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C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity within the LGBTQ community is back again. Over four days, creators like Good Pollution, Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, Ajani Brannum, Xandra Ibarra, and many more will bake your noodle with performances pacing past all known artistic outposts.
Lyrical love springs eternal over at this sculptural outpost of one of Austin’s artistic institutions, with multidisciplinary artist Alexis Hunter and musician Jane Claire hosting lovey-dovey karaoke. Aira Juliet and Liz Dexia perform as well, but the real headliners are the couples getting hitched. Yeah, that’s right: Whether they’re playing pretend or really tying the knot, several lovebirds will be able to secure a wedding slot with the night’s officiant, Jane Claire.
Last time we wanted to crow about Roller Derby, tickets sold out before we had the chance. But that was for the season opener at Thunderdome earlier this month, and this one is at the much larger Palmer Events Center, so you’re much more likely to get a seat! For the second round of the season, the Holy Rollers and Cherry Bombs face off in what’s sure to be an explosive matchup of banked-track badassery.
The Red River Tex-Mex mecca – complete with full tequila bar – fuels up nine local HIV/AIDS orgs for their upcoming Hill Country Ride for AIDS ventures via donation-based loteria. Drop a suggested $5 or more on a card and play to win prizes from Austin-area vendors. Host Nadine Hughes dishes up drag, but if you’re still hungry, grab a taco and tipple from Pelon’s menu.
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