Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

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

"...Queer Black Sunrise Hike Enjoy a hike with other queer Black..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

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

"...subtext in movies? Of course you do! Queer Film Theory 101, hosted by Michael Graupmann and Lesley Clayton, gives..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

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

"...Black and Queer AF Aira Juliet hosts an all-Black, all-queer..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...To that end, readers will find tributes to influential Black trans figures; a trans writers crossword; writing and art..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...(3pm), Austin Babtist Women drag brunch (7pm), and the Black & Red Ball (10pm). Finally, Sunday, Sept. 17, contestants..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...a lineup of LGBTQ comedy talent: Katherine Hutch, Cat Swantner, Evan Rabalais, Dylan Carlino, and May Buzzetti. Thu., July..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

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

"...experts of recent Best of Austin winner Queer Film Theory 101 present their fave action movies. If you've never..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

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

"...Juneteenth lands on a Monday this year, but Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for their celebration on June..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...dem/dey back, featuring the Lambda Literary Award-winning stories of "southern-Black-butch-sheroe" bull-jean. Fri., May 12, 6pm. African American Cultural &..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

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

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Update Me Daddy

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

"...work on VINTAGE, a novel in verse/screenplay project about Black queer friendship. "Often, I've felt as if I'm not..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

Your Qmmunity editor is under the weather, so enjoy an extra-large queer listings section this week.

"...vendors curated by FFATX, plus music from Peligrosa's Manolo Black. Fri., Oct. 14, 6-10pm. Blue Norther Hard Seltzer, 440..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Swan Dive, Saturday 20..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Beautiful, Vibrant, and Queer

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

"...this weekend heralds the amazing Hermajestie the Hung's Big Black Drag Show – a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday at..."

June 17, 2022 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

'Tis the season to be prideful

"...the only rainbow star on this week's horizon. Austin Black Pride kicks off Tuesday, with five days of rad..."

June 1, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Tarik Daniels celebrates the release of his first novel and GQB raises cash for SAFE

"...novel No Bonds So Strong? Daniels, a self-described "unapologetically Black, unapologetically queer" writer, uses his work onstage and on..."

April 27, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...time when it wasn't helplessly cliche to like the Black Keys. – Abby Johnston A Giant Dog..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Sat. 17, Blackheart, 12mid If Australia had a native tongue other than..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

2017 Austin Dance Festival

This year's showcase of two dozen dances proved how Austin's dancing has risen to the level of its dance making

"...bluebird of Sleeping Beauty, as well as "The Dying Swan" (and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo's famous parody..."

April 7, 2017 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

July Is Crime Month: Fade to Black

Screen noir this week at AFS, the Paramount, and BookPeople

"...that "Eve Arden's character in Mildred Pierce nails the theory when she says in a tone that's sharper than..."

July 21, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

After a Fashion: The DIFFA Difference

Your Style Avatar gets an invitation he can't refuse

"...info can be found at www.diffadallas.org/events. The Summer of Swan..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen attended Fashion Week and despite reservations, liked it just fine

"...vintage pieces with fresh, breezy, and modern styling and Black Swan Theory's romantic and sexy restyled vintage that packed..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Lists

SXSW groupings: Metal, Austin jazz, Polish acts, plus everything else

"...nations on the planet. – Michael Bertin None More Black or Black Is the New Black: 20-Something Bands With..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...of EPs throughout the year. – Jim Caligiuri The Black Watch..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Classics Comeback

Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?

"...on mounting original material: the Rude Mechanicals, Loaded Gun Theory, Rubber Repertory, and Yellow Tape Construction Company, to name..."

July 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Long and the Short of It

The expansive Cinematexas short film festival

"...Mercury. Opening will be local crooked rockers Rhythm of Black Lines and Denton dub squad Sub Oslo, who will..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael Chamy

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...You lean back and watch the beautiful, moneyed people swan to and fro and congratulate yourself on your fine..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...coming over to our table to introduce the older black woman who sat at one end as "Beulah, my..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Box Sets/Reissues

The Disco Box

"...-- a regional sound label president Tommy Couch calls "black music for black people." Despite the fact that only..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature

Screamlines

"...as marked as the difference between the classic 1931 black and white version of Dracula starring Bela Lugosi and..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature