Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...support outfit Queertopia, this D. Smith-directed doc showcases four Black trans sex workers and their lives in New York..."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Kanesha Huey (aka the Black Bimbo) and JD von Dutch soft-launch their new party..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...include a showcase of Austin Community College makers, a Black designer showcase, a show of upcycled looks courtesy of..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Thunderbolts*

Marvel assembles a new team of misfit superheroes

"...the cosmic and the street level, making characters like Black Widow mortal and yet still invaluable to the team...."

May 2, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...move. North Loop neighbors may have spotted the teddy bear skull – a devolved project – on his porch,..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...other anthropomorphic tales, as its lead – a brown bear named Samantha Strong – works by day in small-town..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...Alamo Mueller undertakes the heavy lifting with their current black-and-white screenings, which continue into crime thriller territory with a..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...Friday 14, the Iron Bear..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...The first appearance of superspy Natasha Romanoff, aka the Black Widow, and the themes of super heroic responsibility that..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...Friday 14, the Iron Bear..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Past and Future Intersect on the Walls of Flatbed Press

New exhibition “A Legacy and a New Voice” showcases the versatility of the print

"...“Thinking about things that bear fruit, thinking about things that have visual, representational connection..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Mattea Gallaway

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...  – Mattea Gallaway Her Majesty: A Celebration of Black Women in Music..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Qmmunity Events

Here’s fun and funky queer events in Austin, all of which you should try to wear a mask at because being sick is no joke

"...Friday 31, the Iron Bear..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by James Scott

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...the dais. That experience is something he brought to bear on City Hall during his first, shortened term as..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...more. Salinas also promises trinket prizes that’ll, I imagine, bear that signature asexual purple, gray, white, and black. Austin’s..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Meanwhile Nic Cage (a newly-minted SXSW regular with The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Arcadian) joins the Festival..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 17-23

"...that this alleviates some of the stress. So a “bear burrito” refers to a hammock. It addresses the worry..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...Is How You Lose the Time War. Meet Queer Black Women Alliance for an early morning hike this very..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Pride’s Back on the Menu

South Austin coffee bar Once Over paints their winter menu all the colors of the rainbow

"...(a citrus-forward vanilla matcha), author James Baldwin (espresso with black sesame, brown sugar, and an option for “goth salt”),..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...by Haitian writer Makenzy Orcel.   – James Scott Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...beavers who destroyed his still? A mix of silent, black & white frontier flicks and Looney Tunes action, the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lost in Austin Chronicles the City’s Rapid Rise

Journalist and former Austinite Alex Hannaford takes a hard look at unaffordability and a disappearing culture

"...two decades. Yet Hannaford brings his journalistic background to bear in outlining just how the city’s decisions helped lead..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...Monday 18, Art Galleries at Black Studies..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...competitor, and Courtney Storer, culinary producer of FX’s The Bear, will both be doing time in the demo tent...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...and 2017. Top of the Hops IX 25 | Bear King..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...yellow bird with the giant feet, who loves his bear and can dance to a beat? Big Bird! Oh..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding

And her challenger is conservative

"...“When disasters hit, it’s our Black and brown communities that bear the brunt of the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...a free-to-use studio space, and the creation of a Black Live Music Fund are among the ways Chaka has..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: I Bought Weed From an Instagram Ad

Just doing some field testing here

"...friend mentioned when he recently gifted me some gummy bears. He warned me that they were 100 milligrams apiece..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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