Austin Galano Club

Austin Galano Club AGC is a non-profit corporation formed to serve the LGBTQA+ recovering community of the Austin area.

The Austin Galano Club (AGC) is a non-profit corporation formed to serve the recovering community of Austin and surrounding areas, specifically for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender community, their allies, and serving all 12-step based programs and related activities. The club is focused on providing a facility and operational support for the meeting spaces for such groups, as well as prov

iding social, community education, and service opportunities to the group members served. The club will operate to further provide a place for the recovery community to have a safe, affordable, comfortable place to gather, whether for a meeting or for social purposes. Although focused on serving the GLBTQ Recovery Community, AGC welcomes all persons in recovery, or supporting those in recovery, without regard to race, color, creed, or sexual identity or orientation. While new meetings are forming all the time, AGC currently serves 23 recovery groups from 15 anonymous fellowships, with 45 regular weekly meetings. Roughly 750 people per week from the community participate in meetings at AGC, and take advantage of the social space for fellowship, step work, and service work. AGC also hosts special events for the groups that meet there, and those serving the community at large with fundraisers and social gatherings. Join us in the coffee bar for fellowship, utilize the sponsorship area for 1:1 meetings, search for work/home/stepwork on one of the computers, or just hang out on the patio among all the flowers and plants (planted and cared for by our members). The love here is overflowing…we are continually humbled and grateful for what the community has produced.

👻Boo! It got just a little more spooky at Galano🎃🐈‍⬛
09/08/2026

👻Boo! It got just a little more spooky at Galano🎃🐈‍⬛

Please join us in celebrating our amazing Volunteer of the Month, Ashlii K.! 🏆💙Ashlii comes to Austin Galano every weeke...
09/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating our amazing Volunteer of the Month, Ashlii K.! 🏆💙

Ashlii comes to Austin Galano every weekend all the way from Leander and always arrives with a smile, a great attitude, and a willingness to jump in and help wherever she is needed. She works hard to keep the club organized, clean, and looking its best and somehow makes volunteering look easy! ✨🧹

Ashlii is truly a wonderful part of the Galano family, and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and positivity she brings to our community.

Here are a couple of cool facts about Ashlii: 📚
📖 She loves to read, and her favorite book is "A People’s History of the United States."
📺 Her favorite show at the moment is "Lioness."

Ashlii, thank you for being such an incredible volunteer and an important part of our Galano family. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙

The next time you see Ashlii around the club, make sure to say hello and congratulate her on being our Volunteer of the Month! 🎉👏

Congratulations, Ashlii! You’ve definitely earned it! 🏆💙

Here’s a sampling of the 30 pieces of art being auctioned on Saturday, September 12 at our 2026 AIR Show. The bid sheets...
09/05/2026

Here’s a sampling of the 30 pieces of art being auctioned on Saturday, September 12 at our 2026 AIR Show. The bid sheets have been posted, so you don’t need to wait to start the bidding process! The reception is from 3-6 pm and we’re also celebrating the City of Austin’s proclamation of September 10, 2026 as Austin Galano Club Day. Please join us for the festivities and pick up some original artwork. All proceeds benefiting AGC!

On Thursday, September 10, the City of Austin will officially proclaim Austin Galano Club Day, recognizing 14 years of s...
09/05/2026

On Thursday, September 10, the City of Austin will officially proclaim Austin Galano Club Day, recognizing 14 years of service to Austin’s LGBTQ+ community, allies and people in recovery.

To have our work recognized by our city leaders — including Mayor Kirk Watson and District 4 Council Member Jose ‘Chito’ Vela — is deeply meaningful. It says something important: the work happening within these walls matters to Austin.

Galano was built on the belief that LGBTQ+ people deserved a place where they could pursue recovery without leaving part of themselves at the door. From the beginning, members created more than meeting rooms. They created a place to belong.

Today, more than 1,000 people walk through our doors each week. They come for 12-Step meetings, to work with sponsors, to volunteer, to have a cup of coffee, connect with friends or simply be somewhere they know they are welcome.

