Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Bus Explores the Solar System. Who was a more queer figure in the young mind than Ms. Frizzle? A..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Them’s wins all around.   – Kimberley Jones DiverseSpace Youth Dance and Violet Crown Players Present Confluence..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...as well as out-of-town talents like NYC’s Business Casual. atxsketchfest.com. Kerrville Folk Festival..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...Queer cinema goes far beyond frequent program selections like But..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...poetry reading from Adelie Donovan, the 2025 Hays County Youth Poet Laureate.   – Brant Bingamon AFS Doc Days..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...like the weird self-confidence tangle I carry from my youth hasn’t been totally undone just because I’m an adult..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...alongside poet and activist Joe Anderson Jr. to discuss queer Black representation in media as well as Higgins’ new..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Theatre and queer people have been entangled since the very first wigs..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...my job anymore, ya know! My work is platforming queer events – and community events overall – and if..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...Are you feeling it now, queer Chronicle readers? That burden of too many good options..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...into the official South by Southwest programming fold, the queer instinct is to go our own way – off..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...guesses the American rating as PG, so bring the youth along to see animated action-comedy done right.   –..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...provide free English language instruction, health and wellness gatherings, youth mentorship programs, and youth summer camps for refugees, is..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...providing, like, support for us citizens. Yet still the queer urge to enjoy life persists, as evidenced by all..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...complex musical motifs.   – Cat McCarrey Celebration of Queer Black Love..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Splash Into the Season

Trying to stay holly and jolly in spite of the horrors, you know.

"...side of December. Whatever, you know. Life rolls on. Queer people remain cool and strong, and when we’re not,..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...vocalist Benny Benack III along with a host of ATX jazz musicians including Elias Haslanger, Mike Sailors, and Daniel..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ghibli Goodness, Bike Stories, Poetry Readings, and More Events for the Week

Just because it's a weekday doesn't mean you can't get into some art

"...the night’s special cycling guest (November’s is Major Taylor ATX). Then it’s all about socializing and snacking with fellow..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL

Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

"...specific lyrics, the Filipino artist – donning a Sonic Youth shirt and a Supreme guitar strap, which represented a..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...Christopher Yates' time as an undergrad at UT-Austin. Meanwhile, queer horror Texas Cult House was filmed in Austin and..."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...How to talk about an entire queer community within the limited space of weekly print? Interview..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events

Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend

"...show comes to a close.   – James Renovitch Queer Trivia: SpongeBob SquarePants..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...and essential offbeat films. On this pairing, perfectly fuzzy ATX bubble-grungers On Being an Angel – led by EOAE..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...from Target. To have Pride is to dig into queer history and support the queer present – both of..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...Body Liberation Hiking Club ATX..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week

The weekend is over, but that won't stop us

"...Indulge ATX..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...funnier than everyone else. Case in point, this weekend’s ATX Sketch Fest (May 23-27, tickets at atxsketchfest.com) headliners Joan..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...Islander Heritage Month a few days early, local collective atxGALS rounds up a roster of women and nonbinary artists...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...all trying to forget that.   – James Renovitch Queer Muslims Ramadan Iftar Dinner..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Peace, Love, and the House of Juicy

Legendary Father Akasha and princess BabiBoi talk the new Central Texas chapter of Juicy Couture

"...describing the folks flocking to Vogue Nights both in ATX and San Antonio – now joint-run between Juicy and..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

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