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SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration
"...the suitably disco-themed Truly Outrageous karaoke room at the Highball, Torres looks dressed for the location, with a threaded..."
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March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
First Look: Endo
An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty
"...classic Japanese flavors. For instance, we sampled a gin highball with aromatic peach liqueur that got a burst of..."
March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin
Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week
Our guide to community events for the week
"...Tuesday 5, the Highball..."
March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen
For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes
Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Rain on Me
A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell
This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline
Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar, 512/383-8309. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves
Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas
"...of 2023's Fantastic Fest. Fri., Sept. 22, 10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. fantasticfest.com...."
Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers
A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes
The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again
Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt
Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Transing Pride
ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar, 512/383-8309. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Prep for Pride
Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Sporty Spice
Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte
Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own
Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes
Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying
"...but even more fun to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar. instagram.com/extragramsatx...."
June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride
Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events
"...Leslie Cochran perform live. Tue., June 6, 8pm. The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar, 512/383-8309. $15. instagram.com/workoutwithericanix...."
June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio, itchy-O, Fontaines D.C., Ash Lauryn, Nas & Wu-Tang, and more
"...ire'ne lara silva cross-pollinates the experiment. – Christina Garcia itchy-OThe Highball, Thursday 22 Far Out Lounge, Friday 23 (w/ Thor..."
Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia
The Ritual of Itchy-O
The Fantastic Fest house band returns, and goes Far Out
"...Wolf's Convergence Station, or the crammed environment of the Highball (and the surrounding area, into which they will inevitably..."
Sept. 19, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?
What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?
"...Pour ingredients in a highball glass, add ice, and stir; garnish with a fresh..."
July 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know
Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago
"...well. Black Red Black took up residence at the Highball on South Lamar and, when it got torn down,..."
April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young
Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists
The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand
"...band opted for a three-song set at the in-house Highball lounge. After a funny false start to "Summer Girl,"..."
Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Romantic Drink Recipes for Valentine's Day
Ditch the red wine for these romantic cocktails
"...Directions:Run a lemon along the edge of a highball glass and rim with Twang-A-Rita Citrus Splash..."
Feb. 12, 2021 Food Post by Savannah Burns
The Party Never Stops with the Uncaged New Year's Eve Bash
Meet the Cheddar Goblin in an 8-Bit Alamo as South Lamar goes virtual
"...(the chain’s unofficial mothership venue), as well a digital Highball bar, "and it was a blast,” said League. “It..."
Dec. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Vulcan Video Lives in the Alamo!
Not a dream! Not a what-if! Video Vortex comes to South Lamar!
"...be available at the Alamo South Lamar and the Highball bar. You'll be able to take two titles at..."
Oct. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Matthew McConaughey Dives Into the Whiskey Biz
Plus two refreshing summer cocktail recipes
"...lime and top with sparkling water; serve in a highball with the lime...."
