Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock the..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...place to relish art and partake in some of Austin’s most delectable offerings.   – Cat McCarrey “Ode to..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...About two hours into the first of two Austin stops on her Celebration Tour, an exasperated Madonna explained..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Gillette, Como Las Movies, and more. Indoor hits rising Austinites the Pinky Rings, Billy Glitter, and Haha Laughing, plus..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lake Travis Being Book Banny: Lake Travis ISD officials..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

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

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

"...to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Booked and Busy

Pride in Black ATX starts a book club, and a new queer comedy competition gets funded

"...Celebrating Black queer Austin is a task taken on by a..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Thursday 8, Austin Creative Reuse..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Feb. 4. Heads-up to queers: Thursday, Feb. 1, is PRIDE night!  – James Scott Groundhog Day..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...For the leather bar lover: The Austin Eagle with host Cheeki Khant. For the roommate riffraff:..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...with the institution's ordinary processes." Thus, for example, the Pride and Equity Faculty Staff Association can no longer receive..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...a 1997 Chronicle feature, the "hoot night" is an Austin invention, conceived by Michael Hall in the Eighties and..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...year of change: From January to this very December, Austin's queer community weathered good, bad, and neutral shifts to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity’s 2023 Gift Guide

Gifts for the els, bees, gees, and teas – and the pluses!

"...chic dad hat comes in three colorways – lavender, black, and white – with hearts & sparkles embroidered around..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

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

"...don't like them … well, the "Feedback" email is mail@austinchronicle.com. Be gentle...."

Nov. 17, 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

"...against a pretty small pool of LGBTQ comics in Austin. Why weren't there enough queer people, an inherently funny..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Feeble Austin FC Escapes With Draw Against Red Bulls

Wolff: “Really, really proud of the effort”

"...Austin FC was fortunate to eke out a 1-1 draw..."

Sept. 21, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...and widened her eyes, making a frame with the black, bristling, crescent flowers of her lashes. Her brows were..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...one made of kinky delights. Newly crowned Best of Austin winner the Austin Eagle invites all leather lovers to..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators, hits Austin Aug. 31 and moves throughout Labor Day weekend at..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...about the origin point for August event ATX Trans Pride – happening this Saturday, Aug. 12, 7pm to 2am,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...As a conscious rap connoisseur and longtime Austin educator, Bavu Blakes rightly leads two weekend festivities. On..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...Hi gay! Welcome to Pride part deux with hot Austin Pride events and an..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...We're in a season of change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing new wavelengths, and you, too,..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...underrated – and understated – decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl's Austin roots date back to her formative years in a..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...a suggestion for your next filmic outing? After a Pride Month of terrific trans repertory screenings, Elizabeth Purchell returns..."

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

"...queer books like the ones released during this year's Pride Month...."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

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