Upcoming & past events.
Women's History Month Texas Foremothers Brunch
You're invited to celebrate Women's History Month at an intimate brunch in the private mezzanine at Hold Out Brewing -- community and inspiration guaranteed.
We will create a simple and meaningful keepsake craft while learning from Becky Bullard, founder of Democrasexy, about some of our Texas foremothers: First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Rep. Barbara Jordan, Governor Ann Richards, activist Emma Tenayuca, and Texas Rep. Sarah Weddington. We'll sift through historical photos and poignant anecdotes to find pearls of wisdom from these women's lives that will inspire us to successfully engage in changemaking today.
Coffee and light snacks are included; additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. Craft supplies also included in ticket price.
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale based on your income. Each ticket price includes the same experience -- the purpose of the ticket tiers is to make the event accessible to more folks while also offering the chance for those who have the resources to support Democrasexy's organizing work on behalf of Texas women and LGBTQIA+ folks.
With deep gratitude to our sponsor Cristina Ayala Consulting, Strategies and Management, a Latina-led fundraising consulting firm that focuses on progressive candidates and causes.
Bi for Now - February Meet-up
Are you bisexual, pansexual, or questioning/exploring and feel like you don’t quite fit in anywhere? Maybe you don’t feel queer enough for queer spaces… or maybe people assume you’re gay when you’re more fluid… maybe you feel like you’re hiding your queerness in plain sight in "straight" spaces…
We need a space just for bi and pan folks! So come to the “Bi for Now” meet-up!
This is a really sweet group of folks who get together in a friendly and no-pressure space to color, chat, snack, and get to know each other. Not looking to date? You are more than welcome here! While some folks who come might be open to meeting a special someone, Bi for Now is more about building community, connecting over our shared experiences as bi/pan folks, and forging new friendships -- it definitely doesn't have meat-market vibes. :)
You will absolutely want to stick around after the meet-up for the Extragrams Drag Queen Game Show starting at 8pm!!! It's FREE.
See you at The Highball on Tuesday, February at 6pm for a sweet, feel-good community experience followed by drag. Yay!
All genders welcome! All relationship statuses welcome! Do you need to bring a non-bi/pan buddy to feel comfortable coming? That's totally fine!
Photo credit: Talented bisexual photographer Leah Muse
Tex Support - because everything is yikes
Not even two weeks into this presidency and it’s already A LOT. Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Leave feeling lighter.
No one is meant to handle all this alone. That's why Democrasexy is teaming up with Prism Integrated Health and OutWellness to offer connection, support, and JOY.
We will gather, get a little inspiration, and get the chance to share how we're feeling in a low-pressure way with the guidance and support of the mental health professionals at Prism Integrated Health (they are queer-owned and -operated!).
This meet-up is open to anyone who is concerned about the way things are going in Texas and the U.S.
We would love to share space with you and help you ease into the week with a sense of buoyancy.
FREE but donations are welcome to help us be able to compensate the facilitators.
Here's what one Tex Support attendee said about a previous meet-up:
"Becky created something really beautiful tonight, and I think everybody should be paying attention to the work she's doing with Democrasexy -- it's exactly what we need in our movement. It was relational, it was based in real care and emotion, and it allowed us to genuinely process with people we've never met before in a way that builds real, healthy community. Even more than that, it was an event that invited us to radically imagine a liberated future together in such a simple, accessible way. Building a movement that feels good is necessary to create the future we want, and this event demonstrated that it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. If you're a practitioner like me looking to learn something about organizing, don't miss the next one.
"Max from Prism Integrated Health was a phenomenal facilitator and space creator tonight. To know how special the event from Democrasexy was, four people literally walked in off the street at the beginning of the night not knowing about the event, and the four of them participated and stuck around for the whole time and walked away having been grateful to have stumbled upon us."
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Tex Support - Pre-Inauguration Edition
Are you feeling anxious as Trump's inauguration day approaches? Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Leave feeling lighter.
The dread and uncertainty we are feeling over the incoming administration is a lot. No one is meant to handle all this alone. That's why Democrasexy is teaming up with Prism Integrated Health and OutWellness to offer connection, support, and JOY.
