WELCOME TO THE gAyTX This SXSW season is brimming with events of interest to LGBTQ. All official conference events herein are indicated with the SXSW prefix and require credentials or tickets. For extended, up-to-date listings on all events, see: austinchronicle.com/gay and m.aglcc.org/sxsw.
– Kate X Messer, The Agenda & The Austin Chroncle

• SATURDAY, MARCH 9

• SISTER 7

  Patrice and pals rock all conferencey. Sat., March 9. One-2-One Bar, 1509 S. Lamar, 473-0121. www.sister7.com

• SXSW: POLARI BRUNCH

  Complimentary brunch and cocktails and elbow-rubbin’, schmoozin’, with the folk behind Austin’s gay film fest you know the drill. Sat., March 9, 11am-1pm. Austin School of Film, 1634 E. Cesar Chavez, 236-8877. SXSW badgeholders and Polari RSVP list. sxsw@polarifest.com, www.polarifest.com.

• SEX BY SOUTH WEST UK

  UK electronica DJ “culprit”s come to ATX and get caught red-handed. Sat., March 9, 12-9pm. Lanai, 422 Congress, 479-6600. $15.

• SXSW FILM: BIG JOY: THE ADVENTURES OF JAMES BROUGHTON

  Ecstatic traipse through the wild San Fran-frisky times of Beats-influencer and Radical Faeries bard Broughton. Sat., March 9, 1:30pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress, 472-5470. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• ONE MORE LESBIAN AND OUTLANDER SCREENINGS

  The LGBT music fest's sassy visual component. Sat., March 9, 3-10pm. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. Free, open to the public. www.onemorelesbian.com, www.tellofilms.com.

• SXSW PANEL: LGBTECH

  Equality in Tech and Where We’re Going. Keep equality on the forefront of innovation. Sat., March 9, 3:30-4:30pm. Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd., 477-1234. Badges only.

• SXSW FILM: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

  PJ Raval’s latest follows the path of retired gays. Sat., March 9, 4pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress, 472-5470. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW: LGBTQ MEET-UP

  For the badged and quixotically queer. Yes, our own meet-up, darlings. And The Gay Place's Kate X, is the host. Fret not, dear nonbadgers, there will be aftermingles. Sat., March 9, 5-6pm. Empire, 422 E. Sixth. Free to badge holders only; no credentials to mingle afterward. gayplace@austinchronicle.com, schedule.sxsw.com/search?q=LGBT, austinchronicle.com/gay.

• BEFIXT 2013

  A performance/installation by ia. There goes Cheer Ups deconstructing your ass just in time for the fest with this site specific 10-hour art installation folderol. We don’t know either: Just go! Oh, Charlie, we love your balls. Sat., Mar. 9, 4pm-2am, Cheer Up Charlie’s 1104 E. Sixth, 431-2133.

• PARTY WITH MISTER & WINGMAN

  Join MISTER CEO Carl Sandler for a hang out, demos, and free giveaways of of the new “where the gays at?” app, Mister. Sat., March 9, 10pm. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. Free. www.misterapp.com.

• SXSW FILM: I AM DIVINE

  The story of Glenn Milstead, the man behind the cha-cha heels. 9:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth. 476-1320. www.originalalamo.com.

• SXSW FILM: MR. ANGEL

  The story of transman Buck. Mr. Angel, if you're nasty. 7:30pm. Vimeo Theater at Austin Convention Center, Red River & Cesar Chavez.

• SUNDAY, MARCH 10

• SUNDAY SOFTBALL

  Fields 6-11 come alive with the colors of the rainbow. Players of all levels (maybe even you) compete and bat more than eyelashes. Sundays, 9am-3pm. Krieg Field, 517 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.. www.softballaustin.org.

• SXSW: A CONVERSATION WITH MSNBC’S RACHEL MADDOW

  The king of all lesbian broadcaster policy wonk Rhodes scholars comes to town and SX’s got her. Sometimes, life is just dandy. Sun., March 10, 12:30pm. Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 5.

• SXSW PANEL: ERMAHGERD: CYBERBULLYING

  Despite what that “sticks and stones” chestnut says, names, gossip, slander, and libel can hurt you. And so can bullies. Sun., March 10, 12:30pm. Austin Convention Center Room 10AB.

• SXSW PANEL: OLD TECH, NEW TECH, SAME OLD SEX?

  Friend of Gay Place, Bedpost Confessioner Julie Gillis is on this hot, bothered, and cyber panel. Sun., March 10, 12:30pm. Sheraton Austin Capitol EFGH.

