Hey: Anybody else around checking out publications? I locate real-deal books and hardbounds to be my favored– and truthfully best-acting– getaway from social-media caused mania. Can not click any type of unusual web links if there’s actually no interactive abilities, right? A lot of unusual and uncommon queer-written and -driven tomes to choose from for the last couple of days of October, so below’s my individual recos for the horror-minded homosexual.
Inform Me I’m Worthless by Alison Rumfitt, which is a UK-based transgender haunted home tale that not just goes into the means a nation’s unsettled wickedness contaminate its residents however likewise offers support– indirectly and certainly not on objective– to the entire “J.K. Rowling ended up being like that as a result of black mold and mildew” concept.
” His Mouth Will Preference of Wormwood” by Billy Martin (under his previous pen name, Poppy Z. Brite), which is a sexual gay vampire narrative that plays in comparable monstrous yet sensuous images as the majority of Martin’s various other items with an enjoyable fang-centric spin. I likewise suggest his book, Exquisite Corpse, however just to those with a solid belly. The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker, which isn’t textually gay, however basically every little thing Barker does lugs that remarkable queer passion to its visuals representations of bodies breaking down or renovating. If you enjoy Hellraiser but have not touched the novella it’s based upon, currently’s the moment to break the spinal column!
Sister Fisters Resurrection
Thursday 30, Swan Dive
Don’ t call it a Halloween celebration: Call this all-star all-trans drag display a reanimation of celebration power including beats by Ruby Knight and Xoy on organizing responsibilities. Gown code? “Simply come resembling the best variation of on your own.” 10pm.
Noxx’s Nightshade Nerdlesque Provides: Horrorween
Thursday 30, Vigilante Pc Gaming Bar
Scare up a sensuous night with this unpopular performers, that’ll do their trademark burlesque based around renowned personalities cherished and particular niche in an unique Halloween program. Plus facts, a sweep, an outfit competition, therefore far more. 7pm.
Summoning Mariah Pre-Halloween Party
Thursday 30, The Austin Eagle
In the range you listen to the very first notes of “All I Desired for Xmas,” as you approach this joyful séance that includes beats rotated by DJ Joze, Vylette Ward as your vacation person hosting, and the opportunity to win $250. Advantage Job Transitions and NS3 Wellness. 8pm.
The Very Best Little Whorror Home in Texas
Thursday 30, Elysium
Fear is below and queer at this Brigitte Bandit-hosted scary evening that includes drag thrills by Bubu, Travis Randy Travis, Solovino, Gemma Nye, and Traumada; DJ rotates by Turito; and an outfit competition for all y’ all killers around. 10pm.
Evil: The Untold Tale of the Bitches of ATX
Thursday 30, Highland Lounge
Defy gravity by flying off to 4th for a drag incredible organized by Girl Grackle with efficiencies by Jeffica Fox, Cupcake, and Felesia Lucia. 11pm.
La Spookychanga
Thursday 30, Coconut Club
Featured gamer Rip-off Likely calls this occasion “like a Pachanga however Spooky,” so if that’s your ambiance you far better creep on over to this BeeBee Blvnt-hosted celebration loaded with songs, an outfit competition, and image cubicle enjoyable. 10pm.
Solemn Tomb: Boneyard Burlesque
Friday 31, Sterling Phase Austin
Haus of Brimstone and Velour Nox Productions entertainers bring you burlesque, cemetery-style! Anticipate unbelievable dancing, drag, and much more with a complete bar, sweep, and suppliers too. 7pm.
Zines for LGBTQ+ Stories
Friday 31, Yarborough Branch Library
Cut it up with fellow queer zinesters at this mid-day of workshops, line-dancing, efficiencies, cost-free food, and henna. And also, neighborhood sources aplenty. 1pm.
2026 Individual of Equipment Competition Weekend Break
Friday 31– Saturday 1, the Austin Eagle
Gear approximately figure out that will certainly stand for Austin Gears for the following year. Competitors is open to any type of that ID as queer and are 21 years or older. 7:30 pm.
Murder! on the Dancefloor
Friday 31, Resort San Jose
Booo-gie your Halloween away with frightening rotates from Queer Plastic Collective along with an outfit competition organized by the frighteningly enjoyable Cheeki Khant. 8pm.
Nighttime Lures
Friday 31, ColdTowne Theater
Have a perky yet sensuous time this Halloween with a scary cabaret program from Paradise Takeoff. Remain for an afterparty too, which assures an outfit competition, live DJ and dance flooring, image cubicle, and much more. 8pm.
Halloween: Paradise & & Hell
Friday 31, Coconut Club
Get down, divine-style, with this evening of DJ thrills where you select your immortality: up with the angels SuxxyPuxxy and Dragonnqueen on the roof or groovin’ with the inhuman Ella Ella, Lavender Goon, and Lord Gemini. And also, image cubicles on both floorings.
Halloqween
Friday 31, 21st Road Cooperative
A collab in between 21st Road Co-op and QTBIPOCA, this graveyard event includes online drag, bands, and DJs to perk up your immortality. Outfits called for, so see to it you a minimum of toss on some kitty-cat ears. 8pm.
Haunted Heels
Friday 31, the Austin Eagle
Get spooky over at the Eagle for this drag program including “high heels and haunting efficiencies” from Malibu Imported, Louisianna Acquisition, Targét Queen, and Petty Cakes. 9pm.
