with big beer selection, daily happy hour, pub fare & a dog-friendly patio. 2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
Midnight Cowboy
Intimate reservations-only lounge known for its hip speakeasy vibe & old-school cocktail menu. 313 East 6th Street, Austin, TX
Firehouse Lounge
Modern hostel accommodations & a bar serving craft cocktails in a circa-1885 fire station. 605 Brazos St, Austin, TX
The Roosevelt Room
Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge. 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX
HandleBar (Temporarily Closed) Funky, mustache-themed spot offering a rooftop with city views, a photo booth, craft drinks & games. 121 E 5th St, Austin, TX Growler USA - Austin
Mexican Restaurant and More! 10001 Stonelake Blvd., Austin, TX
Craft beer. Good food. Good folks. Good times. 609 W 29th St, Austin, TX
V Nightclub & Lounge
Friends Bar
Warehouse District 409 Colorado Street, Ste B, Austin, TX
Halcyon
Energetic option for live performances from local musicians, DJ dance parties & drink specials. 208 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Coffee, cocktails & live music 218 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE MARCH
MAR 12 - 13
ILLUSIONS THE SHOW - DRAG BRUNCH AUSTIN
MAR 03 - 05
ON THE DECK: FALL/WINTER MUSIC AT MOZART’S
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Austin is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Austin drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Visit www.illusionsthedragqueenshow.com.
A weekly line up of free, outdoor, acoustic performances featuring some of Austin’s most talented singers and instrumentalists! Want to know who’s playing next? Check out our events page at mozartscoffee.com or head over to our Instagram @mozartscoffee!
MAR 19
MAR 04
SLIDE IN THE DMS: A COMEDY SHOW
NOSFERATU FESTIVAL 2022
We celebrate 100 years since the endearing Count Orlok, also known as Nosferatu, was first released on March 4th, 1922. Nosferatu Festival is a gathering of fans for the mutual admiration of this masterpiece by way of artwork, music, food, drink and general revelry. Visit www.bit.ly/3fpta8O.
Don’t be that guy! Monthly comedy show inspired by creepy DMs. Featuring a rotating cast of hilarious improvisers and comedians. Visit us online to learn more at www.FalloutComedy.com. (covid safety protocols required, see details)
APRIL
MAR 05
AUSTIN SELTZERLAND 2022
APR 01
A hard seltzer paradise taking over Austin! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive experience as you spend the afternoon tasting 100+ unique hard seltzers. Indulge in mouthwatering munchies, tons of Seltzer swag, and you better plan on busting out the gram for an epic photo-shoot. Tickets are sold in 10-minute increments starting at 11:00am and ending at 3:00pm. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3GqHHNC.
THE EMO NIGHT TOUR
Welcome to The Emo Night Tour. The Emo Night Tour DJ’s will be spinning all the angst your teenage dirt bag heart desires all night long and will make you feel like you’re at Warped Tour ‘08 minus all the dust and melting in the sun! These shows will be selling fast, so make sure to Tell All Your Friends and Sugar, Come Down! Learn more online at www.emonighttour.com.
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE APR 02 - 03
Factory all day. So bring your laptop, your chargers, and a friend! Parking info at capitalfactory.com/parking
Clear stagnation and boost your spirit! Austin’s Metaphysical & Holistic Life Expo is a fun, uplifting, and genuinely unique event born out of Austin’s Awakening Community! Learn more at www.bit.ly/3GHxNY9.
MAY 04 - 25
METAPHYSICAL AND HOLISTIC LIFE EXPO 2022
AUSTIN CONNECTIONS BY WESTON + DREW + DEVIN
Weekly Happy Hour for investors, founders, connectors and people that don’t suck. Lazarus Brewing Co., 1902 East 6th Street, Austin, TX. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3GtT8UA.
APR 08 - 10
ATX KINK WEEKEND
A weekend of kinky fun with your fellow kinksters. Join us for educational classes, leather contest and DJ after parties. Visit www.bit.ly/33y4R5Q.
MAY 06 - 27
SURE THING (STAND UP)
Every Friday night at Fallout Theater SURE THING brings you the best stand up from Austin and beyond! (covid safety protocols required) Learn more at www.FalloutComedy.com.
APR 15 - 17
DIVA ROYALE DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Featuring The Finest In Austin Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get Up Close And Personal With Your Host Diva Drag Queen and Her Guest Drag Queen Divas! Visit www.bit.ly/3Gz11bC.
MAY 19 - 22
RED VELVET BURLESQUE SHOW
Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one Austin burlesque show in the Austin area. With burlesque shows every week, we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the country. Visit us at www.redvelvetburlesqueshow.com.
APR 19
GOOD EGG BAD EGG: DECIDE THE FATE OF JOKES!
Hosted by Elizabeth Spears and Megan Tucei, Good Egg Bad Egg is an open mic where the audience gets to help the comedians decide the fate of their jokes! Each comedian will tell jokes they’ve been working on and you get to decide if it’s a good egg or a bad egg that should be thrown out. Learn more at www.FalloutComedy.com (covid safety protocols required, see details)
MAY 27 - 29
ATX BREWS & CLUES - BAR TRIVIA, ON THE GO!
