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Austin Gay Guide

Austin in a uniquely liberal haven in the heart of Texas, bringing together a diverse range of people, from cowboys to hipsters. No matter who you are of where you’re from, the liberal communities of Austin will welcome you in for many nights of live music and queer events. East Austin is the place to go for a night out on the gay scene, but across the city you’ll find a multitude of attractions that are accepting of the community. Trendy restaurants and bars, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a world-renowned live music scene are waiting for you!

Top Gay Events in Austin

LGBTBE Roundtable: Building a Dynamic Capabilities Statement

LGBTBE Roundtable: Building a Dynamic Capabilities Statement

Online event

Tue
20
Apr
2021

Join other LGBTBE® certified businesses across the State of Texas for this roundtable program to learn more about how to maximize your LGBTBE® certification and work most effectively with corporate pa

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Ambassadors Committee Meeting

Ambassadors Committee Meeting

Online event

Tue
27
Apr
2021

Join us as we build our Ambassadors program! Ambassadors are Austin LGBT Chamber Members committed to welcoming new members and strengthening the bonds of membership. They attend chamber events, organ

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Advocacy Committee Meeting

Advocacy Committee Meeting

Online event

Mon
03
May
2021

Please join us for a virtual advocacy committee meeting as we discuss what legislature is doing during this time and how we as a community can come together and help each other during the Covid-19 Pan

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Top Gay Venues in Austin

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The Iron Bear

#Bear #Dancing

Open now
Monday: 11:00-00:00
4.414.4

As the name suggests, The Iron Bear is primarily a place for Austin’s bear community, but its doors are open to anyone. It’s a space to relax and make friends with no drama or attitude, as laid-back s

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Rain

#MixedCrowd #Dancing

Closed
Monday: 16:00-02:00
3.913.9

Rain on 4th is Austin's upscale gay lounge, located in the historic Warehouse district. The space plays hosts to a great range of entertainment in a super social atmosphere, including drag shows, come

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Oilcan Harry’s

#MixedCrowd #OutdoorSeating #Cabaret

Closed today
4.114.1

Oilcan Harry’s is Austin’s oldest and most famous LGBTQ+ bar. Since 1990, this venue has provided a fun and safe environment for all sorts of people to get together and enjoy themselves. Providing ent

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Highland Lounge

#MixedCrowd #Cocktails #OutdoorSeating #Dancing

Closed today
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This two-story club in the heart of Downtown Austin really holds nothing back. It’s loud, it’s camp, and always throwing a party complete with flashing lights and everyone’s favourite tunes. Themed ni

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Cheer Up Charlies

#MixedCrowd #Cosy #Cocktails #OutdoorSeating

Temporarily closed
4.514.5

There's a place for everyone at Charlie's, which unsurprisingly attracts a diverse and slightly hipster crowd. The bar is located in a colourful cabin and serves vegan food alongside fresh organic jui

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Barbarella

#MixedCrowd #Dancing

Temporarily closed
4.214.2

Barbarella is most commonly a meeting place for a young and alternative crowd. Their “Tuesgay” event is obviously most popular with the local gays, but you’ll find queer people here every day of the w

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