Boiz of Summer

Austin's drag kings return with a new venue and new tricks

"...is the Summer Queerlesque Show," the first installment of Boiz of Austin (formerly Boiz 4 Now) monthly residency at..."

July 15, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Louisa Jackson Spaventa

The Good, The Bad, and The Drag Kings

Austin's newest drag king troupe will make you swoon

"...to retro romance hits drove the ladies mad. These BOIZ have created a whole new reason to swoon...."

April 4, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Faye Fearless

Gay Place

Saturday marks Austin's seventh annual Queerbomb, a free, all ages, all inclusive queer celebration

"...June 2, 7pm. BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 512/472-2785. www.ebookwoman.com...."

June 3, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend

"...to Volstead for a punk rawk inspired GQB. Ya know the drill – drink, talk, make out. Thu., April..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: HEY, TURKEYS!

The holidays can be tough when you spend them alone: Come find your chosen family

"...Nov. 26, 1pm. Bout Time II, 6607 N. I-35, 512/419-9192. Free. www.fb.com/bt2atx...."

Nov. 27, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Love is in the air

"...self-care packages, because – inside this rainbow – we know love is a lot more encompassing than just googly..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Some weeks are for the birds, others for the bears

"...space! Thu., Jan. 28, 6-9pm. White Horse, 500 Comal, 805/450-6049. Free. www.fb.com/wherethegirlsgoatx...."

Jan. 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

We all need a gaycation every now and then

"...best daytime dance party, Lesbian Wedding, returns Sunday; Tom Boiz take over Cheer Ups Tuesday, and the Kiyomi Valentine..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Queertopia

And queer events to take you there

"...Boiz of Anarchy: Annual Auditions! Let chaos reign cuz the..."

July 5, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The community mourns the loss of Monica Loera and Ceci Gratias

"...weekend after a long fight with cancer. Most recently known for her position on Council Member Jimmy Flannigan's staff,..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Political

Guiding the city’s Queer Commission, plus cherry-picked events to queer your week

"...ensure Austin is meeting the needs of our qmmunities. Now, as the commission finds its footing, they're calling on..."

March 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...in 2019, while both the Capital City Men's Chorus (now Austin Gay Men's Chorus) and Equality Texas turned 30...."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Take a moment to enjoy Austin before SXSW barrels into town

"...stamp smudges on our cheeks. But not this week. Now we're basking in the relative downtime. Of course, that..."

March 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Love Jones brings queer black romance to the stage

"...see queer, black love (especially between men) portrayed onstage. Now, a week before the show's debut, Anderson's hopes Love..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Tops & Bottoms

Tops? Hell, the Gay Place like Tops and Bottoms. Who's on Top? Who's on Bottom? How can we pick just 10?

"...2) "TRANSGENDER" NO LONGER A MENT­AL DISORDER according to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...Thursday 04..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

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

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

"...Zuniga. Qinsey is still in its nascent stages. For now, Zuniga and Clements are hoping to get as much..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Our fave event of the year is here: Queerbomb!

"...inspiring, and resilient community more than I do right now. If Queerbomb's not yer thing though, we'll try not..."

June 2, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Welcome to the GAYTX

It's heeeeere: The throng, the buzz, the madness, the Maddow.

"...Thu., March 7, 9pm-12mid. Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st, 322-0145. $30 each, $50 pair. www.austinfilm.org/afterparty...."

March 8, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Pride Events

"...and ready to twerq. Thu., Sept. 5, 7 & 9:45pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth, 512/476-1320...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Pride Events

"...email with full name. Sat., Sept. 22. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth, 494-1150. WWalker07@yahoo.com...."

Sept. 21, 2012 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: Lessons From the Past for the Present

Plus, Gender Unbound and Austin Asian American Film Festival kick off virtual programming

"...like Austin's Community First! Village, among others. If we know now what we knew during the HIV crisis, there's..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

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

"...of Austin nightlife leaders. The stars of the underground now align in a weekly residency at Red River hideaway..."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity

Happy birthday, Hentaii!

"...quitting drag," she says. "But my big challenge right now is finding out how I can use my drag..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This holiday season is filled with fun, queer activities

"...delight your senses and raise money for suicide prevention. Boiz of Austin's Alexander the Great hosts. So sparkle all..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Holigays are upon us, people. Have you mapped out your calendar?

"...zodiac with DJ S.I.R. Second Thursdays. Cheer Up Charlie's, 1104 E. Sixth, 431-2133. Free. www.facebook.com/girlfriendatx...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

This week, Gay Place dotes on the goat and the bunny

"...Thursdays, 6-8pm. Town N Country, 1502 W. Ben White, 445-9122. $7...."

Jan. 13, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer