Upcoming events

Rainbow Connections ATX promotes the wellbeing and quality of life of LGBTQIA2+ older adults by bringing them and their allies together and creating community through potlucks, storytelling events, dances and more!

Harry Ransom Center tour of Live From New York! (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
Jan
25

Harry Ransom Center tour of Live From New York! (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)

A private docent led tour just for Rainbow Connections ATX!

10 spots available ~ RSVP to: [email protected] to reserve a spot!

 

Live from New York

The Lorne Michaels Collection

Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection explores the remarkable career of Lorne Michaels, from his early writing on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In to his pivotal role in shaping Saturday Night Live and beyond. Key moments from SNL's history will be highlighted, especially its role in reflecting and shaping societal discourse on politics, culture, and identity. Featuring sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, annotated scripts, and rare materials from SNL, as well as Kids in the Hall30 RockMean Girls¡Three Amigos!Wayne's World, and more. This exhibition highlights Michaels's enduring influence on comedy and culture.

This exhibition is guest curated by Steve Wilson. Learn more about the Lorne Michaels Collection here.

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Medicare 101 for LGBTQia2s+ Elders
Jan
28

Medicare 101 for LGBTQia2s+ Elders

Rainbow Connections ATX and AGE of Central Texas warmly invite LGBTQ+ elders and their allies to a Medicare 101 community presentation designed to provide clear, affirming, and trustworthy information about Medicare.

Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, and everyone deserves support that honors their lived experiences. This presentation will offer an overview of Medicare basics, important enrollment timelines, available benefits, and where to find personalized help—presented in an inclusive and welcoming space upRising: a church without walls

 This presentation is for you if you:

  • Are approaching Medicare eligibility

  • Are already enrolled and want to better understand your options

  • Support or care for an LGBTQ+ elder

What to expect:

  • Medicare explained in plain language

  • Time for questions and discussion

  • A safe, affirming environment centered on LGBTQ+ elders

Presented by:
Rainbow Connections ATX
AGE of Central Texas

We value the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ elders and look forward to connecting with you. Join us for an informative and empowering conversation about your health coverage and choices.

All are welcome. Allies encouraged.

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Feb
8

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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Zoom Tea Social HOUR
Feb
19

Zoom Tea Social HOUR

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

 

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Winter Queer Book Club Tea Social!
Feb
22

Winter Queer Book Club Tea Social!

Details

Felix Ever After
by Kacen Callender

Please have finished the book and arrive with a note or two for discussion.

A Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time
From Stonewall and Lambda Award–winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.

Felix Love has never been in love—and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it’s like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. What’s worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he’s one marginalization too many—Black, queer, and transgender—to ever get his own happily-ever-after.
When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages—after publicly posting Felix’s deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned—Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What he didn’t count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi–love triangle....
But as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.
Felix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognizing the love you deserve.

ZOOM link of Winter Queer Book Club Tea Social will be given to those registered.
*(it will be over Zoom - BYOT ~ Bring Your Own Tea!)
Please email me at [email protected] to register.

Copies both in e-book and audibooks can be borrowed from the Austin Public Library. If you are unable to use e-books or audio and can not buy your own print book email [email protected] and one will be provided for you.
Discussion will be led by Robert Arambel

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Zoom Tea Social HOUR
Jan
15

Zoom Tea Social HOUR

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

 

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Campfire Queer Storytime
Jan
11

Campfire Queer Storytime

Details

Come bask in the glow of our Qmmunity's greatest strength our stories.
Campfire Queer Storytime is a free monthly event where invited guests are given 10-15 minutes each to share a story, read a favorite writer, read their own writing, sing a song or two, lead a ritual, show and tell, share about someone they miss, the only rules are to not use the time to hurt oneself or others.
Adult topics on occasion.
This is an outdoors event.

If you'd like to be a featured guest at a future Campfire please email *BOB* at:
[email protected]

ALL LGBTQIA2+Allies welcome!
Thank you to the Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Jan
11

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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RCATX presents at Austin Clubhouse
Jan
9

RCATX presents at Austin Clubhouse

🌈 You’re Invited!