We will gather, get a little inspiration, and get the chance to share how we're feeling in a low-pressure way with the guidance and support of the mental health professionals at Prism Integrated Health (they are queer-owned and -operated!).
This meet-up is open to anyone who is concerned about the way things are going in Texas and the U.S. or who has big feelings about the incoming administration.
We would love to share space with you and help you ease into the week with a sense of buoyancy.
FREE but donations are welcome to help us be able to compensate the facilitators.
Here's what one Tex Support attendee said about a previous meet-up:
"Becky created something really beautiful tonight, and I think everybody should be paying attention to the work she's doing with Democrasexy -- it's exactly what we need in our movement. It was relational, it was based in real care and emotion, and it allowed us to genuinely process with people we've never met before in a way that builds real, healthy community. Even more than that, it was an event that invited us to radically imagine a liberated future together in such a simple, accessible way. Building a movement that feels good is necessary to create the future we want, and this event demonstrated that it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. If you're a practitioner like me looking to learn something about organizing, don't miss the next one.
"Max from Prism Integrated Health was a phenomenal facilitator and space creator tonight. To know how special the event from Democrasexy was, four people literally walked in off the street at the beginning of the night not knowing about the event, and the four of them participated and stuck around for the whole time and walked away having been grateful to have stumbled upon us."
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Texas Foremothers Tour - Pre-Inauguration Edition (Sunday)
As we prepare for a new presidential administration to take office, connect with powerful Texas foremothers who continue to inspire us and fortify us for what's to come. Go home with ideas on how to connect with your own chosen ancestors and carry their wisdom forward as you create change today.
Meet at the main entrance to the Texas State Cemetery on Navasota Street.
We will then visit inspiring Texas women's grave sites -- including Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, and Sarah Weddington. We'll learn more about their legacies, and, using the archetypes of the tarot, apply lessons from their stories to our lives today.
Tour includes:
An intimate tour led by Becky Bullard, founder & CEO of Democrasexy and former co-host of The Rabble Texas politics podcast
Your own "Chosen Ancestors" kit including a specially selected crystal and journaling prompts
This tour costs $44.40 per person plus fees. Your purchase helps support Democrasexy's activism work on behalf of Texas women and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Want to get more involved? Join our civic action collective - The Civic Mystics!
We have Sarah Weddington to thank for arguing and winning Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court.
We have Barbara Jordan to thank for the first minimum wage law in Texas.
Ann Richards brought more women and people of color into Texas state government than anyone before or since.
Learn more about these incredible women and the lessons their lives offer us for today's trying times!
Texas Foremothers Tour - Pre-Inauguration Edition (Saturday)
As we prepare for a new presidential administration to take office, connect with powerful Texas foremothers who continue to inspire us and fortify us for what's to come. Go home with ideas on how to connect with your own chosen ancestors and carry their wisdom forward as you create change today.
Meet at the main entrance to the Texas State Cemetery on Navasota Street.
We will then visit inspiring Texas women's grave sites -- including Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, and Sarah Weddington. We'll learn more about their legacies, and, using the archetypes of the tarot, apply lessons from their stories to our lives today.
Tour includes:
An intimate tour led by Becky Bullard, founder & CEO of Democrasexy and former co-host of The Rabble Texas politics podcast
Your own "Chosen Ancestors" kit including a specially selected crystal and journaling prompts
This tour costs $44.40 per person plus fees. Your purchase helps support Democrasexy's activism work on behalf of Texas women and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Want to get more involved? Join our civic action collective - The Civic Mystics!
We have Sarah Weddington to thank for arguing and winning Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court.
We have Barbara Jordan to thank for the first minimum wage law in Texas.
Ann Richards brought more women and people of color into Texas state government than anyone before or since.
Learn more about these incredible women and the lessons their lives offer us for today's trying times!
Bi for Now - Holigay Meet-Up for Bisexuals & Pansexuals (Now with drag queens!)
