Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Thursday 22, Paramount Theatre..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...More names still than can fit in my column space have contributed to the story, set-building, and overall production,..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...arts community, and representatives from specific groups, including the Diverse Space Youth Dance Theatre, Austin Creative Alliance, and the..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Thursday 3 - Sunday 13, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...includes drag by Gothess Jasmine, composer Graham Reynolds, ballet dancer Alexandra Achieng Ligawa, comedian/actress Lee Eddy, and film pro..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Through December 22, McCullough Theatre..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...venue, McBean’s work creates reflections that light up the space. These – the titular “caustics” – can be manipulated..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Arts at Real Risk

"...arts is deeply threatened. Institutions like the Hyde Park Theatre and the Vortex – which has hosted so many..."

Oct. 27, 2024 Postmarks

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Glass Half Full Theatre presents Yamel Cucuy..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...to raise the alarm that one of the most biodiverse areas in North America was disappearing. The creation of..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...include a cumbia show at Hotel Vegas, a Two-Step Dance-a-Thon at Sagebrush, and a Die Spitz pit at the..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...Pulse, all the way from Greece, along with spirited dance groups of all ages. Frequent tours are available to..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events

Find some arts this week

"...Justin Sherburn as they perform in a truly one-of-a-kind space. Their floating soundscapes offer a calming pause in these..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...one of the most exciting, innovative, devious, and artistically diverse British film studios of the 1980s. Join Austin writer..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...and BabiBoi; and a performance from SATX panza fusion dance troupe Zombie Bazaar. Why shell out big bucks for..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...sapphic her/hirstory. Highly recommended: the Legacy Awards boosting Austin spacemakers Priscilla Hale, Chale Nafus, Sandra Martinez, and Susan Post..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

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

"...Back to You Austin Rainbow Theatre presents the regional premiere of Chris Rivera's story of..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...While Hughes took to the stage in Austin Rainbow Theatre's first-ever production, Basüra set to work revamping Rain's show..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...event series together thematically. "We wanted to open the space to those who want to send a message or..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...Need to dance through the trauma of being queer in Texas? Try..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...and BabiBoi Juicy throw the "first & only ballroom-centric dance party in Texas" in Coco's Lazer Pit. Thu., Sept...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...plays Austin, enjoy the tenacious drag of Austin's own gender-diverse drag troupe as they tribute all things Jack Black...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Revenge, Deferred in Stephen Mills' Hamlet

Post-pandemic, Stephen Mills brings his career-defining Hamlet back to Ballet Austin

"...appealing to Mills for ballet. "His music elevates the dance. Rhythmically, it is so diverse and interesting that, for..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...year there were way more actual trans people in attendance," Edward says, comparing 2019's crowd to that of 2022...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...of Austen through improv. Sun., June 11, 7:30pm. Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse, 617 Congress. $10-15. hideouttheatre.com/calendar...."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...and this upcoming series of pre-show parties by Paramount Theatre and The Little Gay Shop prove it. Big Gay..."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

FronteraFest Is Back to Push New Boundaries

The theatrical fringe festival proves there's still space to experiment in a crowded Austin

"...2023, FronteraFest will be a collaboration between Hyde Park Theatre and ScriptWorks, a joyous joint venture celebrating its 28th..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Sat 19, TBA, Hideout Theatre..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...a whole raft of special events, from Q&As to dance parties. Films will be released online (seven each day,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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