Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...descend on the Capitol. A year after bringing their dance party protest to Gov. Greg Abbott’s mansion – in..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Second Queer Dance Freakout Hopes to Turn Texas Blue

"...activists descended on the Texas State Capitol for a dance party protest bent on kicking anti-LGBTQ Senator Ted Cruz..."

Feb. 26, 2018 Photo Gallery

For His Dance (Re)current Unrest, Charles O. Anderson Keeps Moving

Through the pandemic and other obstacles, the choreographer and UT teacher continues to adapt

"...First, after years of developing and finishing a major dance project – about which Chronicle critic Jonelle Seitz wrote,..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

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

"...that I walked up to the Governor's Mansion and danced my face off in the name of queer rights,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Turning a trash pile into something beautiful

"...continue to fight – lob high heels, march, and dance in the street – until our rights (LGBTQ, GNC,..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...To make sure we didn’t miss a queer dance party or epic art show, "Gay Place" sourced some..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...a Limited Series). Over the course of the episode, party girl Kelly finds the vulnerability (come at us, CDC)..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Austin’s 10 most defining headlines of 2017: the good, the weird, and the unexpected

"...3) We know how to protest: From Inauguration Day on, Austin's LGBTQxyz community pulled out..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...(due April), Tiley and company once again fill their dance club with exotic spells of ambient dub. A band..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Gay Place

Too excited about Pride to let 2017 get me down

"...fingers up – remember, the first Pride was a protest – and take to the streets in all our..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Jana Birchum's Top Photos of 2017

"...Queer Dance Freakout in opposition to anti-gay and trans legislation. A..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Photo Gallery

Gay Place

Halloqueers and Dia de las Lezbos, just another wild weekend in the gAyTX

"...THE YEAR BEFORE THE 13TH HALLO­WEEN PARTY You want the spookiest party on Halloween? With the..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

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

"...ticket to their July 2 Sapphics at Sea boat party and brunch. Profits from both boat outings go to..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Queerbomb 2017

Undeterred by rising costs, a new crew breathes new life into Austin's alt-Pride

"...event (consisting of a rally, procession through Downtown, and dance party celebration), however, has been an uphill battle. Last..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

Flash Mobs Blow Out Five Candles

Almost as soon as they started, flash mobs have been eulogized as a crested trend.

"...Now used as a tool by marketing companies and protest groups alike, they still make news. Last month, Taco..."

July 1, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Duty

Sunbird Fest Offers Art and Education in Solidarity With Palestine

Four-day event with intention for Palestinian liberation

"...and a student at UT-Austin, participated in the campus protests against Israel’s attack on Palestine, she particularly bonded with..."

June 19, 2024 Music Post by Meher Qazilbash

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to Eagle Pass, Texas, later this week in a protest that invites “active and retired law enforcement and military,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: We're Here, We're Queer, We're So Gonna Vote

GOTV with Pride at the Polls

"...Every time I came across a march, rally, or protest – and boy have there been a lot the..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

This Week's Waste of Time

Pikachu: From Slave to Freedom Fighter. Seriously.

"...Swim and other popular brands. With titles like Pole Dance Party, Hemp Tycoon, and Tofu Hunter, they have their..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Luv Doc Recommends: Gagarazzi: A Lady Gaga Burlesque and Variety Show

The HighBall, Friday, September 30, 2011

"...Or maybe that's painfully obvious, and wearing animals to protest the wearing of animals is sort of like killing..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...refugees from Pacific Rim countries have prompted remarkably vehement protests from the ordinarily conservative, redneck Aussie populace. If you..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...up the corruption that was fairly rampant in my one-party-dominated county courthouse...."

April 4, 2003 Column

Postmarks

"...eroded since he took office and no one dares protest. What will we allow this administration to take from..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Reissues

"...a keen eye for the groove, Gang of Four danced with a purpose in the fat face of postmodern..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

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

"...synthesis of the deepest, dreadest Seventies roots reggae and dancehall into infectious Jamaican pop. YouTube enthusiasts: 2016 single "Island..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Qmmunity: The Parties Are Political

A whole lotta events honoring Stonewall

"...The first Pride was a protest. This weekend we celebrate the 50th anniversary of those..."

June 28, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Francisco, Los Angeles: home to rebellions, sit-ins, kiss-ins, and protests long before the police raid and ensuing riot at..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Medusa

Brazilian religious/political allegory loses its venomous bite

"...make the viewer uncomfortable. Slowly it’s revealed that the dance is being seen on the phone by a young..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Daniel recently relocated to rainy Portland, Ore. Daniel's falsetto, danceable guitar skronk, and Jim Eno's Charlie Watts-like metronome remain..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...(Not the Highball live show, the other QFT) will protest this point, musical-pilled gays that they are. Hopefully after..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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