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Look out for Saturday underwear nights, where the dress code needs no explanation. The scantily clad boys of ATX dance for admirers every Thursday through Saturday from 11pm, and wannabes can strip off on Thursdays for cash prizes. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

However, for those who prefer to keep their garms on, The Iron Bear also hosts excellent drag shows, competitions, and brunches alongside Musical Mondays another one that needs no explanation when the happy hour is all night long. I like it because I can sync their Google Calendar to my own and check out what’s happening without having to check a million social media sites.

The venue also serves up some quality grub, including a vegan food truck at the back alongside housemade juice cocktails and kombucha at the bar. Rain is one of the most popular and mainstream gay venues downtown, welcoming a mixed crowd of patrons.

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There’s a great page called The QT Calendar Austin that has all of the local queer and trans events in the same spot. The drag here is worth a whirl; it is a staple hangout of local gal Basura and her friends, who turn up for fun times such as drag karaoke and pride pageants.

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This is also the top spot for drag, where local talent congregates. Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city. Oh, and the first Friday of each month is now Country Night. While primarily known as family-friendly spaces, certain areas around Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool have historically been meeting places for the gay community, particularly during events and festivals.

Think again, my friend.