LGBTQ+ Pop-Up Cultural Center + Community Social

Join us for Austin’s first LGBTQ+ Pop-Up Cultural Center + Community Social!

Be part of Austin LGBTQ+ history as we come together to celebrate our community and help shape the future of the City’s first LGBTQ+ Cultural Center.

Monday, August 17, 2026; Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street

5:00–7:00 p.m.
*Community Social
*LGBTQ+ Resource Fair
*Live performances featuring Brigitte Bandit & friends, House of Lepore, and DJ Scam Likely

7:00 p.m.
The City of Austin LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission meeting, focused on the future of Austin’s first LGBTQ+ Cultural Center.

Whether you’re interested in arts and culture, community building, advocacy, or simply connecting with others, we hope you’ll join us for this special evening.

Want to speak at the Commission meeting?
*Sign up to provide in-person public comment any time before the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
*To provide virtual public comment, contact Ryan Sperling by the day before the meeting at Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov.

Parking: Parking validation is available for attendees who park in the Austin City Hall garage.

**This event is a project of the City of Austin LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission and community volunteers, co-sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem José “Chito” Vela and Council Members Vanessa Fuentes, José Velásquez, and Mike Siegel, with support from AIA Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Alliance.

We can’t wait to celebrate, connect, and imagine the future together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️