For those of us who danced long and hard last night, only to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed a bit too early this morning, today may require a second wind. Hey, finding cute queers and meeting cool new friends often necessitates rallying – even if it means another cup of coffee… or two. So let’s get this weekend restarted, cuz it’s a doozy.
Friday: There are a few options for tonight, but my suggestion – watch the movie. Austin's very own PJ Raval is celebrating the theatrical release of his documentary, Before You Know It, tonight. Ben Steinbauer hosts, and there will a Q&A with Raval & co-producer Annie Bush after the screening.
Suggestion: Go. The movie follows three queer seniors. How often do we take the time to learn from the people who made our lives possible?
Saturday: Remember that day in March when Austin's entire queer community gathered for GayBiGayGay … and then froze? Well, good news, they're throwing a fundraiser tonight (mid-June in Texas), and no one's at risk of freezing. Think Broadway singalongs, Golden Girls, photobooths, and – my favorite – dancing.
Suggestion: If you drop a few bucks, and I drop a few bucks, and we get all our friends to do the same, we'll help make sure GayBiGayGay is here again next year.
Sunday: Again with the too many things. Start with Beach Blanket Bingo, hosted by Tank & Kitty, at Cheer Ups. Stay for a karaoke, I double dare ya. Then head to the French Legation Museum for the first installment of this year's Cinema East Screening. The film? I Believe in Unicorns. And I do, clearly. There shall be queers all over this place.
Suggestion: Sleep in late, so you can marathon ’til the end.
Now grab that coffee, and get to it. We'll be back next week, same time, same place.
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