Some arrive with decades of recovery. Others walk through the door for the first time unsure whether recovery is even possible.
They find each other here. That is Galano’s place within Austin’s larger LGBTQ+ history.

Austin’s q***r community has grown stronger and more visible over the past 14 years, supported in part by organizations and gathering places where people can come together, care for one another and build community. Galano is proud to be one of those places. Our particular contribution is recovery — providing a home where LGBTQ+ people and allies can find fellowship, support and chosen family.

Fourteen years ago, volunteers came together to build this Club. They could not have known every person who would eventually sit in these rooms, celebrate a sobriety anniversary here, find a sponsor, make a lifelong friend or discover that they were not alone.

We have built the place where those things could happen.

The City of Austin proclamation will honor that legacy. It belongs to the founders who imagined Galano, the volunteers who built it, the groups that made it their home, and every person who has helped keep its doors open for the next person who needs them.

Fourteen years later, those doors are still open. And Galano is more than a place created for Austin’s LGBTQ+ recovery community. It has become part of the fabric of Austin’s LGBTQ+ community — and part of the history we continue to write together.

Come Celebrate With Us!

Everyone is invited to join us at Austin City Hall on Thursday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m., for the official presentation of the Austin Galano Club Day proclamation. Come be part of this special recognition of the community we have built together.

Then join us Saturday, September 12, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at Austin Galano Club for our Austin Galano Day Celebration and AIR Show Auction:
https://www.austingalano.org/post/celebrating-artists-in-recovery-austin-galano-club-day

Come enjoy original artwork created by Artists in Recovery — and take home a favorite piece through the auction.

This proclamation belongs to all of us. Come celebrate 14 years of recovery, community and belonging — and what we are building for the years ahead.

Together, we build.

09/03/2026

Hey ya’ll! WiFi is back✅

Boo! 👻👻👻
09/02/2026

Boo! 👻👻👻

Wi-Fi UpdateUnfortunately, our Wi-Fi is currently out of service. We are working to resolve the issue and expect to have...
09/02/2026

Wi-Fi Update

Unfortunately, our Wi-Fi is currently out of service. We are working to resolve the issue and expect to have it back up and running by Thursday afternoon.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to get everything restored.

Thank you!

Austin Galano Club

Today was nothing short of AMAZING! 🏳️‍🌈✨Austin Pride and the parade were filled with so much love, joy, laughter, and C...
08/23/2026

Today was nothing short of AMAZING! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Austin Pride and the parade were filled with so much love, joy, laughter, and COMMUNITY! I’m beyond grateful for every single person who showed up, celebrated with us, supported us, marched with us, and helped make today so special. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Galano is thriving because of COMMUNITY. We are so incredibly grateful for each and every person who walks through our doors and contributes to what makes this place so special. No matter where you come from, what your story is, or where you are on your journey—you belong here. 🫶

Today was a beautiful reminder that when we come together, we are stronger, louder, and more powerful than we could ever be alone.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed OUT for our community! Today was fun, fabulous, meaningful, and everything Pride should be. 🌈✨

And of course… COME ON SOBRIETY! 🥳💪🏳️‍🌈
Recovery, community, and Pride—we’re doing this TOGETHER! ❤️

🌈

Happy ATX Pride 2026🌈
08/22/2026

Happy ATX Pride 2026🌈

🌈🌈Now on sale at the coffee bar☕️🏷️
08/18/2026

🌈🌈Now on sale at the coffee bar☕️🏷️

🌟 Volunteer of the Month: Jennifer C. 🌟Please join us in congratulating Jennifer C. as our Volunteer of the Month!Jennif...
08/02/2026

🌟 Volunteer of the Month: Jennifer C. 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer C. as our Volunteer of the Month!

Jennifer consistently shows up on time, ready to serve, and always goes the extra mile in everything she does. Her dedication, reliability, and positive attitude make a lasting impact on both our volunteers and everyone who walks through the doors of Galano.

She greets everyone with kindness, is always willing to answer questions, and never hesitates to lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed. I’ve also had several people personally tell me how much they appreciate Jennifer’s kindness, helpfulness, and the outstanding service she provides. Hearing that kind of feedback speaks volumes about the positive impact she has on our community.