• SXSW FILM: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

  PJ Raval’s latest follows the path of retired gays. March 10, March 13, March 14, 1:30pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W. Second, 495-9600. SXSW film badges and individual tickets. www.violetcrowncinema.com.

• SXSW FILM: CONTINENTAL

  Malcolm Ingram’s take on the heyday of NYC’s Continental Baths. March 10, March 12, 1:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth edit, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW FILM: BIG JOY: THE ADVENTURES OF JAMES BROUGHTON

  Ecstatic traipse through the wild San Fran-frisky times of Beats-influencer and Radical Faeries bard Broughton. Sun., March 10, 2pm. Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter Lane edit, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• AFTER-INNINGS

  Join Softball Austin for a post-game social to unwind, mingle, and “check out” the competition. Sun., March 10, 2pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35.

• FREE BURGERS

  Drink specials start at noon. Free food in the afternoon. Sundays, 4-6pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35. Free. www.bouttime2.com.

• ‘BIG JOY’ JAMES BROUGHTON

  Goddess bless our feminist book hub and community queer space for having this celebration in honor of the Big Joy that shall be had in Austin as the Broughton doc is broughten to our town. Yeeah. Sun., March 10, 4:30pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 472-2785. Free. www.ebookwoman.com.

• TEXAS MARCH FOR LGBT JUSTICE

  Volunteers needed for this day-before Lobby Day march to the Capitol. Sun., March 10, 5:30-8:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second, 974-2220. Free. www.equalitytexas.org.

• OY YOGA

  It’s Jewish with a queer bent or queer with a Jewish bent, either way, you won’t get bent, you’ll get strrrrrretched into some fabulousness, three times a week. Pick your power: Night Light (Sundays), Go Flow (yoga and dance, Mondays), or Salute the Sun (Wednesdays). Sundays, 8:30pm; Mondays, 7:30pm; and Wednesdays, 8am. Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood, 628-1580. $8-10 suggested donation, sliding scale. www.facebook.com/oyyoga.

• SXSW FILM: THE PUNK SINGER: WORLD PREMIERE

  Sister Spitter Sini Anderson’s doc on the riotous Kathleen Hanna. Sun., March 10, 10pm; Wed., March 13, 7pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress, 472-5470. SXSW badges or $13 pre-order. www.austintheatre.org.

• SXSW PARTY: NAT GEO CELEBRATES THE EIGHTIES & TODAY FEATURING GIRL TALK

  Girl Talk?! Nat Geo!? The Eighties!? That blurb wrote itself! 9pm. Antone's, 213 W. Fifth, 320-8424. www.antones.net.

• MONDAY, MARCH 11

• WORKOUT WITH ERICA NIX!

  Our own trixter vixen (and friend of Richard Simmons) is gonna make you sweat. And then she’ll make you work out. Mondays, 7-8pm. Galaxy Dance Studios, 1700 S. Lamar #338, 442-5299. $5. www.galaxydances.org.

• EQUALITY TEXAS LOBBY DAY MARCH

  Meet face-to-face with the ones who govern our lives. Breakfast and lunch provided. Advanced registration required. Mon., March 11, 8:30am-4pm. First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca, 478-5684. Free. www.facebook.com/EqualityTexas

• SXSW FILM: CHRISTEENE’S ‘BIG SHOT’ VIDEO

  Austin’s adorable gutter slut premiere’s her new PJ Raval-directed jam. March 11, March 16, 11:30am. Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 474-LONG. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW FILM: CONTINENTAL

  Malcolm Ingram’s take on the heyday of NYC’s Continental Baths. Mon., March 11, 1:45pm. Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter Lane, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• AGLCC TOASTMASTERS CONTEST

  Tongues will wag at this public speaking throwdown. Mon., March 11, 6-8pm. Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez, 472-7312. Free. www.aglcc.org.

• LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS HAPPY HOUR

  The Logs jam with Equality Texas to celebrate their collaboration post-Lobby Day. Price includes comp drink ticket. Mon., March 11, 6:30pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth, 949/294-1172. $10. president@logcabinaustin.us, www.logcabinaustin.us.

• QUEER YOGA AUSTIN (NÉE QUEERDALINI)

  Kundalini and Hatha Yoga in a safe environment, for those who’d prefer to focus on chi rather than he or she. Queerdalini, Mondays, 7:30pm; Hatha, Thursdays. 7:30pm. Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood, 628-1580. $5+ donations encouraged. queerdalini@gmail.com.

