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. cities home has a presence in Austin, too. Illusions, the Show: Speaking of drag, the famous celebrity impersonation drag show that calls many U.S.Drag Shows at Elysium: This "alternative"-or gothic, you might call it-dance club regularly hosts drag shows courtesy of the drag troupe Poo Poo Platter.There really is a giant jackalope (among other eccentric statues) in the middle of the floor. The Jackalope: While not specifically queer-leaning, this Warehouse District hotspot is most definitely LGBTQ+-approved, which you can tell by the many same-sex couples and gay singles who mingle here on the weekends.Sellers Underground: Sandwiched between the two most popular gay clubs in town, Sellers Underground is the perfect place to start the evening with a snazzy cocktail before heading to Oilcan Harry's or Rain.The Iron Bear: If you're a sucker for divey vibes, skip the flashy clubs and head instead to what the locals call the "bears' lair," where you can play pool, shoot darts, and drink cheap beers with the beefy types.
It has more space than any other gay bar in the vicinity and that includes a sprawling dance floor and outdoor patio, too.
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.