Are you bisexual, pansexual, or questioning and feel like you don’t quite fit in anywhere? Maybe you don’t feel queer enough for queer spaces… or maybe people assume you’re gay when you’re more fluid… maybe you feel like you’re hiding your queerness in plain sight in straight spaces…
We need a space just for bi and pan folks! So come to the “Bi for Now” meet-up!
This is a really sweet group of folks who meet up in a very friendly and no-pressure space to color, chat, snack, and get to know each other. You will definitely want to stick around after the meet-up for the Extragrams Drag Queen Game Show starting at 8pm!!! It's FREE.
See you at The Highball on Tuesday, December 17 at 6pm for a low-pressure, feel-good community experience followed by drag.
This is the holigay edition, so come in your finest tinsel (or don't! literally this is very chill and while Becky our hostess LOVES a theme, you are not required to do anything but show up exactly as you wish).
All genders welcome! All relationship statuses welcome!
Photo credit: Talented bisexual photographer Leah Muse
Tex Support - Holiday Drama edition
Holiday season in the midst of this current political moment is A LOT. Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Leave feeling lighter.
No one is meant to handle all this alone. That's why Democrasexy is teaming up with Prism Integrated Health and OutWellness to offer connection, support, and JOY.
We will gather, get a little inspiration, and get the chance to share how we're feeling in a low-pressure way with the guidance and support of the mental health professionals at Prism Integrated Health (they are queer-owned and -operated!).
This meet-up is open to anyone who is concerned about the way things are going in Texas and the U.S. or who has complicated feelings about the election and/or the holidays.
We would love to share space with you and help you ease into the week with a sense of buoyancy.
FREE but donations are welcome to help us be able to compensate the facilitators.
Here's what one Tex Support attendee said about a previous meet-up:
"Becky created something really beautiful tonight, and I think everybody should be paying attention to the work she's doing with Democrasexy -- it's exactly what we need in our movement. It was relational, it was based in real care and emotion, and it allowed us to genuinely process with people we've never met before in a way that builds real, healthy community. Even more than that, it was an event that invited us to radically imagine a liberated future together in such a simple, accessible way. Building a movement that feels good is necessary to create the future we want, and this event demonstrated that it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. If you're a practitioner like me looking to learn something about organizing, don't miss the next one.
"Max from Prism Integrated Health was a phenomenal facilitator and space creator tonight. To know how special the event from Democrasexy was, four people literally walked in off the street at the beginning of the night not knowing about the event, and the four of them participated and stuck around for the whole time and walked away having been grateful to have stumbled upon us."
Bi for Now - November Meet-up
Are you bisexual, pansexual, or questioning and feel like you don’t quite fit in anywhere? Maybe you don’t feel queer enough for queer spaces… or maybe people assume you’re gay when you’re more fluid… maybe you feel like you’re hiding your queerness in plain sight in straight spaces…
We need a space just for bi and pan folks! So come to the “Bi for Now” meet-up!
This is a really sweet group of folks who meet up in a very friendly and no-pressure space to color, chat, snack, and get to know each other. You will definitely want to stick around after the meet-up for the Extragrams Drag Queen Game Show starting at 8pm!!! It's FREE.
See you at The Highball on Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm for a low-pressure, feel-good community experience followed by drag.
All genders welcome! All relationship statuses welcome!
Photo credit: Talented bisexual photographer Leah Muse
Tex Support - Election Grief Edition
Has the current political moment been weighing on you? Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Leave feeling lighter.
Election week is a lot. No one is meant to handle all this alone. That's why Democrasexy is teaming up with Prism Integrated Health and OutWellness to offer connection, support, and JOY.
We will gather, get a little inspiration, and get the chance to share how we're feeling in a low-pressure way with the guidance and support of the mental health professionals at Prism Integrated Health (they are queer-owned and -operated!).
This meet-up is open to anyone who is concerned about the way things are going in Texas and the U.S. or who has complicated feelings about the election.
We would love to share space with you and help you ease into the week with a sense of buoyancy.
FREE but donations are welcome to help us be able to compensate the facilitators.
