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Kiki and Herb (Photograph past Joe Oppesidano)

Out and proud. Austin'due south beloved queer transmedia festival OUTsider returns in person for the first fourth dimension since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Popping up at the Vortex February xvi-twenty, this year's festival is a "long-awaited hazard to rekindle the arty queer camaraderie and cantankerous- community intimacy that nosotros love and do so well," shares Creative Director Curran Nault. Nault is particularly proud of how prominent Latinx artists are in this twelvemonth'southward plan, including a lineup of artists from United mexican states on Feb. 19, featuring Carmina Escobar, Lechedevirgen Trimegisto, Manu Huesca Toledo, and María Perkances, which was curated by local Mexican operation and cabaret scholar Laura Gutiérrez. And nosotros couldn't forget this twelvemonth'south Legacy Accolade winners, the famed Kiki and Herb, aka Justin Vivian Bail and Kenny Mellman, recognized for their legendary cabaret work. "This year'southward going to exist a welcome return to experiencing queer fine art as it should be: in all the freaky, fun, fabulous flesh," says Nault. Though all showcases will be in person, there will be some virtual viewing and participation opportunities. The OUTsider team has put together a robust COVID-xix policy then that nosotros tin can assistance keep ourselves – and each other – safe, which entails requiring proof of total vaccination and N95 or KN95 masks be worn at times indoors, among other health and safe protocols. Badges ($49-89), schedule, and total COVID policy at outsider2022.cargo.site.

2 to Practise

Queer Flea Shop an outdoor vintage, reuse, and flea market with 15+ local vendors. Masks encouraged, and leashed dogs welcome! Sat., Feb. v, noon-4pm. The Niggling Gay Store, 828 Airport. Gratis entry. fb.com/eastsidepopup.

BoyzDSM Gloat Valentine'southward Day a lilliputian early with a nighttime of sultry and saucy BDSM-themed drag with the Boiz of Austin. Tue., February. 8, 9pm. Elysium, 705 Reddish River. $5-10. fb.com/boyzofaustin.

Q'd Up

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Spotter Party Lookout man this season's contestants battle it out for the championship of America's adjacent drag superstar. Through Apr eight. Fridays, vii-8pm. Oilcan'southward, 211 West. Fourth, 512/320-8823. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

The Jigglewatts Burlesque: I Want My JiggleTV! Relish a burlesque tribute to the golden age of music videos on cablevision Idiot box in the comfort of your own dwelling. Fri., February. 4, 9pm. Online. $10-50. fb.com/groups/jigglewatts.

Longhorn Pride: LGBTQIA Visit Day at UT-Austin LGBTQIA prospective UT-Austin students are invited to learn more nigh the LGBTQIA experience on campus and encounter other students and alumni. Sat., Feb. 5, noon-3pm. Online. fb.com/gscatut.

Vixens of Volstead Elevate Brunch Chase away the Lord's day Scaries with the Vixens' elevate evidence, tunes by DJ BoyFriend, food and drink specials, and pop-up vendors. Sundays, noon-4pm. Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. 6th, 512/680-0532. No encompass. fb.com/volsteadlounge.

Virtual Laughter Yoga Session Laughter yoga is a torso-mind exercise that unites unconditional laughter and deep yogic breathing. Join Simone Monique Barnes for an interactive, attainable session for all bodies that offers tools for finding joy. Dominicus., Feb. 6, 2-3:30pm. Online. Complimentary (registration required). fb.com/allgoqpoc.

QueerBomb Full general Meeting Help the team behind Austin's DIY, alternative Pride programme this year's commemoration. Sun., Feb. 6, 7-9pm. Online. Gratuitous. fb.com/queerbomb.

Noche Latino Lord's day fungay featuring Latinx music hits all night. Sundays, 10pm. Oilcan'due south, 211 Westward. Fourth, 512/320-8823. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

RuPaul's Elevate Race: Uk Versus the World Watch Party Host Cheeki Khant kicks the night off with a viewing political party for RuPaul'south Elevate Race: Britain Versus the World, followed by Sing Out! Tuesdays, ix-10:30pm. Oilcan'south, 211 W. Fourth, 512/320-8823. Gratis. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

Divina: Noche Drag Latinx Hostess Tatiana Cholula and special guests serve an evening of Latinx queerness. Second and quaternary Wednesdays, 9-11pm. Oilcan's, 211 W. Fourth, 512/320-8823. fb.com/divinaaustintx.

ATX Vogue Nights Mother Girl6 and BabiBoi Lepore present Austin'south very first vogue nights. Beats by Akasha Juicy. Thu., Feb. 10, 9pm. Swan Dive, 615 Cerise River. Complimentary. instagram.com/houseoflepore.

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Source: https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2022-02-04/qmmunity-outsider-festival-returns-in-person/