Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...a black shorthair sunken into a couch cushion. In other words, y’all think cats are lazy. Yet here in..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...Through March 22, Hyde Park Theatre..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...Austin, you no doubt have noticed a shift in the energy on the trails...."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...court that I-35 didn’t “cause discrimination.” But, KUT reported, the state agency’s own historical assessment of the highway states:..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...With soft, intentional singing and comforting guitar ruminations, Chicago’s Nico Play..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

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

"...Toot, toot! Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race pulled into your fave local queer..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...to put more great femme and nonbinary DJs behind the turntables...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...2023 was a year of change: From January to this very December, Austin's queer..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...Gifts: I love them. Gifts are the ultimate excuse to shop all day..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...myself – "My name is James Scott, and I'm the guy who answers your messages on Instagram, so be..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...Scorpio. What does that mean? Honestly, I don't know. Other than knowing my sun, moon, and rising signs (for..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Halloween at the Movies

Your ultimate guide to spooky season screenings in Austin

"...Halloween and horror movies go together like eyes of newt and toes of frog, and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...strange situation faced Ivy Le and Aira Juliet at the start of 2022. Their desire to produce a live..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...Step right up for a totally queer reenvisioning of a classic fall staple: the carnival. A triforce collab..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

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

"...Season change alert! Maybe the heat's still on outside, but inside we're all feeling..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...that is. (Sorry to all those hoping for rain.) The Front Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year

TxDOT releases final Environmental Impact Statement

"...The Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 expansion plan cleared its..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...especially when taken on by local variety show creators Thee Gay Agenda. Marking their first indoor show since COVID-19..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Who said that you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

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

"...When asked about the origin point for August event ATX Trans Pride –..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...never a bad move, so here are opportunities around the August 12 event to get into the gay groove..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: The Stage Austin's The Real Inspector Hound

The director, not the dead guy, is the victim in Tom Stoppard's vicious critique of critics

"...doubt laid awake at night formulating passive-aggressive revenge on the reviewer...."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...Time to turn and face the strange: We're in a season of change. Icons of..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...Huddle up team: We're talking outdoor queer activities, specifically the kind that get your blood pumping. While that might..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...Phew! Is the heat also really getting to y'all? Because I am..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...little over a week left in National Pride Month, there's still time to follow the hottest trend of all..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: City Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest

The air’s a tad thin in this production of Oscar Wilde’s work

"...Some of the best playwrights and composers require a specific skill..."

June 8, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

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