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The LGBTQ Side of SXSW: OUTLander Spring Festival

During SXSW, an equally awesome and certainly more queer festival will be happening in Austin. On March 9th at as part of OUTLander’s Spring Festival, Main Screen will show episodes of Words With Girls, Unicorn Plan-It, and Gay Street Therapy along with a live performance from Haviland Stillwell.

By Brittani| February 28, 2013 | 20 Comments
Straddleverse

Phenomenal Fun Photos From Phresh Cutz February Fundraiser

It’s your monthly dose of party pictures from Phresh Cutz, a queer pop-up barbershop where cool kids, excellent hair and queer sensibilities come together to make magic.

By Vanessa| February 28, 2013 | 6 Comments
The Scene

Autostraddle’s Guide to Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend 2013 in Palm Springs

You should go to Palm Springs April 3rd to the 7th for Dinah Shore Weekend (aka lesbian spring break) because our girls from Unicorn Plan-It and Words With Girls say so. Brittani is hilarious and she made this guide just for you.

By Brittani| February 25, 2013 | 30 Comments
Straddleverse The Scene

You Should Go: PHRESH CUTZ February Fundraiser

“As always, you don’t need to get a haircut to come hang out, all ages, sexualties, genders, and hair types welcome. So come hang this Saturday! We’ve missed you.”

By Vanessa| February 21, 2013 | 4 Comments
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Straddleverse

We Were There: Queer Ladies Speed Dating at Strand Bookstore, Valentine’s Day Edition

This is a gallery of cute girls speed dating in a bookstore and a motivational speech about community building because you deserve it. Happy early Valentine’s Day!

By Vanessa| February 11, 2013 | 18 Comments
The Scene

All The Queer Valentine’s Day Parties That We Know About

A round-up of the cutest, hottest queer Valentines parties around North America.

By Gabrielle Korn| February 9, 2013 | 38 Comments
Fashion/Style

We Were There: Tomboy Tailors’ Grand Opening In San Francisco

Saturday’s grand opening of Tomboy Tailors in San Fran was amazing! We missed you. Here are some pictures of how hot and adorable everyone was.

By Araguaney| February 7, 2013 | 25 Comments
Straddleverse

We Were There: Phresh Cutz Pop-Up Barbershop Chopped Some Locks

We did a thing, and people are paying attention, because we deserve it like that. And more importantly: so do you. In case you don’t believe that, here’s a gallery of perfect pictures to prove it.

By phoenix| January 21, 2013 | 15 Comments
Straddleverse The Scene

You Should Go: PHRESH CUTZ Queer Pop-Up Barbershop Is Back In Brooklyn Saturday

An amazing chill accepting relaxed fun pop-up barber shop party situation where anyone can show up and have a drink, get a haircut, chat to some cool humans, dance quite a lot, and generally have a fanfuckingtastic time.

By Vanessa| January 18, 2013 | 21 Comments
Straddleverse

International Autostraddle Meetup Week Happened And This Is What It Looked Like

If we lived in the 90s I would’ve made a huge scrapbook with all the cute photos you sent in from International Autostraddle Meetup Week(s), but we live in 2012 so here’s a gallery of 300+ photos instead. FYI: You are all SO CUTE.

By Vanessa| November 23, 2012 | 70 Comments
Straddleverse

An International Meet-Up Week Sexy Surprise

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T BE ANY MORE EXCITED.

By Gabrielle Korn| October 12, 2012 | 17 Comments
Straddleverse

It’s All Happening: Welcome To International Autostraddle Meet-Up Weeks!

OMFG IT’S TIME TO MEET-UP! Find your city on the list and wash your lucky shirt.

By Vanessa| October 12, 2012 | 69 Comments
Straddleverse

International Autostraddle Meet-Up Weeks: You’ve Earned It

We want to hang out. Like, a lot.

By Vanessa| October 4, 2012 | 519 Comments
Straddleverse

Phresh Cutz Was Phenomenal, Here Are Photos And Words To Prove It

“I wanted something loud and beautiful and bright. Something truly practical but also out-of-control fun. Seriously, who says that you shouldn’t have it all?”

By Vanessa| September 4, 2012 | 23 Comments
Straddleverse

Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand Bookstore Happened, Was A Huge Success

Approximately 90 people showed up, Gabby stood on a table, Carly wore a bow tie, and you’re all really cute.

By Vanessa| August 16, 2012 | 79 Comments
Straddleverse

Famous Autostraddlers Will Host Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand

The rumors are true: Gabby and Carly are hosting Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at the Strand in New York next week!

By Vanessa| August 9, 2012 | 39 Comments
DIY / Crafting / Food / Home Food and Drink

Get Baked: A DC Brunch Diary and Recipe Book

On July 12th, a bunch of D.C. area ‘straddlers had brunch together. We’ll always have brunch. Also, 15 recipes from brunch.

By Carmen| July 22, 2012 | 61 Comments
Television

The Real L Word Season 3: Brooklyn Premiere Party Highlights

Estie is the new Sah-Dah.

By Esther| July 11, 2012 | 11 Comments
Straddleverse

Ladies, Start Your Skillets: International Summer Brunch Day Is This Sunday

Don’t you dare forget!

By Laura| July 11, 2012 | 37 Comments
Straddleverse

You Should Come: July 15th Is International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Day

Brunch with Autostraddle, all over the world! Mark your calendars.

By Laneia| July 2, 2012 | 386 Comments
Sex + Relationships

Judge a Book By Her Cover: Queer Ladies Speed Dating at Strand!

An alarmingly relevant speed dating experience for queer ladies in NYC.

By phoenix| June 19, 2012 | 22 Comments
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