Naked City

The council passes an aggressive panhandling ordinance as part of its "homeless self-sufficiency and responsibility initiative," angering homeless advocates.

"...The "aggressive solicitation" ordinance passed Thursday makes it a Class C misdemeanor to ask for money in a manner..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...the city’s shameful rape kit backlog and the subsequent class action lawsuit filed by 15 rape survivors against the..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...to digital animation, Raval was most surprised by his class’ desire to subvert expectations. “You may think you know,..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...So: You like drag competitions but wish there was more lore involved –..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...the book in question is Steinbeck’s 1939 Dust Bowl classic The Grapes of Wrath, the connection is clear, since..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...Eighties kids get their kicks first with John Hughes’ classic detention kumbaya. Then comes Gil Junger’s 1999 Taming of..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Drag artist Gender Destruction celebrates their last breastful birthday with..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows

"...synthy slither and led to further work on cinematic classics Thief, Risky Business, Near Dark, etc...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Lege Preview: These Bills Deserve to Die

Four of the worst measures filed (so far) for the 88th

"...least-baked award goes to: Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, whose anti-drag show House Bill 643 would convert a huge number..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by the News Staff

Pretty in Pink: A Gabriela Bucio Story

The millennial Midas brings reggaeton and Mexican regional to Sixth Street and beyond

"...Online, she'll lament Mondays from bed. She'll riff on..."

July 8, 2022 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Zombie Taco Promises Munchies for the Late Night Crowd

New Moxy Hotel brings 24-hour Mexican to Guadalupe

"...dazzling architecture, but still shiny in comparison to the classic dive bar's faded, graffiti-laden green paint. The Moxy Hotel,..."

April 2, 2021 Food Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...reimagining of Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic short story. A searing Australian western thriller asking the..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...Our Lady Dolly Parton's birthday month with a digital drag tribute show and viewing party. Hosted by Bulimianne Rhapsody,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Embrace Austin Seeks to Build Bridges Between Queer People and Queer Initiatives

Qmmunity members organize to launch new LGBTQIA coalition

"...of Austin amplifying trans and nonbinary musicians, comedians, and drag artists; 75% of the event's proceeds will go to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: A Proud History

"...Dungeons & Drag Kings Dragons, dungeons, and drag kings, oh my. The..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Exploring the Life and Death of Jennifer Cave in True Crime Podcast The Orange Tree

Former UT students Tinu Thomas and Haley Butler find a history of murder on campus

"...past the West Campus complex on their way to classes at UT-Austin, their conversations would inevitably circle back to..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by David Sotelo

Qmmunity

FBC will make you blush brighter than the Trail of Lights

"...Founder Nikki DaVaughn tells me showgoers can expect burlesque, drag, "classic bump and grind," traditional Mexican dancing, raunchy dancing,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...distinguished composer teaches a free, two-hour film scoring master class. For local musicians itching to diversify their careers, it's..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Pride Month marches on

"...Cinephiles should pencil in tonight's screening of the gay cult-classic Valley of the Dolls as Austin Film Society's annual..."

June 22, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

'Tis the season to be prideful

"...Central Library is hosting a Pride (Month) Prom with drag queens, GirlFriend, and more next Thursday. Happy Pride Month,..."

June 1, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Celebrate the living while remembering those we've lost

"...Hail Yasss! A Tori Amos Drag Tribute: Strange Little Squirrels Need an after-Tori party? The..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Expect a good time, safe space, and lots of fine-looking peeps at the Gender Unbound Art Festival

"...Drag Lab: Party Monster A drag ode to club kids..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

So much queer fun this week

"...fun to be had, aside from the usual great drag and good music (helllooo Hot Summer Nights). Larry Kramer's..."

July 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Austin ranked 24th Best LGBTQ City

"...Get yer queer OM on with this weekly yoga class! Designed for all queers, genders, sizes, and levels. Mondays,..."

June 30, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Queerbomb is short on funds and needs your help

"...Hail Yasss!: Blue Queens (A Drag Tribute to Lana Del Rey) Get yer red dress..."

May 12, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Dining Out for Life raises funds for HIV/AIDS related care

"...April Mullen, puts a new spin on an old classic. Skype Q&A with Mullen to follow screening. Wed., April..."

April 21, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

You can't help but notice that adult proms are all the rage

"...you under the sea to an ocean filled with drag queens and cocktail attire. Sat., May 28, 8-11pm. W..."

May 27, 2016 Column

News Roundup Special Edition: Campus Carry

Lawsuits and LARPers join the mix

"...reality that guns will probably be allowed in UT classrooms within the year...."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Gay Place: HalloQueen

Halloween y Día de los Muertos, queered

"...danger. Her sashay will change the world. The warrior drag diva Zane Zena is all over this Halloween weekend,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Back in Black

Gays, guerrillas lead the way to Halloween

"...Saturdays, 10:30am. Yoga Illumined, 3801 S. Congress #111. $10 class. www.fb.com/groups/bigboiyoga, www.bigboyyoga.com...."

Oct. 23, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

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