Queens of Drama

Glittercore black comedy goes all out on style

"...Nostalgia is a frequent tool in the queer kit and a potent one. Recent hits like I..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Queer Adoration of Robyn

Plus Halloween-inspired drag and QTAPI storytelling

"...set left me giddy, voiceless, and ever- committed to a queer dance party. It also left me, not for the..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

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

"...no astrology buff. But isn't not knowing the point of change? We can't really predict what the shifts in..."

Nov. 3, 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

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

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...I didn't realize this year marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and I certainly wasn't paying attention..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

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

"...Queer history makes for an interesting puzzle: Every piece represents..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

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..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...Downtown Austin. From free parties to great bands, loads of outta town talent and a never-ending barrage of social..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

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

"...It’s here, it’s queer, it’s back again for another year. That’s right, y’all,..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...being about visibility and remembrance respectively suits public perception of the community: Either we’re being over-monitored by society or..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...legislative session has brought us nearly double the number of anti-queer and -trans bills than the previous session (see..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

As Queer As It Gets

Christian McLaughlin, the Balzac of Melrose Place

"...Regardless of his state of undress, Christian McLaughlin is making waves..."

June 12, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...a lot has happened in 50 years. In honor of this weekend's 29th annual Austin Pride and the 50th..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...were that little, I'd build my living quarters out of queer books like the ones released during this year's..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Queer South By Proficiency Check

Save time in choosing what LGBTQ to catch, and roll the dice with Qmmunity's recommendations

"...To my queers and allies, prithee that I might speak in honest..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...liberals. It’s also home to a thriving and jiving queer community – qmmunity if you will. But like many..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Trans Day of Remembrance

Plus events for Trans Week of Resilience, Drag Fest returns for year five, and more

"...November 20 marks the 20th anniversary of Trans Day of Remembrance. Austin's annual vigil, hosted by..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...The ACLU of Texas is teaming up with gay pride groups and..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...up those limbs with a jaunt through the beauty of Barton Springs. Led by the Austin-area chapter of national..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trump’s Twitter Library, a Ferris Wheel of Cheese, and More From the Wide, Weird World of SXSW

Festival-adjacent events abound!

"...panels. It also opens the door to a lot of crazy shit. Here are some of the more promising-sounding..."

March 8, 2019 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Forgotten histories, missed connections – there’s a distinct sense of grief only members of a diaspora can understand. Houston-born..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Moves, Queer Grooves

Erica Nix is making a movie – and she wants y'all to dance in it

"...Don your freak-flag-flyin', most fabulous workout gear, y'all. Austin's queer fitness fanatic Erica Nix is in the midst of..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Skirt Chasin' Smirk Chasers

The Queer Queens of Qomedy qame to town

"...One of the uniquely human senses binding all walks of life..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Erin McArthur

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: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...yourself the night before a new year, take care of yourself. Drink water along with champers, eat at least..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

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

"...Roxy Castillo contains multitudes: a former burlesque Best of Austin nominee, wrestling manager extraordinaire, and queen of silly,..."

April 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

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

"...all feeling the autumnal shift – the carefree skip of summer turned to a more thoughtful fall-time gait. While..."

Sept. 8, 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

"...turn and face the strange: We're in a season of change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing..."

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...."

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 your next filmic outing? After a Pride Month of terrific trans repertory screenings, Elizabeth Purchell returns to her..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

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