Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...more! This year, Cine is launching its first-ever concurrent conference, with fireside chats, workshops, and more taking place May..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...into the forward-thinking schmoozefest that is SXSW, the citywide conference’s little sibling focuses on innovation in the education space...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the Texas Capitol to protest the Trump administration and Project 2025,..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...As autumn weather at last comes to Texas, ’tis finally the season to sit down with a..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...in the ground. They’ve got a wide variety of Texas natives that will conserve water, offer habitat to butterflies..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...– a reminder that Asian filmmakers are everywhere. Catch Texas premieres of films like Indian transition drama Blue Sunshine..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

"...Our fair city is the only major Texas town lacking a poet laureate program. Houston, Dallas, San..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...“Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas”..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom, Diasporic Disco, as a fundraiser. Hosted by the..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...journalism career, including past roles as publisher of the Texas Observer and Austin Monitor (and Chronicle bylines). The punk..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Swishing It Up for OUTsider Fest 2024

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

"...extension of their academic work, most notably their book Queercore: Queer Punk Media Subculture. “One of the geneses of..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

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

"...journey as well as community social spaces of other queer folks without booze in the background...."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW EDU Takes on Gun Violence, Queer Inclusion, and Youth Activism

The state of education

"...more representation at schools. The focus of this year's Conference is teaching truth, youth activism, and classroom inclusion of..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...Austin to take part in the March Festival and Conference...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Election Post-Mortem

"...rights, and continuing to megaphone Trump's mass delusions. In Texas, the bubble of hope keeping Beto aloft predictably got..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Some Stories

Mama Duke on the cover, plus an in-depth look at what went wrong at Front Steps

"...Editor Raoul Hernandez's journalism class at the University of Texas – a reliable talent pipeline we've been enjoying ever..."

July 29, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...a slate of extra panels and keynotes to the conference, including two one-namer musical mavericks: Beck and Lizzo...."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Artist Duo Selected for Prestigious Tito’s Prize

Ariel René Jackson will collaborate with Michael J. Love this fall

"...the Black Graduate Student Association at the University of Texas, and they quickly formed what would become a lasting..."

April 22, 2021 Arts Post by Vivie Behrens

Qmmunity: Spring Has Sprung and So Has Austin's LGBTQmmunity

Producers of Filth drag collective pledges safety, The Little Gay Shop’s queer art market, and more

"...State Affairs this Friday, March 26, according to Equality Texas. I'll be keeping an eye on SB 29 for..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Between a Rock and a Homophobic Place

Plus, Joterias' and Poo Poo Platter's spooky digital drag to chill you and thrill you

"...disability rights advocates and lawmakers spoke out against the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners' recent move to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Pointing Out Detention Centers "In Plain Sight"

Sky-high art turns eyes to migrant detention and incarceration

"...In Weslaco, Texas, a plane will skytype “Unseen Mothers” above the Border..."

July 3, 2020 Arts Post by Victoria Rossi

Austin’s 2020 Film Festival Calendar

Your print-out-and-keep guide for movie lovers

"...Arts Festival Combining performance and projected works with a queer twist. www.outsiderfest.org..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Trans Day of Remembrance

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

"...Austin's annual vigil, hosted by Transgender Education Network of Texas, returns Wednesday, but this time TENT's teamed up with..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

AISD Board Unanimously Approves Expansive Sex Ed Curriculum

Marginalized students will see greater representation in gender identity, same-sex relationships lessons

"...The lessons are designed to help both queer youth and their peers gain a better understanding of..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...of June 28, 1969. But even before Stonewall, Austin, Texas, had a thriving – albeit underground – gay and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: A Well-Deserved Celebration for Cheer Up Charlies

And so many hot events, we can't reco them all!

"...a crowded bar on the Eastside in search of queers. What we found was a dance party, sweaty bodies,..."

April 19, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Showcasing culinary talents from across Texas, Austin Food & Wine’s LIVE FIRE! is a beef-centric,..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Qmmunity: Celebrating Trans Lives

Trans Day of Visibility and more queer events

"...... just for being themselves," adds Riley... In other queer news, United Airlines announced Friday their plan to offer..."

March 29, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

50 Years Black & Queer at UT's Black Studies Biennial Conference

Historical analysis of the Caribbean’s queer, black activism

"...The University of Texas at Austin’s second Black Studies Biennial Conference returns March..."

March 13, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

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