🦩 John Waters Live at Paramount Theatre
This one sounds nearly too good to be true. John Waters, the John Waters, will be in Austin this weekend for a Q&A and double feature of his films at Paramount Theatre. Waters wrote and directed cult films including “Pink Flamingos,” “Female Trouble,” and “Hairspray,” which inspired the hit Broadway musical and 2007 film adaptation. The Paramount is showing “Pink Flamingos” on June 8 at 7 p.m., and then Waters will come on at 8:45 p.m. for questions. The night will end with a screening of “Female Trouble” at 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
Nikki DaVaughn (not pictured) is hosting the Fat Bottom Cabaret’s Pride event at the State Theatre this weekend. (Fat Bottom Cabaret)
🪩 Fat Bottom Cabaret at State Theatre
We’re not not promoting this one because our own Nikki DaVaughn is hosting it. Fat Bottom Cabaret, a plus-size cabaret troupe, is putting on its official Pride show, “Suns Out Buns Out,” on Saturday. The show will be held at State Theatre next to the Paramount, and features performers, vendors, raffle prizes and more. Tickets start at $25.
🍷 WineFlare Texas
A wine tasting where proceeds go to supporting LGBTQ+ kids in Central Texas? Sign us up. The tasting highlightsLGBTQ+ winemakers from across the U.S. The Violet Crown Wine + Coffee is hosting the event on June 16. Tickets are $30 and help support Out Youth.
🍻 The 7th Annual Pride Bar Crawl
A dozen-plus bars, drink specials, waived cover fees, and food specials are all part of The 7th Annual Pride Bar Crawl on June 22. The crawl, which you’re encouraged to dress vibrantly for, starts at 4 p.m. and goes until midnight. A portion of your ticket will be donated to the Trevor Project. Tickets start at $15.
🎥 Pride at Alamo Drafthouse
OK this isn’t one event but a slew of events to check out throughout the month. Alamo Drafthouse is showing some of its favorite LGBTQ+ films including “But I’m a Cheerleader,” “The Birdcage,” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” and pairing them with special menus. Movies are the best way to cool off during the summer without having to get wet if you ask me! Check out the schedule online for prices.
