Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Through April 28, Wally Workman Gallery..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...on “the very queerest and most influential episodes that aired on the small screen.” What shows will they choose?..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...with a Q+A session, organizers promise, “This is a space to learn, be vulnerable, brave, and ask questions.”  ..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...but ongoing all four days will be DARKROOM, a blindfold-required sonic experience, and Lezbian Popcorn Cart, a celebration of..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...Stepping into RichesArt Gallery (2511-A E. Sixth), you don’t tense up with that..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

When She’s Not Touring With Star Musicians, Photographer Pooneh Ghana Settles in Austin

New Radio/East concert series highlights the globe-trotter’s indie origins

"...an "All Are Welcome" sign adorned with a cartoon gallery of local celebs, including music industry figures. Peeking out..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...make me aware enough. Seeing as that column also featured a massive photo of me, I'll take that to..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...After artistically intensive visits to both grayDUCK and MASS Gallery, I suggested to my companions that we lunch at..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...event series together thematically. "We wanted to open the space to those who want to send a message or..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...trans-cestors and non-binary/gender expansive guides and healers, find our shared demands for liberation, and be in witness to our..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...Babtist Women drag brunch (7pm), and the Black & Red Ball (10pm). Finally, Sunday, Sept. 17, contestants hit the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...meetup. Sat., Sept. 9, 7pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River. instagram.com/skygazeastro...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...in your recovery journey as well as community social spaces of other queer folks without booze in the background...."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...Month: the heterosexuals! Thu., June 8, 9:30pm. Elysium, 705 Red River. $9. instagram.com/boyzofaustin...."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...forward to many more years of creating a safe space, fostering love and acceptance," they say, "and standing as..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay

A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty

"...Songs Gothess Jasmine hosts and curates this intentionally lesbian/sapphic space with that gay Greek poet energy flowing through every..."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western

DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows

"...at 9pm at Cheer Up Charlies. But its origins predate CUC's current Red River digs...."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: House of South By

House of Lepore makes ballroom culture an official part of SXSW

"...ballroom family headed up by recent Champions of Change Spacemaker of the Year Award winner Mother Natalie Lepore. In..."

March 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...this day. His settlement Luck, built for 1986 film Red Headed Stranger, now hosts “Swamp Poppa” Tommy McLain and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...distance on Twitter now IRL and taking up line space at club bathrooms, and the anxiety tummy-aches from horking..."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Update Me Daddy

Updates on what's what in Austin's queer community, plus more queer events

"...Email yer résumé to symbolicasalon@gmail.com. 2) EMSKII, a "queer, redheaded, Electronic Music/ EDM producer, performer, and DJ," is releasing..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Sophia Lawson's Debut Photography Show Celebrates Her Second Home, the Mohawk

Sabrina Ellis performs at Lawson's "Still Sounds" on Wednesday

"...For Sophia Lawson, Red River Street institution the Mohawk represents her starting point..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Trent Johnson

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...1889. In 1901 it was replaced by the current stucco-covered limestone block building with an enclosed bell tower. After..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Airport Art Program Makes Every Flight a Trip to the Gallery

Got some time at AUS? There's many distractions in plane sight.

"...works like Erik Eley's arresting Shock Egg (2015), bending time and space near the cellphone lot. Marc Fornes' Meanderwing (2020) sculpture, a kaiju-sized..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Beautiful, Vibrant, and Queer

Bad news can’t overshadow the brilliance of Austin’s queer scene during Pride

"...more cleaves another seven event listings off my print space, and to say less amounts to wearing a blindfold..."

June 17, 2022 Column by James Scott

Through Steel, Wood, Glass, and Gas, Ion Art Turns Zilker Into a Glowing Wonderland

Enter the Neon Garden

"...Who made that eye-catching sign for Stubb's BBQ on Red River? Ion Art. Who made those signs for Maudie's..."

April 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...white hot pace. Such steep pricing of tickets perhaps ensured only true supporters of the Young Stoner Life Records..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Five Things to Do Outside of SXSW

Believe it or not, there's life outside SXSW this week

"...you. Here, for instance, are five of those. Davis Gallery: In the Wake of the Exodus..."

March 11, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Leave Them Kids Alone

Time to support trans kids, plus Frida Friday ATX's birthday!

"...Now that we've endured some bad news, it's time for a little queer..."

March 4, 2022 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...with the world premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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