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Many ask: Why have an event that showcases LGBTQIA winemakers, arriving from all across the country to our humble city? Why have this event at the queer-owned and diversely well-stocked wine & coffee house the Violet Crown, where you can not only get three half-pours for $25 but also an appetizer that’s literally just amazing Texas French Bread sourdough and butter? Why attend this public wine-tasting that benefits, as Violet Crown says, “Texas nonprofits fighting on the frontlines for LGBT rights”? To all these questions, I say simply: Wine not? – James Scott

With an eight-day lineup of Pride activities, all queer Caldwell County citizens can find a little fun this June. That’s right: a downtown Pride walk; PFLAG meetups; a drag talent contest and pro drag show featuring Austin-area’s Brigitte Bandit; a screening of Rocky Horror; and much more.

Local bookers Howdy Gals go all out this Pride with a queer-centric lineup on the newest Radio Coffee stage that’ll scare away any Sunday anxieties quick. Catch Half Dream, Plum Tongue, Middle Sattre (June 9), Pony Sopprano, Virginia Creeper, Pelvis Wrestley (June 16), Onsim E, Cormae, Teal Waves (June 23), and a soon-to-be-announced June 30 lineup. Plus: queer vendors!

The host herself – Erica Nix, star of screen, sweating, and shows in MASS Gallery’s yard – warns that this pool party sells out quick. That means if you’re interested in getting wild and weird in the water, if you’re a real aqua aerobics all-star, if you love to get really really wet, then don’t spend another second reading this event listing! Jump on that wheezing ol’ laptop of yours and log on to Austin Motel dot com to claim your spot. If you’re too slow, well. Lucky you this is an every-Sunday type of deal. – James Scott

Make exercise fun again. Dance, cardio, and strength training workouts inspired by Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda, Big Freedia, and voguing.