Join RCATX at Austin Clubhouse for a welcoming and uplifting gathering celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and allies! Come learn more about the work RCATX is doing in our community, connect with others, and make new friends in a supportive, inclusive space.

We’d love to have you with us—your voice and presence matter.


To register, please email Annie at [email protected].

To learn more about Austin Clubhouse, visit https://www.austinclubhouse.org/

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

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Campfire Queer Storytime 2025 Wrap Up Edition
Dec
14

Campfire Queer Storytime 2025 Wrap Up Edition

Details

Come bask in the glow of our Qmmunity's greatest strength our stories.
Campfire Queer Storytime is a free monthly event where invited guests are given 10-15 minutes each to share a story, read a favorite writer, read their own writing, sing a song or two, lead a ritual, show and tell, share about someone they miss, the only rules are to not use the time to hurt oneself or others.
Adult topics on occasion.
This is an outdoors event.

If you'd like to be a featured guest at a future Campfire please email *BOB* at:
[email protected]

ALL LGBTQIA2+Allies welcome!
Thank you to the Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Dec
14

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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Zoom Tea Social HOUR
Dec
11

Zoom Tea Social HOUR

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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7th Annual SAGE Table Intergenerational Holigay Potluck
Dec
10

7th Annual SAGE Table Intergenerational Holigay Potluck

Details

You're Invited to the 7th Annual SAGE Table Austin presented by Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare!
We are THRILLED to announce Take Note ~ the acapella group of the Austin Gay Men's Chorus as well as Richard Gartner will be providing some wonderful music for us all to enjoy!

Due to limited space, we do require an RSVP for this free event.

RSVP at: [email protected]

Join us for a multi~generational potluck of the LGBTQIA2+ Allies Qmmunity of the greater Austin area.
While our main focus is ages 18-110 this is a family friendly event we just request that any minors attend with their guardian.
Feel free to bring a homemade dish, store bought treat, or just you to gather and celebrate our GAYMAZING Qmmunity.
This is a sober event, and we appreciate your cooperation.

SAGE Table is a national project created by SAGE, the country's oldest and most known agency providing advocacy and resources to the older adult LGBTQIA2+ Qmmunity.

Info about SAGE Table:
Loneliness and social isolation threaten everyone as we age—but they’re more likely to be problems for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Older people who are LGBTQ+ are:
2x as likely to be single and live alone
4x less likely to have children to care for them
Older LGBTQ+ people have additional barriers that reinforce isolation:
2 in 5 feel disconnected from the younger LGBTQ+ community
9 in 10 expect healthcare providers to discriminate against them
Through SAGE Table, we can reach out—person by person, community by community—to connect with one another. Together, we can build our own, real-life social network to support our LGBTQ+ elders.

Accessibility:
All Rainbow Connections ATX events are free, near parking & public transportation, and ADA compliant. ENG- ASL interpreters are also provided - please let us know of any accommodations we can make so that you feel welcome.

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Fall Queer Book Club Tea Social! Marsha by Tourmaline
Nov
16

Fall Queer Book Club Tea Social! Marsha by Tourmaline

Details

Marsha
by Tourmaline

Please have finished the book and arrive with a note or two for discussion.

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Featured in The New York Times‘s Nonfiction to Read This Spring

Black transgender luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQIA+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy.

“She is the preeminent and foremost scholar on Marsha P. Johnson. . . . To us, Tourmaline is the expert.”—Janet Mock, Allure

“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.” Rumor has it that after Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. Marsha, a legendary Black transgender activist, embodied both the beauty and the struggle of the early gay rights movement. Her work sparked the progress we see today, yet there has never been a definitive record of her life. Until now.

Written with sparkling prose, Tourmaline’s richly researched biography Marsha finally brings this iconic figure to life, in full color. We vividly meet Marsha as both an activist and artist: She performed with RuPaul and with the internationally renowned drag troupe The Hot Peaches. She was a muse to countless artists from Andy Warhol to the band Earth, Wind & Fire. And she continues to inspire people today.

Marsha didn’t wait to be freed; she declared herself free and told the world to catch up. Her story promises to inspire readers to live as their most liberated, unruly, vibrant, and whole selves.