• SXSW FILM: PIT STOP

  Two gay men in a Texas town on separate paths that may just come together. March 11, March 14, 9:45pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress, 472-5470. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• TUESDAY, MARCH 12

• VINTAGE CLOTHING ARCADE

  Japanther and Sloan are among the day’s worth of rawk to buy clothes by. Come rifle through vintage threads of all vintages. Tue., March 12, 11am-6pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River, 476-0997. Free. vintageclothingarcade@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/valhallatavern

• OUTLANDER KICKOFF

  The first night of Outlander, featuring Tje Austin, F.O.X (formerly known as Angry vs. the Bear), Patrice Pike Band, Jen Foster, Grrlz Will Be Boiz, the Awkward Robot, Ghost Town Jenny, Lisa Marshall, One Resistance, Julie Nolen and Telling Stories, Kari Kuwamura, Laura Forster, Shotgun Betties, and Fort View. Tue., March 12, 4pm. Rusty’s, 405 E. Seventh, 482-9002. $15, $8 advance; VIP $40, $25 advance. outlander.ticketbud.com.

• LISTEN TO OUTCAST!

  Tweak your knobs to 91.7FM: It’s OutCast with Stephen Rice and pals. Listen as they welcome and grill guests from every stripe of the rainbow. KOOP = queer, yo! Tuesdays, 6-7pm. KOOP Radio 91.7FM. www.outcastaustin.com.

• PFLAG NORTH

  Meet and greet with fellow allies in the cause for love. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:45pm. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido, Cedar Park, 512/302-3524. Free. www.pflag-austin.org.

• LEZRIDE!

  Bike with the butchie babes and betties every Tuesday. Contact for route info. Tuesdays, 7pm. Q Austin, 3408 West Ave., 845/642-7069. Free. mundemir@gmail.com, lezrideatx.tumblr.com.

• THE GLITORIS’ SPECIAL SXSW TUEZGAYZ

  The “Best of Austin”-winning Tuezgayz pumps out a special edition of their weekly polysex/no attitude dance prance, plus after-hours drag show set to SXSW showcasers’ tunage. An Austin tradition, ala our beloved Glitoris. Tue., March 12, 9pm-2:45am. Barbarella, 615 Red River, 476-7766. Free before midnight. www.facebook.com/tuezgayz.

• SXSW PANEL: BLOG TO BRICK: HOW WE TURNED OUR BLOG INTO A BAR

  Join Unicorn Booty boys Kevin and Nick as they tour us through their journey from one of the most popular online gay destinations to their new restaurant in the Bywater district of New Oleans. 11am. Hyatt Regency Austin Hill Country ABCD. www.unicornbooty.com.

• SXSW FILM: MR. ANGEL

  The story of transman Buck. Mr. Angel, if you're nasty. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth, 476-1320. www.originalalamo.com.

• SXSW CIRCUS: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL #EVOKE13

  Live podcast… with people in interesting shapes. 8pm. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999. www.acl-live.com.

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

• SXSW FILM: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

  1:30pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W. Second, 495-9600.

• OUTLANDER FEST

  Free free free LGBT indie. Wed.-Sat., March 13-16. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. Free.

• SXSW FILM: BIG JOY: THE ADVENTURES OF JAMES BROUGHTON

  Ecstatic traipse through the wild San Fran-frisky times of Beats-influencer and Radical Faeries bard Broughton. Wed., March 13, 4:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• QUEER RIDE

  Search Team ProHomo on Facebook for up-to-date details on meeting spots and stops of this weekly ride. Wednesdays, 7pm. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 305-8400. Free. www.facebook.com/AustinTPH.

• QUEER RIDE: YOGA

  Yogify on the Long’s City Terrace. then ride, uniponies, ride! See Team Prohomo’s FB page for details. Wed., March 13, 7pm. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 457-5100. Free. www.facebook.com/AustinTPH.

• THE BENT COMPASS PARTY

  Open to the public, 18 to enter, 21 to drink. LBGT artists showcased. Wed.-Thu., March 13-14, 7pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth, 494-1150. Free. www.facebook.com/bentcompass.

• OY YOGA

  It’s Jewish with a queer bent or queer with a Jewish bent, either way, you won’t get bent, you’ll get strrrrrretched into some fabulousness, three times a week. Pick your power: Night Light (Sundays), Go Flow (yoga and dance, Mondays), or Salute the Sun (Wednesdays). Sundays, 8:30pm; Mondays, 7:30pm; and Wednesdays, 8am. Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood, 628-1580. $8-10 suggested donation, sliding scale. www.facebook.com/oyyoga.

