Hey all, we have switched from Meetup.com to Heylo due to the extremely high costs of running a Meetup group.
Feel free to join up, Heylo has apps on Iphone and Android as well as a web browser version: https://heylo.group/lgbtqanimeaustin
Teaming up.
Hello everyone! We are partnering with The Q Austin, a part of Vivent Health. To help with brainstorming and putting on events with them.
Here is their insta https://www.instagram.com/theqaustin Their bio says, “The Q Austin mobilizes gay, bi, queer, trans, and non-binary individuals to build a safe & affirming community.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ A program of Vivent Health” .
Their group Q Austin Core group is open to the queer community ages 18-35: “If you are interested in making new LGBTQIA+ friends, brainstorming fun social events, and advocating for the Texas queer community, then come to Core Group!… There is always free food, icebreakers, and fun games while we plan future campaigns and events!”
Their next meeting is Wednesday, March 20th, @6:30p @ 104 E Highland Mall Blvd, STE 100, Austin, TX 78752. Please DM them ahead of time, via Instagram to let them know you are coming 😁
A little bit about Vivent Health -> https://viventhealth.org/locations/austin/ is similar to the Kind Clinic with additional resources.. As they are a national program . The following services They provide.
Behavioral & Mental Healthcare.
Case Management
Housing services
Food Pantry
Nutrition Services
Substance Abuse Treatment
Dental/Medical Care
PrEP
HIV/ STI testing
Lifepoint Needle Exchange
They have been around since 1985. Originally as the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin. In 1987 they branched out to Austin as well.
Chinese New Year at OMG Squee
]On 2/17/24 Members of our group attended the Chinese New year event at OMG Squee. it was very interesting seeing crafters and groups from the Asian community, with their products for sale. AAAFF was advertising there Asian American Queer prom . The main event was the Dragon dance and New years celebration.
The dragon dance was fun to watch along with the drums performance.
I would like to think the following people for contributing photos from this event
Juice’s socials are juice.tex on insta. dadmondmiles on X. @juice@lgbtqia.space on mastadon
Tietoons socials are on tietoons on Insta and tietoons on X.
Q-A [Quartzy-Amethyst] to be updated soon!
Board games in the afternoon.
Come join us at Emerald Tavern Games and Café! Saturday
November 11th!
One of our groups Assistant Organizers, Mattilda. RSVPed the small room at
Emerald Tavern.
The room reservation includes all-day access to the game library! Your more than welcome to bring a table top game from home, or use Emerald Tavern’s game library.
Rsvp Here! for this gaming afternoon!
The event starts at 12pm. the plan is we will eat first and then do gaming!
Here is food and drink menu (No outside food or drink is allowed)
The event ends at 6pm. but once again you can continue using the Emerald Tavern’s game library, and hang out at a general table.
Virtual Coffee Shop Chat. Weekly Saturday @ 3p Central
This event is hosted by Faye this week and will be shorter than usual. “I think we need a chance to talk and discuss about random things. Be it queer issues, anime that you have been watching, or what your pet is doing. Just a nice relaxing social event.”
So thus a Virtual coffee shop meetup. Lets brew some good coffee, at home, and enjoy each others company. (Alternate beverages welcome :))
This will take place on our Discord in #general-voice-chat.
A link to the discord server can be found at https://lgbtqanime.club
If you have any problems with connecting to Discord please let us know!
Anime Afternoon/Night. This Saturday (Canceled)
Due to medical issues
currently, the playlist is…..
Knights of Sidonia
Death March to the parallel world rhapsody
summoned to another world for a second time|
Yuri!!! on ICE
Vampire in the garden
assassination classroom.
Show By rock!!!
Meetup for a Artsy coffee/Tea meetup at Bennu Coffee
This event is happening on This Thursday @ 2p
Join us to enjoy some good brew and Tea. While chatting and working on Art. If you’re not an artsy type, that’s cool too. 
Coloring books will be available as well.
Update: 7/28 We had Fun Coloring, Chatting and Drinking Coffee
Happy Holidays!
We hope everyone is staying warm and safe and healthy. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to a group admin if you need support or have questions.
Online Anime Night and Virtual Coffee Shop are still ongoing every Wednesday. Let us know if you have ideas for new types of meetup!
Some changes to upcoming meetups
Tonight is going to be the last anime night on Thursday. As it is moving back to Wednesday @6pm if you would like to watch with us, Join or discord or go to https://stream.lgbtqanime.club
The Coffee shop meetup is still on Wednesdays starting @ 2:45P
There is a New fan flick theater starting up on Thursday…..more details to come.
Quick Poll for Event Interest
We’re always looking to improve the group and make sure our members are getting enjoyment out of being a part of it! Please take this quick poll and check off any type of activity you’d be into! (You can check off as many different ones as you like!)