Qmmunity: Short n’ Sweet

More events, less column is just what the editor ordered

"...Before you giggle at Moontower Comedy Fest’s gay showcase, enjoy sips provided by Kind Clinic and..."

April 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Look, nobody wants us to make a dumb sausage fest joke, but if the andouille fits... Banger’s annual free..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Swishing It Up for OUTsider Fest 2024

An exclusive look at what's next for Austin's premier transmedia fest

"...chill whatsoever when it comes to this year’s OUTsider Fest, celebrating 10 years of outsider art with the theme..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...Featured first at OUTsider Fest in February, Flores describes the original To Get There......"

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Mutual Love Rest Fest This festival centers "inner child healing, well-being, and joy"..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...Kendrick Lamar's set – the first weekend of ACL Fest rolled on. Biggest takeaway? The rare instance of pleasant..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Shania Twain Has A Little Fun, Joins Foo Fighters Onstage at ACL Fest

Boisterous crowd cheers the Queen of Me

"...Honda stage headline. Rising from a dense cloud of lavender mist, Twain emerged in a Little Mermaid-esque wig and..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...trauma of being queer in Texas? Try local DJ Lavender Thug's newest track, "Metagirl," whose thumping beat provides a..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...plus tons, tons more. DJ sets from Boi Orbison, Lavender Thug, Sad Dad, and Salem Ofax give the day..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

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

"...aGLIFF Opening Night The LGBTQ+ film fest opens with Glitter & Doom, a whirlwind musical set..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

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

"...PISCES Colors of Pride Festival Collaborators Austin Out Post, allgo, Austin Latinx Pride, and..."

June 23, 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

"...handing out swag. ;^) Want a more family-friendly Pride fest? Rise and shine for the daytime Pride Is for..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...a man, Johnson and his wife opened the bar festooned in Christmas lights, Mardi Gras beads, and souvenirs in..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...comes in creamy purple. Say ... violet séance, or lavender smoke!..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Blues, Funk, and La Bamba: Antone’s Austin Blues Festival Returns to Waterloo Park

Home of the Blues revives its genre mosh nearly a quarter-century later

"...Lee Hooker himself headlined the 1st Annual Antone's Blues Festival at Waterloo Park in 1999. Los Lobos did the..."

April 30, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Real Roxy Hours

Local queer comic and jill-of-all-trades Roxy Castillo talks her performance style and history ahead of her run on the Moontower Just for Laughs Fest

"...perfect addition to this year's Moontower Just for Laughs Festival, as she's featured on the lineups of two April..."

April 14, 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.

"...of them as part of Moontower's Just for Laughs fest. Expect fun drinks, dancing, and a flirty bit of..."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...It’s April and the start of a festival season celebrating music, food, history, sandcastles, and bluebonnets...."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...meatless beef here might be less with the actual Festival and more with how difficult it is making SXSW..."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...Troma Poo Poo Platter serves an extra special schlock fest tributing legendary film production company Troma Entertainment. Fri., March..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Update Me Daddy

Updates on what's what in Austin's queer community, plus more queer events

"...OUTsider Grab yer badge for Austin's iconic queer transmedia fest. Through Sun., Feb. 19. The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sooo Extra

Qmmunity gathers all of what's news for youse this week

"...GRA's Festive Fest Girls Rock Austin celebrates a stellar year with..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

Your Qmmunity editor is under the weather, so enjoy an extra-large queer listings section this week.

"...Orya City Limits DJ diva Orya throws her own fest to rival the one at Zilker, with two nights..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Take Me Home, Country Queers

OUTlaw Pride Festival declares there's nothin' more outlaw than being queer in country music

"...your awareness is this Saturday's second annual OUTlaw Pride Festival, put on by Pearlsnap Music Group at Rustic Tap..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Outdoors

Get out and touch grass at Tawa Threads’ outdoorsy art exhibit. Plus: Austin drag takes a bite outta the Big Apple!

"...10 & 11. This year's New York City Bushwig fest – a weekend drag celebration spanning three stages –..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fun & Fancy-Free

Queer comedy variety shows fill the weekend, plus ATX Trans Pride rocks its big return

"...Hello Daddy, hello Mom, it's ch-ch-ch-CherryBomb Fest at the Cathedral this Friday, 6:30pm. This evening promises..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...of color. Accordingly, Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest will take this Saturday to celebrate Kahlo and her..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...of all things blue, check out the Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches on June 11...."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Queer Texan Pride Rides Again

Qmmunity rustles up queer events all over Central Texas

"...limits. First up is Round Rock Pride, the first-ever festival and parade for the town, on Sat., June 4,..."

June 3, 2022 Column by James Scott

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