However, I had a friend in town that I wanted to impress, so I made an Opentable reservation for dinner, which I needed to do about two weeks in advance. I have been to Elizabeth Street Cafe many times during my 12 years of living in Austin, and it is one of my favorites for Sunday brunch. Regular events include Drag class, Martini Mondays, First Aid and Super Bash.įor more live music venues and nightlife explore the Austin Insider Blog and our Events Calendar.Last Saturday night, a group of friends and I visited Elizabeth Street Cafe in Austin, Texas. Stop by Jo’s Coffee on Second Street on the last Thursday of every month for Drag Queen Bingo featuring, you guessed it, bingo and a drag performance.Ī staple of the Warehouse District, hosting live entertainment every night of the week. Hosting regular drag shows, DJs, ladies’ nights and themed events, Highland brings sophisticated, craft cocktails and a whole lot of party to downtown Austin. This warehouse nightclub has been hosting Austin’s alternative nightlife since 2001 and is home to a number of drag shows. This live music venue is connected to Barbarella through a not-so-secret passageway in the back and hosts everything from live indie rock to burlesque shows. This quirky locale captures the essence of Austin with its laid back environment, specialty cocktails and artisan-inspired menu. It’s a music venue and an eclectic art installation. Known for tall boys, cocktails and hula hoops, visiting this Rainey Street bar with its huge backyard is like hanging out at a fancy home in the country.
You can also enjoy genuine Detroit-style pizza from onsite food truck Via 313. and dance videos until 2:30 a.m.ĭrink local at this bar that boasts over 50 taps and two cask engines of exclusively Texas Craft Beer. Insider Tip: Don’t miss TuezGayz - a local LGBTQ tradition that takes place every Tuesday with happy hour until 11 p.m. Known by locals as “Barbs,” this dance club holds themed parties most nights and stays open until 3 a.m. You can even find kids shows at Cherrywood Coffeehouse on Sunday mornings.Ĭourtesy of Spider House Cafe & Ballroom. The kids can experience the Live Music Capital of the World®, too! Take the whole family to all-ages venues like Radio Coffee & Beer or events like “Blues on the Green” in Zilker Park.
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Listen to live country music while you learn to two-step with free dance lessons every Friday and Saturday night at this progressive honky tonk. Home to what they call “good vibes music,” you can see live reggae, ska, Latin and worldbeat music as well as rock, hip-hop, alternative and more. Self-described as a “modern music space and watering hole” Empire is a great setting for local live music of all genres. Insider Tip: Go on the last Wednesday of the month for “ Greetings, from Queer Mountain” – a free LGBTQ storytelling showcase.
Be sure to try the vegan Bac’n Cheeze Burger from onsite food truck Arlo’s. Listen to live music, dance under a parachute and drink kombucha from the tap at this LGBTQ-owned indoor/outdoor venue.
Insider Tip: Get cozy in their upstairs lounge styled after a ‘50s era Japanese GI bar. Listen to classic soul and R&B music at this juke-joint with a spacious back patio. We are home to world-class festivals such as Austin City Limits Music Festival, South by Southwest®, Carnaval Brasileiro and the Austin International Drag Festival, where we deliver the best in music, dance and culture.įind some of the best LGBTQ-friendly bars, clubs and spots for live music, dancing, DJs and drag shows.Ĭheer Up Charlies. Austin is the soul of Texas, and we earn the title of Live Music Capital of the World® by showcasing bands seven nights a week in more that 250 live music venues across the city.