Qmmunity: Self Care by Southwest

Is taking care of yourself the latest development in human technologies?

"...a freak because I haven’t heard of the hip new band Blorbo McMorbo. Small self-care steps I take include:..."

March 8, 2024 Column 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

"...soundtracked by a vinyl DJ.  – Carys Anderson Lunar New Year Makers Market..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...perspective. The company brings the original production direct from New York City. Through Jan. 20. Thu.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2pm...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...Pelvis Wrestley Single Release Celebrate new single "Act2ualize" from queer Americana band Pelvis Wrestley with..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

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

"...Clown behavior is the new November trend, highlighted by Ph.D. student and "embarrassment artist"..."

Nov. 10, 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

"...of highly resonant work, the inaugural exhibition in the new Big Medium space! Through Dec. 2. 4201 S. Congress..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Y’alloween Fun

Keep up the tradition of great gay Halloween fun with these queer Austin events

"...holiday for LGBTQ folks. In the wake of the Stonewall Riots, big queer parties like the Greenwich Village Halloween..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

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

"...of ways – Le herself included – and showing newbies myriad journeys to comedy success is Le's way of..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...To answer that frustration, Transgender Education Network of Texas' new zine, Trans-gressive: A Trans Texas Survival Guide, dips into..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...desiring a local drag festival in the spirit of New York City's Bushwig, Miami's Wigwood, or Oakland's Oaklash. "The..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

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

"...proclamation – weekly LGBTQ events column in an alt-weekly newspaper, "Qmmunity" (née "The Gay Place") represents a part of..."

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

"...results of connections that were made during," Beauchamp says. "New projects and ideas start bubbling up, the artists are..."

Aug. 25, 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

"...Bobby Pudrido plays professor and host to this experimental new drag show with cast members Gacho Marx and SirGio...."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

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

"...of this extended cocktails and dance party, with old-school, New Wave, lunar bump tunes meeting space-age jams and modern..."

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

"...Zine Vol. 3 as well as the Gallery ATX's new exhibition featuring a handpicked selection of women, nonbinary, LGBTQIA,..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

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

"...change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing new wavelengths, and you, too, have the chance to channel..."

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

"...a willingness to learn, and a desire to create new friendships that last into the off-season, Lee says. (Also..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

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

"...for a Cancer queen. Featuring performances by Louisianna Purchase, Bohemia, Arinna Dior Heys, Owie, Honey Baby, Lawrie Bird, Lavender..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...sometimes just once a year," he says, "and meet new people to look forward to seeing next year." You..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...roasters for this tasting, including Sightseer and Out Youth's new year-round Pride blend. RSVP to get your spot at..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...March has a long history starting in 1993 with New York-based direct action group the Lesbian Avengers formulating the..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay

A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty

"...like roommate No. 3 as they comment on that newest episode. Just don't forget to pay your third of..."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Call Me

Opportunities for queer artists roll in alongside oodles of queer events

"...Portland come this June, so the search for a new heir to his throne is on. Auditioners who have..."

May 5, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: House of South By

House of Lepore makes ballroom culture an official part of SXSW

"...Coco Cxnts Drag Brunch Bohemia, Arinna Dior Heys, and Brigitte Bandit take over Coconut..."

March 17, 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

"...we're fighting for at the opening of Sarah Bork's new art show, "Girls Gotta Eat." Running until April 15,..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Year, New Homoscopes

The stars predict what lies in the queer new year of 2023

"...achieved? For me, I'm pretty proud of introducing a new column format into the Qmmunity ecosystem: homoscopes, aka assigning..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cher-ing Is Caring

The Goddess of Pop's birthday begets cool queer ATX parties

"...enough now. Special guests Lady Lola LeStrange, Lady D, Bohemia, and Honey Baby complete the party...."

May 20, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: All Dolled Up

House of Lepore busts out of the dollhouse and onto the Cheer Ups stage

"...divas like Chanel Andrews, Salem Ofax, Brigitte Bandit, and Bohemia...."

April 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

Parquet Court’ing Catastrophe

Brooklyn Indie stalwarts bring divisive, funky new album to Austin

"...into the low applause zone that followed nearly every new song...."

Nov. 20, 2021 Music Post by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: Austin’s Top LBGTQIA Events This Week

Queer hip-hop, kinky bingo, and more

"...Coco Cxnts Bohemia, Arinna Dior Heys, and Brigitte Bandit with host Honey..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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