ZOOM link of Fall Queer Book Club Tea Social will be given to those registered.
*(it will be over Zoom - BYOT ~ Bring Your Own Tea!)
Please email me at [email protected] to register.

Copies both in e-book and audiobooks can be borrowed from the Austin Public Library. If you are unable to use e-books or audio and cannot buy your own print book email [email protected] and one will be provided for you.

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Zoom Tea Social HOUR- Cancelled
Nov
13

Zoom Tea Social HOUR- Cancelled

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Nov
9

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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LGBTQIA2+ Advance Directives Workshop
Nov
6

LGBTQIA2+ Advance Directives Workshop

FREE ADVANCE DIRECTIVES WORKSHOP

For Austin Area LGBTQIA2+ People Ages 18-110

Your Workshop Leader: Elizabeth Brenner, Attorney at Law

If you are 18+ and LGBTQIA2+ and haven't taken care of your Advance Directives or you have but have questions THIS event IS FOR YOU!
Our presenter has years of experience, and we want you to feel confident about your wishes.
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK.. they're too young, it's too morbid to think about, I'll do it later....why not come and take advantage of being able to ask a lawyer for free any questions you may have about these documents!
Take notes ~ get the forms ~ do as little or as much as you'd like but start.

What are Advance Directives?
Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes.
The common advance directives for health care is the durable power of attorney for health care.

  • Durable power of attorney for health care: A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that names your health care proxy, a person who can make health care decisions for you if you are should be familiar with your values and wishes. A proxy can be chosen in addition to or instead of a living will. Having a health caunable to communicate these yourself. Your proxy, also known as a representative, surrogate, or agent,re proxy helps you plan for situations that cannot be foreseen, such as a serious car accident or stroke. Learn more about choosing a health care proxy.

Think of your advance directives as living documents that you review at least once each year and update if a major life event occurs such as retirement, moving out of state, or a significant change in your health.

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Zoom Tea Social HouR *Rescheduled to 23rd*
Oct
23

Zoom Tea Social HouR *Rescheduled to 23rd*

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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Paint Workshop (age 50+)
Oct
22

Paint Workshop (age 50+)

  • 8601 South 1st Street Austin, TX, 78748 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

🎨 Calling All LGBTQIA+ Elders (age 50+)! 🌈

Join us for a joyful, creative painting workshop designed especially for LGBTQIA+ elders who want to connect, express themselves, and have a little fun with a brush in hand!

No experience needed – all materials provided!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this is a safe, welcoming space to explore your creativity, share your stories, and build community with fellow LGBTQIA+ elders and allies.

Come as you are and let’s create something beautiful together. 🌈🖌️

RSVP: Contact Annie: [email protected]

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Lifelong Love: A Benefit Recital In Support Of Rainbow Connections ATX
Oct
18

Lifelong Love: A Benefit Recital In Support Of Rainbow Connections ATX

  • University United Methodist Church Chapel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join Rachel Wallis, soprano, and Sydney Sterrett, piano, for an hourlong recital celebrating a lifetime of Queer love, from childhood crushes and leaving home to building your chosen family. With hidden gems pulled from deep in the American Songbook and classics you’ve heard a million times, let’s get together to celebrate a space where Queer people have always—and will always—belong: the world of musical theatre.  

Rachel and Sydney met in law school where they performed in law-themed parody musicals together. They bonded over their music-filled upbringings, and the rest is history. Rachel is a classically trained singer who moved to Austin after graduating from the music conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. After a lifetime of opera, she’s loved spending the past few years singing in Austin’s amazing choirs, dipping her toes into other genres, and finally, presenting her first solo show to all of you!

 As soon as Sydney could read, she started playing the piano, knowing that when words fail, sometimes music could fill in the gaps. Though her day job as an assistant district attorney pays the bills, from law school to now, she’s always found a way to carve out a place for connecting with people through music. She finds no greater joy than sharing our stories, history, and emotions through song and can always find a tune for any occasion. 

 Rachel and Sydney will also be joined by their dear friend, tenor Graeson Lynskey, for a special duet!

 All donations benefit Rainbow Connections ATX, supporting intergenerational queer community in Austin.

