Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...one guy – you know, with the hair – declared all federal agencies were no longer allowed to celebrate..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...doing STAAR prep in second grade. And he was tired of sitting there doing this practice test, so he..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...on the computer? I don’t, but I remember being excited by it. All sorts of possibilities lived inside the..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia

White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

"...one of Italy’s most luscious grapes and is often overlooked in the United States, usually for the simple reason..."

May 16, 2025 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Bag Background

"...Dear Editor, I think the author of the op-ed regarding the..."

May 11, 2025 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Corpus Christi enters the home stretch. Five years behind schedule, the bridge will have its official ribbon cutting on..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...am also a professional writer, which means my sleep schedule is done 80% while the sun's shining. I have..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Vouchers Approved: Hundreds of public school supporters dressed in red descended..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...There's a new 20-year-old sophomore at St. Edward's University, and its name is STAPLE! The Independent Media..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...of contemporary circus troupe Cirque Vida’s show that first premiered in 2023. Think of it as an acrobatic twist..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...not your question? In any case, time for another edition of Homoscopes, everyone’s favorite Qmmunity column format. Feel free..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Flirting With the Bizarre: Isaac Ezban Unleashes Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse

New zombie horror bites into the family dynamics of brothers

"...like locking people in a place and something really fucked up happens to them.”..."

April 4, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Now that Elon Musk seems to have gotten bored with the idea of sticking chips in people’s heads..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...a time capsule of the city and a bittersweet meditation on family and leaving home, this nuanced, touching avant-documentary..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...up, look at my phone, and see several social media posts about how I and everyone around me is..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Abbott’s School Voucher Momentum Seems to Slow

And school advocates mobilize against it

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill was supposed to be fast-tracked and nearing approval by now. But..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...vote for Trump,” Plemons told us. “And I block walked for him. I’m a Republican precinct chair in Tarrant..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...for our poppers. By “they” I mean the permanently red U.S. secretary of health and human services piloted by..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...but hate interacting with children? The library has you covered with another monthly installment of its Crafty Adult series...."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Story, touching hearts in dramas like Magnolia and We Need to Talk About Kevin, and gathering awards noms from..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick

Anti-thriller mines wellness culture to unnerving effect

"...a mistrust in the countryside may have their fears validated by The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Save the Arts

"...Dear Editor, While Greg Abbott’s latest voucher scam is circulating through..."

March 6, 2025 Postmarks

Riff Raff

Crime comedy from the director of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

"...Directed by: Dito Montiel. Starring: Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Movie Review

My Dead Friend Zoe

In this heartfelt dramedy, a vet is haunted by her dead platoonmate

"...Directed by: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes. Starring: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...In May 2022, I interviewed event programmer and DJ Lavender Thug about her then-show..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...Moyo Okediji Artist Talk..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Heavy Meddo, Water Damage, Queen Serene..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hats Off

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for this story on Hat Creek ["Local..."

Feb. 13, 2025 Postmarks

Making Sex Ed Opt-In, For Good This Time

Bill requires written permission for public school sex ed lessons

"...run limiting the number of students who receive sex education will become a permanent project...."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

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