When she’s not volunteering, Jennifer enjoys expressing her creativity through 🎨arts and crafts and can often be found enjoying a game of darts.🎯

Jennifer truly embodies the spirit of service and helps make Galano a welcoming, safe, and supportive place for everyone in recovery.

Jennifer, thank you for your hard work, compassion, and unwavering commitment. We appreciate everything you do for us and are proud to recognize you as this month’s Volunteer of the Month! 🎉🎉🎉

Pride Festival and Parade coming up on Saturday, August 22!! There are 2 fun opportunities to volunteer with Austin Gal...
07/25/2026

Pride Festival and Parade coming up on Saturday, August 22!! There are 2 fun opportunities to volunteer with Austin Galano Club!!

Pride Fest...
Come and connect with the community, share AGC's mission and help more people learn about recovery resources in Austin.
Volunteer slots from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Pride Fest Volunteer Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445AFA923A2FDC34-64729557-austin?useFullSite=true #/

Pride Parade...
Join AGC at the Austin Pride Festival for a joyful community gathering and a chance to give back.
We're looking for many volunteers (No Limit) to show that recovery is possible and we can have fun clean and sober!
Come and wave a flag! Hand out wristbands or fans, or just wave to people as we march/ride down Congress!
Volunteer slots from 7:30 to 10:30pm.
Pride Parade Volunteer Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445AFA923A2FDC34-64730116-austin?useFullSite=true #/

👋🏽Hi everyone,After the Children of Chaos meeting, someone was accidentally locked in the entryway between the security ...
07/20/2026

👋🏽Hi everyone,

After the Children of Chaos meeting, someone was accidentally locked in the entryway between the security bars and the front door.

I know we’re all sometimes in a hurry when closing up, but if you’re responsible for opening or closing the club, please take a moment to check the bathrooms and common areas before locking the building to make sure no one is still inside.

Thank you all so much for your help and attention to this! Have a great Monday🌈

🎉 What an incredible Anniversary Celebration!🐘A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out today to celebrate with us! Seei...
07/13/2026

🎉 What an incredible Anniversary Celebration!

🐘A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out today to celebrate with us! Seeing our Galano family and community come together made this anniversary one to remember.

🍛Our potluck was a tremendous success, and we are so grateful to everyone who brought a dish to share. Your generosity helped make the day extra special (and delicious)! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and Family Feud game! Your enthusiasm and support brought so much laughter and excitement throughout the day.

🎊 Congratulations to our raffle winners!
🏆 Janice P. – ARU Tickets
🏆 Peter N. – 2-Night Stay at the Austin Hyatt
🏆 Dede M. – Airfare + Hotel Package
🏆 Joshua M. – Tattoo Session with Travis Sleeper

👏 Family Feud Champions
🥇 1st Place: Women's in Solutions
🥈 2nd Place: T-Time

We also want to give a very special shoutout to Kenny, Mara, and Jaycee, for all of their hard work preparing the meat and making sure we had everything we needed for today's celebration. We couldn't have done it without you!

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who showed up, volunteered, donated, participated, and continues to support Galano. Your love and commitment are what make this community so special.

🌈 Next up is our, Pride Festival, and then this fall... 👻🎃 get ready for a VERY spooky party!Stay tuned for more details—we can't wait to celebrate with you again!

❤️ Thank you for another unforgettable anniversary. Here's to many more years of recovery, fellowship, and community at Galano!

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU to Mara and Kenny’s family! ❤️Over the last couple of days, they have poured so much time, energy, a...
07/12/2026

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU to Mara and Kenny’s family! ❤️

Over the last couple of days, they have poured so much time, energy, and love into preparing all of the delicious pork and chicken for our 14th Anniversary Celebration. So much of what makes today special happens behind the scenes, and their hard work has certainly not gone unnoticed.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you’ve done to help make this anniversary one to remember. We appreciate you more than words can express! ❤️🎉

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6809 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX
78752

Opening Hours

Monday 11:45am - 1pm
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11:45am - 1pm
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:45am - 1pm
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:45am - 1pm
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11:45am - 1pm
4:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

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