James Scott

Qmmunity + Calendar Editor

James Scott is a writer who has lived in Austin since 2017. He covers queer events, news, and anything pertaining to Austin's LGBTQ community. Catch his work writing film essays for Hyperreal Film Club, performing in Queer Film Theory 101 at Barrel O' Fun, or on his social media platforms: @thejokesboy on Twitter and Bluesky or @ghostofelectricity on Instagram.

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Wonderlands, Burger Bashes, and Bachata in This Week’s Arts Events
Wonderlands, Burger Bashes, and Bachata in This Week’s Arts Events
Get out and get weird

Arts, June 12, 2025

Baths, Blanton, and Belles Headline Our Weekday Events Roundup
Baths, Blanton, and Belles Headline Our Weekday Events Roundup
Arts and culture for the work week

Arts, June 12, 2025

Qmmunity: No FOMO, Only HOMO
Qmmunity: No FOMO, Only HOMO
The only cure for missing out is to actually be out and about, girl

Columns, June 12, 2025

Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events
Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events
Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

Arts, June 5, 2025

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet
Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet
A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

Columns, June 5, 2025

Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events
Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events
Multiple ways to get high ... on art

Arts, June 5, 2025

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet
Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet
Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

Columns, May 29, 2025

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and <i>Clueless</i>  in Our Recommended Events
KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events
You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

Arts, May 29, 2025

<i>Bay of Angels</i>, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events
Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events
Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

Arts, May 29, 2025

Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour
Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour
The late-night host and stand-up star talks touring, crowd work, and getting personal

Arts, May 29, 2025

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events
Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events
Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

Arts, May 22, 2025

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events
Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events
Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

Arts, May 22, 2025

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia
Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia
Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

Columns, May 22, 2025

Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar
Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar
Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

Music, May 22, 2025

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts
The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts
Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

Music, May 15, 2025

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events
Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events
Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

Arts, May 15, 2025

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events
Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events
The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

Arts, May 15, 2025

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors
Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors
How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

Columns, May 15, 2025

Celebrating Culture, History, and Hops With Kaiju Cut and Sew
Celebrating Culture, History, and Hops With Kaiju Cut and Sew
Owner Chris Gomez helps organize AANHPI markets, mahjong, and more

Arts, May 15, 2025

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts
Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts
Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

Music, May 8, 2025

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events
Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events
Arts and culture to fill your days

Arts, May 8, 2025

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events
Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events
Venture forth on the weekdays

Arts, May 8, 2025

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court
Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court
Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

Columns, May 8, 2025

Treat the Maternal Figure in Your Life to These Mother’s Day Events
Treat the Maternal Figure in Your Life to These Mother’s Day Events
Treat Mom to a stellar time at these local celebrations

Events, May 7, 2025

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies
Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies
Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

Columns, May 1, 2025

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts
White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts
Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

Music, May 1, 2025

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events
A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events
Arts and culture to keep you entertained

Arts, May 1, 2025

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events
Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events
Weekday nights are for arting

Arts, May 1, 2025

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events
Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events
Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

Arts, April 24, 2025

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing
Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing
Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

Columns, April 24, 2025

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