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Reading Rainbow Book Club

Name: Reading Rainbow Book Club
Start: 2026-10-28T18:30:00-05:00
Location: The Little Gay Shop

The Little Gay Shop

1902 E 12th Street, Austin, TX 78702

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Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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The Little Gay Book Club meets monthly to discuss LGBTQ+ literature and connect with fellow readers who get it. Come for the books, stay for the community — these gatherings are as much about the conversation and the people as they are about what's on the page.

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12:00 PM

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Little Gay Book Club: October Meeting

Sunday, October 18th, 2026

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Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

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Drag meets bingo at The Little Gay Shop — a night where the queens call the numbers, the laughs come fast, and you might actually win something. It's the kind of event that brings the whole community together for an evening that's equal parts hilarious and genuinely fun.

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October Meeting: Heartstopper Book Club

Sunday, October 25th, 2026

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Palm Springs Pride 2026

Friday, November 6th, 2026

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7:00 PM

Bingo night with a drag twist — local queens call the numbers, the crowd plays for prizes, and everyone's here for a good time. It's the kind of midweek event that reminds you why community spaces matter: low-key fun, zero pretense, and a room full of people who actually know how to have a laugh together.

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