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Rainbow Rollers Bike Club Nature Cruise & Bridge Party!
Oct
18

Rainbow Rollers Bike Club Nature Cruise & Bridge Party!

Details

RAINBOW ROLLERS RIDE!
Registration Required
To Register Click Here
Rainbow Rollers Nature Cruise & Bridge Party
( ROY-G-BIV Goes Roy G. Bridge )
Join our merry band of "Rainbow Rollers" (Rainbow Connections ATX + Ghisallo Cycling Initiative) We’ll take a celebratory roll over the BRAND NEW Country Club Creek Trail Bridge!
Despite being a major pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Roy G. Park to Krieg Field, the bridge has been closed for renovation and rebuild since its destruction in the 2015 Memorial Day flood. It's been a long time coming and we can't wait to cruise this crucial connector with you and all who Rainbow Roll!

NEED A RIDE? Ghisallo provides recumbent trikes (think: resting safely in a hammock while getting a wonderful workout). We also have traditional 2-wheel bikes. And helmets galore. Just make a note in the form when you register and we'll hook you up!

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Campfire Queer Storytime
Oct
12

Campfire Queer Storytime

Come join us for this free monthly Qmmunity gathering.

Each featured guest has 10 -15 minutes to share a story through storytelling, reading their own or a favorite author’s writing, show & tell, a song or two…however they like.

The only rule is to not use the time to hurt yourself or anybody else.

ALL WELCOME & English to ASL Interpretation Provided

Special thanks to The Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a Program of Family Eldercare

This is an outdoors event.

*Adult subject topics

Interested in sharing at a Campfire? Email the host World Famous *BOB* at:

[email protected]

 

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Oct
12

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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FREE Lavender Legends PROM!
Sep
27

FREE Lavender Legends PROM!

Welcome to the Lavender Legends Prom!

FREE – Ticket Required  - 18+

TIX HERE: Lavender Legends Prom (ages 18-110) Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Brought to you by a generous donation to Rainbow Connections ATX.

Come join us for a night of fun, dancing, and memories at Dottiewood Studios.

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*, DJ Ed West keeps us moving, live shows by live shows by KhushATX, Bobby Pudrido, and Moxie! Lite bites by Fork Fantasies ~ Mocktails by Khemo Valentino. Prom Pictures provided by Erika Rich and be sure to stop by the Sparkle Booth by Coco Coquette for some extra glam!

Need a break~ visit the Introvert Lounge, have a kiki in our Glamour Lounge, and be sure to get your social media moment in our Peach Fantasy area!

This is a sober event, fully ADA accessible, a tobacco free event, and all food is vegetarian or vegan. Clear the Air ATX is providing air filters and free masks. Masks are encouraged but not required.

Tickets are free but you must get one!

We will also be presenting the Lavender Legend of the year Award to one of our Qmmunity's fierce Elders/Legend!

Come and support and celebrate your Queer Elders!

All people attending this event are agreeing to the possibility of being photographed or appearing on video for possible future promotion. You are agreeing to these terms by attending.

*Rainbow Connections ATX is a program of Family Eldercare.

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Petting Zoo!
Sep
24

Petting Zoo!

Details

🌈🐰✨Calling All LGBTQIA2+ Elders!✨🐔🌈

Are you age 50+? Rainbow Connections ATX invites you to join them and the Golden Generations for a joy-filled time with fuzzy friends at our LGBTQIA2+ Elders Petting Zoo Day! 💕

Come connect, laugh and cuddle with some adorable animals while enjoying community, snacks and sunshine. Bring your friends, your smile and your inner child- this one’s for you!

To RSVP or to arrange transportation, contact Annie at: @[email protected]

Let’s make some memories- furry and fabulous! 🐾🌻

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Zoom Tea Social HouR
Sep
18

Zoom Tea Social HouR

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
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Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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Campfire Queer Storytime
Sep
14

Campfire Queer Storytime

Come join us for this free monthly Qmmunity gathering.

Each featured guest has 10 -15 minutes to share a story through storytelling, reading their own or a favorite author’s writing, show & tell, a song or two…however they like.