Hallow-Queen
Friday 31, Drinks Backyard
It’s a frightening very first wedding anniversary for program host Maxine LaQueene, so commemorate the creepy period and a year of Drinks Yard drag with her and entertainers Kelly Kline, Simone Riviera, Arianna Venti, Devonna St. James, and Cookie St. James. 8:30 pm.
Barbarella Halloween Party
Friday 31, Barbarella
It’s a three-party pile over on Red River for those eager to frighten up a great time as Barbs assures Eighties rotates within, DJ Youngster Slyce offering slasher on the patio area decks, and a Vaciosur collection over at sis club Swan Dive. 9pm.
Girly Pop Halloween Special
Friday 31, Moontower Cider
This “women evening” range program of funny, smut analysis, lip syncs, and much more goes scary today with host Moe Christine. 8pm.
Butch Senior Prom: the Beast Round
Saturday 1, Comfort Charlies
From crazy researcher laboratories to dream worlds comes an event of ominous percentages from the masc masterminds of Butch Senior prom. Bobby Pudrido does organizing responsibilities, offering y’ all with drag by Flex Brojas, Atlas Mars, and Sir Sweetheart Elliot; DJ rotates from Miho and Cryst6l; karaoke with DJ Marybluu; vampires vs. monsters arm-wrestling; and far more. Gown code calls for an outfit, so make on your own an actual beast mash. 9pm.
Queens of Wrong City
Saturday 1, Neon Grotto
A year in guides simply pinched hit regular monthly metropolitan lesbian celebration collection Lez in the Resources, so commemorate with ’em at today of the Dead-inspired affair. There’ll be neighborhood DJs on deck like Jos Tha DJ, Dragonnqueen, and DJ High Course Chaz (HTX), along with L.A. entertainers Killem and Kelzz. 9pm.
Nation Fried Dancing Lesson
Saturday 1, College Hills Branch Library
Everyone can find out a little boot-scoot at this queer-friendly line dancing lesson, where Nation Fried’s very own Nico Osier plays instructor to those in the LGBTQ+ neighborhood and their allies. 1pm.
Pflugerville Satisfaction 4th Yearly Pfestival
Saturday 1, Midtown Pflugerville
That’s right, pfolks! You’re welcomed to have some Pflug pfun at this autumnal Satisfaction fest that includes food, amusement, and– in maintaining with their Dia de los Muertos motif– an unique public ofrenda and star lights. And also, a 10pm after-dark feature at Hanovers Draft Haus organized by Las vega Van Cartier. 5pm.
Twinks vs Dolls
Sunday 2, Barton Springs
The fated battle proceeds at this neck and neck feature including lube fumbling, cigarette races, mini video games, and much more along with efficiencies by Riotgirl, Gemma Nye, Celebrity Anise, Slaylem Cholula Cuntress, Haunted, Daitte Picante, Ivanna C. Devastation, Calor, Iggy Financial Institution, Mars Morningstar, Whoopsie Sissy, Titty Androgynous, Ethel Establishment, and Marliyn Moonlight. Bring a chair and prepare yourself to splash. 12pm.
Incredible! Drag Show
Sunday 2, Moisten 4th
Kick the Sunday scaries to the aesthetic with this wonderful drag program including a revolving queen actors. Today’s gamers consist of Vylette Ward, Alysha Pretty, Sierra Mykels, Nadine Hughes, Maeve Sanctuary, and Granny Steven. 5pm.
Yearly Day of the Dead Neighborhood Church Display & & Celebration
Sunday 2, allgo
Celebrate and honor those that have actually handed down prior to us at this intimate event organized by allgo for QTBIPOC people and allies. Along with sharing a warm dish, anticipate to involve with fatality not as a taboo however as “one more spiritual stage in the trip of life” via efficiency and an exhibition of a number of churches to the very much left. Do not hesitate to bring things to leave as offerings, or make use of given paper to jot down the names of passed liked ones. 4pm.
Soup Group
Sunday 2, Ani’s Day & & Night
Soup up your Sunday with this dinner celebration for queer people and pals. Bring a soup and you’ll get a sampler plate of various other brothy, velvety, beefy, and smooth soup choices. Can not mix the pot? Bring a canister of soup to give away to ATX Free Refrigerator Job rather. Breadsticks likewise invite. 7pm.
Right Here to Pee
Monday 3, ColdTowne Theater
Catch the first-ever all-trans funny trip throughout all 50 states as it strikes its Austin quit, where earnings assist sustain Trans Texas. 7:30 pm.
Monday Evening Jammie Jam: Masc-erade
Monday 3, Kick Butt Coffee
This month’s program’s everything about young boys, young boys, young boys as the Jammie Jammers check out the manly side of burlesque from “snappy dandies to rushing fathers and past.” 8:30 pm.
Mexicunt
Thursday 6, Highland Lounge
Kick off the weekend break with DJs Petrolera, Child Measurement, Amador, and Chicago’s El Brujo as they activate the techno, neo-perreo, Latintek, and reggaeton. 10pm.
Bye Bye Brandi
Thursday 6, Cap City Funny’s Red Room
Here’s your last opportunity to swing goodbye to amusing individual Brandi Davis prior to they fly off to New York City. They’re participated in this last schedule by Angelina Martin, Irielle Wesley, and Brett Vervoot. 7:30 pm.
This write-up shows up in October 31 • 2025.
