Austinite Xavier Schipani identifies as a trans man; he also identifies as an artist. These two identities interlock and fuel the power behind his creative work.

Self-empowerment is key for local rapper and advocate Queen Austin, who performs as Ms. Amazing Head. Her 2021 EP, Attention Whorez, represents her first official release.

Drag introduced itself to Alexander Danger, aka Alexander the Great, on Fourth Street – flashing in the multitudinous gems of drag queen shows at all the queer bars.

A few introductory facts about Bears Rebecca Fonté: She has a cat named Buttons who experiences the inverse of Zoom fatigue; her virtual meeting backgrounds are excellent; and she used to, in fact, be a theatre person.

In 1973, Patrick Haggerty recorded and released his band Lavender Country’s eponymous debut album, which is considered the first openly gay-themed album in country music history.

Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill 25, which bans Texas K-12 students from competing on a school sports team that doesn’t align with their assigned gender at birth.

The sun is rising on a world of good vibrations somewhere, kids, so listen:

A little over a week before opening night, the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF), running Aug. 26-Sept. 6, has announced it will be moving all in-person screenings to Galaxy Highland, and pulling back on its schedule of special events.

Throughout the “pandeuxmoi,” festivals have transformed in all manner of innovative means. As always, Austin’s queer community is keeping it cutting edge, with this month’s Proud Voices interactive audio festival giving folks a new way to celebrate queer art and engagement.