• STEEL VAGINAS

  Search Facebook for “The Steel Vaginas: Discussion Group on Feminism(s)” to discover this semiweekly romp through the nuanced ebbs and flows of the F Word. Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:30pm. The Q, 3408 West, 281/733-0576. ashton@theqaustin.org.

• KARAOKE WITH KENNY

  Goes til close. Wednesdays, 9:30pm. The Iron Bear, 121 W. Eighth. Free.

• SXSW PANEL: DEPECHE MODE INTERVIEW

  Your own, personal DM live and in the flesh, talking about what they know best. 5pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 404-4000.

• SXSW FILM: I AM DIVINE

  The story of Glenn Milstead, the man behind the cha-cha heels. 9:30pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress, 472-5470.

• THURSDAY, MARCH 14

• SXSW MUSIC: BAYOU MAHARAJAH: THE TRAGIC GENIUS OF JAMES BOOKER

  “…the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced,” says Dr. John. Thu., March 14, 4pm. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey, 476-0541. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• LGBT WORKPLACE PROTECTION CALL TO ACTION

  Hey Q-Texas! Hey, visiting SXsexers! Wouldn’t you love to take a stroll around the Capitol in the middle of this delicious spring, in the middle of a throng of delicious queers all holding signs like, “STOP WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION - PASS SB 237 NOW”? Come on down! Check Get Equal’s FB page for deets. Thu., March 14, Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.facebook.com/GetEqual/events.

• QUEER YOGA AUSTIN

  For those who’d prefer to focus on chi rather than he or she. Hatha, 7:30pm. Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood, 628-1580. $5+ donations encouraged.

• SXSW FILM: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

  PJ Raval’s latest follows the path of retired gays. March 10, March 13, March 14, 1:30pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 434 W. Second, 495-9600. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW MUSIC: BLEEDING RAINBOW

  Carrie Brownstein likes ’em, and so do we. Thu., March 14, 12mid. Valhalla, 710 Red River, 476-0997.

• HOT TROPICS

  Surefire and Deep Inside present a veritable ringworm of jungle rot (they know about our holy, glorious Chain Drive, apparently) featuring Sepalcure, Kastle, MikeQ, and more. Thu., March 14, 12-7pm. Chain Drive, 504 Willow, 480-9017. www.surefireagency.com, www.facebook.com/deepinsideatx.

• SXSW MUSIC: GENERATIONALS

  Hurt your Shins? We’ve got your Cure. (Apparently, there is no cure for band name dropping, though.) Thu., March 14, 1pm. Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River, 474-1084.

• PFLAG SOUTH MONTHLY MEETING

  Family is nice; allied family is love. PFLAG represents the best of our community. Second Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. Faith Presbyterian Church, 1314 E. Oltorf, 444-1314. Free.

• SXSW MUSIC: DIAMOND RINGS

  The babyfaced junior starman crooner is back. Thu., March 14, 7:15pm. Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces, 263-4146. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SXSW MUSIC: PATRICE PIKE

  Austin’s seventh sister turns it out for South by. Yup, her regular night at the Saxon is her showcase. Thu., March 14, 8-9pm. Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar, 448-2552. Free. www.facebook.com/PatricePikeBand/events.

• SXSW MUSIC: LAS ROBERTAS

  Crits are hailing these Costa Rican noisepoppers as Breeders/Elastica era redux. We say dig deeper: Shop Assistants, Jesus & Mary Chain, MBV. Thu., March 14, 12mid. B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub, 204 E. Sixth, 494-1335.

• SXSW MUSIC: MELISSA FERRICK

  Singer-songer shall preview her new ‘Truth Is.’ Thu., March 14, 12mid. The Palm Door, 401 Sabine, 391-1994. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SXSW MUSIC: TEGAN & SARA

  Inimitable twinsies wear their ‘Heartthrob’ on their sleeves. Thu., March 14, 12:15am. Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces edit, 263-4146. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SXSW FILM: MR. ANGEL

  The story of transman Buck. Mr. Angel, if you're nasty. Thu., March 14, 11am. Zach's Topfer Theatre, 202 S. Lamar.

• SXSW FILM: I AM DIVINE

  The story of Glenn Milstead, the man behind the cha-cha heels. 11:15am. Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter, 5701 W. Slaughter Lane, 476-1320.

