Qmmunity: Soothslaying This Fall

In the past few days, I’ve found myself a little taken with internet soothsayers. I’m not talking about the dark Polymarket warlocks or Kalshi demons but rather those front-facing video fortune tellers who always know which phase the moon’s in. Last weekend was a big one: a full harvest moon! According to some woman whose Instagram Reel I watched half of, the period between Friday and Saturday was super powerful – possibly world-changing. How did I, personally, use this incredible period? Reader, I watched Nacho Libre with my friends. We all change the world in different ways.

Anyway! The season turns from summer to autumn, and suddenly the mystical is more apparent in our lives. Sometimes the prospect of incorporeal forces aligning and shifting helps make all those tangible evils actually ruining mine and others’ lives less overwhelming. Maybe the Taurus moon will remove power from those who seek to roll back transgender rights and increase anti-immigrant sentiments. Or maybe it’ll give everyone a sore throat. I’m not an internet soothsayer; I’m just your friendly queer columnist and events listing curator. Whatever you take from the moon is your business.

Big Brother Live Finale Viewing Party Thursday 1, Oilcan’s

Iggy Bank hosts a watch party for the final episode of Big Brother 28 with drinks, games, and trivia leading up to the winner’s reveal! 7pm.

Sapphic Night Thursday 1, High Noon

Rotating lesbian bar Sapphic Weekly ATX sets up for drinks, games, and queer connection, plus a tattoo giveaway raffle and jukebox control. 8pm.

ATX Vogue Nights Thursday 1, Swan Dive

A special spooky season edition of this monthly mini-ball returns, with Mother Natalie Lepore as emcee, BabiDoll behind the decks, and a Best Dressed cash-prize category themed to The Bride of Chucky, Corpse Bride, and Prom Night. Plus: a binder donation drive and fundraiser for Mother Lepore’s upcoming surgical recovery. 10pm.

Rocky Horror Time Warp Trivia Thursday 1, the Austin Eagle

Answer questions about Halloween faves with your hosts GW Reads and Chrissy. Winners get prizes from drink sponsor Absolut, who also offers a special sip themed to the Time Warp. 7:30pm.

The Sweeney Todd Drag Shadow Cast Friday 2, the Vortex

The Boyz of Austin become the Boyz of Fleet Street for this shadow-cast show that’ll kill ya – with laughter! Hilda Dixon and Gnarly Manx host with special guest appearances all night. 8pm.

Spin That Sh*t Friday 2, Oilcan’s

Curated by Coy opens the Oilcan decks to Austin’s queer DJ masses who have a “REKORDBOX formatted USB loaded with your FAV DANCE tracks” and experience with an XDJ. Winner of the night gets a paid booking at the next event. 9pm.

Spooky Scary Skeletons Night Friday 2, Tiny Minotaur Tavern

Are you stoked to shuffle with skellingtons? Bones rattle and skulls roll at this fantasy danse macabre, where skeleton costumes are encouraged and birthday wishes alight on tavern faithful Sir TRT. 7pm.

First Friday Friday 2, Rain on 4th

Pride in Black ATX throws the first party of spooky season with spins by DJ Oh!V keeping you moving and grooving beyond the grave. 10pm.

Goth Brooks Friday 2 – Saturday 3, the Stage Austin

From Subliminal Productions comes a quick-draw haunt with drag, burlesque, and more bringing Southern gothic magic to Austin. 

LGBTQIA Youth Market Saturday 3, Central Library

Shop the creations of young LGBTQIA+ makers ages 9-23, presented in partnership by OutYouth and Austin Public Library. 1pm.

Equality Power Summit Saturday 3, Texas State Capitol

Learn about the upcoming legislative session, get a Capitol tour, and equip yourself with tips from Lege experts at this Equality Texas event. Plus, Alexander the Great and Brigitte Bandit perform. 10am.

Bolly Cardio & Coffee Saturday 3, Bolly Cardio

Join the movers and shakers of Khush ATX and Queer Dance Austin Social for a session at Bolly Cardio followed by coffee at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches. 10am. 

