Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...Babtist Women drag brunch (7pm), and the Black & Red Ball (10pm). Finally, Sunday, Sept. 17, contestants hit the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

All Good Thoughts, All Good Food

The symbolism and celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese new year

"...made, fireworks purchased, debts paid off, feuds ended, fields prepared for planting, invites issued, greeting cards sent out, and..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...on all the heartthrobs of my high school English required reading, Hamlet being one of them. So when I..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...shows throughout the year. Five other stage works were honored with nine nominations each: the musicals Atlantis: A Puppet..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"...frequent covers of Marty Robbins' western ballad "El Paso," captured gloriously on 1976's double live LP Steal Your Face,..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Beyond the Final Frontier

Entering the new age of spaceflight with some unconventional leaders

"...NASA engineers, but how did it get to the Red Planet in the first place? On commercially designed boosters...."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Joey Keeton

DVD Watch: When Horror Came to Shochiku

Criterion box set restores a lost corner of J-horror

"...When the abandoned freighter that Yuriko died upon, the Dragon King, returns to land after three years drifting at..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: Fall Y'all

The autumnal queerquinox is upon us.

"...Lipstick at 9am. BWAH HA HA HA! Seriously, this Leslie-inspired run is to help the homeless. Thong th-thong thong..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...got something to prove. – Dan Oko EUGENE MIRMAN8pm-2am, Red Eyed Fly New York-based funnyman Eugene Mirman combines the..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Uncle Blubbafink

Keith Graves, the author of seriously ridiculous stories like Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, is garnering Hollywood’s attention, but did he ever want it?

"...window that faces this miniature stadium, beneath the giant, red 'n' black caterpillar etched on one of the corner..."

June 8, 2001 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Of Moose and Movies

Nine days and nights at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...fall releases. Studio pictures like Almost Famous and Duets premiered in Toronto just days before their official American opening..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Critics Picks

"...Best Dim-SumTwin Dragon..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Unveils List of Brews

77 ways for you to capitalize on the celebration of suds

"...Great Heights Brewing who are undoubtedly sick and goddamned tired of absorbing Postal Service puns. There are several other..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga

A Cook's Tour

You just had to be there: The Chronicle's Mick Vann compasses the cuisine of Thailand, in Bangkok and beyond.

"...lingo, and was befuddled by the alphabet. I was mired in the typical tunnel vision of a middle-aged dude..."

June 28, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...IVN. Fri., March 10, 8pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River. cheerupcharlies.com...."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...what would have been SXSW's first official drag ball, Sacred Sinners, on Mon., March 16 (see below). For Obasi,..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Take a moment to enjoy Austin before SXSW barrels into town

"...of the Women’s Self-Defense Movement Hands-on self-defense with Sun Dragon Martial Arts while simultaneously learning some women's history with..."

March 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...7pm, Red Eyed Fly..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...“It was an incredibly competitive year with record submission numbers, and although we..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Speaking of awards, the fest has also secured the Austin premier of Anora, Sean Baker's follow-up to..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Entering a New Era

Austin's queer scene enters a new era of great shows, genuine artistry, and good music

"...Speaking of great tunes, Red River girlies better rejoice because Free Week is upon..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Estate Sale Roundup: January 10-11

Baby, it's cold outside, but your holiday money is burning your pocket.

"...residence built in 1882 by Charles A. Newning. The Red-Purcell House is packed with 2,930 sq. ft. of antique..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

Game of Thrones: Taking Back the Kingdom

Epic playlist for the HBO siege’s fourth season

"...And because every good dragon siege needs a playlist!..."

April 4, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...brown rice. Try the orange peel chicken or the red Thai curry with tofu (both $8.29). The seared ahi..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Local Hangover Cures

Defeating the porcelain god and that pounding brain

"...Back in the 19th century, the word "hangover" originally referred to unfinished business or a part of a job..."

March 20, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"...the Rubber Rep boys: They're engaged in their own predinner scenarios, chatting and nodding and shuffling forward in their..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sichuan Garden

We could not be happier with the arrival of Sichuan Garden, even if it is in Round Rock

"...when we saw the menu. Sure, there are the required nods to the sweet and sour/General Tso's/chow mein crowd,..."

June 27, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...Austin’s “Home of the Blues.” The Muddy Waters posters plastered all over the walls might inspire you to forgo..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Thursday Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...must be where producer Ryan Hadlock (Stephen Malkmus, Blonde Redhead) comes in. The Project left home to record with..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Cartoon Heritage

Food faces, renegade puppets, rainbow purses, and nicotine washes – it's all part of the art of Matthew Rodriguez

"...– they've been having an ongoing feud with the Red Meat Mafia since '99...."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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