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Three queens from Magical Realness past

It's no new news that I believe queers are the most magical creatures. This weekend, Mouthfeel, the Q, House of Kenzo, and numerous performers are aiming to prove me right. Saturday marks the third installment of Magical Realness – an Austin spin on vogue/drag balls. This is not your typical drag race. All attendees (performers included) are encouraged to don their most psychedelic looks for a cosmic evening that influenced a new wave of queens on ATX stages. But this party is about looking fierce while also feelin' community. Austin PrEP Access Project – the nonprofit that's helping locals more easily access HIV preventative PrEP – is the event's much-deserved beneficiary. "Homosexuality is a psychedelic experience," says Mouthfeel, aka Jeremy von Stilb. "Magical Realness is a space created to bathe once again in that fluid that altered our developing minds."

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Poetry Night Cherry Kiss Entertainment is getting poetic with T.J. Wolfe signing autographs and selling her book Unwanted Heart. DJ Kimmy K keeps the beat and WAL gets the proceeds. BYOB it. Thu., July 7, 7-11pm. Lone Star Hookahs. $10. www.waltexas.org.

Sha'Nyia Baltimore and the Cast of the Supernovas! Supernovas getting wild this week, every week at BT2. Thu., 11pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35, 512/419-9192. www.fb.com/bt2atx.

L&B Friday Night Ladies Night Lez bust out those dancin shoes cuz it's that time of the month again! Lesbutante and the Boss return with their magical ladiez night. Fridays. Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado, 512/649-1212. www.lesbutanteandtheboss.com.

Poo Poo Platter presents GAG: The Money Shot (The Final Showdown) Get ready to gag, y'all, cuz it's the final episode in Poo Poo Platters dragiology. Tonight's winning queen is going all the way to NOLA for Southern Decadence. Make that money shot! Fri., July 8, 10pm. Elysium, 705 Red River, 512/478-8385. $5. www.fb.com/poopooATX.

Third Annual 90's Happy Hour Reunion BT2 is puttin on a reunion for their Nineties qrew. It's gonna be a party! Sat., July 9, 2-6pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35, 512/419-9192.

Off on a Tangent San Marcos-based creative arts collective Off on a Tangent is throwing an awards gala for Texas' talented emerging artists. Sat., July 9, 6pm. Aquabrew, 150 S. LBJ Dr., San Marcos. Free. www.weareO2t.webs.com.

Grease Sing-ALong Summer lovin' happens so fast, so make the most of those hot pants and hotter nights with this Grease sing-along. Bonus: Sandy and Danny are helping ASA fundraise. So you better shape up. Sat., July 9, 7pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 512/472-5470. $15. www.asaustin.org.

Take Back The Night: LGBT Self-Defense Class We don't really wanna fight for our right to party, but, if we do have to, we might as well know what we're doing. Austin Black Pride hosts a self-defense class. Free to come, but please RSVP. Sat., July 9, 7-8pm. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700. Free. www.austinblackpride.com.

Fetch Puppy Party Play a game of fetch with the pups of Austin. They're sending off a local to take the collar at St. Louis' International Puppy Contest. Jello shot treats, an auction, and puppy dancers. Sat., July 9, 10pm. The Iron Bear, 121 W. Eighth, 512/482-8993. www.tapelenders.com.

Magical Realness Get ready for a night of mystery, enchantment, and the finest effervescent crystal ball-meets-drag invitational in all the land. Mouthfeel does it again to raise cash for Austin PrEP Access Project. Hosted by House of Kenzo. Get in on the fun and take a walk on the runway in one of two open competitions. Sat., July 9, 10pm. Museum of Human Achievement, Springdale & Lyons, 262/880-6982. $10. www.fb.com/mouthfeelatx.

Plezzure Island Sunday Funday The Plezzure Island squad is putting the fun and the sun back in your Sunday. First 100 in get a free drink ticket for the CUC bar. Sun., July 10, noon-6pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River, 512/431-2133. $5. www.plezzureislandtexas.com.

The Queer Queens Of Qomedy Poppy Champlin returns with her motley crew of queer qomedy queens, including Sandra Valls and Mimi Gonzalez. Brace yer face for laughing. Tue., July 12, 7pm. Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado, 512/649-1212. $25, $40 VIP. www.queerqueensofqomedy.com.

Sandra Bland: One Year "Social media is powerful. We can do something with this. If we want a change, we can really, truly make it happen." A year after Sandra Bland's death, organizers are asking the community to join together to remember those "lost without justice." Wed., July 13, 7-10pm. Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th, 512/291-6211.

Nite School w/ Lachane, TV Honest & Jezzebeam Werk on those night moves. Get there for some Neu Wave, Dark Disco, Underground Dance, and all yer gothy needs. Thu., July 14, 9pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River, 512/431-2133. Free.

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Austin Pride 2016 Pride is coming. Werk Fashion Show: Sat., Aug. 20. Festival and parade: Sat., Aug. 27. Aug. 20-27. $13-125. www.austinpride.org.

Out in the Park Put a whole new spin on a night out with Out in the Park. Only those card-carrying LGBTQers will be let in for a night of queertopia at Six Flags. There will be bands, DJs, and Drag Race stars galore! Fri., Sept. 23, 6-11pm. Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 I-10 W., San Antonio, 210/697-5050. $40.99-50.99. www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/special-events/out-park.

Plezzure Island That's right ladiez (and gents mayhaps) – it's the first (and only) all grrrl resort takeover to hit the Texas coast. Get yer swimsuits packed for pool party adventures and sleepover daydreams. Thu.-Sun., Sept. 29-Oct. 2. Hilton Galveston Island Resort. $200. www.plezzureislandtexas.com.

Queer Youth Media Project AFS and aGLIFF once again host the Queer Youth Media Project. Together they're teaching baby queers how to make and market movies, how to enter festivals, and also an intro to theatre, acting, and casting calls. Classes will be taught by Janet Jensen. Queer youth, ages 12-20, should apply. The session runs July 25-29; 10am-4:30pm. And all films will be screened at this year's aGLIFF. Register now for July 25-29. Austin School of Film, 1634 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/236-8877. Free registration, sign up online. www.austinfilmschool.org, www.agliff.org.