Our Community USA - Austin Vol 7

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AUSTIN Vol. 7

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TABLE OF CON TENTS

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ABOUT AUSTIN

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EVENTS SCHEDULE

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

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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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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE kiddos for a free planting event. 10 AM - 2 PM FREE || Masks are Required.

Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen, 103 N Austin Ave #310, Georgetown, TX.

APRIL APR 17

MOONLIGHT & MUSIC

Dinner, live music, and drinks in a dreamy bohemian-inspired setting.

Think low floor seating, dried floral, twinkle lights, and candlelight. Perfect for you and your partner, a double date, a night with your soul sisters, or even to treat yourself.

MAY

MAY 13

UNTAPPED PRE-PARTY AT HOPS & GRAIN

Untapped Austin and KGSR will host a pre-party at Hops & Grain Brewing located at 507 Calles St Suite 101, Austin, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. featuring collectible glassware and beer samples.

RSVP at the Facebook event page.

Gourmet pizza by Marye’s, wine, bubbles, or beer, and a Soulful LIVE MUSIC performance! 6 PM-9 PM $65 per person || Masks are Required Wild Heart Yoga, 5604 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX.

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UNTAPPED FESTIVAL AUSTIN 2021

APR 18

CANNAROCK HEMP MARKET

Featuring the most beers ever poured at once in the history of any Austin festival with over 75 breweries, more than half hailing from Texas, this year’s collection also includes 22 barrel aged beers and 22 sour beers. Carson Creek Ranch || 3 PM to 10:30 PM.

Celebrating Hemp Enthusiasts. Don’t miss it. 11 AM - 5 PM The Venue ATX, 516 E 6th St, B, Austin, TX.

APR 20

SOUTH AUSTIN 420 FEST

Join us in a celebration of cannabis! We are unveiling the Grand Re -Opening of all the Lazydaze locations and you’re invited to join the fun! Music, food, handmade goods, hemp products, drinks, vintage, and south Austin vibes!!

Lazydaze South Austin, 5330 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX.

MAY 21 - 23

SEISMIC DANCE EVENT 3.3 SPRING EDITION

Seismic shakes up the norm as a boutique music festival curated specifically for house, techno & underground music enthusiasts.

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Featuring two main stages and 40+ global headlining artists, top regional acts, world class production, top of the line performers, art installations, food trucks, and vibes for days! Breakin’ through the underground… let’s make it shake www.SeismicDanceEvent.com Ages 18 & over || 8509 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX.

EARTH DAY FREE SEED EXCHANGE AND KIDS PLANTING EVENT We believe that everyday should be Earth Day. We want to foster a deeper connection to the earth, and no better way to get started than to get your hands in some soil and foster growing life.

Stop by and pick up free seeds from our seed supply, share some of your own with the community and bring the

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RESTAURANT GUI DE Juliet Italian Kitchen Traditional fare with a charming atmosphere of camaraderie and good times.

1500 Barton Springs, Austin, TX

Halcyon Coffee House, Bar & Lounge Hipster coffee-house by day, bar by night 218 W 4th Street, Austin, TX

Kerbey Lane Cafe Pure Austin 2700 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX

South Congress Cafe Trendy Sunday brunch 1600 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Santa Rita Gay Friendly Mexican Restaurant 1206 West 38th Street, Austin, TX

Magnolia Cafe South Excellent cafe 1920 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Halcyon Coffee House, Bar & Lounge Hipster coffee-house by day, bar by night 218 W 4th Street, Austin, TX

Bouldin Creek Cafe Fun and funky coffeehouse 1900 South First St., Austin, TX Trudy’s A Tex-Mex must have 409 W 30th Street, Austin, TX

South Congress Cafe Trendy Sunday brunch 1600 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Oasis Great view of Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX

Magnolia Cafe South Excellent cafe 1920 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Roppolo’s Pizzeria Late night pizzeria 316 E 6th Street, Austin, TX

Bouldin Creek Cafe Fun and funky coffeehouse 1900 South First St., Austin, TX

B. D. Riley’s Irish Pub British pub to get your fish ‘n chips fix Capitol - 204 E 6 Street, Austin, TX

Trudy’s A Tex-Mex must have 409 W 30th Street, Austin, TX

Spider House Cafe Popular college coffee house 2908 Fruth Street, Austin, TX

Oasis Great view of Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX

Matt’s El Rancho Famous Austin Mexican Joint 2613 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX

Roppolo’s Pizzeria Late night pizzeria 316 E 6th Street, Austin, TX

Jo’s Coffee Shop Hip coffee spot Capitol - 242 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX

Juliet Italian Kitchen Traditional fare with a charming atmosphere of camaraderie and good times.

1500 Barton Springs, Austin, TX

Russells Bistro Bistro from Brunch to Dinner 1601 W. 38th #A, Austin, TX

Kerbey Lane Cafe Pure Austin 2700 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX

Trulucks Seafood This Florida-based restaurant will make you forget that Austin is landlocked 400 Colorado Street, Austin, TX

Santa Rita Gay Friendly Mexican Restaurant 1206 West 38th Street, Austin, TX

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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

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

Queer hipster haven in East Austin 900 Red River Road, Austin, TX

Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX

The Jackalope

HandleBar

Cheer Up Charlie’s

Great Food, Total Dive 404 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX

Highland Lounge

404 Colorado Street, Austin, TX

Iron Cactus North

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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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE in Austin, TX, RTX is where amazing entertainment and the best fans in the world meet up for the best weekend of the year. Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX || www.rtxaustin.com

JUNE

JUN 05 - 06

ULTIMATE WOMEN’S EXPO

You’ve been balancing a busy life and it’s time to grab your girlfriends and enjoy free manicures, facials, exciting makeovers, high fashion runway shows, a hair makeover stage, amazing spa treatments and massages. Indulge in lots of free samples, gourmet tastings and delicacies.