• IN YOUR DREAMS – STEVIE NICKS

  Again, not a mirage. It's the white witch on the big screen. Wouldn't you love to love her? Thu., March 14, 2pm. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 472-5470. www.inyourdreamsmovie.com.

• STEVIE NICKS INTERVIEW

  We know it's in your dreams, but we swear, it's not a mirage. Just like a white-winged badgeholder, baby, stand back and get your Riannon down to see Ann Powers talk to Tee Dee about her wild, wild heart. Thu., March 14, 5-6pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 404-4000. www.nicksfix.com.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 15

• OUTLANDER FEST

  Free free free LGBT. Wed.-Sat., March 13-16. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth edit, 320-8823. Free.

• KWUEEN SHADEZ

  Queer POC, whut!? Abdu Ali, Ben Aqua, Morgan Robyn Collado, and more at your favorite thrift score thrift store. Fri., Mar. 15, 11am, Treasure City Thrift, 2142 E. Seventh, 542-2820. Free. www.treasurecitythrift.org.

• SXSW MUSIC: VOCKAH REDU

  If Alvin Ailey clapped his booty, it might look, feel, and sound something like this. Fri., March 15, 8pm. Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. Sixth edit, 680-0532. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SXSW MUSIC: BAYOU MAHARAJAH: THE TRAGIC GENIUS OF JAMES BOOKER

  “…the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced,” says Dr. John. Fri., March 15, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth edit, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW MUSIC: CHRISTEENE LIVE

  Your favorite nasty girl, C Baby, T Gravel and DJ JJ Booya spank it at the Bear. 21+. Fri., March 15, 12-12:40am. The Iron Bear, 121 W. Eighth edit. SXSW badges and wristbands. www.theironbear.com.

• SXSW MUSIC: DIAMOND RINGS

  The babyfaced junior starman crooner is back. Fri., March 15, 8pm. VEVOtv Control Room, 304 W Fourth. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SXSW MUSIC: FITZ & THE TANTRUMS

  Modern soul moshers blow it up. Fri., March 15, 9:55pm. Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces edit, 263-4146. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• SATURDAY, MARCH 16

• SXSW MUSIC: CHRISTEENE’S ‘BIG SHOT’ VIDEO

  Austin’s adorable gutter slut premiere’s her new PJ Raval-directed jam. March 11, March 16, 11:30am. Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 474-LONG. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SXSW MUSIC: CONTINENTAL

  Malcolm Ingram’s take on the heyday of NYC’s Continental Baths. Sat., March 16, 11am. Zach’s Topfer Theatre, 202 S. Lamar. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• CQ RECORDS SXSW SHOWCASE

  The French Inhales (Austin), Manateees (Memphis). Burgers, dogs BBQ, and BYOB. Sat., March 16, noon. 2208 E. 18th. Free. www.facebook.com/thefrenchinhales.

• THE PARTY THAT FELL TO EARTH

  Dana Falconberry, Brass Bed, Social Studies, and more highlight this afternoon "tea" (aka free booze and food) at our house of wig, etc. Sat., March 16, 11:30am-9pm. Maison d'Etoile, 2109 E. Cesar Chavez, 344-9173. Free. charlottebelle.com.

• SXSW MUSIC: GBFF

  To what lengths would you go to get your own Gay Best Friend Forever? Sat., March 16, 11am. Vimeo Theater at Austin Convention Center, Austin Convention Center. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• UGLY FEST

  Foot Patrol, Bumping Uglies, MC Sweet Tea, Jad Fair, and more at the leather bar. Sat., Mar. 16, 2:30pm-2am. Chain Drive, 504 Willow, 480-9017.

• SXSW MUSIC: NOLA BOUNCE: KATEY RED AND MANY MORE

  More bounce per ounce. Katey heads up a showcase that includes Cheeky Blakk, first bounce white boy rapper Culotta Rock, Diamond Dolls, Magnolia Rhome, and so many more. Sat., March 16, 7pm-2am. The 512 Bar, 408 E. Sixth, 228-6097. SXSW badges and wristbands.

• OUTLANDER FEST

  Free free free LGBT. Wed.-Sat., March 13-16. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth edit, 320-8823. Free.

• SX NORTH LAMAR

  A Celebration of the power of women in music at Austin’s must-visit feminist bookstore. Sat., March 16, 7pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 472-2785. Free. www.ebookwoman.com.

