Name: Queer To Tell: Austin - OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Start: 2026-05-20T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-20T21:30:00-05:00
Location: 1972 Women's Sports Pub

Queer Stories told by Queer People in Queer Businesses in Queer Austin. Theme: REVOLUTION. Doors: 7:00, Show: 7:30.
About this Event

Queer To Tell is thrilled to continue our OPEN MIC NIGHT series on May 20th at 7 PM at the 1972 Pub! Whether you want to be brave and share a story for a group of friendly, Queer strangers or just come for the vibes and maybe get a bit emotional, join us for what is sure to be unforgettable and heartwarming evening!

THIS WEEK'S THEME - "REVOLUTION"

Revolution is an integral part of the queer experience. It pulses through our collective history and shapes our personal journeys. The fight against shame, the search for acceptance, and the courageous choice to live authentically in a world that often seeks to silence us. For this show, we invite you to share a story of your own revolution, big or small. A moment of complete transformation, progression, or even regression. It could be the day you took to the streets in protest, the moment you transitioned into the person you always knew you were, or the time you stood tall against your high school bully. Whether it’s a bold call to arms or a quiet act of defiance, we want to hear about the moments that reshaped you. Like queer icon Sylvia Rivera once said, “I’m not missing a minute of this. It’s the revolution!”

OPEN MIC GUIDELINES

Storytellers can submit their interest to perform via our interest form or in a bucket we will have set up before the show.

Then, right before the show, 6 - 7 Storytellers will be drawn at random to share an autobiographical story ranging from 5 - 7 minutes (3 pages double spaced) in accordance with the theme for the evening. Storytellers will be timed. At the 6 minute mark, our timekeeper will raise their hand to let you know your time is almost up. Then at 7 minutes, you will be cut off. These guidelines are in place in the interest of fairness for all participants and to keep the show moving.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Queer To Tell is a NYC born national storytelling series that features LGBTQIA+ storytellers, is hosted by a local drag/queer performance artist, and takes place at Queer-owned/affirming spaces across the country. The series takes place in non-traditional performance spaces to create a space that feels like an intimate gathering audiences are happening upon rather than a theatrical performance. Each show has a different theme that allows for storytellers to share the universal experiences we as a community share but also the nuances of our different identities. This series was established to document the myriad of stories that exist within the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitate and encourage community building, and claim space in places that are actively celebrating and protecting us.