Gay Place

A long December

"...as your friend. These geeks are donning their castmates' cosplay for a tipsy-turvy show with music by DJ Scarecrowonfire...."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

An Inside Look at Austin’s Biggest Used Bookstore

Half Price Books, N. Lamar: “We tend more toward the unusual.”

"...we have a trivia night, and we had a cosplay-and-sketch event, where people would show up in costume and..."

Oct. 19, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where to Watch Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Premiere in Austin

Local watch parties, plus GoT trivia nights and menu specials

"...310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Ste. 1-A Trivia and cosplay best-in-shows will be awarded prizes at this all-night, all-ages..."

July 12, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The 1776 Freedom March

Trump supporters gathered in Wooldridge Park on Saturday

"...guards, tactical gear, and assault rifles resembled a menacing cosplay session – then took to the streets for a..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Travis Putnam Hill

SXSW Gaming Events

The little brother of the Fest grows up

"...opening party on Thursday night. The party features a cosplay contest, with creators of DIY costumes celebrating characters from..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

John Hughes Film Series at Moviehouse This March

Round Rock theatre screens the maestro of teen movies' greatest hits

"...Red Dawn allowed weird, prodigious high school Republicans to cosplay as Cold Warriors. The list goes on, but consider..."

Feb. 27, 2017 Screens Post by Dougie Gerrard

Austin Says Farewell to Carrie Fisher

Goodbyes fit for a princess, senator, general, and writer

"...special lightsaber vigil. Break out your best Star Wars cosplay, lightsaber, flashlight, or even glow stick, and be at..."

Dec. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Majors Can't Stop

The Six Million Dollar Man visits Wizard World

"...11am: Cosplay is for everyone, as this practical guide for and..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

David Wheeler of Dragon’s Lair Has Been Selling Comics In Austin for 30 Years

Local bastion of supergraphics & gaming celebrates three decades

"...A small birthday party, maybe? Some cupcakes, a little cosplay, a game or two sold at 10% off the..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...at ColdTowne Theater. Known for long-form narratives that incorporate cosplay levels of genre costumery – French Farce, Dickens Unleashed,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

May the 4th Be With Y’All

“I think female nerds are totally underestimated”

"...fights, an art show, charity raffle, Star Wars cocktails, cosplay contests, a Star Wars music set by homegrown surf..."

May 4, 2016 Music Post by William Harries Graham

KRAKATHOOOOM!! Free Comic Book Day Is Soon Upon Us Once Again!

Annual giveaway of popular sequential art stirs area interest, desire

"...kids – and hosting special events like booksignings and cosplay contests and so on, all in the name of..."

May 3, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

No Badge Required

Your guide to free events at week two of SXSW

"...chock-full of game demos, tournaments, industry panels, and more cosplayers than you can shake a wizard's staff at. Thousands..."

March 18, 2016 Features Feature by Tucker Whatley

Gay Place: In & Out

Get in or get out! You can't lose with these Gay Place events.

"...HavenCon Cosplay Ball Have a ball, all to benefit Texas LGBTQIA..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Put a Cape on It

Donning layers of costumery may reveal layers of secret identities

"...idea that the millions who find their strengths in cosplay culture, for example, keep their version of power suits..."

May 15, 2015 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Jade Helm and Tinfoil Hats

Abbott, Cruz, Jade Helm, and the death of the sane GOP

"...Realistic Military Training exercise. That's basically army speak for "cosplay," in which troops act as though they're taking part..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Free for All

There's something for every taste and age in the 50 titles for Free Comic Book Day 2015

"...popcorn, cotton candy, a bounce house, Lego sculptures, and cosplay...."

May 1, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

HavenCon Is Nigh

Finally a good excuse to drag out the spandex

"...Q&A with furry friend Sable Gryphon, a Big Gay Cosplay Wedding for all who want to participate, and much..."

March 31, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Shout OUT: Shane Brown

These are the people in our gayborhood: Gaymer geek

"...clean shaven, scruffy, wearing a fur suit, some outrageous cosplay outfit, or you’re just the person who wants to..."

March 13, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Video Game News Bites

ATX's first LGBT gaming con, SXSW announces Gaming Awards hosts, & more

"...well) to revel in comic books, video games, sci-fi, cosplay, and more. Several sponsors have already gotten on board,..."

Dec. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Old Is the New New

Classic Game Fest

"...What gaming festival would be complete without a cosplay contest? Get your finest fantasy duds on and enter..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Kickstart Your Weekend: Send Danni Danger to the Geekies

Former 'Chronicle' cover star needs help getting to L.A.

"...are a real and vital part of geek, comic, cosplay, and gaming cultures. (See our cover story, "Girls Gone..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: 'Doc of the Dead'

It's familiar territory, but Epix knows its audience

"...Campbell, Return of the Living Dead clips, and great cosplay. So perhaps Epix knows exactly who the film’s fans..."

March 11, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Calderaro

Archer Five Is Alive

Recapping the live tour stop and looking ahead to tonight's premiere

"...Q&A. For example, Nash talked about her favorite Archer cosplay. “One of my favorite things is when I go..."

Jan. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

A House DVD'd

Criterion and Rooster Teeth give you something worth wishing for

"...Americanized anime RWBY, was already inspiring fan art and cosplay when just the trailers were released. It's a simple..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wizard World Austin Comic Con 2013

Nov. 22-24, 2013. 39 photos.

"...Even Stormtroopers have friends in the cosplay community...."

Nov. 25, 2013 Photo Gallery

LoneStarCon 3: Lessons From My First Worldcon

Oh, the mistakes I’ve made in my first gathering of the genre faithful

"...the lying media have led me to believe that cosplay is the most exciting feature of any geek con...."

Sept. 2, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Summer Fun: Join the (Book) Club

Summer reading programs for Austinites young and old

"...ninjas, stories, arts and crafts, a DIY clothing swap, cosplay and a glow-in-the-dark dance party!..."

May 15, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Chewbacca Wants You To Read

Austin Public Library releases Peter Mayhew poster

"...reading to a young group of kids from charity cosplay group the 501st Legion...."

April 17, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

News Ticker: April 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...around Congress today is not in fact a Smurf cosplay convention...."

April 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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