Brews & Clues turns your smartphone into the city’s best tour guide. Every tour helps you discover secret history, enjoy famous landmarks, and—of course—drink at the most interesting bars in the city. Work with your team to solve puzzles, answer trivia, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard! Visit us at bit.ly/3qvo0yI.
MAY MAY 03 & 24
JUNE
AUSTIN OPEN COFFEE
Drink coffee, meet other entrepreneurs and investors, and find out how you can plug into Capital Factory and the rest of Texas. Following Open Coffee, we have Open Coworking at Capital
JUNE 0
TALLER ABIERTO: OPEN WORKSHOP
The Taller, or workshop, will be a series of painting workshops offered by art
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JULY
instructor Miguel Angel Santana every 1st Friday of each month from 6PM to 8PM at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican Cultural Center! All materials provided! Learn more at www.adobe.ly/3A22GnC.
JUL 05 - 30
VICE CITY COMEDY ROOM
Vice City is a weekly open mic where Austin based stand up comedians can try their hottest new material in front of real crowds of people. Presented by Austin Texas Comedy: @ austintexascomedy on Instagram!
JUN 10
KOOP 27TH BIRTHDAY BASH @ ANTONE’S NIGHTCLUB
Live, in-person music! Show and Dance! Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend guests arrive early for the best chance of securing a table, chair, or barstool. Visit www.bit.ly/3I3ff4I.
JUL 06 - 27
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA AT VALHALLA ESPORTS LOUNGE!
IT’S HERE! Grab your friends and join us for THE BEST weekly Trivia around! We’re here to ensure it’s your best night of the week! Free to play and the top teams win prizes! Learn more at www.bit.ly/3fsdjGO.
JUN 25
VISTA FARM CLASS SERIES
Join Farmer Noël for a series of 7 monthly gardening classes here at Vista, applicable to beginner gardeners and experienced farmers. Follow along her adventures on Instagram @familyfarmer. Visit www.bit.ly/3A8tH8U.
JUL 14
BESTHIRE CAREER FAIRS AUSTIN
Are you looking for a job in Austin? If you are, this event is a must-attend. Meet with top hiring companies in Austin, TX. www.besthirecareerfairs.com
JUN 26
SPIRITS OF THE WORLD 101 AT THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
JUL 24
Around the world in one tipsy day! Join us on an expedition to get familiar with some of the most popular spirits produced around the globe. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3KcNTuR.
COCKTAIL CO-STARS #1 AT THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
Liqueurs, Cordials, Amari, Bitters, & Absinthe! Learn about the boozy, bitter, & sweet dreams that often play a supporting role in cocktails. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3KdxJBl.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
THE OCTOPUS CLUB OF AUSTIN Fundraising in style Capitol - Cameron Road, Austin, TX EQUALITY TEXAS Committed to justice for all Texans PO Box 2340, Austin, TX AUSTIN GAY AND LESBIAN Chamber of Commerce LGBT biz organization PO Box 49216, Austin, TX CENTRAL TEXAS BOYS OF LEATHER Leather charity organization 504 Willow, Austin, TX CAPITAL CITY FRONT RUNNERS Running club for all fitness levels Capitol - Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN 7215 Cameron Road, Austin, TX PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY CLINIC 2909 North IH-35, Austin, TX AUSTIN LATINO LESBIAN GAY ORGANIZATION “State-wide queer people of color organization” 701 Tillery, Austin, TX
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AUDIOLOGIST Hears to You............................................................ 10
NON PROFIT YWCA Greater Austin.............................................. 25
BBQ RESTAURANT Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse.................................... 25
NON PROFIT ORG Travis Audubon Society........................................... 25
CARE MANAGEMENT CareFor................................................................... 10
OVER HEAD DOORS Austin Overhead Door Company.............................. 8
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Carpenter & Langford, PLLC...........back outside cover
PRIMARY CARE Austin Regional Clinic............................................ 21
CRYSTALS & MINERALS Nature’s Treasures of Texas................................14-15
PRIVATE SCHOOL International School of Texas.................................. 19
CUSTOM HOMES Brohn Homes..................................front inside cover
PROBATE The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC...................................... 11
DENTIST The Hills Dental Spa............................................... 13
RELOCATION SERVICES Covered Wagon Moving........................................... 9
DERMATOLOGY Austin Skin, PLLC...................................................... 3
REMODELING Rodriguez Remodeling..........................front cover, 7
ELDER LAW The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC...................................... 11
ROOFING CONTRACTOR Acura Roofing Inc..................................................... 1
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Daniel Butcher- Edward Jones................................ 10
SENIOR CARE CareFor................................................................... 10
FIRE RESTORATION Rodriguez Remodeling..........................front cover, 7
TRAVEL World Travel..................................... back inside cover
HEALTH CARE Austin Regional Clinic............................................ 21
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Espira Wealth Management..................................... 5
INSURANCE Prudential Life Insurance of America........................ 9
WINDOW INSTALLATION SERVICES Window World of Austin......................................... 17
JEWELRY Nature’s Treasures of Texas................................14-15
WINDOWS Window World of Austin......................................... 17
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