• Y’ALL OR NOTHIN’: QUEER AS SHIT SHOWCASE

  Fist-Ting, Total Unicorn, Mom Jeans, Blunt Der Hol, and a bunch of names we can’t mention brought to you by our pals at Mouthfeel ATX< S.I.R, Alien She, and Q Toys. Sat., March 16, 7pm-2am. Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E. Sixth. Free. www.facebook.com/mouthfeelatx.

• THE RAWK SHOW

  Cherie Lily, Oaktown 3-5-7s, Althea Trix, and Yo Majesty! For starters. Line-up is still expanding. Keep an eye peeled, babies. Sat., March 16, 8pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth, 480-9562.

• NAKIA

  Austin's fave bear has got the Voice! Sat., March 16, noon. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 404-4000. www.austinconventioncenter.com.

• SXSW MUSIC: NAKIA

  Austin loves our soulful bluesman Nakia, and so will you. Sat., March 16, 1am. Bar 96, 96 Rainey, 433-6604. 96austin.com.

• SUNDAY, MARCH 17

• GAYBIGAYGAY IS BACK ON, BABIES

  The beloved queer tape across the SXSW finish line is on. Last year’s was reported to be the last. It was not. What the hell is GBGG, you ask dear, sweet uninitiated? Why, it’s only Austin’s faggoty Woodstock, Southern Decadence, Burning Man, Mardi Gras, Disney World, Dollywood, Folsom Street, the Vatican, and oh, SXSW rolled into one. Keep your eyes on the Gay Place for line-up, but you may expect amazing indie queers, booty bounce, dance jams, picnic blankets, makeout parties, and unicorns prancing across spring meadows. Oh, and inflatable architecture! All day; all gay! Sun., March 17, noon-12mid. Springdale & Rogge (the 2011 location). Free and open to the public. All ages.

• PAST EVENTS
• THURSDAY, MARCH 7

• 2013 TEXAS FILM HALL OF FAME AFTER PARTY

  The pomp, the glam, the pagentry – and that's just when Stephen Moser walks in. While the Austin Film Awards and Afterparties are not… errr, em, gay, per se, there is serious/silly aesthetic afoot (this year's big award goes to Dazed & Confused), and we'd be remiss if we did not recommend highly. It's a Celeste Quesada and Coco Coquette gig. Need we say more? 9pm-12mid. Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st, 322-0145. $30 each, $50 pair. www.austinfilm.org/afterparty.

• SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

  If you wannabe our… you know, you gotta show for this Spice World screening and middle school dance party with DJ S.I.R. where you can tell us what you want, what you really, really… oh, just stop. 10pm-2am. Cheer Up Charlie's, 1104 E. Sixth, 431-2133. www.sirwithlove.tumblr.com.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 8

• #BIGGAY KICKOFF PARTY

  Welcome to the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s official kickoff to the SXSW season, and the official first place you can pick up the 2013 gAyTX SXSW Guide produced by the AGLCC in collaboration with The Austin Chronicle’s “Gay Place.” The Tipsy Texan, David Allen has concocted a special floofy BIG GAY libation and… [sound of crumpling paper] a crafty, intricate treat known only as “The Maddow.” 6-10pm. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. RSVP for free drinks and VIG badge. facebook.com/aglcc/events.

• SXSW PANEL: #CATVIDFEST: IS THIS THE END OF ART?

  Cats have this effect: When they were on Broadway, people asked the same thing. Huh. 3:30pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 404-4000. www.austinconventioncenter.com.

• SXSW PANEL: “WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE” WITH ANDY COHEN & MICHAEL DAVIES

  Watch what really happens live. For real. 3:30pm. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 457-5100. www.thelongcenter.org.

• INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

  Lyrical lovelies Faylita Hicks, Cindy Huyser, ire’ne lara silva, Jessica Ochoa Zimarripa, Allyson Whipple, and Liza Wolff-Francis, offer poetry and a brief open mic. Fri., March 8, 7-8:45pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 472-2785. Free. www.ebookwoman.com

• SXSW FILM: PIT STOP

  Two gay men in a Texas town on separate paths that may just come together. Fri., March 8, 9:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter Lane, 476-1320. SXSW film badges and individual tickets.

• SEX TOY RECYCLING

  Every closet purge, you run into it – that slab of silicone or whatever, the one that reminds you of … you know who. What the hell do you do with an old dong? Or buzzing egg? Or Fleshlight? Why, you recycle it, of course. Read the requirements to participate in Q Toys recycling program, and get a $5 certificate for your trouble … and for a less stressful closet. Ongoing. Q Toys, 6800 Burnet, 772-1614. info@qtoysaustin.com, www.qtoysaustin.com.

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