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Earlier this month, Austin's queer and kink and bear communities lost a good one. Former Chain Drive bartender Garold Bates, who later made a home behind the Iron Bear bar, passed away. Raise a shot of $2 peppermint schnapps (his shot of choice) in his honor and help raise some money to pay off the bills he left behind.: Garold was a cherished member of the qmmunity. In fact, the Chronicle was one of his many fans and in 2012 we awarded him a Best of Austin for being the very best LGBTQ bartender in town. Former "Gay Place" contributor Robbie Cohen wrote a poem in Garold's honor:: over the oil slick rainbows: of chain drive: there is a light that never goes out: a roman candle smile burns bright: perpetually refracting: kaleidoscopic love: welcoming me back into night: i love you garold bates

A hatha meeting flow yoga class for all levels. Despite the name, all are welcome. For a longer reader see our coverage.

We all know music makes the world a better place, but this time we mean that quite literally. Proceeds raised go to Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke. Come out for performances by Quiet Company, Eric Tessmer, Harvest Thieves, Chulita Vinyl Club, and more.