Body Mechanics Saturday 3, 4211 Todd Lane

Meet autumn on the dance floor with nonstop sets from DJs like Mutualism (NYC), Hex Partner, Ceslin, Namastrange, and closer Divalis. As they say, “PLUR or GTFO.” 10pm.

Derek Kopswa Saturday 3, ColdTowne

This 10-year Austin comedy staple takes the stage as headliner this weekend with a little help from funny friends Evan Rabalais, Roderick McDaniel, and Talls Thomas. 10pm.

Big Tits, Bigger Dreams Saturday 3, Oilcan’s

Brigitte Bandit hosts this non-competitive drag open mic that invites upcoming drag artists to hone their craft as well as get professional portrait and performance photography. 6pm. 

AIA Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance Presents Urinal Saturday 3, AFS Cinema

Our local queer architecture committee presents this screening of a Canadian queer time-warp, where Frida Kahlo, Langston Huges, Sergei Eisenstein, and Yukio Mishima arrive in Eighties Toronto and dig into the city’s toilet policing policies. Will they go with the flow, or get flushed out? 3:30pm.

Blazed & Infused: Mean Girls Edition Saturday 3, LazyDaze San Marcos

The girlies are getting into the ganja this Saturday with host Solangel Vergara leading cast members Maxine LaQueene, the Queen Fantasia Wood, Smokey Zbornak, and Cedrena Fierce in this smoke show. 8pm.

Dream Blunt Rotation: Emo Nite Sunday 4, the Glassmith

Overuse your eyeliner and break out the fingerless gloves for a totally emo edition of this THC drag competition. Slaylem hosts with special guest judges Lotta Bounce and Adasha Mour Kay deciding who wins the paid drag booking. 8pm.

QWBA Non-Fiction Book Club Sunday 4, Birdhouse Books

Have you cracked into this month’s pick, We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For by Alice Walker? If not, better get reading as Queer Black Women Alliance and host Ciara run this discussion group covering chapters 1-7. 2:30pm.

Mask, Move & Modify Monday 5, OutWellness

A workout for those who prefer to stay masked or need extra modifications, delivered by the inclusive and expert instructors at Austin’s queer-centric gym. 6:30pm.

Sana Sana: What Is Scarier? Halloween or AI? Tuesday 6, Ani’s Day & Night

Find the answer to this month’s theme within the performances showcased at this all-ages queer open mic. Munster Mash hosts. 7pm.

Baddies on the Pattie Tuesday 6, Daydreamer

Consummate host Aira Juliet takes over the Daydreamer patio with music bingo and trivia. Winners could earn drink tabs, bar gift cards, Bacardi merch, and the respect of their peers (depending on how many $3 Jell-O shots they’ve done). 7pm.

QBWA Game Night Wednesday 7, Vibehaus

You’ll never be bored at this board game night, where Queer Black Women Alliance invites all LGBTQIA+ BIPOC gamers to the table. Donations suggested ($10) but no one’s turned away for lack of funds. Nicky Drayden hosts. 7pm.

A Night at Bernadette’s Wednesday 7, Half Full

Time travel to the early 2010s for an evening at a long-lost Austin fave. Slaylem Cholula and DJ Fairy Aries host with disco bingo, drag, queer trivia, and more keeping the nostalgia alive. 5pm. 

Shuffle It Up Thursday 8, Austin Motel

The poolside party keeps going with Local Queer ATX’s monthly mixer transitioning from summer social to fall fling. Expect games, drinks, and a nighttime swim. 6:30pm.

Cozy Comedy Thursday 8, Cozy Cannabis

Amy Beth Castleberry hosts this stand-up open mic, this month with a spooky costume contest. Winners get prizes from the venue and a ThisThat CBD candy bowl. 8pm.

The Slaytrix Thursday 8, Neon Grotto

Hack the mainframe with host Arinna Dior Davenport’s Y2K cyber-core show featuring Damiana Divine, Venus Rising, and Cambrian Explosion. 

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