Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...this year’s Summer Events Calendar is a devilishly good one. That’s right, Chronicle reader: We’ve listed all kinds of..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...a roach in Qmmunity HQ (my room). Obviously the only way to un-bad my mood is to touch grass..."

May 16, 2025 Column 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!

"...been. Every day I wake up, look at my phone, and see several social media posts about how I..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

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

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

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Guys, girls, and gender nonconformists: They are coming for our poppers. By “they” I..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...art mixes with light at this new show from Vermont-born “musician, artist, bookbinder, juggler, woodworker, and dungeon master” Cooper..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Regret Posting

Editor James reflects on his middle-school regrets and how they relate to today

"...Like any normal person, middle school to me was about experimenting with all..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...week’s column, y’all must be shivering with antici ... pation over what to do during the Halloween season. Align..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...What makes camp work? I’ve been pondering this question since 5ever but especially this month. Halloween..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Events for the Week

Still dreaming up a better column for this week, so here’s a buncha cool events instead

"...aka queer column. Like most dreams though, it disappeared once I woke up. Instead, this will be a short..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by James Scott

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

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

"...limited space of weekly print? Interview every single LGBTQ person in Austin? Maybe by next year. In 2024, however,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Poo Poo Platter Closes After 12 Years

The avant-drag troupe talks the show’s history and hijinks

"...Comes a time in every person's life where they must shit or get off the..."

July 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Speak for Yourself

Local Black trans author KB Brookins talks about writing their new memoir, Pretty

"...no surprise they’ve dedicated new memoir Pretty to the Lone Star State. This dedication isn’t uncritical: Brookins’ story is..."

July 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Noisy

Straight cis people are getting too comfortable making pronoun jokes, and it’s annoying

"...Reader, I must confess: I think straight cis people are getting too comfortable...."

May 10, 2024 Column by James Scott

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

Get out before the heat descends

"...Palm Park Conversations..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Explore photographs, posters, and other records at the exhibit on view through July 2, and celebrate the opening at..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

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

"...Take a trip to Dollywood for this month's Neon Rainbows at Cheer Up Charlies. Hosts DJ Boi..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Toot, toot! Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race pulled into your fave..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...out is nothing without a good DJ. Local community promotion and educational hub BABE ATX (aka Bad Ass Bitches..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

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

"...Oh, boy: 2023 has one foot out the door, and 2024 is already knocking...."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...Your trusty editor James audited four ho-ho-homosexual movies, graded on quality and seasonal spirit, that'll be a great way..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...Big Moves: The Little Gay Shop uprooted from the rainbow house on Airport to a bigger Eastside home on..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries

Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events

"...from the U.S. government stoked homophobic health-related stigma, it's organizations on the community level who continue the fight to..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

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

"...Turn on the dark for a show tributing the beauty of..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...Scott, and I'm the guy who answers your messages on Instagram, so be nice" – and that caused someone..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

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

"...student and "embarrassment artist" Andie Flores' reprise of her hourlong stage show To Get There... You Must Undergo... A..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Only All-Woman-Owned-and-Brewed Beer in Austin Takes Root

Lass Haüs Ales is all woman

"...On a brew day in June, Kris Carpenter was on..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Food Feature by Christina Garcia

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

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

"...in Pisces, Mercury enters Scorpio. What does that mean? Honestly, I don't know. Other than knowing my sun, moon,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Traditions are what make Halloween fun: trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

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

"...Here's one storm you'll want to get caught in: the new..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

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