Bidi Bidi Birthdays for Selena and Frida Friday ATX

BIPOC & queer-focused event organizer celebrates six years

"...figures: Selena, the “Queen of Tejano,” and Frida Friday ATX, the event organizer leading the way for fun, intersectional..."

April 14, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Where the Girls Go/ATX: December Chill Edition

Queertastic grrrl events this weekend, and every weekend.

"...Saturday: Don’t fight the fog tonight. Instead embrace it with a wintery dance party that promises sleigh..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Levitation Interview: the Hives Wax Deep ATX Roots

Plus Halloween, human sacrifice, and psychedelia (sort of)

"...undeniable sense of belonging permeated the performance, a mutual embrace between band and audience that underscored the need for..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Where the Girls Go/ATX: Bunnies & Chocolate Edition

Bonnets, egg hunts, and where to find the grrrls and bois this weekend

"...Suggestion: Embrace your inner child and do something that makes you..."

April 18, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Billet-Doux to Bat City

Embrace Austin throws an in-person love letter to queer ATX, plus an all-queer music fest, Pride fun, and more.

"...beautiful fashion. This Friday at Wax Myrtle's, local org Embrace Austin will bring those wonderful written intimacy vibes with..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by James Scott

Reaching for Queertopia in Austin

Local queer-led org works to support the unhoused LGBTQ community

"...Unhoused LGBTQ folks being disadvantaged when finding resources to..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

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

"...a come home to mama moment. [It’s] a mother’s embrace when you’re feeling down and out.”..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your game plan for the next three days

"...Embrace the sonic powers of summer starting tonight with this..."

June 23, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

The Classic Crepe Gets Two Austin Twists

Crêpe Crazy and Saperlipopette embrace the universal language of food

"...as a Deaf business that makes them unique. Giterman embraces Crêpe Crazy's role as a Deaf-owned business. "We've become..."

July 28, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Don't Call It Street Punk

A new breed of punk rules Red River

"..."I embrace stuff like that," exclaims the fiery young drummer Armando..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Tuesday 18, the Courtyard ATX..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hovvdy Stays True to Texas on New Self-Titled Album

ATX-launched duo talks songwriting and special unplugged release shows

"...a lot of ways, I think we appreciate and embrace being from Texas more than ever, having some distance...."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Introducing the New Official Beer of Austin

ATX has a brewed awakening

"...to drink beer, and for the most part, Austinites embrace that challenge. Pearl Snap is a worthy companion...."

May 15, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: We Get By With the Help of Our Friends

Austin’s queers orgs and businesses behind winter storm relief – and how you can keep helping

"...Leadership of Austin, Austin Black Pride, and Frida Friday ATX. The qmmunity's always shown up for each other, but..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Treat Your Fine Queer Self With This Week's Qmmunity Events

Mask up for Austin Black Pride’s Pose watch party, drag brunch at the Iron Bear, and more

"...Frida Friday ATX Mask up to shop 25 of Frida Friday ATX's..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Proud Voices Austin Is Queering Hearing for All of Pride Month

Interactive audio fest amplifies LGBTQIA artists and businesses

"...Emmet Hunker of Thee Gay Agenda, who along with ATX Interfaces and Embrace Austin worked to create Austin’s festival...."

June 4, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Trans Crowdfund Live Brings Laughs, Art, and Gender-Affirming Care Support

Virtual show fundraises to support BIPOC trans Austinites

"...Brookins, who is co-founder of LGBTQIA coalition Embrace Austin, says subsequent conversations with friends helped shape the..."

March 3, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...This event runs in part thanks to Rainbow Connections ATX, the LGBTQ arm of Family Eldercare. Their work helps..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fuego Fosters QTPOC Nightlife in Austin

Dance party meets market celebrates intersectionality

"...bringing together vendors, DJs, emcees, and artists for Fuego ATX, a monthly QTPOC dance party meets artists' market...."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...year you secure one’a those. Check out Local Queer ATX’s book club to read viral sensation This Is How..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...States would catch up with her native Canada to embrace her angelic powerhouse vocals and heartrending songwriting (1997’s Surfacing),..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...that every line threatens to tumble into devastation. The ATX native honed her songwriting over a decade locally, crafting..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...L&B Official SXSW LGBTQIA+ Bash: ATX Power Featuring dapperQ, 9pm, Sellers Underground, Free..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity

Trump and other things that go bump in the night

"...they're able to link you to resources. Tonight, GirlFriend ATX and ATX Trans Pride welcome all to embrace our..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene veteran to fully embrace brooding indie rock, full of guitar nerd solos and..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Qmmunity: OUTsider Arts Fest Gets Weird N’ Queer This Weekend

Plus, Trans Crowdfund Live fundraises for gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA Austinites of color

"...Trans Crowdfund Live! Embrace Austin, Thee Gay Agenda, and Black Trans Leadership of..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Pride Week finally descends on Austin

"...queen and fiercest lip syncer. Overlord Miss Kitty Litter ATX teams up with James Majesty of Dragula season 2..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...on the enormous Amex stage. Friday started well, then, ATX’s Aussie contingent dancing and yelling as a crowd of..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...– is a wide-ranging history of Austin blues,” writes ATX historian Joe Nick Patoski of Hill’s new Q&A compendium...."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

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

Get out and get art

"...author” event for this LGBTQ literary society. Local Queer ATX welcomes H.E. Edgmon to discuss his newest work –..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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