The only rule is to not use the time to hurt yourself or anybody else.

ALL WELCOME & English to ASL Interpretation Provided

Special thanks to The Vortex and Rainbow Connections ATX a Program of Family Eldercare

This is an outdoors event.

*Adult subject topics

Interested in sharing at a Campfire? Email the host World Famous *BOB* at:

[email protected]

 

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Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers
Sep
14

Online Support Group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers

The 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-2pm on Zoom
This is an online support group for LGBTQIA2S+ Caregivers and Allies caregiving for those in the community. It is a space of peer support led by Paige Schilt, LMSW and Robert Arambel, MSW Intern, offered by Rainbow Connections ATX.

All participants will be pre-screened to create a safer & supportive space.
Once you have been pre-screened you will be given the Zoom info and are free to drop in as you need.

Please do not share the group Zoom link - do feel free to share the interest form link (click & fill out to request a spot).

This support group is open to LGBTQIA2S+ people 18-110 who are currently caregiving, have been a caregiver in the past, and those who anticipate being in the caregiving role in the future.

There is value to past, present, and future experiences/preparations.

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Decompress Fest 2025: allgo's 9th Annual Community Healing Fair
Sep
13

Decompress Fest 2025: allgo's 9th Annual Community Healing Fair

✨Welcome to Decompress Fest 2025

allgo’s 9th Annual Community Healing Fair is happening Saturday, September 13th, at The Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St. Austin TX 78702, from 12 to 4 PM.

Join us for a day of relaxation and fun. This will be your opportunity to connect with community wellness resources in person, shop specialty marketplace, and attend some great workshops featuring some of our beloved community practitioners and healers.

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Summer Queer Book Club Tea Social
Sep
7

Summer Queer Book Club Tea Social

Details

Gay Like Me ~ A Father Writes to His Son
by Richie Jackson

Please have finished the book and arrive with a note or two for discussion.

ZOOM link of Spring Queer Book Club Tea Social will be given to those registered.
*(it will be over Zoom - BYOT ~ Bring Your Own Tea!)
Please email me at [email protected] to register.

Book Details
Chosen by Town & Country as one of the most anticipated books of the year!
Named "An LGBTQ Book That'll Change the Literary Landscape in 2020" by O: The Oprah Magazine

In this poignant and urgent love letter to his son, award-winning Broadway, TV and film producer Richie Jackson reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years.

“My son is kind, responsible, and hardworking. He is ready for college. He is not ready to be a gay man living in America."

When Jackson's son born through surrogacy came out to him at age 15, the successful producer, now in his 50s, was compelled to reflect on his experiences and share his wisdom on life for LGBTQ Americans over the past half-century.

Copies both in e-book and audibooks can be borrowed from the Austin Public Library. If you are unable to use e-books or audio and can not buy your own print book email [email protected] and one will be provided for you.

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Paint Workshop (age 50+)
Aug
27

Paint Workshop (age 50+)

  • 8601 South 1st Street Austin, TX, 78748 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

🎨 Calling All LGBTQIA+ Elders (age 50+)! 🌈

Join us for a joyful, creative painting workshop designed especially for LGBTQIA+ elders who want to connect, express themselves, and have a little fun with a brush in hand!

No experience needed – all materials provided!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this is a safe, welcoming space to explore your creativity, share your stories, and build community with fellow LGBTQIA+ elders and allies.

Come as you are and let’s create something beautiful together. 🌈🖌️

RSVP or if you need transportation: Contact Annie: [email protected]

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3rd Annual Legends of PRIDE Parade Moment
Aug
23

3rd Annual Legends of PRIDE Parade Moment

Details

You're INVITED! to walk with us in the 3rd Annual LEGENDS of PRIDE moment in the Austin PRIDE Parade!

We'd LOVE to have you join us (RCATX) to travel alongside the LEGENDS of PRIDE truck/float in this year’s Austin PRIDE Parade!
Register to join Rainbow Connections ATX & the LEGENDS of PRIDE!
Save the date Saturday, August 23rd please set aside from 5pm-9pm.
*As we get closer we can give you actual times we’ll need you to arrive and where to go exactly.

