Trans Awareness Week: Queen Austin Empowers Black, Trans Visibility

Local rapper, advocate on the lifeline of trans pride

"...Self-empowerment is key for local rapper and advocate Queen Austin, who performs as Ms. Amazing Head. Her 2021 EP,..."

Nov. 17, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Local Queer-Inclusive Dating App Is in the Works

Qinsey app founders are seeking input from LGBTQIA folks to inform development

"...when we came across much-loved local threads purveyor Lonestar Queer. As it happens, co-owner Michael Zuniga, who runs the..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Amplify Austin 2015: Under the Rainbow

We hat-tip the Amplify nonprofits that serve and support LGBTQIA

"...With just a day or two left until Amplify Austin cranks the giving up to 11, your friendly neighborhood..."

March 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...It’s here, it’s queer, it’s back again for another year. That’s right, y’all,..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

50 Years Black & Queer at UT's Black Studies Biennial Conference

Historical analysis of the Caribbean’s queer, black activism

"...The University of Texas at Austin’s second Black Studies Biennial Conference returns March 14 and..."

March 13, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...to pencil – or Sharpie – in some fabulous queer events looming on 2018’s horizon...."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Queer South By Proficiency Check

Save time in choosing what LGBTQ to catch, and roll the dice with Qmmunity's recommendations

"...To my queers and allies, prithee that I might speak in honest..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...session has brought us nearly double the number of anti-queer and -trans bills than the previous session (see this..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...or a local looking for some free summer fun, Austin has tons of unique options. From decades-long traditions to..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...talking with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural Center about how that evening alone, we had a..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Queer Comedian Smackdown

Both Adelina Anthony and Margaret Cho in one weekend? Surely this is some form of sign of the gaypocalypse?

"...this weekend. Adelina Anthony as La Angry Xicana in Austin and Margaret Cho trying out her new material in..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...The nation’s largest queer hip-hop music festival, Pink Elephant, returns to Austin this..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...the park's 5,000-capacity Moody Amphitheater, offering the Red River Cultural District's largest stage. Last fall, the conservancy moved into..."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...about this festive frisky week. It's on, baby bunnies. AUSTIN PRIDE..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Celebrity Austin Music Pollster: Kalu James of Kalu & the Electric..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...I've lived in Austin for about five years, though I originate from Arizona...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

Louisa Spaventa's Night of Queer Performance fosters education, support, and celebration for the queer community

"...notes. Louisa Spaventa, an adjunct professor of English at Austin Community College, created her Queer Writings honors class to..."

April 28, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Austin's evolution of drag

"...and makeover success. Putting Butch Queen on one of Austin's most popular stages – on a Friday, no less..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Qristian Qurl Autumn

The season for perfectly sensational LGBTQ (aka PSL) events is here, queer, and loving it

"...Queers have reclaimed fall: No longer is this Christian Girl..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Advocacy Orgs’ Toolkit Informs Trans Students of Their Rights

Plus, don't miss queer crafting, But I'm a Cheerleader screening, and more events

"...a digital toolkit to inform K-12 transgender, nonbinary, and genderqueer students and their advocates of their rights in Texas..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Interns, Writers Wanted

Join the team, cheer on a team, and find your queer events here

"...I wish I could write for Qmmunity – covering queer events and rad movers and shakers!" well then, this..."

April 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Making Fetch Happen

Pet players take over Austin this weekend with several ruff and rowdy events

"...Across Texas, runs this Friday through Sunday, and celebrates Austin's pet play community. In addition to the second edition..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more

"...off a beloved meme moment among the crew of Austin nightlife leaders. The stars of the underground now align..."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Unbounded Agency for the Underrepresented

Anita Obasi’s parties make space for queer artistry, Jay Wile’s croon tricks fans of Frank Ocean, and more recommendations for KVRX Fest

"...former tech worker's Unbounded Agency curates intersectional spaces for queer creatives...."

May 10, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Spring is a glorious time in Austin, a three-month stretch of perfect weather and every weekend..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Sissies, Comedy, Gay Bi Gay Gay, and a Bishop

Your gay guide for the final leg of SXSoLong

"...off. Well you can't! You've got work to do, queer work - the Lord's work! Let's get into it......"

March 19, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...from Minneapolis that's opening a second virtual stage in Austin during the pandemic, has announced that Sound of Metal..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

The lowdown on LGBTQxyz free and unofficial SXSW events

"...SXSW: It's here, and dammit, it's queer. Below, you'll find a smattering of LGBTQxyz free and..."

March 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX 2017

SXSW: Another year queerer

"...10 and, once again, we're here to keep things queer. Following in last year's footsteps, 2017’s Fest is literally..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...Southwest will once again unleash its unshakable grip over Austin. Time will warp and everyone – both local and..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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