Here's what one Tex Support attendee said about a previous meet-up:
"Becky created something really beautiful tonight, and I think everybody should be paying attention to the work she's doing with Democrasexy -- it's exactly what we need in our movement. It was relational, it was based in real care and emotion, and it allowed us to genuinely process with people we've never met before in a way that builds real, healthy community. Even more than that, it was an event that invited us to radically imagine a liberated future together in such a simple, accessible way. Building a movement that feels good is necessary to create the future we want, and this event demonstrated that it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. If you're a practitioner like me looking to learn something about organizing, don't miss the next one.
"Max from Prism Integrated Health was a phenomenal facilitator and space creator tonight. To know how special the event from Democrasexy was, four people literally walked in off the street at the beginning of the night not knowing about the event, and the four of them participated and stuck around for the whole time and walked away having been grateful to have stumbled upon us."
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Democrasexy's Election Spectacle Hope Watch / Doom Watch and Carnival of Care
Elections are a circus, amirite? That's why we're bringing all three rings to Cheer Up Charlies on Election Night for Democrasexy's Election Spectacle Hope Watch / Doom Watch and Carnival of Care!
No matter which way the night goes, we are going to want to be in community and we are going to need to look out for each other well beyond this election. Community care -- but make it a carnival!
You can look forward to:
Hosting by the fabulous World Famous *BOB*
A blessing and performance by Weird City Sisters
Pop girlies drag by Extragrams!
Dance jams by DJ Boi Orbison
Austin Fou Fou Ha clown burlesque
Comedians Ivy Le + Rochelle McConico + Lisa Smith
Astrology reading for the State of Texas by Serita Fontanesi
Tarot readings by Sister Temperance + Me Siento Muy
Weird City Sisters hosted bake sale and sock/blanket drive for our unhoused neighbors
Holding hands while watching election returns
Eating our feelings
Inspiring speakers
So many fun surprises!
We also know that regardless of who is president, the Texas Capitol is an absolute lion's den waiting to devour the rights of women and trans and queer Texans. We need to be prepared to do some lion taming once the state legislature reconvenes in January! *whip crack sound effect* That's why this event is a fundraiser for Democrasexy, a creative civic engagement organization that builds community and makes it feel good to get involved in movements for change.
Thank you to our event partners: Pop Girl Politics, Working Families Party, Deeds Not Words & Waking Giants! Sponsorships are still available - reach out to becky@democrasexy.com for details.
- ALL AGES WELCOME -
Tex Support - Virtual Meet-up to Process the Political Moment
Has the current political moment been weighing on you? Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Leave feeling lighter.
Bi for Now: A meet-up for bisexuals & pansexuals
Bisexual, pansexual, or questioning and in search of community? Come hang out!
Texas Foremothers Friday
On September 1st, more than 750 new laws will take effect in Texas, many of them harmful. But this September 1st would also have been Ann Richards' 90th birthday! Annie's List and Democrasexy are teaming up to honor Ann and four other Texas foremothers whose stories give us hope for the future and persistence to keep up our fight.
Texas Keeper Cider welcomes us for an intimate gathering in their taproom where we will create a simple and meaningful keepsake craft while learning from Becky Bullard of Democrasexy about First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Rep. Barbara Jordan, Governor Ann Richards, activist Emma Tenayuca, and Rep. Sarah Weddington. We'll sift through historical photos and poignant anecdotes to find pearls of wisdom from their lives that will inspire us to successfully engage in changemaking today.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Individual Tickets $50 - 100
Your purchase of a ticket is a contribution to the work of Annie's List to elect more progressive women in Texas.
This event has a capacity of 50 guests.
Tex Support (Second Meeting)
Has Texas been breaking your heart lately? Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Get what you need to keep going.
Tex Support
Has Texas been breaking your heart lately? Connect with others who get it. Get your feelings out. Get what you need to keep going.
Texas Foremothers Talk
Big hair, bigger legacies. These Texas women will inspire you to believe in the possibility of change in the Lone Star State (or anywhere).
Texas Foremothers Tours (Women's History Month)
Learn about three Texas foremothers who shaped history and how to connect with your own chosen ancestors.
