The Austin Parenting Collective aims to create a community for parents and kids to have fun together, as well as to learn and share with each other whatever bits of wisdom and knowledge we may have picked up along the way. The Austin Parenting Collective welcomes any and all parents and anyone who is expecting to be a parent soon, including but not limited to, single parents, stay-at-home moms and dads, working moms and dads, and LGBT parents. This is an interactive group where members are able …

Building Community---One Person At A Time - Mission Statement: To build community by providing a discreet, safe venue for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans-Gender Professionals and their friends to meet, mix and mingle through weekly/monthly networking events. FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER- No Dues - No Fees - No Admission - No Obligation - Just show up and bring your friends! Please check out our website for updates and to sign up for the E-Newsletter: www.CapitalCityQSocials.com

Are you a bright, articulate LGBTQ professional who enjoys intellectual stimulation, the arts, and/or outdoors? In this friendship group we visit museums, meet for book club, hike, attend the ballet, swim, see live performances, etc. in a smoke-free, drug-free, mostly alcohol-free environment. This group is designed for people with these characteristics: Professionals (social workers, teachers, physicians, ballet instructors, engineers, retired, student, etc.) Bachelor's Degree or higher (or wo …

The Bisexual Network of Austin is a volunteer-run organization whose purpose is to promote the understanding and acceptance of bisexuality as a sexual orientation and identity. We seek to provide a safe and confidential place for all people, of any age, class, race, religion, culture or gender identity to explore bisexuality through open and safe discussion and social events. The Bisexual Network is open to anyone who already identifies as bisexual; anyone questioning their sexual orientation; p …

I believe the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, Queer, and Ally (LGBTQA) population has a large need for a more active parenting group in the Austin Area. We need a group that is inclusive of our families and that includes our strong allies and their families.  As LGBTQA people who have or hope to have children, both older and younger, we need to socialize and make friends with not only our straight allies but also to have other "family" friends.  We need to involve the people around us, our allies, our …

MCC Families / Rainbow Families of San Antonio (myspace.com/mccfamilies) organizes gatherings for those (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or straight) with children, considering children or supportive of our families. MCC Families offers opportunities to be involved at MCCSA, making connections and offering support to each other and our community. What is MCCSA? MCCSA is Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio. We are a church that is not focused on who you love on earth but who you l …

Let the outdoor activities begin. Spring is arriving in style! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The group is for women that identify as lesbians whether young or wiser, including bi and transgendered women that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise to have a safe place to meet women with similar interests. A place to connect intellectually, and socially without fear of boundaries being crossed. We provide formal monthly gatherings and support members that branc …

We are a group of people who seek to monitor and possibly influence legislation related to secular issues in Texas. Among our interests are church-state separation, educational issues, and social issues affecting the "nones." The members of SLAC are mostly members of the Center For Inquiry - Austin and the Atheist Community of Austin; however, we welcome all those interested in maintaining a separation of church and state as well as other reasonable (i.e. secular) actions by our state government …

Mishpacha is the Hebrew word for "family," which reflects the essence of our community.  Gay Jews Austin is truly that, a coming-together of Jewish GLBTs bound by the human ties that connect us;  our unique sexual and gender identities; and our links to the Jewish past. We are Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, secular and liberal.  And we come from all types of backgrounds. Our mishpacha is open to all GLBT Jews, spouses, partners, significant others and friends, whether Jewi …

Calling all LGBTQA climbing Homosapians! This is a Rock Climbing group designed just for YOU. All levels are invited and encouraged to join the group. We will be climbing mainly outdoors in, and around, Austin. I have been climbing for about 17 years (on and off) and I started this group because I know my fellow climbers are out there somewhere, so come out! Grab your harness, if you have more than one, bring it for a new, or old friend, and let's get our climb on! PS - there will be special eve …

If you want a group of supportive lesbian friends to hang out with, come and join us. Whether partnered or single, kids or no kids, come mingle and meet others to build relationships and community in our areas north of Austin. While this is not a political, or religious group, items of this nature & any interests are VERY welcome as the goal of this group is to establish community--in whatever legal capacity that may be... from pottery to poker, church to child-rearing, dancing to diving, tea-pa …

The main purpose of our group is to provide a forum for gay men and women to network, socialize, have some laughs and to create an actual community. Whether you're a recent transplant to Austin, or have been living in the area for a while, this is a great way to meet other gay professionals. The group provides opportunities for members to mix and mingle through happy hours, coffee hours, dinners, dancing, sports (how about kite flying?) and participation in numerous other community evens. Thi …

Love books and love women? Not necessarily in that order? This club is for lesbians who love to read and want to meet over wine and coffe and food to talk about great reads and anything else that may come up! Books chosen not necessarily limited to lesbian content, and open to suggestion and consensus. A library card is not required to gain admittance, but it might help~ We meet one Sunday morning a month in a public place like Central Market or Russell's Bakery.  Let's take this out for a spin …

This group is for gay men and women who are interested in meeting other gay men and women to share thoughts, experiences, ideas, and friendship. Austin is a great place to live and its a super gay friendly city so please join us and help create a group of friends you can connect with around Austin.

Women Out For Business is a group that brings together lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgendered business owners and professionals.

Meet other gay men and women who share a passion for personal transformation, exploring what truly matters in our lives and how connecting to others of like mind contributes to our sense of spirituality. Discover together the unique spiritual path upon which gay men and women walk together. The format for these monthly meetings will change to reflect the desires of the members. This is not a study group or reading group (no homework), but an opportunity to share concerns about the deepest issues …

With the number of people becoming more and more self-aware, enlightened and whole within themselves what kinds of relationships will reflect this evolution? Polyamory is the desire, practice, or acceptance of having more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved, and is sometimes described as consensual, ethical, or responsible non-monogamy. If you are on a path of spiritual discovery and/or are moving beyond the mainstream vie …

This is a social group for Gay and Lesbian couples in committed relationships who want to meet other local couples for friendship, support, and/or networking. Both couples with or without children are welcome. Make new friends and strengthen relationships! Members: Be sure to update your profile so we'll know a bit about you. You may use the message board to post ideas, make friends, organize an outing, etc. You are also welcome to use the email feature to contact those couples you would like to …