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Mortified: PRIDE Month

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Get ready to celebrate Pride Month with big laughs, bigger feelings, and just the right amount of secondhand embarrassment at Mortified: PRIDE Month in Austin!

This special Pride edition of the hit storytelling show brings together six brave souls who crack open their real childhood diaries, journals, letters, and notes and read them aloud on stage. No fictional drama here—just actual teenage crushes, cringe-worthy poetry, melodramatic rants, and wildly earnest confessions that somehow feel both hilarious and strangely heartwarming.

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Tickets: Available via linktr.ee/mortifiedatx
Accessibility: The show is ASL interpreted, so Deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members are fully included in the fun.

This is Pride Month done the Mortified way: instead of polished coming-out speeches, expect awkward middle-school ramblings, over-the-top crush obsessions, and the kind of teenage angst that makes you grateful you survived your own adolescence. You’ll laugh till you wheeze, wince in recognition, and probably leave feeling oddly proud of the weird kid you used to be.

The 7:30 PM Friday show is just one of three chances to catch the fun, with two additional performances on Saturday. Whether you come with your partner, your besties, or roll solo, you’ll be in a room full of folks who know that queerness, like adolescence, is rarely tidy—and that’s exactly what makes it worth celebrating.

Pride-themed storytelling from real people, real diaries
Comedy, catharsis, and community all rolled into one night
ASL interpretation to keep the show inclusive and welcoming
A perfect pre-game, post-dinner plan, or centerpiece to your Pride weekend

Grab your tickets early, dust off your own mental diary memories, and get ready to cheer on six courageous readers as they turn their most mortifying teen moments into a Pride Month party you’ll be talking about for ages.

Venue Details

The Highball is Austin's premier destination for unforgettable entertainment and nightlife. Located adjacent to the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, this vibrant venue offers a perfect blend of delicious food, creative cocktails, and high-energy entertainment.

Step into a world of excitement with seven uniquely themed private karaoke rooms where you can unleash your inner rockstar. Each room features different immersive decorations - from retro Nintendo vibes to circus themes and even supernatural settings. The digital karaoke system makes it easy to queue up thousands of songs across all genres.

Enjoy craft beers and custom cocktails from the full bar
Savor flavorful burgers and diverse menu options, including vegetarian choices
Experience regular events like Silent Disco, Cards Against Humanity, and Geeks Who Drink quiz nights

Beyond karaoke, The Highball hosts live music performances, dance parties, and interactive events like Butt Stuff Bingo that keep the energy high. With a spacious venue featuring classic nightclub décor, a stage, screens, dance floor, and climate-controlled patio, this entertainment hotspot can accommodate everything from casual nights out to private events for up to 300 people.

Whether you're planning a team outing, birthday celebration, or just looking for Austin's signature "weird" fun, The Highball delivers an authentic slice of the city's vibrant culture and nightlife.