Texas Foremothers Galentine's Day Tour
Learn about three Texas foremothers who shaped history and how to connect with your own chosen ancestors.
Election Lessons Learned: Comparing Notes on the TX Midterms
Texas progressives obviously have our work cut out for us when it comes to turning folks out to vote.
Leading up to the midterm election, I spent hundreds of hours creating content and events to try and drive voter turnout. I've compiled everything I learned from online & IRL interactions, surveys, and social media data into a brief presentation that I want to share with folks who are invested in galvanizing progressive Texans.
I also want to hear what you learned and observed this election!
Texorcism
Things have gotten spooky in Texas. Let’s summon our collective power to reclaim our rights this election.
NOT CHURCH - queer film screening & sing-a-long
If you grew up LGBTQIA+ in Texas there’s a good chance you had to abandon a faith community that was hostile to queerness. Not Church offers joyous healing alongside others who get you.
Chosen Ancestors Texas Tarot Tour
Learn about three Texas foremothers who shaped history and how to connect with your own chosen ancestors using the wisdom of the tarot.
Y'allentines Day
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my thems.
Let's show our love for trans, intersex & non-binary Texans! Because y'all means all.
Trans, intersex and gender-expansive Texans have been under attack by our state leaders and they are tired, y'all. We believe that LOVE is stronger than hate, so that's what this event was all about.
We basked in '90s middle school dance party vibes including...
'90s jamz from DJ Boyfriend.
Live music from Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chávez.
Drag performances by Extragrams.
Wig bar by Coco Coquette.
Jonathan Krugman was doing makeup touches.
Sound Sight Tarot gave mini tarot readings.
Photo booth by Cozy-Core Boudoir with a chance to win a photo shoot worth $400!
Plus, Rev. Remington Johnson moderated a panel discussion on how we can be better allies with trans advocate and creator Angel Flores from Season 6 of Queer Eye, Tabitha Hamilton, founder of Black Trans Leadership of Austin, intersex activist and City of Austin Human Rights Commissioner Alicia Roth-Weigel, and child psychologist Dr. Janie Black.
Our silent auction raised more than $3,000 for Black Trans Leadership of Austin.
Tickets were free for trans, intersex or gender non-conforming folks and the caregivers of trans kids. Allies had the option to cover the ticket price for a member of the impacted community. This event was all about solidarity!
'90s attire like totally encouraged.
ASL interpretation was offered.
XOXO,
Democrasexy (your home for creative civic engagement & pleasure activism)
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor Serena Hicks.
Thank you to our in-kind sponsor (trans-owned!) Ziggy's Naturals.
"Friends of Democrasexy" sponsors include Cates Legal Group, PLLC; Matt Glazer and Callie Langford; Cristina Gomez; Chris Seals; and Honor Roll.
Tequila sponsored by Dulce Vida.
Beer sponsored by Hold Out Brewing.
Additional support from Judge Andy Brown, Future Front, and Reductress Media.
Democrasexy Book Club #1 - “Controlling Women: What We Must Do NOW to Save Reproductive Freedom”
Kathryn Kolbert helped secure Roe v Wade and then saved our constitutional right to abortion when she argued the Planned Parenthood v Casey Supreme Court case in 1992.
Recently she got up on the TED Women stage to give us her expert opinion on what will happen to abortion rights in the hands of the current Supreme Court.
I can still hear the collective gasp in the room when she said, “The federal right to abortion will be gone within the year.”
She did not stutter.
She did not say “maybe.”
She said, “Give up the idea that the courts will save us. The courts are done.”
Luckily there is a very! handy! blueprint Kathryn Kolbert and Julie F. Kay laid out for us in their book “Controlling Women: What We Must Do Now to Save Reproductive Freedom.”
For this book club, we will discuss the path laid out in this book as well as brainstorm other ideas, imagine new narratives, and figure out how to bring in others. We’ll begin the hour with a LIVE interview with Kathryn Kolbert, so don’t be late!
This is not a moment for despair. It is a moment for radical hope supported by creative and sustained action.
Roe is dead. What will we birth in its place?