JUL 18

COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL ATX 2021 Colombian Festival of live music orchestras, artists, crafts, tastings, exhibitions, food and drinks. Family event! 12 - 10 PM, 6575 Decker Ln, Austin, TX.

Discover the season’s best from luxury boutiques to emerging designers. 10 AM - 5 PM || Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX.

JUL 31

EMO NIGHT BROOKLYN IN AUSTIN, TX

The Parish is a haven where sound is sacred. A roof under which no genre is discriminated & no one is the black sheep. Come find Sixth Street’s little secret. 214 E 6th St., Austin, TX

JUN 26

COME & TUBE IT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Audic Empire is beyond excited to bring you our very own music & floating Festival this summer! Audic Empire has teamed up with Hemp Hill Farms TX & Texas State Tubes to bring you a one-day eco-friendly music fest with floating the San Marcos river, tons of Reggae, Rock, Hip Hop, Funk and Indie music with an unforgettable experience.

STRICT recycling rules, COME AND SAVE THE RIVER! Tickets @ www.AudicEmpire.com

AUGUST AUG 13 - 15

THE AUSTIN FALL HOME & GARDEN SHOW

A vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Austin Convention Center, Austin. TX. Visit us online at austinfallhomeandgardenshow.com.

JULY JUL 04

FOURTH OF JULY AUSTIN SYMPHONY & ORCHESTRA

Central Texas’ Largest Fireworks Show with a live performance by the Austin Symphony Orchestra at 7pm.

Auditorium Shores, Downtown Austin, TX.

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AGLIFF (ALL GENDERS, LIFESTYLES AND IDENTITIES FILM FESTIVAL)

Virtual & In-Person; aGLIFF is the oldest and largest gay and lesbian film fest in the Southwest and the largest LGBTQI+ cultural event in Austin. The event will go virtual over two weekends this August and September, offering feature and short films showcasing the diverse

JUL 09 - 11

RTX AUSTIN 2021

RTX is the world’s greatest celebration of gaming, animation, comedy, and internet culture. With events in London, Sydney, and its flagship convention

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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE experiences of Queer people. Visit www.agliff.org.

Welcome to ILLfest. www.illectricriver.com.

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SEP 22 - 25

Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more. || Congress Avenue Bridge. Visit www.roadwayevents.com.

Moontower Comedy Festival presented by the Paramount Theatre brings to Austin some of the funniest, wittiest and oddest world-class comics from around the globe. National headliners, up-and-comers and local Austin-based comedians ensure four hilarious days of fun. Visit www.austintheatre.org.

BAT FEST 2021

MOONTOWER COMEDY & ODDITY FESTIVAL

SEP 23 - 30

SEPTEMBER

FANTASTIC FEST 2021

SEP 10

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. www.fantasticfest.com

ZILKER RELAYS @ ZILKER PARK

The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile team race.

Each participant runs a 2.5 mile loop from one central festival/transition area.

The team concept of the Zilker Relays is not unique, but the combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages. www.zilkerrelays.com.

SEP 17 - 18

ILLFEST 2021

Embark on a journey through sound, art, and light as an ILLevator. Now in its fourth year, ILLfest brings some of the world’s greatest artists to the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX.

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LGBTQ COMM U 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 ART GALLERY Ao5 Gallery ............................................................ 17

PRIMARY CARE Austin Regional Clinic ........................................... 15

AUDIOLOGIST Hears To You .......................................................... 25

REAL ESTATE Jenn Griffith- Coldwell Banker Real Estate ............ 23 Strub Residential Group | Compass ......................... 9

BBQ RESTAURANT Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse ................................... 25

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RV Land.................................................................... 6

CARE MANAGEMENT CareFor .................................................................... 7

ROOFING Willi Roofing Services ............................................ 13

COUNTERTOPS Alpha Granite and Tile ........................................... 20

ROOFING CONTRACTOR Acura Roofing Inc .................................................... 1 Battalion Roofing LLC ............................................ 25

CPA Carpenter & Langford .............................................. 9

SENIOR CARE CareFor .................................................................... 7

CUSTOM HOMES Brohn Homes .................................front inside cover

SENIOR LIVING Spectrum Retirement Communities........................ 3

DENTIST Rivery Dental- Highland ........................................ 21 Vista Ridge Family Dentistry .................................... 7

STORAGE Morningstar Storage ............................................. 25

FAMILY LAW Kirker Davis LLP ..................................................... 24

TRAVEL Tramex Travel .................................. back inside cover

FINANCIAL PLANNING PlanWise Financial group ...................................... 23

WATERPROOFING Worldwide Waterproofing and Foundation Repair Inc .................................... 23

FLOORING Floor King ................................................................ 6

WINDOW INSTALLATION Window World of Austin........................................ 10

FOUNDATION Bruecher Foundation ............................................. 17

WINDOWS & DOORS Pella of Austin .......................................................... 5

GRANITE & TILE Alpha Granite and Tile ........................................... 20 HEALTH CARE Austin Regional Clinic ........................................... 15 HOME HEALTH CARE Rosy Health Care Services Inc ................................ 22 LAW FIRM Kirker Davis LLP ..................................................... 24 OVERHEAD DOORS Austin Overhead Door Company ........................... 11 PERSONAL INJURY FVF Law .................................................................. 17

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