Qmmunity: Y’alloween Fun

Keep up the tradition of great gay Halloween fun with these queer Austin events

"...excellence: detailed costumes, brilliant colors, and lots of hot fun. These costumed affairs also offered a chance to snub..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

Food-O-File

"...screen, visitors will be invited to climb into a half-barrel of red grapes and stomp to their hearts' content...."

Aug. 9, 1996 Food Column

Gay Place

This holiday season is filled with fun, queer activities

"...and drive). This week, Queerbomb kicks off their 2018 fundraising early with an art auction bang (see Saturday) –..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Straight-ish movies that shaped queer identity

"...We don't want to give too much of the fun away, but attendees can expect to see Graupmann and..."

July 27, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Fantastic Arcade for the Average Austinite

A preview of free, public events at this weekend of indie gaming

"...and arcade cabinets set up in and around the Barrel O’ Fun. The more than 40 games range from..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

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

"...Haven't got your fill of muscles? Hit up Barrel O' Fun on Thursday, July 20, at 7:30pm as..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

One year later, Queer Dance Party Freakout returns to remove Sen. Cruz from office

"...They say time flies when you're having fun. Well, I can't say that the last year flew..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

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

"...Sarah Marloff about a local queer film night at Barrel O' Fun, aka Queer Film Theory 101. Thus began..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

A queerer, more defiant 2018

"...Chucky for the new year. Sun., Jan. 7, 8:30-11:30pm. Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich Ste. 120-B...."

Jan. 5, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Seriously, who doesn't love Halloween?

"...Wrestlers. Eight badass women battle it out to raise funds for Amaanah Refugee Services. Thu., Oct. 26, 8-11pm. Cheer..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Coming Attractions

The latest on Blue Starlite's big move, Drafthouse Mueller's opening day, and AFS Cinema's work in progress

"...theme, and for Mueller (pronounced Miller), it's all the fun of the fair with a carnival motif, including the..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Queer Film Theory 101 Unearths Not-So-Straight Movies

Alamo Drafthouse offers more heartfelt LGBTQ perspectives

"...Drafthouse, he secured a spot at the Mueller location’s Barrel O’ Fun where the event continues to take place...."

June 4, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Celebrating Trans Lives

Trans Day of Visibility and more queer events

"...ghoulie grrrls host Scary Movie. Sun., March 31, 8-11pm. Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich Ste. 120-B. Free...."

March 29, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Giving thanks, looking ahead

"...I'm grateful for you. As someone who's documented Austin's queer community for the better part of..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

On making space and the return of two favorites

"...some of Austin's greatest queens. Fri., Oct. 5, 9pm. Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich Ste. 120-B...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Giddyup to the Home Movie Round-Up

Texas Archive of the Moving Image needs your old tapes

"...Film Round-Up will be held Thu.-Sun., April 19-22, at Barrel O’ Fun at Alamo Mueller. For details on the..."

April 13, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Game for Every Weirdo at Fantastic Arcade

Fest celebrates the outer reaches of video games

"...games will be available to the public in the Barrel O' Fun lounge all weekend. Do you want to..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...Money, money, money, must be funny – especially when taken on by local variety show..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column 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

"...as a slang term for gayness that carried into less-fun phrasing like the Lavender Scare and the Lavender Menace...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...cinematic classic like you never have before when Austin's funniest comics do a live script reading of Whatever Happened..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...be presenting, so please come. Thu., June 22, 7:30-9pm. Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich Ste. 120-B. fb.com/queerfilmtheory101...."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Ryan Bingham Warms Up His Western Festival

Onetime local Americana star inaugurates his fest on a chilly day in Luckenbach

"...drive the creative side of [festivals], because it's more fun for everybody," offers Bingham...."

April 19, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Aquaholics in Volente and enjoy a day of summer fun – including the obligatory summer hamburger and non-spirit sip..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...Thursday 21, Barrel O’ Fun..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...to all the girls, gays, and theys out there who've braved last week's freeze: Shake off the icicles and..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Video by Queer Latinx Artist Xandra Ibarra Pulled From San Antonio Art Exhibit

Plus Ballroom Basics, Greetings From Queer Mountain, and more

"...wears in her video Spictacle II: La Tortillera. San Antonio's Department of Arts and Culture recently deemed the video..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Let's All Go to the Movies

Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea

"...are legendary), but that doesn’t mean this is a no-fun zone: The Alamo’s programmers are always cooking up inventive..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...tale of closeted shenanigans gets a lift from a fun script (co-written by comedian Mary Holland, who also knocks..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...hosts, and themes. From eccentric to ethereal, fierce to fun, the goal of Rain's new show director is shedding..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...that want to be felt? How do we make fun of realities that taunt and haunt us? What do..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

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