The float will be exclusively for our LEGENDS (60+), and we’d LOVE to have you & your friends join us alongside them!
Dress code is family friendly fun & fabulous with a bonus for anything that lights up (the parade is in the evening hours).
Any questions please contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

The first step in confirming your participation this year is to fill out the waiver by August 22nd.
Click Here To Register For PARADE

Huge thank you to AGE of Central Texas for joining us and providing accessible & air-conditioned seats for our Legends of PRIDE!
And Austin Alzheimer's Association for their continued help planning!
You are NOT registered until waiver is signed.

Click Here To Register For PARADE

*Are you or is someone you know LGBTQIA2S+ and 60 or older?
If you/they would like to ride (walk alongside option available as well) as a LEGEND of PRIDE have them register at the above link and choose LEGEND from the drop down menu!

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 Campfire Queer Storytime ~ BookWoman PRIDE Collab
Aug
17

Campfire Queer Storytime ~ BookWoman PRIDE Collab

Details

Join Campfire Queer Storytime Co-founder & Host World Famous *BOB* and Susan Post of BookWoman for an evening of LGBTQIA+ Poetry after Stonewall readings.
FREE!
Masks supplied and required for this indoors event.
Parking: A few spots in front and street parking on South side of building & behind building.
SUPER GAY POEMS
A celebration of queer poetry by the acclaimed critic and beloved Harvard professor Stephanie Burt.
To give, treasure, and inspire—a groundbreaking anthology that brings together fifty-one works encompassing the wide range of queer and trans verse after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. This extraordinary collection is a celebration of queer liberation and its sometimes fragile, sometimes ebullient flourishing across the world.

 

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Zoom Tea Social Hour
Aug
14

Zoom Tea Social Hour

Hosted by World Famous *BOB*


See old friends and make new ones!
We do have in person events again in the ATX area and once a month we gather on our Zoom link to have tea and chat.
We'd love to meet you! Please join our group if you plan on attending.
Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

*All FUN FORCE! events are a safer space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.
By participating you are agreeing to this code of conduct as well as stating that you are 18 plus years of age.

World Famous *BOB* (she/him/they) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom Social Hour
Time: 7-8pm Central
Join Zoom Meeting:


Zoom Tea Social Link

Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: PRID3
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,88478713091#,,,,*668262# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 884 7871 3091
Passcode: 668262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb1q0C6g7n

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 AMAGING! FREE PRIDE SHOW
Aug
11

AMAGING! FREE PRIDE SHOW

Details

FREE LIVE AMAGING! SHOW at Austin Central Library
Tix are required and available free on EventBrite:
CLICK HERE FOR FREE TICKETS

AMAGING!
age is more than just a number ~ it’s a story!

I often say that hanging out with older people is like getting a postcard from your future, and who wouldn't want to read that? It's not always the easiest thing to find somebody 30 years older or younger than you, life inevitably brings us to different spaces. We’ve done the work for you, and you’re invited!
AMAGING! is a collection of five people in the Queer Qmmunity in Austin, ages 65 and older who are willing to share their stories on stage. The audience is invited to shatter their pre-existing ideas of what aging means and re imagine a future inspired by the proof in front of them.
Proof that age is more than just a number ~ it's a story and story is the thing that connects us all.
Originally produced by The Vortex, World Famous *BOB*, Rainbow Connections ATX a program of Family Eldercare.

Starring 5 Gaymazing LGBTQIA2+ Storytellers, All 60+
Rev. Babs Miller, Glenna Sue AKA Sparkle, Anna Nguyen, Masha Leah, Richard Rollin Gartner, and Directed by World Famous *BOB*.
There will be ENG-ASL interpreters.
There will also be air filters provided by Clear the Air ATX.
Teens and adults welcome!

 

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Attendee Code of Conduct

Our events are a safe space for people to connect and share their thoughts ~ anyone found to be upsetting that balance will be disconnected or asked to leave. Treat people kindly, how you'd like to be treated.

Online Events:

Your level of participation with audio and video is up to you, but we do require interaction in the chat if you choose to be off camera.

Must be at least 18 years of age to participate in our online events.